Professional Learning/Curriculum Development Sample Clauses

The Professional Learning/Curriculum Development clause outlines the responsibilities and expectations for providing training and support related to curriculum design and instructional practices. Typically, this clause specifies who will deliver professional development, the scope of training sessions, and any required materials or resources for educators. Its core function is to ensure that staff are adequately prepared to implement new curricula or instructional methods, thereby supporting effective teaching and learning outcomes.
Professional Learning/Curriculum Development. During the 2019-2020 school year only, teachers will participate in two additional days on curriculum or district- wide initiatives at the Curriculum Rate of $100/day. These days will be scheduled for work on curriculum and/or used for pertinent professional learning. This agreement does not preclude teachers from voluntarily working on curriculum during the summer (at the $100/day rate). These days will only be scheduled during the week prior to the first teacher work week of the school year or the week after the final work week in June. Every effort will be made to schedule these days within the first two or three business days before the start of the school year (in August) or the first two or three business days after the last day of school (in June). No more than two days may be scheduled in any one school year over the course of this agreement. No teacher shall be required to attend sessions in both June and August in any one summer. Notification of the dates for these days will be provided as soon as possible, but no later than January 1 of the year in which the days will be scheduled (either in June or August).
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Professional Learning/Curriculum Development. The OEA recognizes that two additional days for work on curriculum or district-wide initiatives were not utilized at the secondary level during the 2019-2020 school year. The district will retain the right to utilize these days prior to the expiration of this contract according to the provisions below. Failure to utilize these days during the term of this contract will constitute permanent forfeiture of these days. These days will be scheduled for work on curriculum and/or used for pertinent professional learning and will be paid at a rate of one-hundred ($100.00) per day. These days will only be scheduled during the week prior to the first teacher work week of the school year or the week after the final work week in June. Every effort will be made to schedule these days within the first two or three business days before the start of the school year (in August) or the first two or three business days after the last day of school (in June). Notification of the dates for these days will be provided as soon as possible, but no later than January 1 of the year in which the days will be scheduled (either in June or August).
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Related to Professional Learning/Curriculum Development

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. Both the Board and the Association encourage teachers to seek professional improvement. In order to assist teachers in extending and improving their skills the following plan will be implemented. B. All Teachers will be encouraged to earn a Masters degree or coursework toward additional certification that is in the field of education and within a teacher's discipline, or in an area that is beneficial to the school. C. The Board will pay teacher's expenses for undergraduate and/or graduate credits, specialty and additional endorsements under the following conditions. 1. In allocating budgeted funds priority will be given to the teachers in a “masters” program and those teachers who need to complete coursework for certification. 2. All courses must be approved, in advance, by the Superintendent. Courses for recertification purposes must be approved in advance by the certification committee and the superintendent. The teacher shall receive a written reply from the Superintendent within ten (10) days of application for course approval (See Appendix D). 3. Each teacher will be eligible for up to six (6) semester hours of credit or, if enrolled in a matriculated, organized program, 12 semester hours of credit for undergraduate will be paid if part of a graduate program or graduate courses per contract year. The Superintendent reserves the right to request intent to take courses prior to final budget preparation. Failure to communicate such intent at the time of the Superintendent’s request may jeopardize course reimbursement due to a lack of funding. 4. The administration will pay in advance the cost of the course. Presentation of evidence of satisfactory completion of the course (A grade of B or better) is the responsibility of the teacher. In the event the course is not completed or not completed satisfactorily, the teacher will refund the payment received in advance and in accordance with Appendix D – attached. 5. Teachers who resign shall not be eligible for reimbursement after the date of resignation Teachers who have been reimbursed for any course work toward securing a masters within the last two (2) years of employment shall be required to continue their service to RSU # 78 for an additional two (2) years (twenty-four months) or will be required to reimburse the district the cost associated with Masters courses taken prior to departing, Such reimbursement to the district shall be remitted via payroll deductions as arranged between the District and employee, unless the failure to continue employment is due to illness, disability, death, or reduction of position. 6. Reimbursement will only be for tuition and fees. It will not include reimbursement for mileage, books and other expenses unless the teacher is required to take the course by the administration.

  • Curriculum Development This includes the analysis and coordination of textual materials; constant review of current literature in the field, some of which are selected for the college library collection, the preparation of selective, descriptive materials such as outlines and syllabi; conferring with other faculty and administration on curricular problems; and, the attendance and participation in inter and intra-college conferences and advisory committees.

  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • 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. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.