LaShon Ross Institute for Education & Development

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Throughout her 15 year career with the City of Plano, LaShon Ross was passionate about the importance of  employee education and development. In recognition of her passion, the City of Plano's Training Program has been renamed the LaShon Ross Institute for Education and Development. 

The Institute supports employees by providing opportunities to gain the skills and confidence needed to excel. Our training programs are meant to empower, strengthen and inspire employees to reach their full potential, professionally and personally. In addition, the Institute is dedicated to providing tailored development programs that help employees meet career goals and foster career growth while supporting the City of Plano’s staffing needs.

Programs under the Institute include tuition reimbursement, professional development for all TeamPlano, supervisor training, executive team and other city-related training courses.  Click here for more information about available programs.

Directions to Training Locations

  1. Directions to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (PDF)
  2. Environmental Education Center (EEC) Location and Parking Map

Calendar of Learning Opportunities

  1. Mon Nov. 28

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  2. Tue Nov. 29

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  3. Wed Nov. 30

    Plano Way: JD Edwards 101 Training – (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  4. Thu Dec. 1

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  5. Mon Dec. 5

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  6. Tue Dec. 6

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  7. Wed Dec. 7

    Microsoft Excel Level 4, Mini Session 1

  8. Thu Dec. 8

    Essential Supervisory Skills: Coaching for Improved Performance

  9. Thu Dec. 8

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  10. Mon Dec. 12

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  1. Tue Dec. 13

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  2. Wed Dec. 14

    Microsoft Excel Level 4, Mini Session 2

  3. Thu Dec. 15

    Executive Team Series: Organizational Health - Creating Employee Engagement

  4. Thu Dec. 15

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  5. Mon Dec. 19

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  6. Tue Dec. 27

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  7. Tue Jan. 3

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  8. Mon Jan. 9

    New Employee Orientation - PD1601 (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  9. Tue Jan. 10

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  10. Thu Jan. 12

    Command English for Municipalities IV - SD3231 - (CITY OF PLANO EMPLOYEES ONLY)
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