Professional Development Policy Sample Clauses

Professional Development Policy. The University shall reimburse permanent full-time staff members for credit courses taken at OCAD University conditional upon successful completion of the course. It is agreed that in determining whether a full-time staff member meets normal academic and other admission requirements, staff members shall be considered on exactly the same basis as any other person seeking acceptance into such course.
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Professional Development Policy. The College supports the principle of maintaining and developing faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that the maintenance of currency of subject knowledge and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, particularly instructional skills, are the goals of professional development activities. At this stage of the College's development, limited funds and resources are available for professional development. Regular full time faculty who have been employed full time for at least one (1) year are eligible to apply for professional development assistance. Upon recommendation by the Xxxx of Academics, professional development for contract faculty may also be considered if the contract faculty has completed 300 teaching hours. If the Association and the College agree, the College may waive the 300 hour requirement. The expertise that resides in the College is considerable, and professional development by faculty sharing their expertise with colleagues will be encouraged. Finally, experts external to the College may be brought in from time to time for the professional benefit and development of faculty.
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Professional Development Policy. TXVSN Professional Development Policy Texas Education Agency (TEA) recommends that all teachers who are interested in teaching online for the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) complete the required TXVSN-approved professional development course for quality online teaching offered by one of the professional development providers listed on the TXVSN website at xxx.xxxxx.xxx. TXVSN course providers are responsible for requesting and maintaining documentation of potential online teachers’ successful completion of TXVSN-approved professional development. It is the responsibility of each online teacher to obtain documentation of successful completion from the provider of TXVSN-approved professional development. TXVSN central operations highly recommends that teachers also maintain a copy of the completed professional development for their own records. After meeting the initial professional development requirement, all teachers must have continuing professional development specific to online learning every three years to continue to meet the requirements to teach courses through the TXVSN. For details, see the section labeled “TXVSN Professional Development Renewal Requirement”.
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Professional Development Policy. The Teacher shall be granted a minimum of two days annually to attend Teachers' conferences as well as other days as agreed to by the Teacher and Administration for specified curriculum and in-service purposes. The Society is a learning community. Professional development at the Society is an ongoing activity. Teachers continue their professional development by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, staff and team meetings, specific courses provided by recognized educational institutes and as well as other educational experiences which are approved by Administration. Reading and dialogue with other professionals are also part of professional development.
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Professional Development Policy. The Employee shall be granted a minimum of two days annually to attend Employees' conferences as well as other days as agreed to by the Employee and Administration for specified curriculum and in-service purposes. The Society is a learning community. Professional development at the Society is an ongoing activity. Employees continue their professional development by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, staff and team meetings, specific courses provided by recognized educational institutes and as well as other educational experiences which are approved by Administration. Reading and dialogue with other professionals are also part of professional development.
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Related to Professional Development Policy

  • 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 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 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.

  • Professional Development Committee There shall be a Professional Development Committee composed of at least two (2) representatives of the Association and an equal number of representatives from the Hospital. Each party may have alternates to replace a member from time to time.

  • 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 Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year.

  • Professional Development Fund A budget item equal to one-half (½) of one (1) percent of employees' salaries shall be set aside annually to be used to:

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

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