Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)

Pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) to be provided will be presented by faculty or individuals that have been trained and who have demonstrated their competence to offer the coursework or training which, at a minimum;

1. a)  will expand educators’ content knowledge and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assesses student progress;
   
2. b)  is research-based and provides educators with opportunities to analyze, apply, and engage in research;
   
3. c)  is designed to ensure that educators
   (1) have the knowledge, skill, and opportunity to collaborate to improve instruction and student achievement in a respectful and trusting environment;
   (2) have the knowledge and skill to meet the diverse needs of all students;
   (3) have the knowledge and skill to create safe, secure, supportive, and equitable learning environments for all students;
   (4) have the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to engage and collaborate with parents, families and other community members as active partners in children’s education;
   

(d) uses disaggregated student data and other evidence of student learning to determine professional development learning needs and priorities, to monitor student progress, and to help sustain continuous professional growth;
(e) promotes technological literacy and facilitates the effective use of all appropriate technology; and
(f) evaluates effectiveness in improving professional practice and student learning using multiple sources of information.