Common use of Professional Development Hours Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Hours. The District shall continue to offer professional development and training in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education’s guidance for professional development providers. The District will offer each teacher at least the number of Professional Development Hours (PDH) each year that is one-fifth (1/5) the number required to renew the teacher’s license. These PDHs will be offered during the teacher’s regular work schedule. In addition to the minimum number of PDHs described above, the District will offer additional PDH opportunities for teachers each year, some of these opportunities will be offered virtually and some will be offered in person.

Professional Development Hours. The District shall continue to offer professional development and training in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education’s guidance for professional development providers. The District will offer each teacher at least the number of Professional Development Hours (PDH) each year that is one-fifth (1/5) the number required to renew the teacher’s license. These PDHs will be offered during the teacher’s regular work schedule. In addition to the minimum number of PDHs described above, the District will offer additional PDH opportunities for teachers each year, some of these opportunities will be offered virtually and some will be offered in person.