It should be recognized that every change, whether it be program or competencies, is basically a change in attitude. The goal of the District staff development program is to facilitate lasting change that will positively affect and impact learning. All staff development activities must reinforce the District mission and support and assist in the achievement of the organization's goals and objectives. It is a complex of decisions to allocate staff time and financial resources in such a way that appropriate training assistance is given to appropriate staff members at the appropriate times, using the appropriate instructional training design. Staff development is a leadership act.
Staff development is a support act.
It is an effort to assist staff members in the more effective discharge of educational services for which they are responsible, thus strengthening the overall delivery system of which they are a part. Each of these dimensions encompasses issues that need to be addressed and incorporated into the philosophical foundation of the District's staff development program. The Board directs the Superintendent to be continually informed and knowledgeable of the latest research findings so as to be able to predict the needs of the District's staff development program.