Requirement/Credit. Those unit members to whom this section applies will develop an individual program of professional growth which consists of a minimum of 150 clock hours of participation in activities which contribute to competence, performance or effectiveness in the profession of education. This program is to be completed within a five (5) year period subsequent thereunto. The five (5) year period begins September 1, 1985, or on the date that a credential takes effect after September 1, 1985. Acceptable professional growth plans may include, but not be limited to, the following types of activities:
Requirement/Credit. Those unit members to whom this section applies will develop an individual program of professional growth which consists of a minimum of 150 clock hours of participation in activities which contribute to competence, performance or effectiveness in the profession of education. This program is to be completed within a five (5) year period subsequent thereunto. The five (5) year period begins September 1, 1985, or on the date that a credential takes effect after September 1, 1985. Acceptable professional growth plans may include, but not be limited to, the following types of activities: 19.2.1 Completion of courses offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities; 19.2.2 Participation in professional conferences, workshops, unit member centers/programs or staff development programs; 19.2.3 Service as a Consulting Teacher or Support Provider; 19.2.4 Participation in school curriculum development projects; 19.2.5 Participation in systematic programs of observation and analysis of teaching; 19.2.6 Service in a leadership role in a professional organization; 19.2.7 Participation in education research or innovative efforts.
