Professional Development and Teacher/Administration Facilitation. The parties agree that the utilization of school days for Professional Development and Teacher/Administration Facilitation will occur as needs are determined at the building/District level and approved by the Superintendent. During the contract school year, elementary, middle and high school may have early release days of non-pupil contact time for Professional Development activities. These days/dates will be determined annually for the following year by the calendar committee. Through discussion during the Collaboration Process, the District and SEA came to an understanding that the District will remain committed to providing quality professional development for initiatives and programs, both currently adopted and implemented as well as future programs and initiatives. SEA appreciates the District’s efforts and dedication to adopting initiatives that are worthwhile and beneficial. SEA fully supports implementing these programs with fidelity. Additionally, the District and SEA agree that it is important that initiatives and programs be implemented for a reasonable and sufficient amount of time to allow teachers to reach their full potential in delivery, and to be able to clearly assess the program’s benefit to student learning. When major educational initiatives are implemented, an implementation timeline will be created by administrators with benchmarks to allow for practice and guidance prior to formal evaluation. This timeline can include, but is not limited to: a specified amount of days or weeks identified for practice, opportunities for peer observation, spot observation feedback, or opportunities to access additional resources related to the initiative prior to inclusion on formal evaluation documents. Early releases, PLC and data days will be used for the implementation of the district initiatives undertaken for student growth.
Professional Development and Teacher/Administration Facilitation. The parties recognize that improved student achievement through effective professional development are shared responsibilities necessary and of benefit to the educational program of the School District and to teachers as individuals. In order to xxxxxx the attainment of these responsibilities, the parties will cooperate in the following activities:
