Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-6-1 - CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Section 290-6-1-.07 - Professional Development

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 290-6-1-.07

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(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.

Author: Dr. Joseph B. Morton

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

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