Common use of Professional Development Hours Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Hours. The District will offer, and all teachers will participate in, professional development opportunities as required in Section 380.1527 of the Michigan Revised School Code. This professional development may be a combination of district-wide, building level and teacher selected in- service. Teachers are responsible for documenting these hours using the state’s system (MOECS). Teachers are encouraged to log professional development hours online as they complete them throughout the year. The District will consider providing opportunities for teachers to earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH’s) and/or District Provided Professional Development (DPPD).

Professional Development Hours. ‌ The District will offer, and all teachers will participate in, professional development opportunities as required in Section 380.1527 of the Michigan Revised School Code. This professional development may be a combination of district-wide, building level and teacher selected in- service. Teachers are responsible for documenting these hours using the state’s system (MOECS). MOECS).‌ Teachers are encouraged to log professional development hours online as they complete them throughout the year. The District will consider providing opportunities for teachers to earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH’s) and/or District Provided Professional Development (DPPD).