Texas Education Code 21.4511 – Professional Development Activities for Teachers and Administrators
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(a) From funds appropriated for that purpose in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million each year, the commissioner may develop and award grants to school districts, regional education service centers, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for establishing and providing technical assistance and professional development activities in the staff development training of public school teachers and administrators.
(b) The training under this section shall include training relating to implementing curriculum and instruction that is aligned with the foundation curriculum described by § 28.002(a)(1) and standards and expectations for college readiness, as determined by State Board of Education rule under § 28.008(d).
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 21.4511
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The commissioner may give preference to a school district, regional education service center, or institution of higher education conducting professional development activities under this section that applies for a grant in partnership with a state or national organization that has demonstrated success in the development and implementation of high school reform strategies.