PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND Sample Clauses
The 'Professional Development' clause establishes the obligations and opportunities for employees to engage in activities that enhance their skills and knowledge relevant to their roles. Typically, this clause outlines the types of training, workshops, or educational programs that may be supported or required by the employer, and may specify whether time off or financial assistance is provided for such activities. Its core function is to ensure that employees continue to grow professionally, which benefits both the individual and the organization by maintaining a skilled and up-to-date workforce.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND. EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
A. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Opportunities for professional development through an in-service training program shall be explored by the superintendent in cooperation with the Association.
2. The Professional Development Advisory Committee may be utilized to explore the implementation of new system-wide programs or practices.
B. TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE BOARD If the superintendent specifically requires or directs a teacher to take a particular course or to participate in a workshop, in-service session, or similar training, the teacher's tuition and textbooks shall be paid by the Board. This is not to include courses or credits taken for routine certification requirements.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND. EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
A. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Opportunities for professional development through an in-service training program shall be explored by the superintendent in cooperation with the Association. ACPS will seek input from the Association and ACPS staff regarding topics, design, and implementation of meaningful and relevant professional development activities.
2. The Professional Development Advisory Committee may be utilized to explore the implementation of new system-wide programs or practices. The ACPS Curriculum Committee, which is comprised of school-based administrators, school staff, central office staff, Higher Education staff, and two
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND. TRAINING
A. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT TO TRAINING, MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND. EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
A. The COMMITTEE will pay the cost of tuition for courses at accredited colleges, universities, or professional training schools which are taken at the written request of the Superintendent of Schools.
B. Tuition Reimbursement The COMMITTEE will pay reasonable tuition expenses which are designed for the improvement of the state of the art and are approved by the Superintendent of Schools. Fees for courses audited and for workshops designed for the improvement of the state of the art but not offered for academic credit shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Article, provided that the course instructor, workshop sponsor, or presenter certifies, in writing, the active and satisfactory participation of the teacher in the course or workshop session and activities. The sum available under this provision shall be $88,000.00. Effective July 1, 2011, the sum available under this provision shall be $93,000. Disbursement of funds under this section shall be made in the following manner:
1. Upon the presentation of evidence of payment and the successful completion of qualifying courses, the first $500 of each teacher’s requests shall be fulfilled on an equal dollar basis subject to exhaustion of the fund.
2. Any money remaining in the fund after the equal dollar disbursement shall be applied on a pro rata (equal percentage) basis to the remaining requests in excess of $500.
3. Disbursements from the fund will be made pursuant to a procedure and according to a schedule determined by mutual agreement.
C. The COMMITTEE will pay the reasonable expenses (including fees, meals, lodging and transportation) incurred by teachers who attend workshops, seminars, conferences or other professional improvement sessions at the written request and/or with the advance approval in writing of the Superintendent of Schools.
D. Unused course vouchers shall be publicized in every Wayland school within ten (10) days of receipt.
E. Upon written approval of the Superintendent, released time shall be granted for:
1. Attendance at educational conferences by teachers, ASSOCIATION representatives, or school representatives;
2. Attendance at workshops, seminars and other professional improvement sessions, including observing in other schools.
F. The COMMITTEE will annually, as part of the Budget setting process, review the need for staff development activities and, if it deems appropriate, include funds for such activities in the school budget.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND. EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
1. The principal or assistant principal shall be responsible for approving the Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) of teachers, subject to the approval of the Superintendent or the Assistant Superintendent. In the case of itinerant staff, a principal or assistant principal shall be selected by the Superintendent from the schools to which the teacher is assigned. Such assignment shall be changed if the teacher is no longer assigned to said school.
2. Each teacher must seek initial approval of the IPDP in a timely manner, in accordance with the certification regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Education.
3. The IPDP shall be submitted on the form attached as Appendix E.
4. Each teacher will be provided with a copy of the District Professional Development Plan and the relevant School Improvement Plan in a timely manner.
5. If the IPDP is consistent with the district’s educational goals, as set forth in the District Professional Development Plan and/or the relevant School Improvement Plan, it shall be approved.
6. If the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent or the principal or assistant principal refuses to approve an IPDP, the reason for said refusal must be set forth in writing to the teacher.
7. A teacher on a leave of absence shall be granted three (3) months from the date of return to work to obtain approval of the IPDP.
8. A teacher who does not intend to recertify is not required to submit an IPDP. If a teacher elects not to submit an IPDP, s/he must notify the Superintendent in writing on a form available in the Principal’s office of each school.
9. In the event that teachers are no longer required, by regulation, to obtain initial approval or final endorsement of an IPDP for recertification, this Section shall be declared null and void.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND. EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND