Common use of Councils on Teaching and Learning Clause in Contracts

Councils on Teaching and Learning. The Councils on Teaching and Learning (CTL) continue to provide school-based unit members an opportunity to discuss, collaborate with MCPS staff and communicate about MCPS initiatives related to curriculum, assessment, instruction, and staff development. The representatives on the CTL will provide the perspective of teachers at each grade level and in each subject discipline. They will participate with MCPS representatives in collaborative problem-solving regarding matters germane to curriculum and staff development. They will communicate regularly with their constituency groups for feedback, input and suggestions on how to improve instruction through the use of curricular tools and professional development activities. All formal staff surveys administered by CTLs will be jointly developed with MCPS and survey results will be reviewed jointly by CTL leadership and MCPS staff before being distributed. Any new systemwide assessments will be presented to and discussed with the CTL prior to any final decision on implementation.