This an article of the 2000-2003 contract with teachers that are represented by the Alameda Education Association. Here the complete table of contents of the contract.

ARTICLE 18

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

18.01 Professional Growth

18.01.01 This Article applies only to those employees who, on or after September 1, 1985, obtain a clear multiple or single subject teaching credential. The purpose of this Article is to fulfill requirements for professional growth under California law.

18.02 Program and Requirements

Those employees to whom this Article applies shall develop an individual program of professional growth which consists of a minimum of 150 clock hours of participation in activities which contribute to competence, performance, or effectiveness in the profession of education. This program is to be completed within each five (5)-year period. The initial five-(5) year period begins September 1, 1985, or on the date that a credential takes effect after September 1, 1985. Acceptable activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Completion of courses from a regionally accredited college or university.

b. Participation in professional conferences, work shops, teacher centers, or staff development programs.

c. Teacher Education/Computer Center, Teacher Center Staff Development, or similar educationally focused institutions.

d. Service as a mentor teacher.

e. Participation in school or district curriculum development projects.

f. Participation in systematic programs of observation and analysis of teaching.

g. Service in a leadership roles in professional organizations.

h. Participation in educational research or innovation efforts.

i. Other activities authorized by state guidelines.

18.03 Time Accounting

A clock hour is determined by the actual time spent in the activity with the following exception: for courses taken from an accredited college or university, each semester unit shall equal 15 clock hours, and each quarter unit shall equal 10 clock hours.

18.04 Timelines

By October 15 of each year, employees covered by this Article shall submit an individual program of professional growth to the District Personnel Office. By November 15, the District Personnel Office shall certify to the employee that the planned program complies with the governing code sections and regulations of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Amendments to the program may be submitted at any time, but will be subject to the approval of the Personnel Office.

18.04.01 Employees covered by this article shall submit an annual log of activities of their individual growth program by June 15 of each year to the Personnel Office. The Chief Personnel Officer shall verify the hours and return a copy of the log to the employee.

18.04.02 A holder of a clear teaching credential shall submit, at five-year intervals, to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, a verification by the Chief Personnel Officer that the holder has satisfied the minimum requirements specified in 18.02 above.

18.05 Appeal Process

A holder of a clear teaching credential may appeal adverse action by the Chief Personnel Officer related to professional growth to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and shall not be entitled to file a grievance regarding professional growth.

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