Cautionary Notice: AB 97 (Ch. 47, Statutes of 2013) repealed Education Code 42605, which provided temporary flexibility for specified "Tier 3" categorical programs, and instead redirects the funding for those categorical programs into the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) (Education Code 42238.01-42251). The supplemental and concentration grant portions of the LCFF may be used for any schoolwide or districtwide educational purpose in accordance with state regulations to be adopted by January 31, 2014, with a goal of increasing or improving services for English learners, foster youth, and students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Certain requirements related to Tier 3 categorical program(s) in the following policy or regulation are no longer applicable.
The Board of Education 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 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)
Within budget parameters, the Superintendent 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 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
44681-44689.2 Administrator training and evaluation
60119 Instructional materials funds
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 UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: November 12, 2013 Ukiah, California