Common use of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. Prior to being evaluated under this MOU, the District shall provide professional development relevant to the framework and evaluation process for all teachers. Such professional development shall be provided on Professional Development Wednesdays throughout the school year. Each employee within twenty (20) workdays of employment or within twenty (20) workdays from the commencement of the school year, whichever is later, shall be given a copy of the evaluation criteria, procedures, and any relevant forms or screenshots appropriate to the teacher’s position and track in the evaluation cycle. No teacher shall be evaluated by an evaluator who has not been trained in observation, evaluation, and the use of the specific instructional framework and rubrics contained in this agreement and any relevant state or federal requirements. Teachers who attend District scheduled meetings or in-services for PGESP outside of the workday will be compensated at curriculum rate. Two teachers (one elementary and one secondary) will be hired to act as mentors and trainers for the cohort. These positions shall continue and provided stipends as per the Supplemental Salary Schedule.