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Q: PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENTS 1. The parties agree that continuing curriculum evaluation study shall be an integral part of the activity of the teachers of Lawrence. 2. Opinions and suggestions as to the kind of teaching and instructional materials used in the City of Lawrence shall be sought from personnel with final recommendations to the Committee made by the Superintendent of Schools. 3. The School Committee shall reimburse a teacher the full cost of tuition fees, books and materials required for all courses directed in writing by the Superintendent of Schools. 4. a. A diversified program on in-service training shall be provided for all teachers. b. The Committee agrees to sponsor programs for teachers and the general public to improve understanding of the rapidly changing needs of the City of Lawrence. c. The Committee agrees to coordinate any plan with cooperating area universities and in-service training for teachers. d. Voluntary participation in any in-service program planned for the improvement of the educational program in the Lawrence Public Schools will be encouraged by the Union. e. District/School Professional Development 1. Each teacher shall participate in 21 hours of professional development activities per year, divided into two segments of 10 and 11 hours: 10 hours shall be district directed activities and 11 hours shall be school based activities. 2. District Directed Activities: District directed activities shall be scheduled in five two-hour blocks. The Superintendent shall publish a schedule of the district directed activities no later than October 15 of each school year of the district directed activities for that year. The announcement shall contain at least the date, time, location and general topic of the professional development activity. |
