Find My Category
Describe the work in plain language. The assistant recommends the strongest match, explains why, and shows close alternatives.
Make PGS easier.
Enter once. Organize everything.
A guided workspace designed to help CCSD licensed educators identify a likely activity category, understand documentation expectations, organize evidence, estimate Contact Units, and prepare for ELMS.
✓ Guided category matching
✓ One master activity record
✓ Evidence and ELMS preparation
ONE-ENTRY WORKFLOW
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DescribeYour professional activity
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MatchCompare likely PGS activities
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DocumentPrepare the right evidence
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SubmitUse the ELMS-ready record
Designed around teachers—not spreadsheets
One activity record powers the full process
Teachers should not have to enter the same activity into a dashboard, spreadsheet, evidence checklist, and document generator separately.
Estimate Carefully
Use activity-specific calculations, maximums, fixed values, payment rules, exceptions, and manual-review warnings.
Prepare Evidence
See the required documentation, form timing, signatures, limitations, and final single-file submission expectations.
Track One Record
The private workspace will use one teacher-owned Activity Log to support totals, Drive links, evidence status, and ELMS preparation.
Annual advancement timeline
Three deadlines teachers cannot afford to miss
Always confirm the current dates on the official CCSD PGS page.
JUN1
Request Column Advancement
Submit the request for advancement for the next contract year.
AUG31
Complete Requirements
Finish all hours and coursework being used for the current advancement cycle.
OCT1
Submit Documentation
Submit required activity documentation through ELMS by the annual deadline.
Original-document warning:
CCSD requires original, unaltered documentation from the issuing
organization. The assistant will help organize evidence; it must never
be used to alter an official certificate, transcript, award notice, or
other issuing-organization document.
Complete current activity library
More than a short dropdown
The private matcher maps 43 current activity options across the major PGS families below, while keeping removed historical activities out of the current-choice list.
College Coursework
Approved and non-approved universities, education and non-education courses, and multicultural coursework.
District & School PD
District courses, RPDP, CCEA, Vegas PBS, school/site PD, teaching, course development, and PLCs.
Student-Based Activities
IEP/MDT work, extracurricular advising, coaching, academic trips, tutoring, and summer school.
School & Community
Parent/community engagement, SOT service, schoolwide planning, and university-student assignments.
Mentoring
Qualifying mentor and mentee relationships with role-specific documentation and limits.
Awards & Grants
Community, state, and national awards plus grants that directly benefit students, school, or community.
External Professional Learning
Conferences, webinars, presentations, micro-credentials, and National Board activities.
Licensure & Specialty CEUs
Additional endorsements and qualifying continuing education for specialty licensed professionals.
Private teacher workspace
Your private PGS workspace is ready
Open the secure CCSD Google Workspace assistant to identify an activity, create one master record, organize evidence, and prepare for ELMS.
FamilyPD video library
Short lessons for each major decision
Videos will follow the same workflow as the assistant so teachers can watch only the step they need.
PGS
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FOUNDATIONS
PGS, CUs, and Column Advancement
What the system is and where the assistant fits.
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CATEGORIES
How to Classify an Activity
Learn why similar-looking work may fall under different activity options.
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EVIDENCE
Build the Submission Packet
Forms, signatures, supporting evidence, sharing, and single-file preparation.
Video links will be added as each FamilyPD tutorial is published.
Understand the system before using the assistant
CCEA, Contact Units, and salary advancement
The Professional Growth System was developed through the CCSD–CCEA negotiated process. Contact Units, or CUs, are the units licensed educators accrue toward movement across the Professional Salary Table. The assistant helps organize information, but CCSD and CCEA guidance remain the official authorities.
What is a Contact Unit?
Under current guidance, one unpaid CU generally represents three qualifying hours. A paid supplemental-rate or stipend activity generally earns one CU per six qualifying hours unless a listed exception applies. Category rules, limits, and documentation still matter.
Column advancement
Successful accrual of 225 approved CUs is used for one column movement. Educators must also meet the annual request, completion, and documentation deadlines shown on the official CCSD PGS page.
CCEA member support
CCEA provides a PGS Companion Guide, virtual support, professional-learning opportunities, microcredentials, and assistance for members who believe CUs were wrongfully denied.
Where official records live
ELMS is used for CCSD professional-learning registration and for submitting and tracking PGS documentation. FamilyPD does not submit, approve, or store official CU records.
Useful links
Start with the source that fits your question.
Do not let confusion, a denial, or a missed deadline stop you from pursuing salary advancement. Use the assistant to organize your work, then use the official and member-support links below to verify requirements and ask for help.
Your professional growth can support your financial growth.
PGS can feel overwhelming, especially when you are balancing students, family, deadlines, and documentation. Before giving up, ask questions. A missing form, unclear category, documentation problem, or denial may have a solution. Getting timely help can protect the work you already completed and help you avoid leaving possible salary advancement on the table.
FamilyPD reminder: The goal is not to chase every CU opportunity. Choose qualifying activities that strengthen your practice, keep organized records, review your Advancement Status, and get support early.
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FamilyPD PGS Guide
Review the public explanation, key reminders, deadlines, and official-source guidance.
Open the FamilyPD PGS page →
Open My PGS Assistant
Identify a likely category, estimate CUs, organize evidence, and prepare an ELMS-ready record.
Open the private CCSD workspace ↗
Organize your work
Use FamilyPD for planning and preparation—not final approval.
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Official CCSD PGS Resources
Reference guide, forms, annual deadlines, documentation rules, tutorials, and official announcements.
Open official CCSD PGS information ↗
CCSD ELMS
Register for district learning and submit or track official PGS Contact Unit documentation.
Open ELMS information ↗
CCSD Employee Salary Information
Review current licensed salary information and the district link to the Professional Growth System.
Review salary information ↗
Verify official requirements
CCSD guidance, ELMS records, and PGS approval control.
CCSD PGS Department
Ask official questions about eligibility, documentation, deadlines, or advancement.
702-799-4747
pgs@nv.ccsd.net
pgs@nv.ccsd.net
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CCEA PGS Companion Guide
Member-oriented explanations, activity categories, CU values, forms, documentation, and deadlines.
Open the companion guide ↗
CCEA PGS Support
Virtual support sessions, question assistance, and help for members who believe CUs were wrongfully denied.
Find support ↗
CCEA Professional Learning Partners
Free or reduced-cost opportunities that may support Contact Units and relicensure when requirements are met.
Browse learning partners ↗
CCEA Microcredentials
Online, on-demand microcredential stacks with possible CU and relicensure value.
Explore microcredentials ↗
Get CCEA guidance and support
Member resources can help you understand activities, resolve denials, and find learning opportunities.
Before relying on an activity: Confirm that it aligns with your assignment or license, falls within the correct category and maximum, meets payment and time rules, includes required approvals, and can be documented by the applicable deadline.