Professional Development Steering Committee Clause Samples

Professional Development Steering Committee. There shall be a Steering Committee for professional development led by the Superintendent’s designee and the President of the SEA. The steering committee shall consist of eight (8) to twelve (12) individuals equally representing the parties. 1. The steering committee’s primary role is insuring professional development to support sustainable progress in raising student achievement. The steering committee will: a. Identify SPS initiatives that require professional development to support implementation. Determine if there is sufficient time and follow-up support allocated to the initiative to create sustainable progress in increasing student achievement. b. Review and comment on initiatives, which have been developed with building agreement to ensure that the building has a realistic implementation plan, including time and follow-up support. c. Support the identification of research-based, best practice support for instruction, curriculum and assessments, including the creation and impact of an aligned curriculum. d. Review and recommend approval of grant applications for professional development or instructional material to determine if the application is in line with overall SPS initiatives, provides adequate support for professional development, and will create sustainable progress in increasing student achievement. e. The committee will review major contracts with vendors to determine if there is adequate provision for increasing internal capacity to replicate the training for staff new to the building/program or SPS. f. The Steering committee may form joint sub-committees or task forces as needs are identified. These sub-committees or task forces will be provided with clear guidance as to task, role, timing and support. 2. Professional Development for Substitute Educators, SAEOPs and Paraprofessionals a. Funding will be provided to the Professional Development Department for the purpose of hiring a certificated non-supervisory employee. This individual, in collaboration with the advisory committee, will be responsible for developing and coordinating a professional development program designed to provide Substitute Educators, SAEOPs and Paraprofessionals with relevant and timely training in core areas. SEA representatives from the three impacted units will participate in the selection process for this position any time there is a vacancy. b. An advisory committee of up to five (5) individuals, selected by SEA and up to five (5) individuals selected by SP...