5520 - Staff Development

Professional Growth and Development for Non administrative staff

Additional training and study are prerequisites for continued growth and effectiveness of staff members. It is also necessary for staff members with increased responsibilities and new demands. Staff are encouraged to gain additional job-related skills through special study or in-service training.

Professional Growth and Development for Administrators

The district recognizes that training and study for administrators contribute to their skill development necessary to better serve the needs of the district. Each year the superintendent or designee will develop an administrative in-service program based upon the needs of the district, as well as the needs of individual administrators.

 

Cross References: 

Board Policy 5005 - Employment: Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval

Board Policy 5240 - Evaluation of Staff

 

Legal References:

RCW 28A.415.040	In-service training act of 1977 – Administration of funds – Rules – Requirements for local districts – In-service training task force
WAC 181-85-075	Continuing education requirement
WAC 181-85-200	In-service education approval standards
WAC 392-121-255	Definition — Academic credits
WAC 392-121-257	Definition — In-service credits
WAC 392-192	Professional development programs
WAC 392-195	School personnel - In-service training program
SSSB 5082, Chapter 386, Laws of 2019 Social-Emotional Learning—Committee, Standards, and Benchmarks
SSB 5044, Chapter 197, Laws of 2021 Public Schools, Equity, Etc.—Training

 

Management Resources:

2021 – June Issue

2011 – December Issue

 

Adoption Date:  September 20, 2006

Revised Date: June 27, 2007; April 24, 2024

 

Administrator Responsibilities: