Common use of Professional Learning Clause in Contracts

Professional Learning. It is the philosophy of USD 385 Andover Public Schools that a combination of effective professional learning and educational experience leads to the professional growth of our staff. A highly effective educator is one of the most important factors in student achievement. Effective professional learning is fundamental to student learning. Professional learning increases educator effectiveness and results for all students. The Professional Development Council will facilitate the professional learning process of licensed staff members so that they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to improve student achievement. Professional learning will be aligned with the district’s mission and goals established by the USD 385 Board of Education. In addition, we will identify, create, and promote research-based professional learning. 1. The Board advocates continuing growth for all staff and expects staff to seek opportunities and to participate in the school district’s professional learning. 2. The Board supports the district’s professional learning program. The Professional Development Council (PDC) for USD #385 exists to advise the Board regarding development and implementation of the professional learning events in the district. The Assistant Superintendent for Academic Affairs will coordinate with the Superintendent, building principals, team leaders and the PDC for implementation of these activities. The function of the district PDC shall be: a. to serve as representative of the licensed personnel b. to develop operational procedures c. to research and recommend best practices which complement school improvement plans d. to recommend to the governing body of the education agency approval or disapproval of professional learning goals for renewal of certification/license e. to serve as liaison and/or arbitrator on professional learning issues f. to clarify the decision-making process to district staff as needed g. to approve or deny impact points for movement on pay schedule h. to provide support activities which complement school improvement plans i. to elect up to two members per school to serve on the district council j. to elect a district chairperson by June 1 k. to monitor, cross-reference and review professional learning goals and PDC points for renewal of license and movement on the pay schedule l. to approve all professional learning activities before proceeding to the Application Level m. to provide leadership, annual training, and support of effective professional learning n. to support educators with PDC process 3. Membership of each building’s PDC will consist of up to two elected representatives to be elected by the faculty by June 1 of each year.

Professional Learning. It is the philosophy of USD 385 Andover Public Schools that a combination of effective effective professional learning and educational experience leads to the professional growth of our staff. staff. A highly effective effective educator is one of the most important factors in student achievement. Effective Effective professional learning is fundamental to student learning. Professional learning increases educator effectiveness effectiveness and results for all students. The Professional Development Council will facilitate the professional learning process of licensed staff staff members so that they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to improve student achievement. Professional learning will be aligned with the district’s mission and goals established by the USD 385 Board of Education. In addition, we will identify, create, and promote research-based professional learning. 1. The Board advocates continuing growth for all staff staff and expects staff staff to seek opportunities and to participate in the school district’s professional learning. 2. The Board supports the district’s professional learning program. The Professional Development Council (PDC) for USD #385 exists to advise the Board regarding development and implementation of the professional learning events in the district. The Assistant Superintendent for Academic Affairs Affairs will coordinate with the Superintendent, building principals, team leaders and the PDC for implementation of these activities. The function of the district PDC shall be: a. to serve as representative of the licensed personnel b. to develop operational procedures c. to research and recommend best practices which complement school improvement plans d. to recommend to the governing body of the education agency approval or disapproval of professional learning goals for renewal of certificationcertification/license e. to serve as liaison and/or arbitrator on professional learning issues f. to clarify the decision-making process to district staff staff as needed g. to approve or deny impact points for movement on pay schedule h. to provide support activities which complement school improvement plans i. to elect up to two members per school to serve on the district council j. to elect a district chairperson by June 1 k. to monitor, cross-reference and review professional learning goals and PDC points for renewal of license and movement on the pay schedule l. to approve all professional learning activities before proceeding to the Application Level m. to provide leadership, annual training, and support of effective effective professional learning n. to support educators with PDC process 3. Membership of each building’s PDC will consist of up to two elected representatives to be elected by the faculty by June 1 of each year.

Professional Learning. It is the philosophy of USD 385 Andover Public Schools that a combination of effective effective professional learning and educational experience leads to the professional growth of our staff. staff. A highly effective effective educator is one of the most important factors in student achievement. Effective Effective professional learning is fundamental to student learning. Professional learning increases educator effectiveness effectiveness and results for all students. The Professional Development Council will facilitate the professional learning process of licensed staff staff members so that they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to improve student achievement. Professional learning will be aligned with the district’s mission and goals established by the USD 385 Board of Education. In addition, we will identify, create, and promote research-based professional learning. 1. The Board advocates continuing growth for all staff staff and expects staff staff to seek opportunities and to participate in the school district’s professional learning. 2. The Board supports the district’s professional learning program. The Professional Development Council (PDC) for USD #385 exists to advise the Board regarding development and implementation of the professional learning events in the district. The Assistant Superintendent for Academic Affairs Affairs will coordinate with the Superintendent, building principals, team leaders and the PDC for implementation of these activities. The function of the district PDC shall be: a. to serve as representative of the licensed personnel b. to develop operational procedures c. to research and recommend best practices which complement school improvement plans d. to recommend to the governing body of the education agency approval or disapproval of professional learning goals for renewal of certificationcertification/license e. to serve as liaison and/or arbitrator on professional learning issues f. to clarify the decision-making process to district staff staff as needed g. to approve or deny impact points for movement on pay schedule h. to provide support activities which complement school improvement plans i. to elect up to two members per school to serve on the district council j. to elect a district chairperson by June 1 k. to monitor, cross-reference and review professional learning goals and PDC points for renewal of license and movement on the pay schedule l. to approve all professional learning activities before proceeding to the Application Level m. to provide leadership, annual training, and support of effective professional learning n. to support educators with PDC process 3. Membership of each building’s PDC will consist of up to two elected representatives to be elected by the faculty by June 1 of each year.