Policy No.	5520
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Revised:	November 18, 1998

PERSONNEL STAFF DEVELOPMENT

1. Professional Growth and Development for Nonadministrative Staff

Additional training and study are prerequisites for continued growth and effectiveness of staff members. It is also necessary for staff members with increased responsibilities and new demands. Staff are encouraged to gain additional job-related skills through special study or in-service training.

The district may participate in the state In-Service Training Act of 1977.

Each holder of a professional education certificate, except those exempted by State Board of Education regulation, shall complete 150 clock hours of continuing education study every five years, in order to maintain his or her certificate.

2. Professional Growth and Development for Administrators

The board recognizes that training and study for administrators contribute to their skill development necessary to better serve the needs of the school district.

Cross References:

Board Policy	5005	Employment: Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval
	5270	Evaluation Staff

Legal References:

RCW	28A.415.040	In-service training act
WAC	180-85075	Continuing education requirement
	180-85200	In-service education approval standards
	392-195	In-service training program
	392-121-255	Definition -- Academic credits
	392-121-257	Definition -- In-service credits
	392-192	Professional Growth