​in-state pd TRAVEL & REIMBURSEMENT
within 50 miles of border

BEFORE YOU GO:

2 weeks prior to travel, let us know you're going. It needs to be
​pre-approved to make sure allocations were set aside to cover it!

IN-STATE PD PRE-TRAVEL REQUEST

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ONCE YOU'RE BACK:

After your professional development trip, fill out the form below and attach all evidence. A reflection statement will be required for reporting purposes. 
Items submitted as evidence:  

• Mileage (include a google map screenshot of your route)
• Transportation costs (parking, airline tickets, etc.)
• Registration (include a receipt confirming your payment)
• Proof of Attendance (include a sign in sheet)
• Hotel Stay (include a receipt confirming your payment)
• Food (include receipt(s) up to $68 per diem, with no alcohol)

ALL Post-Travel Reimbursement Request

OUT-OF-state pd TRAVEL & REIMBURSEMENT
MORE THAN 50 miles OUTSIDE border

BEFORE YOU GO:

Minimum of 6 weeks prior to travel, let us know you're going with the a letter including the following information addressed to Tabatha Dougherty and ISBE Principal Grant Consultant Sophia Carpenter. 

• Rationale for travel including what you expect to learn, and how it will improve CTE in your program/school
• Plan for how you will share information or implement what you learned upon your return
• Cost estimate table including ALL anticipated travel costs (registration, mileage or airfare, lodging, and per diem food allowance), with total price factored
• Screenshots to provide evidence of anticipated travel costs

This will require a grant amendment with the State Board of Education. There is NO GUARANTEE that the state will approve your travel. DO NOT make any travel arrangements before getting approval. 

Out-of-State PD Travel Instructions

Sample out-of-state TRAVEL request Letter

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ONCE YOU'RE BACK:

After your professional development trip, fill out the form below and attach all evidence. A reflection statement will be required for reporting purposes. ​
Items submitted as evidence:  

• Mileage* (include a google map screenshot of your route) or airfair (include a receipt confirming your payment)
• Registration (include a receipt confirming your payment)
• Proof of Attendance (include a sign in sheet or name badge)
• Lodging (include a receipt confirming your payment)
• Food (include receipt(s) up to $68 per diem, with no alcohol)

* There are restrictions on excessive mileage reimbursement. In such cases, fuel costs incurred will be reimbursed instead (receipts will be required). 

All Post-Travel Reimbursement Request