Each teacher is required to develop a Professional Development Plan each year.  The plan must be discussed with and approved by the principal or supervisory designee.  Each plan should be developed based on the individual needs of each teacher and the needs of the campus.

That decision is ultimately the campus principal/supervisory designee's decision.  Each teacher's professional development plan should be an active part of the appraisal instrument for the current year.  The teacher and the supervisor will work together to create the plan; the supervisor has final approval.

Absolutely.  This is a working document that is signed and agreed upon by both parties.

The principal or the principal's designee confirms that all district requirements have been met. Each educator must maintain written documentation of all of his/her CPE required activities for re-certification each five-year period.

Staff cannot be required to work or be in attendance at sessions after the conclusion of one contract year and prior to the next contract year.  The teacher may elect to attend professional learning activities during the summer for personal growth and to complete the required 150 CPE hours for re-certification.

This is a campus decision based on the needs of each campus.  Paraprofessionals may attend sessions for professional growth.  Principals should keep in mind, however, that requiring after-hours training becomes an overtime/comp-time issue for paraprofessional staff.