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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 333
SECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
333. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1.
Purpose
Continuing professional study and inservice training are prerequisites for
professional development, enhanced ability to complete responsibilities, and
maintaining certification.
2.
Authority
SC 517
The Board encourages all administrators to further their professional and personal
advancement through graduate study, inservice training, and professional
development activities.
3.
Guidelines
Graduate/Special Courses
Only courses of study that are preapproved shall be eligible for reimbursement by
the district or a change in compensation for the employee.
Reimbursement for credits for approved graduate study or special courses shall be
made in accordance with terms of the administrative compensation plan or an
individual contract.
Documentary evidence of satisfactory completion of all study programs shall be
required.
All administrators shall file annually a record and description of the attainment of
approved credits with the office of the Superintendent.
Approved graduate study or special courses/programs may be of sufficient
advantage to the district to warrant an increase in an employee's annual salary, upon
satisfactory completion. Such an increase will be in accordance with procedures
established by the Board, after satisfactory completion of the program and
submission of documentary evidence.
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Advanced Study –
The Board recognizes the professional benefits accrued to the district by
administrative personnel who pursue studies leading to other educational
certifications or an advanced degree. If an administrator wishes to pursue advanced
studies and such pursuit requires a commitment which is incompatible with the work
year, the administrator may seek approval for special arrangements from the
Superintendent, subject to review and/or approval by the Board. All such special
study arrangements shall in no way preclude the basic job responsibilities of the
individual or the needs of students and the district.
Professional Education Plan
SC 1205.1
Title 22
Sec. 4.13, 49.17
The Board shall appoint to the professional education committee parents/guardians
and representatives of the community and local businesses. Representatives of
administrators, teachers and educational specialists on the professional education
committee shall be selected by their respective members.
SC 1205.1
The Board shall approve a professional education plan that is designed to meet the
educational needs of the district and its employees; specifies approved courses,
programs, activities and learning experiences; and identifies approved providers. The
Board shall approve the plan prior to submission for approval by the Department of
Education.
SC 1205.1
The Board shall ensure an annual review of the district's professional education plan
by the professional education committee to determine if the plan continues to meet
the needs of the district, the Strategic Plan, and the employees, students and
community. The professional education committee may recommend amendments to
the plan, subject to approval by the Board and the Department of Education.
SC 1205.2
The Board may approve, on a case-by-case basis, specific professional education
activities not stated within the district's professional education plan. Board approval
is not required for credits or hours required for administrator certification, earned
through activities conducted by providers approved by the Department of Education
or the Department itself, or related to the area of assignment or certification.
SC 1205.2
If the district assumes all costs of credits or hours, the Board may disapprove any
course, program, activity or learning experience that is inconsistent with the goals of
the professional education plan.
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SC 1205.1,
1205.2
In order to continue employment in the district, certificated administrative
employees are required to meet all obligations necessary to maintain active
certification.