Half Days for Professional Development Sample Clauses

Half Days for Professional Development. Subject to the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and with the approval of the Superintendent, students may be dismissed one-half (1/2) day per month for faculty curriculum study and development and/or other kinds of continuing education. The School Leadership Team in each building will be encouraged to innovate and experiment with the form such in- service shall take, and all programs conducted pursuant to this section shall be developed through faculty involvement in planning and evaluation.
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