Professional Development and Mentoring. The parties agree that the purpose of conducting an APPR is to improve professional practice and improve student performance. APPR must therefore be a significant factor in shaping the professional development opportunities provided to teachers. The HFHO BOCES and the Association shall cooperate in designing professional development activities that are appropriate for and responsive to the needs of each individual teacher as identified in his/her APPR. The PDP Committee in collaboration with the APPR and Mentoring Committees shall be responsible for developing and recommending to the Superintendent of HFHO BOCES all aspects of the Professional Development Plan, as well to suggest a tentative schedule for 3012c implementation. Teacher Improvement Plan (TIP) for all teachers whose performance is evaluated as Developing or Ineffective.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement