§ 6-15-1703. Professional development

AR Code § 6-15-1703 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) The State Board of Education's Standards for Accreditation of Arkansas Public Schools and School Districts shall require the following professional development hours according to the professional development schedule under § 6-17-709:

(1) Two (2) hours of professional development as part of the minimum number of hours of professional development required for teachers, designed to enhance understanding of effective parental involvement strategies; and

(2) Two (2) hours of professional development as part of the minimum number of hours of professional development required for administrators, designed to enhance understanding of:

(A) Effective parent involvement strategies; and

(B) The importance of administrative leadership in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to parental participation.

(b) A school district shall provide training at least annually for volunteers who assist in an instructional program for parents.