frequently asked questions

What is the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

It is part of the California legislated SB 472 120-hour professional development initiative. This program provides site-based, program specific follow-up to the initial SB 472 40-hour Institute for elementary school and middle school teachers.

What is the prerequisite for the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport)?

Completion of an approved, 40-hour SB 472 Institute is required to be eligible for the 80-hour Follow-up (Passport) program.

I don’t know if I completed an SB 472 40-hour Reading Institute. How do I find out?

View the training archive following the prompts to locate your training history.

I am a elementary school teacher and I haven’t completed an SB 472 40-hour Reading Institute.

I’d like more information about the 40-hour institutes.

I am a middle school teacher and I haven’t completed an SB 472 40-hour Reading Institute.

I’d like more information about the 40-hour institutes.

Who provides the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

Your district is the provider of the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program.

Do all districts provide an 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

No. With the passage of the 2009-2010 California State budget, funding for this program was consolidated into a general district block grant. It is up to the individual district to determine how these block grant monies are allocated.

Will I receive a stipend if I complete the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

Contact your district to answer this question.

Who do I contact to find out more about the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

Contact your district representative.

What are Option #1 and Option #2 for the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

Option 1 and 2 apply to SB 472 Institutes only.
Reading First participants must use Option 1. Check with your district to confirm this information.

I completed a 40-hour Reading Institute over a year ago, and would like to complete the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport). Can I still do so?

Contact your district representative to answer this question.

Can I get continuing education credits upon completion of the 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) program?

There is no continuing education credit component of the 80-hour Follow-Up program at this time.

I still have questions, who should I contact?

Contact your district representative. The 80-hour Follow-Up (Passport) is a district provided program, and questions should be addressed locally.

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