Common use of Professional Development and Training Clause in Contracts

Professional Development and Training. Effective staff development is necessary in providing continuing opportunities for employees. To that end the District may, from time to time, authorize employee development activities such as classroom observation or visitation, employee workshops and educational meetings. Release time with substitute provided will be made available upon prior approval of the superintendent to any employee who wishes to observe another classroom or attend a meeting, workshop, or conference. Where additional staff development opportunities are available, the administration may grant additional time at its discretion, to a staff member. The employee(s) will present a brief report at the next staff meeting.

Professional Development and Training. Effective staff development is necessary in providing continuing opportunities for employees. To that end the District may, from time to time, authorize employee development activities such as classroom observation or visitation, employee workshops and educational meetings. Release time time, with substitute provided provided, of up to two (2) days, will be made available upon prior approval approval, of the superintendent building administrator, to any employee who wishes to observe another classroom or attend a meeting, workshop, or conference. Where additional staff development opportunities are available, the administration may grant additional time at its discretion, to a staff member. The employee(s) will present a brief report at the next staff meeting.