Common use of Graduate Study Clause in Contracts

Graduate Study. One (1) credit hour will be given for each semester hour of a graduate level degree program when courses are pre-approved or are part of a pre-approved degree program awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. Courses will be approved for tuition reimbursement and credit toward salary advancement on the salary schedule if the graduate level course or degree program is: 1. In the area in which the teacher is currently teaching, or is in the area in which the teacher is certified, or is based on teaching pedagogy; or 2. Deemed to be in the best interests of the District by the Superintendent; or 3. Part of any other program approved by the Superintendent.

Graduate Study. One (1) credit hour will be given for each semester hour of a graduate level degree program when courses are pre-approved or are part of a pre-approved degree program awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. Courses will be approved for tuition reimbursement and credit toward salary advancement on the salary schedule if the graduate level course or degree program is: 1. In the area in which the teacher is currently teaching, or is in the area in which the teacher is certified, or is based on teaching pedagogy; oror‌ 2. Deemed to be in the best interests of the District by the Superintendent; or 3. Part of any other program approved by the Superintendent.