NEW TEACHERS’ PROGRESS TOWARD EL ENDORSEMENT. To help the District maximize its ability to serve all students in the District, new teachers hired in the District after the effective date of this Agreement are expected to work toward obtaining an EL endorsement in addition to their regular endorsement(s). Progress toward obtaining an EL endorsement may be considered in staffing and renewal decisions for such teachers. When obtaining an EL endorsement, the teacher can elect to either (a) pay for the coursework him/herself and have the credit count toward lane advancement on the salary schedule or (b) have the Board pay the cost of the teacher’s coursework but not have such credit hours count toward lane advancement on the salary schedule.
