Teaching Staff Are Exempt from Professional Development Only in Two Cases

Teaching staff are not required to undergo professional development in only two cases: during labor leave and during periods of temporary incapacity for work. In all other cases, participation in annual professional development programs is mandatory. ## Key Details and Important Information This means that employees will not be sent to courses when they are on leave or on sick leave. ## Key Details and Important Information These situations serve as grounds for exemption from the professional development process. ## Key Details and Important Information ### Situations Exempt from Professional Development | Situation | Required Professional Development | |-----------|-------------------------------| | Labor leave period | No | | Temporary incapacity for work | No | | Other situations | Yes, annual program is mandatory | Every year, employees are required to complete professional development programs of a specified duration and accumulate a certain number of credit points. ## Key Details and Important Information This requirement is established for the regular updating of the qualifications of teaching staff. ## Process and Consequences At the end of the course, participants who have successfully completed the professional development program will receive a state-issued certificate from the educational institution that organized the course. ## Key Details and Important Information The document is generated electronically and is certified with an electronic signature or similar tools (QR code, barcode). ## Process and Consequences Thus, the authenticity of the certificate can be verified remotely. ## Key Details and Important Information The situations in which professional development is not required have been previously covered—this issue is detailed in manuals regarding the rights of educators and certification requirements. ## Process and Consequences In which cases is the teaching staff exempt from professional development?

In two cases: during the employee's labor leave and during temporary incapacity for work. During these periods, the employee will not be sent to professional development courses.

Is professional development mandatory every year? Employees are required to complete professional development programs of a specified duration each year and accumulate a certain number of credit points.

What document is issued upon completion of the course? A participant who successfully completes the course program is issued a state-certified certificate.

The document is generated electronically and is certified with an electronic signature or tools such as QR code, barcode.