PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Sample Clauses

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. 1. The Board of Education shall pay the cost of expenses incurred in connection with attendance approved by the Board at meetings of a professional nature at locations other than in the school district. The maximum amount of such expenses shall be agreed upon, in advance, by the teacher and the Board.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. A. Each work year, the Board shall provide all Employees covered by this Agreement two (2) whole days of in service training during normal work hours, developed with Association's input, for the purpose of strengthening and updating their job skills. With the prior approval of the Superintendent, secretaries, clerks and aides who have been employed by the District for at least one (1) year shall be reimbursed 100% of the tuition costs for college courses or workshops relevant to the applicant's position. No more than the State College tuition rate shall be reimbursed for all successfully completed relevant coursed. The maximum liability or exposure to the Board for total tuition costs for this unit shall not exceed $10,000 in each year of the contract. Denial of such tuition shall not be subject to arbitration.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. Teachers may apply, in writing, for participation in this tuition reimbursement plan by submitting their requests to the Chief School Administrator for approval one (1) month prior to the first meeting of the course. Participants must earn a grade of “B” or better (or “PASS” in “PASS/FAIL” courses) in (an) approved graduate level course(s) in order to be eligible for reimbursement. All courses must require attendance and participation at classes at an approved college and university.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. 14.1. The Committee and the Association agree that if members are to maintain their competence as educators and to continue to contribute effectively to the educational goals of the Dedham School System, members should undertake professional development on a continuing basis.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. The District recognizes the importance for each employee to pursue educational opportunities. All educational assistance requests must be submitted to and evaluated by the Director of Public Safety. The Director will evaluate the requests for value to the department and the District, as well as the need for gained skills now and in the future. The Executive Director will review the request when the Director can clearly demonstrate its value to the Department and District. Such approval may not be unreasonably denied by the District. The following tuition reimbursement plan shall apply when prior written approval for such reimbursement has been received from the Director of Public Safety and the Executive Director. Such approval may not be unreasonably denied by the District.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. Any teacher either in their first or second year of teaching may take 3 credits a year and receive reimbursement during a contract year (July1st to June 30th) upon taking graduate credits at an accredited college or university in the areas of their current teaching assignment or towards a degree program or upon approval by the Superintendent. If a teaching staff member leaves the district voluntarily in their first or second year they shall be responsible to reimburse the Board prior to their leaving the amount paid by the District. In the third year and thereafter, a teaching staff member shall receive reimbursement for up to 6 credits a year. Reimbursement will be made up to a maximum of the Rowan University rate at the time of enrollment in the course (not including parking fees). To be eligible for reimbursement, the teacher must receive a “B” or better. Official transcripts of the grade and proof of tuition costs must be submitted. To be reimbursed, the teacher must receive approval from the Superintendent prior to the start of the course(s). Effective September 2000, all active teaching staff members whose positions required possession of the instruction or educational series licenses in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:11-8 and 10 and/or any other adopted State Board of Education requirements shall be required to complete 100 clock hours of state approved continuing professional development and/or in-service every five years. The initial five-year period shall extend from September 2000 to June 2005 in accordance with the adopted code. Since these requirements are based on the changes in the Administrative Code and are necessary for the continuance of professional certification, continuing education units shall be subject to change in accordance with the new law and recommendations of the district Professional Development Committee as stated below. The Board and the Association agree to form a Professional development Committee that will develop a plan for continuous professional development yearly. The new plan must be in accordance with the adopted code. Staff members may take in-house credits, courses completed at colleges or universities, distance learning courses, or curriculum development to meet the 100 credit hour requirements. Professional development hours other than approved graduate courses cannot be counted for movement on the salary guide; only graduate courses that are approved by the State of New Jersey and taken from accredited institutio...
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. 1. Each bargaining unit member shall be entitled to reimbursement for workshops and other professional development presentations and courses subject to the following:
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT. A. Professional Development Professional development activities include but are not limited to conferences, seminars, and workshops related to the current position or responsibilities of the Association member. The administration will make every effort to communicate opportunities for professional development. However, the Association member is responsible for making the formal, written request to the Department Chair/Director with a copy to the Vice President of Instruction. Professional development including, but not limited to, sessions provided by the state, local agencies, and the College which may involve no more than travel expenses shall be approved by the Department Chair/Director, appropriate Xxxx and Vice President of Instruction. The Association member shall work with the Department Chair/Director to properly arrange for coverage of any missed responsibilities. Attendance at out-of-state conferences, workshops, and seminars will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Related to PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

  • 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 Allowance 55.1 The CEO may, subject to this clause, approve the reimbursement or payment of financial assistance to a Science and Engineering Professional employee to offset professional development costs.

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

  • 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 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.

  • Professional Development Activities Professional development activities are activities initiated by individual faculty members or groups of faculty members and may include attendance at conferences, workshops or seminars which facilitate the following:

  • Education Reimbursement The County will provide education reimbursement for education costs incurred by regular employees who apply for such reimbursement in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the education reimbursement program. The maximum reimbursement shall be $1,500 per 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.

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