Class Size/Caseload. 26.4.1. Self-contained Special Education Class Size/Caseload
Class Size/Caseload. 4.4.1 The District and the Association recognize the importance of class size as a factor in improving student learning. The parties agree to work together to address class size issues as they arise. Class size language applies to classroom teachers as specified in Section 4.4.2. All class counts shall be based on all rostered students.
Class Size/Caseload. The Exclusive Representative will work with the School District to strive for an ideal student to teacher ratio in all grade levels of 27 to 1 or less. However, due to scheduling fluctuations which normally occur, the following language addresses maximum class sizes:
Class Size/Caseload. The Board believes that the pupil/teacher ratio is an important part of an effective educational program. The following criteria, among others, shall be used to determine efficient class size and the equitable distribution of students:
Class Size/Caseload. 1. The Board agrees to keep class size consistent with the rules established by the State, and as dictated by the financial limitations of the Board and/or the building facilities available. Class size shall be ultimately at the discretion of the Board.
Class Size/Caseload. For the duration of this agreement, the District will make every reasonable effort to maintain class size guidelines as per Board Policy.
Class Size/Caseload. 1. The District shall make a good faith effort to adhere to the following class size/caseload: Class Type/Service Caseload Cap Mild to Moderate (SDC) Preschool/TK/Kindergarten 11 Extensive Support Needs (SDC) Preschool/TK/Kindergarten 10 Mild to Moderate Special Day Class (SDC) grades 1-8 13 Extensive Support Needs (SDC) grades 1-8 12 Autism 11 Positive Intervention 11 Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) 55 Grades K-8 40 Preschool *1.375 weighted PK-8 Caseload based on a target of 55 Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Itinerant RSP 28 25 PK-4 Inclusion Program 5-6 Inclusion Program 8 Students per Serviced Class; Total class size not to exceed 20 8 Students per Serviced Class; Total class size not to exceed 24 Adaptive P.E. (APE) 60 Visually Impaired 25 Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing 30 Early Start 20 *SLPs who have a mixed caseload, which includes preschool students, will have their caseload weighted at 1.375 per each preschool student. The 1.375 was determined by dividing 55 by 40. Supervisor of School Psychologists will monitor the workloads of each unit member and will provide additional support as he/she deems appropriate to maintain state and federal mandates at a minimal level of service. Additionally, school psychologists may request support. The supervisor shall immediately remedy the situation by initiating one
Class Size/Caseload. A. Class Size & Caseload Considerations The Gladstone School District Board of Directors and the Gladstone Teachers Association acknowledge the need to maintain appropriate class sizes and affirm their past practice of identifying and evaluating class sizes. Educational needs of students will be the prime consideration of the Board and the Association. Among other factors to be reviewed will be the direct, in-class student contact time, number of periods of direct student contact, paper/report/activity evaluation/grading and recording, non-teaching student supervision time, preparation time both in and out of the school building, conference time (parents, administrators, other teachers, and students), number of students taught, number of "same subject" classes (English 1), number of "different subject" classes (English I, II, Ill), number of "different curriculum" classes (algebra, PE, chemistry, accounting), student ability levels, student I.E.P. needs, continuing professional development, curriculum and other committee meetings, weekly staff meetings, and I.E.P meetings, and availability of facilities. This list is not intended to be exhaustive.
Class Size/Caseload. 10.1 The Board agrees to continue to maintain student-teacher ratios not exceeding 30 to
Class Size/Caseload. A. The District and the Association agree that the pupil-educator ratio is an important factor in maintaining quality education.
