Common use of EDUCATIONAL CHANGE Clause in Contracts

EDUCATIONAL CHANGE. 20.01 Educational change refers to the introduction of methods, theories and practices that are intended to continually improve teachers’ professionalism and student learning. Such change may include new teaching practices and strategies, the use of new equipment and materials and changed teaching responsibilities. 20.02 Both parties recognize that continual improvements of educational process relies on the need to change and adjust and both parties recognize the importance of dialogues not only at the initial but at subsequent stages as a way of preparing for and encouraging change and adjustment. 20.03 The Regional Centre shall provide reasonable notice, where possible, to the chair of the Halifax Regional Representative Council of any significant impending changes referred to above. 20.04 Either party may convene a meeting of the Management/Teacher Committee to discuss significant impending changes referred to above. Such discussions shall include consideration of the impact on teaching staff, the re-training needs and the in-service needs of teachers.

EDUCATIONAL CHANGE. 20.01 Educational change refers to the introduction of methods, theories and practices that are intended to continually improve teachers’ professionalism and student learning. Such change may include new teaching practices and strategies, the use of new equipment and materials and changed teaching responsibilities. 20.02 Both parties recognize that continual improvements of educational process relies on the need to change and adjust and both parties recognize the importance of dialogues not only at the initial but at subsequent stages as a way of preparing for and encouraging change and adjustment. 20.03 The Regional Centre Board shall provide reasonable notice, where possible, to the chair of the Halifax Regional Representative Council of any significant impending changes referred to above. 20.04 Either party may convene a meeting of the Management/Teacher Committee to discuss significant impending changes referred to above. Such discussions shall include consideration of the impact on teaching staff, the re-training needs and the in-service needs of teachers.