New Initiatives. 1. The Association and the District agree that the introduction of instructional initiatives and programs that will increase student achievement and support adult professional development are critical to achieving our mutual goals. These new initiatives and programs may be introduced at the district-wide or school-wide or multiple school level. 2. It is also agreed that the identification and evaluation process for all new initiatives and programs should adhere to a set of principles. These will include: a. All instructional initiatives and programs will be aligned with district goals, New York State standards, curriculum, School Improvement Plans, Individual Professional Growth Plan professional development needs, and other pertinent criteria and standards; b. All instructional initiatives and programs will be designed to begin and sustain the initiative or program with necessary resources. c. All instructional initiatives will include planning for capacity building through professional development; d. All instructional initiatives and programs will include an evaluation of the impact on student achievement; e. All instructional initiative and program requirements will be clearly communicated throughout the identification and adoption process to staff charged with implementation. 3. The communication plan shall include conferring with the Association to ensure that requirements of new initiatives and programs are consistent with the collective bargaining agreement. 4. Whenever possible, the Coordinating Committee on Professional Development (CCPD) will recommend which programs will be in-service credit bearing or paid at the hourly rate. Matters for CCPD to consider are the funding source and the short and long term benefit of the program. When the funding is derived from grants, the needed professional development may be paid at the contractual hourly rate. Participants will be aware of the method of payment prior to taking the course or workshop.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
