Administrative Regulation

AR 6142.91

Instruction

Reading/Language Arts Instruction

Professional Development in Reading Instruction

Professional development in reading instruction for teachers of grades 4-8 who teach in self-contained classes shall include the subject matter specified in Education Code 44759.

To the extent feasible, all certificated teachers participating in the program at the applicable grade levels shall receive this training, which also shall be available to school site administrators. The training shall not cause a reduction in student instructional time. (Education Code 44757, 44759)

The Superintendent or designee may use current and/or former employees as instructors to provide this training as long as content and other program requirements are met. (Education Code 44757.2, 44759.2)

If the district contracts with a staff development provider to provide this training, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the provider has been approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to Education Code 44757.1 or 44759.1. (Education Code 44757, 44759)

(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)

Regulation PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California