Professional Development 6 Sample Clauses

Professional Development 6. Section 1 - Philosophy 6 Section 2 - Employer Initiated In-Service and Training 6 Section 3 - Teacher Initiated Training 6 Section 4 - Teachers’ Convention Leave 7 Section 5 - Awards for Excellence in Education 7 Section 1 - Purpose 7 Section 2 - Evaluator 7 Section 3 - Format 7 Section 4 - Appeal Process 7
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Professional Development 6. 3 does not apply to former HAS classifications) (a) In order that each employee shall have the opportunity for an exchange of knowledge and experience with colleagues in the private and public sectors, regular employees shall be entitled to up to 10 days leave with pay per year for the following purposes: (1) To attend conferences or conventions related to the employee's field or specialization. (2) To participate in seminars, workshops, symposia, or similar out-service programs to keep up-to-date with knowledge and skills in their respective field. (3) In the case of chaplains, professional development shall include activities of the employee's religious denomination which are necessary to the maintenance of the employee's credentials. (4) A maximum of two of the 10 Professional Development Days shall be available to undertake research of work related topics approved by the supervisor. Scheduling shall be by mutual agreement. A request for leave under this clause must include a research plan and the employee will be required to submit a report upon completion. Professional Development leave shall not be used for leave already available via Article 20.8 "Educational Leave" of the Main Public Service Agreement. (b) Professional development leave shall not be cumulative. (c) Employees wishing to proceed on professional development leave shall submit a request, in writing, to the Employer indicating the leave required and the relevance of the particular event to the employee's job. On their return, the employee will submit a summary of the symposium/seminar to the Employer for distribution to other employees. (d) The Employer may reimburse an employee, proceeding on professional development leave, all or part of their expenses. (e) An employee who attends a conference, convention, seminar, staff meeting, or meeting of a similar nature, at the request of the Employer, shall be deemed to be on duty and, as required, on travel status; however, such time shall not be counted as part of the professional development leave. (f) Where an employee participates in pre-approved professional development activity, pursuant to this clause, on a day of rest, they will be allowed the equal time off at a mutually agreed time. This clause is not intended to include time spent on travel.
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  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

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