Professional Support. The District and the Association recognize the need for more accessible and more immediate peer assistance and support. To that end, the parties agree to establish a formal Professional Support program with the following features: a. Professional Support may be recommended by a colleague, a building representative, or a building administrator but access to Professional Support is by self referral only. Participation would be voluntary. b. Participation in Professional Support activities will not be reflected in any personnel materials unless the teacher includes such references. c. Support shall be provided by other Professional and Lead Teachers as indicated by the CIT Panel. d. Support may include, but shall not be limited to, counseling, observations of others’ classes, demonstration lessons by lead teachers, in-service courses, workshops and conferences. e. Participation in Professional Support activities shall not prevent referral for Intervention Services. f. Formal participation in Professional Support activities shall be limited to two full semesters.
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Sources: Contractual Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement