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Policy GCL

Professional Staff Development Opportunities 

The Board recognizes the importance of developing, maintaining, and extending the  skills of staff members, and encourages employees to engage in programs and activities  that will lead to their professional growth and increased competence.  

The Superintendent is authorized to initiate programs and activities which are designed to  serve the following purposes:  

  1. To provide a structure through which staff members can stay abreast of  new developments in their areas of specialty;  

  2. To familiarize staff members with new research and innovative teaching  methods;  

  3. To assist staff members in the process of change and school improvement;  and  

  4. To facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new programs.  

Within budgetary limitations, visitations and attendance at conferences may be approved  by the Superintendent in accordance with Board policy.  

Adopted: June 2, 1968  

Revised: December 8, 1975  

Revised: July 9, 2001  

Revised: March 12, 2007 

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