Common use of Professional Preparation and Scholarship Clause in Contracts

Professional Preparation and Scholarship. The ESA staff member exhibits evidence of having a theoretical background and knowledge of the principles and methods of teaching and a commitment to education as a profession. 1. Obtains at least three (3) college credit hour equivalent each year in his/her specialty, and/or participates in the equivalent of four (4) days of workshops sponsored by professional organization, and/or in inservice activities, and/or in teaching resource teams, previously approved by his/her principal and/or superintendent. 2. Considers abilities and present performance levels of students in planning. 3. Establishes immediate and long range objectives. 4. Prepares effective plans to meet objectives. 5. Plans for evaluation in lessons and units and utilizes the results in planning subsequent lessons. 6. Provides adequate plans for a substitute teacher. 7. Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of subject area.

Professional Preparation and Scholarship. The ESA staff member exhibits evidence of having a theoretical background and knowledge of the principles and methods of teaching and a commitment to education as a profession. 1. Obtains at least three (3) college credit hour equivalent each year in his/her specialty, and/or participates in the equivalent of four (4) days of workshops sponsored by professional organization, and/or in inservice in-service activities, and/or in teaching resource teams, previously approved by his/her principal and/or superintendent. 2. Considers abilities and present performance levels of students in planning. 3. Establishes immediate and long range objectives. 4. Prepares effective plans to meet objectives. 5. Plans for evaluation in lessons and units and utilizes the results in planning subsequent lessons. 6. Provides adequate plans for a substitute teacher. 7. Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of subject area.