Classified Professional Development Funding Application
At Barstow Community College, we believe in investing in the growth and success of our classified staff and managers. Professional development is more than training, it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive in a changing world. We are dedicated to providing meaningful learning experiences that support your goals, strengthen your skills, and empower you to make a lasting impact on our campus and community.
How to Get Professional Development Funding
- Choose which Professional Development Program is right for you.
- Submit the Professional Development Funding Packet to your committee members following the submission deadlines.
- Once approved, sign up for your course, conference, or training.
- Share your experience with your colleagues, committee, and managers, and encourage them to apply.
- Professional Development Funding Packet
- Travel Request Form
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Professional Development Submission Deadlines
Deadline to Submit Committee Review Date September 14, 2026 September 28, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 November 23, 2026 December 14, 2026 December 28, 2026 January 11, 2026 January 25, 2026
Classified School Employee Week (CSEW)
A week where professional development is offered and classified employees partake in a schedule of events.
Educational Development Program
The Educational Development Program is established in Article 27 of the Classified Bargaining Agreement.
This program allows employees not grandfathered into the prior educational provision under Article 27.2 to request a $1500.00 stipend up to four (4) times for each 15 semester units or more of coursework.
