Common use of Professional Development Council Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Council. It is the philosophy of USD 385 Andover Public Schools that a combination of effective professional learning and educational experience leads to the professional growth of our staff. A highly effective educator is one of the most important factors in student achievement. Effective professional learning is fundamental to student learning. Professional learning increases educator effectiveness and results for all students. Professional learning will be aligned with the district’s mission and goals established by the USD 385 Board of Education. We will engage in effective, high quality, and research-based professional learning. The Board advocates continuing growth for all staff and expects staff to seek opportunities and to participate in the school district’s professional learning. 1. The Professional Development Council will facilitate the process of setting individual professional learning goals and approving PDC points for licensed staff members. a. The district PDC members will: serve as representative of the licensed personnel b. to elect up to two members per school to serve on the district council c. develop PDC operational procedures d. participate in required annual training e. support educators with PDC process f. facilitate the process of setting individual professional learning goals g. approve or deny impact points for movement on pay schedule h. review and take action all professional learning activities at the Application and Impact Levels i. serve as liaison and/or arbitrator on PDCprofessional learning issues 2. Composition of Professional Development Council: The Professional Development Council of USD 385 will be referred to as PDC. The membership composition of PDC will be: a. Up to two licensed teachers from each attendance center. b. At least one building administrator representative c. Office of Academic Affairs administrator or designee 3. Appeals Process: In order to appeal any decisions by the PDC on the awarding of PD points, these steps are to be taken: a. The individual will submit an appeal, in writing, to the building representative, or the PDC Chair within 21 calendar days of notification of denial of points. The appeal should list the specific reasons why he/she feels the decision was incorrect. b. The chair will notify the individual of their placement on the agenda of the next PDC meeting. c. The individual may attend the scheduled meeting and present his/her case. d. A decision will be made, and the PDC Chair will notify the individual of the decision.

Professional Development Council. It is the philosophy of USD 385 Andover Public Schools that a combination of effective professional learning and educational experience leads to the professional growth of our staff. A highly effective educator is one of the most important factors in student achievement. Effective professional learning is fundamental to student learning. Professional learning increases educator effectiveness and results for all students. Professional learning will be aligned with the district’s mission and goals established by the USD 385 Board of Education. We will engage in effective, high quality, and research-based professional learning. The Board advocates continuing growth for all staff and expects staff to seek opportunities and to participate in the school district’s professional learning. 1. The Professional Development Council will facilitate the process of setting individual professional learning goals and approving PDC points for licensed staff members. a. . The district PDC members will: : a. serve as representative of the licensed personnel b. to elect up to two members per school to serve on the district council c. develop PDC operational procedures d. participate in required annual training e. support educators with PDC process f. facilitate the process of setting individual professional learning goals g. approve or deny impact points for movement on pay schedule h. review and take action all professional learning activities at the Application and Impact Levels i. serve as liaison and/or arbitrator on PDCprofessional learning issues 2. Composition of Professional Development Council: The Professional Development Council of USD 385 will be referred to as PDC. The membership composition of PDC will be: a. Up to two licensed teachers from each attendance center. b. At least one building administrator representative c. Office of Academic Affairs administrator or designee 3. Appeals Process: In order to appeal any decisions by the PDC on the awarding of PD points, these steps are to be taken: a. The individual will submit an appeal, in writing, to the building representative, or the PDC Chair within 21 calendar days of notification of denial of points. The appeal should list the specific reasons why he/she feels the decision was incorrect. b. The chair will notify the individual of their placement on the agenda of the next PDC meeting. c. The individual may attend the scheduled meeting and present his/her case. d. A decision will be made, and the PDC Chair will notify the individual of the decision.

Professional Development Council. It is the philosophy of USD 385 Andover Public Schools that a combination of effective professional learning and educational experience leads to the professional growth of our staff. A highly effective educator is one of the most important factors in student achievement. Effective professional learning is fundamental to student learning. Professional learning increases educator effectiveness and results for all students. Professional learning will be aligned with the district’s mission and goals established by the USD 385 Board of Education. We will engage in effective, high quality, and research-based professional learning. The Board advocates continuing growth for all staff and expects staff to seek opportunities and to participate in the school district’s professional learning. 1. The Professional Development Council will facilitate the process of setting individual professional learning goals and approving PDC points for licensed licensed/certified staff members. a. . The district PDC members will: : a. serve as representative of the licensed licensed/certified personnel b. to elect up to two members per school to serve on the district council c. develop PDC operational procedures d. participate in required annual training training e. support educators with PDC process f. facilitate the process of setting individual professional learning goals g. approve or deny impact points for movement on pay schedule h. review and take action all professional learning activities at the Application and Impact Levels i. serve as liaison and/or arbitrator on PDCprofessional learning issues 2. Composition of Professional Development Council: The Professional Development Council of USD 385 will be referred to as the PDC. The membership composition of PDC will be: a. Up to two licensed licensed/certified teachers from each attendance center. b. At least one building administrator representative c. Office of Academic Affairs administrator or designee 3. Appeals Process: In order to appeal any decisions by the PDC on the awarding of PD points, these steps are to be taken: a. The individual will submit an appeal, in writing, to the building representative, or the PDC Chair within 21 calendar days of notification of denial of points. The appeal should list the specific reasons why he/she feels the decision was incorrect. b. The chair will notify the individual of their placement on the agenda of the next PDC meeting. c. The individual may attend the scheduled meeting and present his/her case. d. A decision will be made, and the PDC Chair will notify the individual of the decision.