Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-1-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-6-1-.07 - Professional Development

(1) Professional development is a comprehensive, sustained and intensive approach to improving the effectiveness of teachers and principals (including CTE Administrators/Directors) in raising student achievement.

(a) Professional development shall be offered for teachers and administrators by the Department based on the CTE Professional Development Plan.

(b) Professional development shall include collaborative work among teachers and administrators for the purpose of improving student achievement, including but not limited to, developing and refining curriculum, conducting peer observation and peer coaching in instructional techniques and skill development, and strengthening the use of a variety of instructional and assessment approaches to enhance student engagement and maximize learning for all students enrolled in CTE programs.

(2) The Department shall offer an annual New Teacher Institute and New Administrator Academy.

(a) Completion of the New Teacher Institute is required for all teachers seeking certification through the CTE Level and Specialty Area Certification approaches and CTE Alternative Baccalaureate Certification approach as prescribed in the Teacher Certification section of the Alabama Administrative Code.

(b) Completion of the New Administrator Academy is required for all CTE Administrators within their first year of appointment.

(3) All teachers shall complete business/industry awareness hours based on the requirements of business/industry certification to stay current in their field.

(4) All work-based learning/cooperative education coordinators shall annually obtain two hours of professional development regarding child labor laws.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-6-1-.07

Recodified Code of Ala. 1975. Repealed and Replaced: Filed September 19, 1997; effective October 24, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 8, 2005; effective January 12, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 10, 2009; effective October 15, 2009.

Author: Dr. Joseph B. Morton

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-37-3.