Each district's process for requesting a substitute and mileage can vary, we suggest submitting however you would normally for professional development and indicate that your request is eligible for reimbursement through NWRESD and directing to this resources page barring any more specific guidance from your district.

We do not dictate how districts code expenditures in their own internal systems.

We can provide any additional information about the type of support and funding as requested if districts are determining how they would like to code these expenditures.

You will recieve a stipend agreement form for each stipend-eligible project, which will inform you of any eligibility requirements for that project.

You should also check your collective bargaining agreement or ask your supervisor to ensure you are eligible to receive a stipend. Instructional services stipends typically do not have eligibility requirements for participants beyond minimum participation, but your school district may. In that case, NWRESD is not able to pay a stipend for your participation.

We ask participants to take responsibility for understanding their district policies and collective bargaining agreements, and to obtain approval from their supervisor before beginning work.

We will inform you when funds are transferred to your district. If you have not received your stipend within two pay periods after receiving this notification, please reach out to your program contact in instructional services or the contact listed on the stipend agreement form. Please check your pay stubs before reaching out.

You can find a list of all current substitute eligible events available on PDNetworks by searching for the tag “subeligible”

Some activities may be eligible for substitute reimbursement that are not PDNetworks events because they are being hosted by outside organizations or other unusual circumstances. In these cases, we will make an effort to communicate with your office before the day of the activity.

Send an invoice to ap_invoice@nwresd.k12.or.us and cc ISTSupport@nwresd.k12.or.us to be reimbursed for any substitute or mileage costs incurred by the district for the eligible event(s).

Core professional learning services: districts can access a regional fund until it is depleted. To ensure equity of access funding is not capped per district, but registration is monitored and capped at the event level.

• 9th Grade Success Network

• Behavior, Attendance, and Social Emotional Systems (BASES)

Northwest Regional Educator Network (NREN): Substitute costs and mileage are covered for a majority of NREN projects and activities. Current substitute and mileage eligible supports include:

• Participation in the NREN Coordinating Body

• Early Literacy Supports

• Instructional Coaching Network

• Regional Mentoring

• Equity Family Partnership