Continuity of Instruction Clause Samples

The Continuity of Instruction clause ensures that educational services or teaching activities continue without significant interruption, even in the face of unforeseen events or disruptions. This clause typically requires institutions or instructors to have contingency plans, such as shifting to online learning or arranging substitute teachers, to maintain the delivery of curriculum. Its core function is to minimize disruption to students' education and uphold academic progress despite challenges like emergencies, strikes, or facility closures.
Continuity of Instruction. The superintendent shall attempt to arrange the work schedule of custodians and maintenance personnel to avoid the interruption of instruction. In the case of construction work scheduled during the school day, the Superintendent shall attempt to arrange such construction work to be done in a manner as to avoid undue interruption of instruction, but not so as to impose undue costs. The parties acknowledge that with the OSFC construction process, unavoidable interruptions will occur.
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Continuity of Instruction. The Board and the Union recognize that stability of the instructional program is in the best interest of children. Disruption of educational programs can be avoided by strategies to provide for continuing instruction. A. At individual work site locations, permanent substitutes shall be under the direct supervision of the principal and shall be available to cover classes all day, or for segments of the day, and shall perform any other duties as assigned when not needed in an instructional capacity. When assigned to cover a teacher’s class, the substitute shall follow that teacher’s schedule, including his/her planning period. Should a permanent substitute be assigned to more than one teacher’s class during the school day, he/she shall be given a break(s) not to exceed thirty (30) minutes within the student day. B. The building level planning team and the principal shall determine the need for permanent substitutes at each school site and shall meet during pre-planning to determine the possible duty assignments and priority of such assignments for permanent substitutes at the school on those days when all teachers are present. C. The principal or designee at the school site shall be responsible for obtaining substitutes for absent teachers. Every reasonable effort shall be made to avoid the utilization of special area teachers as substitutes and the utilization of teachers during their planning periods or administrative assignments to substitute. In the event that teachers must be assigned to substitute for other teachers, the teacher so utilized shall be compensated at the substitute rate in accordance with section 2(G) of Article IX. An absent teacher’s students shall not be combined or distributed involuntarily to other teachers, except in an emergency. In the event that classes are combined or distributed involuntarily to other teachers, those teachers shall be compensated at the substitute rate in accordance with section 2 (G) of article IX.
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Continuity of Instruction. In order to provide a continuity of instruction, teachers are to make no commitments which conflict with the established school calendar, including provisions for inclement weather between the opening and closing of school without prior approval from the Superintendent.
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Continuity of Instruction. Insofar as no emergency situation exists in connection with pregnancy or childbirth leave, teachers who contemplate taking such a leave are encouraged to make a reasonable effort towards insuring continuity of instruction for the students by scheduling the departure and return so as to coincide with the end and beginning, respectively, of a semester or grading period.
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  • GENERAL PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION a) General Program i) All NPS/A services shall be provided consistent with the area of certification specified by CDE Certification and as defined in California Education Code section 56366 et seq. No service will be provided by the CONTRACTOR outside of the CONTRACTOR’s certification unless otherwise agreed to by the LEA. ii) When CONTRACTOR is an NPS, CONTRACTOR’s general program of instruction shall: (a) be consistent with LEA’s standards regarding required courses of study and curriculum; (b) include curriculum that addresses mathematics, literacy and the use of educational, assistive technology and transition services; (c) be consistent with CDE’s standards regarding the particular course of study and curriculum; (d) provide the services as specified in the LEA student’s IEP/IFSP and ISA. The State Standards and coursework selected for each student shall be aligned with the student’s IEP/IFSP to meet the individual student’s needs. iii) LEA students shall have access to the following educational materials, services, and programs that are consistent with each student’s individualized educational program: (a) For kindergarten and grades 1-8 inclusive, state adopted Common Core State Standards (“CCSS”) for curriculum and instructional materials; and for grades 9-12 inclusive, standards-aligned, core curriculum and instructional materials used by an LEA that contracts with the non-public, non-sectarian school; (b) college preparation courses; (c) extracurricular activities, such as art, sports, music and academic clubs; (d) career preparation and vocational training, consistent with transition plans pursuant to state and federal law and; (e) supplemental assistance, including individual academic tutoring, psychological counseling, and career and college counseling (California Education Code 56366.10). CONTRACTOR’s general program of instruction shall be described in writing and a copy provided to LEA within 5 days upon request. iv) When NPS CONTRACTOR serves LEA students in grades 9 through 12 inclusive, LEA shall provide to CONTRACTOR a specific list of the course requirements to be satisfied by LEA students leading toward graduation or completion of diploma requirements. When CONTRACTOR is an NPA and/or related services provider, CONTRACTOR’s general program of instruction and/or services shall be consistent with LEA and CDE guidelines and provided as specified in the LEA student’s IEP/IFSP and ISA. The NPA providing Behavior Intervention Development services shall review or develop a written plan that specifies the nature of its’ NPA service for each LEA pupil within thirty (30) days of enrollment which shall be available upon request. CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify ▇▇▇ in writing if no parent, guardian or adult caregiver is present at the IEP meeting held to review and approve the plan. CONTRACTOR shall provide to LEA a written description of the general program of instruction and/or services provided prior to the effective date of this Master Contract. Contractors providing Behavior Intervention services must have a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or an appropriately trained professional. v) Except for emergency situations requiring a change of location in order to continue the education of LEA students, school-based services may not be unilaterally converted by CONTRACTOR to a substitute program or provided at a location not specifically authorized by the IEP/IFSP team. Except for services provided by a contractor that is a licensed children’s institution, all services not provided in the school setting require the presence of, or the prior written consent of a parent, guardian or adult caregiver during the delivery of services. LCI contractors shall ensure that appropriate and qualified residential or clinical staff is present during the provision of services under this Master Contract.

  • Form of Instruction Each Instruction shall be transmitted by such secured or authenticated electro-mechanical means as the Custodian shall make available to the Fund from time to time unless the Fund shall elect to transmit such Instruction in accordance with Subsections 4.2.1 through 4.2.3 of this Section.

  • Form of Instructions Instructions to restrict or prohibit trading must include the TIN, ITIN, or GII, if known, and the specific restriction(s) to be executed. If the TIN, ITIN, or GII is not known, the instructions must include an equivalent identifying number of the Shareholder(s) or account(s) or other agreed upon information to which the instruction relates.

  • Continuity of Supply A Service Order will continue until terminated in accordance with this Agreement. A change to a Service Order will not initiate a new Service Order, or cause the existing Service Order to terminate, unless expressly agreed in writing. In particular, a change to a Service Order that is implemented by the LFC electronically and does not require a physical visit to a site or Interconnection Point will not cause the Service Order to terminate.

  • SOURCE OF INSTRUCTIONS The Contractor shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external to UNDP in connection with the performance of its services under this Contract. The Contractor shall refrain from any action that may adversely affect UNDP or the United Nations and shall fulfill its commitments with the fullest regard to the interests of UNDP.