Equitable Class Loads Sample Clauses

Equitable Class Loads. 9 The two parties recognize that individual and combined student needs can 10 disproportionately impact the learning environment in a classroom. In order to 11 enhance learning opportunities for all students, the parties agree that class loads 12 shall be distributed in an equitable manner that takes high impact factors into
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Equitable Class Loads. 9 The two parties recognize that individual and combined student needs can
Equitable Class Loads. 4 The two parties recognize that individual and combined student needs can 5 disproportionately impact the learning environment in a classroom. In order to 6 enhance learning opportunities for all students, the parties agree that every 7 reasonable effort shall be made to distribute class loads in an equitable manner 8 that takes high impact factors into account. High impact factors may include: 9 total class size and caseload, student attendance, behavior and discipline patterns, 10 teacher experience and expertise, environment and minutes of service 11 considerations, HiCap, ELL, and/or, XxXxxxx Xxxxx enrollment. Concerns 12 about the equitable distribution of students will be discussed initially with the 13 building administrator. The parties will include the program administrator if 14 appropriate. If the concern is not resolved the parties may refer to Article 2. 15

Related to Equitable Class Loads

  • Class Size a) When CONTRACTOR is a nonpublic school, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that class size shall not exceed a ratio of one teacher per fourteen (14) pupils. Each classroom with 2 or more students shall be assigned at least one paraprofessional. Upon written approval by an authorized XXX representative, class size may be temporarily increased by a ratio of 1 teacher to sixteen (16) pupils when necessary to provide services to pupils with disabilities. For any billing period where the class size has exceeded sixteen (16) students for five consecutive school days, the CONTRACTOR shall have a 10% decrease in its approved daily rate for those LEA students that exceeded sixteen (16), for those days (over five). b) In the event a nonpublic school is unable to fill a vacant teaching position responsible for direct instruction to students, and the vacancy has direct impact on the California Department of Education Certification of that school, the nonpublic school shall develop a plan to assure appropriate coverage of student by first utilizing existing certificated staff. The nonpublic school and the LEA may agree to one 30 school day period per contract year where class size may be increased to assure coverage by an appropriately credentialed teacher. Such an agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. This provision does not apply to a nonpublic agency. c) CONTRACTOR providing special education instruction for individuals with exceptional needs between the ages of three and five years, inclusive, shall also comply with the appropriate instructional adult to child ratios pursuant to California Education Code sections 56440 et seq.

  • New Classifications If a new classification is created within the bargaining unit, the Employer agrees to meet with the Union and negotiate a rate of pay for this new classification. If the parties cannot reach agreement, at the request of either party, the matter shall be submitted to the arbitration procedure in Article 26 of this Agreement.

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