Lewisville ISD
Lewisville Independent School District
Staff Professional Learning Calendar
At-A-Glance Calendars
The 2025-2026 school year calendar has embedded PLC days, PL days, and work days this year to provide more time for staff to complete critical aspects of their job. Please see below for the description and timing of the different days. Days were differentiated by campus level.
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Embedded Professional Learning/PLCs/Work Days |
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Staff Work Day |
Time allotted for staff to complete tasks and prepare for students. This time is free from structured meetings. Tasks might include, but are not limited to: grading papers, conducting parent conferences, preparing materials, collaborating with specialists, and updating lesson plans. |
Staff professional learning/PLC Time |
Time allotted for professional staff to collaborate in learning communities to learn, reflect, and prepare for students or could be designated as specific professional learning as determined by campus administration. This time is structured and expectations are communicated by campus administration. Tasks might include but are not limited to: analyzing data, reviewing curriculum, discussing instructional practices, learning new strategies, and engaging in effective lesson design. |
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LISD Essentials Course |
All professional staff must complete the 6 hours of required learning. This learning should be completed on/or prior to August 1. If they are unable to complete the course in the summer, then they will be required to complete it on August 1st. All other staff will complete the course on campus on August 1. |
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Trade Day |
Learning is chosen by employees that pertains to their work content, skill level, and interests, as well as the flexibility of format and time that works best for them. This year it is recommended that teaching staff focus on learning that is a priority for their content. Proper documentation must be obtained and learning must occur outside of contract days/hours. |
Elementary, Middle, & High School PL/Work Days
*All professional learning/PLC days and work days are full staff days unless otherwise communicated by HR.
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School Year Professional Learning / Work Days |
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October 10 Students Off |
January 5 Students Off |
February 16 Students Off |
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Professional Learning |
Work Day |
Professional Learning Time |
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Work Day |
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PL Days |
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Campus PL Days |
Professional Learning and/or PLCs: Improving instructional practices to impact student learning. |
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Work Days |
Work time for all staff. |
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Distribution of Days |
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Campus PL/PLC days |
Based on the ES, MS, and HS Calendar 1 half day and 1 full day |
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Work Days |
3 half days, 1 full day |
Important Professional Learning Information
When providing professional learning, the district follows the state guidelines on what can count toward CPE credits (Continuing Professional Education credits). To be considered professional learning and assigned SBEC credit, the learning provided must contribute to the advancement of professional knowledge and skills to contribute to participants’ practice.