Introduction

=INTRODUCTION=

Professional Development has been defined thus by New Brunswick educators:


 * //Professional Development is any activity, group or individual, aimed at improving a teacher's competence. It is expected that the change in behavior of the teacher, whether by the acquisition of knowledge or skills or an improved attitude towards teaching, will ultimately lead to positive changes in learners. Professional development is an ongoing co-operative responsibility of all agencies in education.//

For the purposes of this handbook, inservice will be understood as professional development activities which are supported and funded by the employer.

=BRANCH 1826 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT=

The Branch Professional Development Committee is the vehicle for co-ordinating professional development activities in the schools of Branch 1826, NBTA and Department of Education.

Because local needs can be best identified and accommodated through involvement of several groups, representation on Branch Professional Development Committees shall include teachers, District Office liaison, and may include parents.

The Branch Professional Development Committee works in co-operation with the Local Teachers' Association, the NBTA, District Office, Department of Education, and Local AEFNB.

All further references to the Branch Professional Development Committee shall hereinafter be referred to as the Committee.