Importance of Professional Development Sample Clauses

Importance of Professional Development. Professional development and support is a key component of the District's education program. A strong professional development process focuses on improved student outcomes and the instructional practices and strategies needed to reach those outcomes. The professional development continuum must be continuous, constructive, growth oriented, and take place in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The process is a cooperative effort on the part of all involved and should be designed to encourage productive dialogue and action among staff, administrators, and the community. The whole process should promote professional growth and development centered around students' needs and successes. The goals of the Professional Development Continuum will be to:
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Importance of Professional Development. ‌ The Employer recognizes that a climate encouraging Counsel to improve educational level and enhance job performance is essential to preserving and enhancing the quality of the Employer’s programs. The Employer further recognizes the importance of providing educational and professional development opportunities equitably to Counsel.
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Importance of Professional Development. Professional development and support is a key component of the District's education program. A strong professional development process focuses on improved student outcomes and the instructional practices and strategies needed to reach those outcomes. The professional development continuum must be continuous, constructive, growth oriented, and take place in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The process is a cooperative effort on the part of all involved and should be designed to encourage productive dialogue and action among staff, administrators, and the community. The whole process should promote professional growth and development centered around students' needs and successes. The goals of the Professional Development Continuum will be to: improve student outcomes/achievement; promote collegial and professional growth; improve instruction for all students.
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  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

  • Training and Professional Development C. Maintain written program procedures covering these six (6) core activities. All procedures shall be consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Professional Development Fund A budget item equal to one-half (½) of one (1) percent of employees' salaries shall be set aside annually to be used to:

  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • Professional Development Reimbursement Management will provide reimbursement for approved professional development expenses for Lieutenants and Sergeants. Funds may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing Lieutenants and Sergeants for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities. Management must approve of the specific professional development request in advance. Denial will require written notification to the requesting Lieutenant or Sergeant.

  • Professional Development and Training 4.1 The purpose of professional development and training requirements for interpreters is to maintain the skill levels interpreters possess at the time they pass their interpreter certification examination, and to further enhance their skills and knowledge. Both the State and the Union encourage interpreters to complete training and continuing education activities.

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. The Board agrees to implement the following:

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