Common use of Vertical Progression Clause in Contracts

Vertical Progression. a. Vertical progression is realized by added years of experience in teaching, provided the teacher’s certificate is valid and active according to the recertification requirements by the Illinois State Board of Education. A teacher who does not maintain a valid and active certificate as determined by the State Board of Education and/or Regional Superintendent of Schools is not allowed to teach by Illinois School Code. It is the teacher’s responsibility to complete all requirements on time in order to maintain a valid and active certificate. b. According to Illinois School Code, a teacher must maintain a valid and active certificate approved by ISBE, to teach. Professional growth is an on-going requirement of recertification in the State of Illinois. District 2 believes that a teacher who maintains a valid and active certificate, along with in-District staff development opportunities, will be experiencing effective professional growth.

Vertical Progression. a. Vertical progression is realized by added years of experience in teaching, provided the teacher’s certificate is valid and active according to the recertification requirements by the Illinois State Board of Education. A teacher who does not maintain a valid and active certificate as determined by the State Board of Education and/or Regional Superintendent of Schools is not allowed to teach by Illinois School Code. It is the teacher’s responsibility to complete all requirements on time in order to maintain a valid and active certificate. b. According to Illinois School Code, a teacher must maintain a valid and active certificate approved by ISBE, to teach. Professional growth is an on-on- going requirement of recertification in the State of Illinois. District 2 believes that a teacher who maintains a valid and active certificate, along with in-District staff development opportunities, will be experiencing effective professional growth.