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
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
