Common use of Professional Development Credit Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Credit. a. Compensation will be paid for the following according to the approved graduate credit hour rate (Article XXII, Section A-2, 1) if approved by the Superintendent prior to the beginning of the course of study. i. courses taken to improve a teacher’s skill in the present teaching assignment ii. undergraduate courses directly related to the present teaching assignment which are not available at the graduate level iii. workshops conducted by colleges or universities iv. courses in administration and supervision b. For in-district programs (or out-of-district programs pre-approved by the Superintendent), in-service programs or workshops, remuneration will be provided at the graduate credit hour rate (Article XXII, Section A-2, 1) with a 15 clock-hour minimum for each credit hour. Courses completed during the school day are not eligible for remuneration. c. Compensation will not be granted for graduate credit hours in excess of 90 (including Master’s Degree hours). d. Compensation will not be granted for credit hours earned while on a sabbatical leave granted under ARTICLE X of this contract. However, compensation will be granted for a degree earned.