SECTION 807.102. Continuing Education

(a) In selecting continuing education training, the school shall consider the factors set out in §132.0551 of the Act. A school's selection of a continuing education provider is subject to approval by the Agency.

(b) The school shall implement, maintain, and update annually a written plan for staff development, which includes at a minimum, continuing education, staff meetings, attendance at trade and professional conferences, and observation of, or participation in, on-the-job activities.

(c) Each school director and director of admissions shall complete a minimum of six hours of course time of continuing education applicable to the position within 12 months of employment in the position and each calendar year thereafter.

(d) The school shall provide and document in-service training that provides updates on skills, knowledge, and technology required by business and industry for those instructors who have taught for two years but have not gained relevant work experience during the two-year period.

Source Note: The provisions of this §807.102 adopted to be effective August 28, 2006, 31 TexReg 6803; amended to be effective November 28, 2022, 47 TexReg 7914