Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-15-2607. Staff development

(1) Focus on the school classroom and research-based strategies that improve student learning;

(2) Provide opportunities for teachers to practice and improve their instructional skills over time;

(3) Provide opportunities for teachers to use student data as part of their daily work to increase student achievement;

(4) Enhance teacher content knowledge and instructional skills;

(5) Align with state academic standards;

(6) Provide opportunities to build professional relationships, foster collaboration among principals and staff who provide instruction, and provide opportunities for teacher-to-teacher mentoring; and

(7) Align with the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan of the public school district or public charter school.

(1) Curriculum development and curriculum training programs; and

(2) Activities that provide teachers and other staff members training to enhance teacher, team, and school performance.