What is the commitment for eMINTS teachers for professional development?
New eMINTS teachers are expected to attend the Orientation Event tentatively scheduled for May 18, 2004 in Columbia. During the first year, professional development involves four release days and 100 hours outside of the regular contract period that will be held afternoons, evenings, or weekends (teachers determine these dates and times as a group in each cluster). For the second year, there will be an additional 75 hours and two release days of professional development. Some professional development sessions will be scheduled each year after the school year is complete. eMINTS teachers are also expected to schedule and be present during classroom visits from their CIS.
