MJUSD
DIVISION 4000
CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

The Governing Board recognizes its obligations to help teachers meet their responsibility for fulfilling the professional growth requirements of their credentials. The Board expects that the increased competency attained by these teachers during their professional growth activities will contribute significantly to the District's educational program.

The Superintendent or designee shall maintain procedures for the selection of professional growth advisors. These procedures shall be designed to provide for the best possible match between teachers and advisors.

The Superintendent or designee shall provide the Board with recommendations for panel membership. Panels may include administrators, teachers, parents and other members of the community.

Professional growth activities shall remain in accordance with provisions of negotiated employee contracts.

Legal Reference:

Education Code
44277-44279 Requirements for professional growth

California Code Of Regulations, Title 5
80550-80565 Generally, especially:
80550 Professional growth requirements definitions
80552-80553 Specific renewal requirements
80554-80555 Elements of professional growth plan and professional growth record
80556 Professional growth advisors, and employing agencies; roles and responsibilities
80558 Definition of professional growth activities
80565 Professional service requirements

First Reading: 2/14/01

Governing Board Adoption: 3/14/01