Professional Development Training. Professional development training shall be offered by the SPS to employees in order to enable them to improve their abilities and skills, subject to available funding. 1. In-service courses for credit will address themselves to specific needs of the SPS and be relevant to the employee's present or planned future responsibilities. 2. Professional development courses shall be made available at no cost except for material and transportation fees connected with participation in the course. 3. All material, tuition or transportation fees for college extension courses shall be paid by the employee. 4. Courses shall be offered in a variety of geographical locations whenever possible. 5. Courses shall be offered at times which are as convenient as possible for the majority of those employees participating whenever feasible. 6. In an effort to effectively teach all students and work with all staff and parents, the SPS, on an ongoing basis, will offer appropriate training in working with special needs students; working with difficult people; and working in an inclusion model. The joint district/SEA special education best practices working group will determine what professional development should be offered to ensure a successful working environment with students. Special education instructional assistants can be required to participate in trainings adapted for their students’ needs.
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