Common use of Granting of Academic Credit to New Teachers Clause in Contracts

Granting of Academic Credit to New Teachers. 1. A teacher who earns academic credit subsequent to the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program but prior to being hired by Elkhart Community Schools may receive credit for such course work. Such academic courses must be within the area of the teacher’s current assignment, or be related to and helpful in the teacher’s current assignment, and should increase the instructional skills of the teacher. A teacher may not receive credit for workshops or other activities completed prior to being hired by Elkhart Community Schools. Credits for academic courses completed prior to being hired by Elkhart Community Schools will be subject to the approval of the Director of Human Resources.