Section 17704 - Staff Professional Development ProgramEach contractor shall develop and implement a staff professional development program that includes the following:
(a) Identification of training needs of staff or service providers that improves the quality, diversity, stability, and retention of caregivers, teachers, and directors;(b) Written job descriptions;(c) An orientation plan for new employees;(d) An annual written performance evaluation procedure, unless a different frequency of performance evaluations is specified in a contractor's collective bargaining agreement with their employees;(e) Staff development opportunities that include topics related to the functions specified in each employee's job description and those training needs identified by the contractor pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. Staff development topics must be linked to the Desired Results System; and(f) An internal communication system that provides each staff member with the information necessary to carry out his or her assigned duties.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 17704
1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8205, 8207, 8231 and 8298, Education Code.
1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7/1/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).