Common use of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT. 1. Purpose a. The Association and the School Committee agree that programs and activities aimed at professional development and improvement of staff members represent high priorities for the Westwood Public Schools. Furthermore, the School Committee affirms its obligation to provide a no- cost option for teacher and other staff recertification, as provided by law. 2. Professional Development a. The parties agree to the creation of a Professional Development Council which shall be composed of equal numbers of members appointed by the Superintendent and the President of the Association. Efforts will be made by the parties to insure representation of each school on this Council and cooperative planning involving administrators and the professional staff. b. The Professional Development Council shall be responsible for surveying staff members about professional development needs in all subject and professional areas. It shall also create a district-wide professional development plan for the entire certified staff and update it on an annual basis. Furthermore, it shall coordinate district-sponsored or on-site courses, workshops, seminars, meetings, and other activities associated with professional development and improvement. The Superintendent shall publish the professional development calendar at the start of the school year. c. The parties agree to the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Integration Council which shall be chaired by the Director of Equity, Integration, and Community Partnerships.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT. 1. Purpose a. The Association and the School Committee agree that programs and activities aimed at professional development and improvement of staff members represent high priorities for the Westwood Public Schools. Furthermore, the School Committee affirms its obligation to provide a no- cost option for teacher and other staff recertification, as provided by law. 2. Professional Development a. The parties agree to the creation of a Professional Development Council which shall be composed of equal numbers of members appointed by the Superintendent and the President of the Association. Efforts will be made by the parties to insure representation of each school on this Council and cooperative planning involving administrators and the professional staff. b. The Professional Development Council shall be responsible for surveying staff members about professional development needs in all subject and professional areas. It shall also create a district-wide professional development plan for the entire certified staff and update it on an annual basis. Furthermore, it shall coordinate district-sponsored or on-site courses, workshops, seminars, meetings, and other activities associated with professional development and improvement. The Superintendent shall publish the professional development calendar at the start of the school year. c. The parties agree to the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Integration Council which shall be chaired by the Director of Equity, Integration, and Community Partnerships.