PDE FAQ
What is PLE?
Professional Learning Education (PLE) is a Clark County School District staff development program which provides educators with opportunities to grow professionally and to earn credit for license renewal. PDE credits can also be used as a part of the Professional Growth System. One PDE credit is equivalent to 5 Contact Units (CUs).
What policies and procedures are in place for PDE courses?
Learn more about PLE policies and procedures at bit.ly/PDEPolicies Links to an external site..
Where can I find a list of available PDE classes?
The current term schedule can be found at pde.ccsd.net Links to an external site.. To view the most up to date list of available classes visit ELMS Links to an external site..
View the PDE ELMS Quick Reference Guide Links to an external site. to assist with the use of the ELMS system.
Fall term runs from September through early December. Generally courses do not begin in December.
Spring term runs from January through early May. Typically courses are not available in May.
Summer term runs from June through July. Typically courses are not available during August.
Where do I register for PDE classes? (CCSD Employee)
View all currently available PDE courses on ELMS Links to an external site..
View the list of currently available classes through the Professional Learning Education E Catalog.
Register and Pay using a credit card on ELMS
Links to an external site..
Instructions for using ELMS are available at training.ccsd.net
Links to an external site..
View the PDE ELMS Quick Reference Guide
Links to an external site. to assist with the use of the ELMS system.
Where do I register for PDE classes? (Non-CCSD Participants)
View all currently available PDE courses on ELMS Links to an external site..
Register and pay using a credit card on ELMS.
Non-CCSD participants will need to request an account
Links to an external site. for the ELMS system. Please allow one business day for account creation after the request for an account
Links to an external site. has been submitted. Participants will be notified via email when the account is ready for use.
Request an ELMS account Links to an external site. Please note that accounts are deactivated annually, but the record of participation is retained.
Transcripts for proof of participation of deactivated accounts can be requested by contacting User Support 702-799-3300.
View the PLE ELMS Quick Reference Guide Links to an external site. to assist with the use of the ELMS system.
How are PDE classes graded?
PDE courses are pass/fail. Attendance at all face-to-face sessions is mandatory. Absences are not allowed. All PDE courses are mastery based. This means participants must complete all online work with a grade of 80% or better to earn credit.
When will a participant receive PDE credit?
Credit is posted in ELMS approximately 2 weeks after successful completion of the course. Participants who need credit posted immediately for emergency purposes should ask the instructor to request expedited service. This is only done for individuals whose licenses are expiring immediately or who have deadlines for submitting verification of training which will not be met by waiting the usual 2 weeks.
How do I cancel a class?
Registrations completed through ELMS must be cancelled through ELMS. Classes cancelled more than 48 hours prior to the start date of the class are eligible for a partial refund minus a processing fee of $15 for CCSD employees or $20 for non-CCSD participants. Classes cancelled less than 48 hours prior to the start date of the class are not eligible for a refund.
How are new PDE courses developed?
To propose a new PDE course, a course narrative must be submitted to the PLE office. The course narrative must include specific details about the course as outlined in the PDE New Course Guide linked below. The Instructor of Record must have a Masters degree and be an approved PLE instructor. Additional instructors need not have a Masters degree; however, he/she must be an approved PLE instructor
Who can teach PDE classes?
Most PLE instructors are CCSD teachers and administrators. Any individual who has expertise in a given area may apply to teach a PLE course. However, the Instructor of Record of a NEW course must have a Masters Degree. The PLE department does not accept applications to teach currently available courses.
To become a PLE instructor, submit an online application. The application can be obtained by emailing ple@nv.ccsd.net. For more information on becoming a PLE instructor call Brian Lenze at (702) 799-1921.
Can a facilitator receive PDE credit for teaching a PDE class in lieu of payment?
No, Instructors may not receive a PDE credit in lieu of payment for teaching a PLE class.
The Nevada Department of Education has indicated that seminar/workshop also pertain to approved CCSD Professional Development Education (PDE) courses.
To obtain verification that you have conducted hours of PLE in-service instruction, please submit the online Request for Notification of Renewal Credits Links to an external site..
Upon receipt and verification of each request, a form letter will be completed and provided to the requestor.
The PLE office staff is not responsible for determining if a seminar, workshop or course being taught is in the area of licensure of the requestor.
Feel free to contact the PLE Office if you have any questions. Thank you.
What is Canvas and where can I get help logging into the system?
Canvas is the Clark County School District Learning Management System (LMS). This LMS will be utilized by the PLE department to provide online and blended PDE courses.
Site URL: canvas.ccsd.net
CCSD staff can login to Canvas LMS using their Active Directory (AD) login and password. Non-CCSD participants will login with their email address and a password which will be provided to the participant. View the login instructions Links to an external site. for more assistance. To receive help with a Canvas LMS account, click on Help in the Canvas global navigation and choose Chat with Canvas Support (Faculty only).