Section 392-192-020. Professional growth component—Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures to be adopted by districts for the professional development of certificated classroom teachers and certificated support personnel. Professional development procedures shall be used:

(1) To encourage employee self-assessment and goal setting;

(2) To provide opportunities for and encourage sharing among teaching and support staff of personal professional experience and expertise;

(3) To aid employees in planning personal professional growth plans;

(4) To provide opportunities for parents, students, and other interested community members to offer meaningful input to their schools through their observations of instructional effectiveness;

(5) To link identified professional needs with appropriate in-service, staff development, and other appropriate professional growth and instructional improvement opportunities.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.67.225. WSR 90-22-046 (Order 42), § 392-192-020, filed 11/2/90, effective 12/3/90.]

RCW 28A.67.225. WSR 90-22-046 (Order 42), § 392-192-020, filed 11/2/90, effective 12/3/90.