Sec. 21.4511. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. (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 Section 28.002(a)(1) and standards and expectations for college readiness, as determined by State Board of Education rule under Section 28.008(d).
(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.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2237), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers
Subchapter J. Staff Development
Section 21.451. Staff Development Requirements
Section 21.4511. Professional Development Activities for Teachers and Administrators
Section 21.4513. Professional Development Requirements Audit
Section 21.4514. Continuing Education and Training Clearinghouse; Advisory Group
Section 21.4515. Annual Adoption of Professional Development Policy
Section 21.452. Developmental Leaves of Absence
Section 21.453. Staff Development Account
Section 21.4551. Teacher Reading Academies
Section 21.4552. Teacher Literacy Achievement Academies
Section 21.4553. Teacher Mathematics Achievement Academies
Section 21.4555. Civics Training Program
Section 21.4556. Civics Training Program Advisory Board
Section 21.456. Science Training
Section 21.457. Training for Teachers of Emergent Bilingual Students
Section 21.4571. Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Training
Section 21.459. Bible Course Training
Section 21.462. Resources Regarding Students With Mental Health or Substance Abuse Conditions