21-7. In-Service Meetings

CPS shall provide a half day in-service meeting specific to special education during Week Zero during principal-directed time. Additional professional development opportunities will be provided on professional development days. Such meetings shall be held on an area, district, assignment or similar basis to discuss educational, medical and other topics related to their assignments. After consultation with and consent of the school principals, special education teachers may elect between district-wide or locally provided PD when they are offered on the same day.