MASTER'S EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM Clause Samples
The Master's Equivalency Program clause establishes a process by which employees can receive recognition or compensation equivalent to holding a master's degree, even if they have not formally obtained such a degree. Typically, this involves meeting specific criteria such as completing a set number of graduate-level credits, professional development hours, or other educational achievements as defined by the employer or institution. The core function of this clause is to provide a pathway for employees to access benefits, salary advancements, or positions that require a master's degree, thereby addressing situations where formal degree attainment may not fully reflect an individual's qualifications or expertise.
MASTER'S EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM. 24.3.1 The District and the State of Nevada, through their certification requirements, have had and now have the expectation that the District professional staff members have an obligation to pursue professional growth and increased competency in order to insure the delivery of a quality education program.
24.3.2 Many professional staff members have found that, in order to be able to enjoy the full benefits of the teacher's salary schedule, they have had to enroll in master's degree program even if that program has not represented an area of interest or ability of the individual employee. For those employees not having an interest in enrolling in such a program, the master's degree column on the teacher's salary schedule has represented a barrier to their advancement on the teacher's salary schedule, even though individual employees have continued to enroll in classes that provide increases in growth and classroom competency. Therefore, the Master's Equivalency Program has the potential of enhancing the educational program to be offered to students in the District if a commonly agreed upon procedure is established, which will allow employees to enjoy the full benefits of the teacher's salary schedule of the District through their continued enrollment and professional growth through University classes and in-service training programs.
24.3.3 The Master's Equivalency Program shall be used to allow movement from TD, Class IV to TE, Class V.
24.3.4 A licensed person wishing to avail himself or herself of this option must develop a proposed program and submit it to a review committee for approval. There would be two (2) committees, one (1) for secondary personnel seeking an "Approved Program" and one (1) for elementary personnel seeking an "Approved Program". The committees shall establish (prior to the beginning of each school year) a schedule to meet 4 times to review programs. The schedule shall be published through the District and Association. Each committee will be composed of:
1. A representative from Curriculum.
2. An employee from the appropriate school level taken from a list provided by the Association.
3. A principal/supervisor from the appropriate school level but not from the school where the employee is assigned.
4. Exceptions to these requirements will be made if the applicant declares that he/she is pursuing status as a Highly Qualified Teacher in an additional academic area or area of need, as determined by the District and reported to the Ass...
MASTER'S EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM. 24.3.1 The District and the State of Nevada, through their certification requirements, have had and now have the expectation that the District professional staff members have an obligation to pursue professional growth and increased competency in order to insure the delivery of a quality education program.