The Board of Trustees recognizes that professional development opportunities enhance employee effectiveness and contribute to personal growth. Staff development for management, supervisory and confidential personnel shall be designed to guide instructional improvement, build leadership skills, and enhance overall management efficiency.
(cf. 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards)
The Superintendent/Principal or designee shall develop a plan for administrator support and development activities based on a systematic assessment of the needs of district students and staff and aligned to the district's vision and goals. The Board desires that all administrators participate in planning activities that are pertinent to their specific areas of responsibility.
(cf. 0000 - Vision)
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 6010 - Goals and Objectives)
Within budget parameters, the Superintendent/Principal or designee may approve participation in activities that will benefit individual administrators and enhance their contributions to the district.
(cf. 3350 - Travel Expenses)
The Superintendent/Principal or designee shall evaluate the benefit to staff and students of professional development activities.
(cf. 0500 - Accountability)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
44510-44517 Principal training program
44670.1-44680.7 Staff development and resource centers
44681-44689.2 Administrator training and evaluation
Management Resources:
CDE PUBLICATIONS
California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, 2001
WEB SITES
Association of California School Administrators: http://www.acsa.org
California School Leadership Academy: http://www.csla.org
Policy LOS OLIVOS SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: May 10, 2004 Los Olivos, California