PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. A range of professional development opportunities are available for staff in the University. This may include, but is not limited to:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. It is anticipated that no less than $40,000 will be expended annually as described in this provision. Emphasis shall be placed upon resolution of the needs relating to mainstreaming and development of the IEP (Individualized Educational Program). In- service needs will be solicited from the building and program level staff. It is expected that funds may also be used for registration fees and Employee compensation beyond the regular work day/week. All programs and projects will be approved by the Department of Learning and Teaching.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Realizing the importance of a sustained professional development program that supports continuous professional growth and student learning, the Berkshire Hills Education Association will work with the Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s Director of Learning and Teaching to create and appoint members to a standing District wide Professional Development Committee. The Committee will serve under the leadership of the Director of Learning and Teaching and make recommendations directly to the Superintendent through the Director of Learning and Teaching. In recognizing that there are many methods by which a teacher may improve his or her professional background, the District will pay towards the reasonable expenses (including fees, lodging, and transportation) incurred by teachers who attend workshops, seminars, conferences, school visits, or other professional improvements sessions at the request and/or with the advance approval of the appropriate Principal or Superintendent. Upon request of the teacher or administrator, and with the approval of the Superintendent, leaves shall be granted for the purpose of visiting other schools or attending meetings or conferences of an educational nature. All professional development requests need to have written pre-approval of the Principal or immediate supervisor. Such approval shall be distributed equitably. Further, the Berkshire Hills Education Association agrees to provide financial assistance of $1,000 annually to support professional development programming.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. The College District and the Association agree in concept to the following Educational Incentive Program:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. The building administrator(s), together with the Building Leadership Team, will make recommendations based on data, including but not limited to Teacher Based Teams' input, concerning the development and presentation of professional development programs to the District Leadership Team for review and consideration. In the event the District schedules a Professional Development opportunity for bargaining unit members outside of the regular workday, the opportunity shall be voluntary. A bargaining unit member’s attendance or non-attendance shall not be reflected in any part of the OTES Evaluation Cycle.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Realizing the importance of a sustained professional development program that supports continuous professional growth and student learning, the Berkshire Hills Education Association will work with the Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s Director of Learning and Teaching to create and appoint members to a standing District wide Professional Development Committee. The Committee will serve under the leadership of the Director of Learning and Teaching and make recommendations directly to the Superintendent through the Director of Learning and Teaching. Further, the Berkshire Hills Education Association agrees to provide financial assistance of $1,000 annually to support professional development programming.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. The Superintendent shall receive an amount not to exceed one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) during each fiscal year for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees for professional improvement courses, seminars, and/or professional development programs. Annual expenses for the purposes of this section shall be subject to the approval of the Committee. All out-of-state activities shall be subject to the approval of the Committee Chair.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. 49 Educational Incentive Program 49 Requirements of the Educational Incentive Program 49 Credit Earning Activities 49 Prior Approval Required 49 Appeal to Classified Employer/Employee Relations Committee 50 Credit Criteria for the First and Second Educational Incentives 50 Credit Criteria for the Third Educational Incentive 50 Salary Advancement Process 50 Professional Growth Program 51 Doctoral Degree Stipend 51 ARTICLE XIX: SAFETY 52 College District Compliance 52 ARTICLE XX: TECHNOLOGY 53
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. 48 Educational Incentive Program 48 Requirements of the Educational Incentive Program 48 Credit Earning Activities 48 Prior Approval Required 48 Appeal to Classified Employer/Employee Relations Committee 49 Credit Criteria for the First and Second Educational Incentives 49 Credit Criteria for the Third Educational Incentive 49 Salary Advancement Process 49 Professional Growth Program 50 Doctoral Degree Stipend 50 ARTICLE XIX: SAFETY 51 College District Compliance 51 ARTICLE XX: TECHNOLOGY 52 ARTICLE XXI: CONTRACT CLAUSES 53 Savings Clause 53 Americans with Disabilities Act 53 Effect of Agreement 53 Concerted Activities 53 ARTICLE XXII: NEGOTIATIONS 54 Notification and Public Notice 54 Re-Openers 54 Commencement of Negotiations 54 Released Time for Negotiations 54 ARTICLE XXIII: TERMS 55 CLASSIFIED BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION TITLES & RANGES 56 CLASSIFIED BARGAINING UNIT SALARY SCHEDULE 58 CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE EVALUATION RUBRICS 62 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE FMLA 64 GRIEVANCE FORM 66 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – COMPLIANCE WITH AB119 NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS 67 CLASSIFIED RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES 70 CLASSIFICATIONS EXCLUDED FROM NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT 72
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. 1. It is anticipated that no less than $40,000 will be expended annually as described in this provision. Emphasis shall be placed upon resolution of the needs relating to mainstreaming and development of the IEP (Individualized Educational Program). Inservice needs will be solicited from the building and program level staff. It is expected that funds may also be used for registration fees and Employee compensation beyond the regular work day/week. All programs and projects will be approved by the Department of Learning and Teaching.
a. Inservice for all Employees as this relates to a better understanding of mainstreaming and IEP's.
b. Inservice shall be provided for general education classroom Employees receiving students with disabilities. The training shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Defining the handicapping condition; (2) Methods and materials successful in working with that handicapping condition; (3) Teacher responsibilities under IDEA or any other statute, policy, rule or regulation; (4) District and other resources available to assist in working with the child.
c. Appropriate inservice for special education Employees so as to assist them in the development of IEP's.
d. Appropriate released time for staff members to work with the Department of Learning and Teaching in the planning of inservice sessions for general and special education staff consistent with professional development activities.
e. Appropriate released time for staff members to participate in planned inservice sessions relating to mainstreaming and IEP preparation.
f. Attendance at conferences relating to the above special education issues.
g. Before choosing to use an inclusion model for special needs students, the District will provide appropriate training for the staff involved; except staff member and principal may request inclusion for a particular classroom and waive training.
