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15.1-18.2 Professional Development Plans

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CHAPTER 15.1-18.2PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS15.1-18.2-01.Professional development plan - Adoption - Review by schooldistrict.1.Each school district shall adopt a professional development plan. The plan must<br>include a description of the professional development activities that the district offers<br>or makes available, the district's requirements for participation by teachers, and the<br>manner in which participation is documented.2.Each school district shall review and if necessary modify its plan at least once every<br>five years.3.Each school district shall file a copy of its most recent professional development plan<br>with the superintendent of public instruction.15.1-18.2-02. Professional development plan - Review by superintendent of publicinstruction.The superintendent of public instruction shall review each school district'sprofessional development plan to ensure that the plan meets the requirements of section<br>15.1-18.2-01, is designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the district, and is<br>implemented in an efficient and effective manner.15.1-18.2-03.Professional development advisory committee - Duties - Staffsupport.1.The superintendent of public instruction shall appoint a professional development<br>advisory committee to:a.Examine the delivery of professional development in this state;b.Review professional development needs from the perspective of teachers,<br>school administrators, school board members, and parents;c.Review the professional development plans filed by school districts and<br>propose changes to improve the opportunities for professional development;<br>andd.Advise the superintendent regarding regulatory and statutory measures that<br>could be pursued to improve the quality and availability of professional<br>development opportunities.2.The superintendent shall provide staff support to the professional development<br>advisory committee.Page No. 1Document Outlinechapter 15.1-18.2 professional development plans