Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 28A Common School Provisions - Section 28A.415.023 Credit on salary schedule for approved in-service training, continuing education, or internship -- Course content -- Rules

§ 28A.415.023. Credit on salary schedule for approved in-service training, continuing education, or internship -- Course content -- Rules

(1) Credits earned by certificated instructional staff after September 1, 1995, shall be eligible for application to the salary schedule developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee only if the course content:

(a) Is consistent with a school-based plan for mastery of student learning goals as referenced in RCW 28A.655.110, the annual school performance report, for the school in which the individual is assigned;

(b) Pertains to the individual's current assignment or expected assignment for the subsequent school year;

(c) Is necessary to obtain an endorsement as prescribed by the Washington professional educator standards board;

(d) Is specifically required to obtain advanced levels of certification;

(e) Is included in a college or university degree program that pertains to the individual's current assignment, or potential future assignment, as a certified instructional staff; or

(f) Addresses research-based assessment and instructional strategies for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and language disabilities when addressing learning goal one under RCW 28A.150.210, as applicable and appropriate for individual certificated instructional staff.

(2) For the purpose of this section, "credits" mean college quarter hour credits and equivalent credits for approved in-service, approved continuing education, or approved internship hours computed in accordance with RCW 28A.415.020.

(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules and standards consistent with the limits established by this section for certificated instructional staff.

[2005 c 497 § 209; 2005 c 393 § 1; 1997 c 90 § 1.]

Notes:
     Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2005 c 393 § 1 and by 2005 c 497 § 209, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

     Intent -- Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.

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