Do the school districts still need to submit “In-service Time Requests” for rescheduled school weeks (professional development early release days)?
It is no longer necessary to submit “Staff Planning and In-Service Request” forms. These forms were created for school districts, as well as the Department of Education, to ensure compliance with the intent of Ed 306.05 Alternative School-Year and School-Day Scheduling Patterns in accordance with the Minimum Standards for Public School approval in effect prior to July 1, 2005. Ed 306.20 addresses alternative school year scheduling patterns which are not in compliance with Ed 306.18 (and does not include school-day scheduling patterns.) The state law is RSA 189.2 which requires 180 days of school. The Minimum Standards for Public School Approval ask that schools add an additional ten (10) days to the school calendar to address staff development/in-service activity needs as well as days lost due to inclement weather and/or unexpected circumstances.
Related Questions
- Do the school districts still need to submit "In-service Time Requests" for rescheduled school weeks (professional development early release days)?
- What types of professional development experiences can PLWP offer and/or facilitate for schools or school districts?
- When will Professional Development Days and Early Release Days, and School Vacation Days be scheduled?
