Through the interagency partnerships, the state school-to-work system shall provide a plan for ongoing outreach activities to inform and organize the school-to-work partnerships on regional and local levels. In establishing a school-to-work system, the state shall:

(1)  Redefine what constitutes professional development and develop and implement a plan for professional development and training opportunities for all stakeholders to include pre-service and in-service opportunities for educators and training opportunities for the business community and parents;

(2)  Provide professional development in applied techniques and integration of curriculum;

(3)  Provide career guidance for teachers and guidance counselors; and

(4)  Provide training for worksite mentors.

History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 161, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 251, § 1.