By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Board of Education voted 5 to 4 in favor of the new proposed school calendar for 2014-2015, providing teachers more time for professional development. The new calendar displays nine early release days for professional development from September to May as well as full days for professional development in August, November and February. “We know that next year is going to be a burdensome year with everybody in regards to professional development,” said Southington school Supt. Dr. Joe Erardi during the Board of Education meeting last week. “We have talked about time and anxiety, and that is still an issue across the district. Students will not have to report to school on the full days of professional development, leaving teachers six hours to develop new skills and to work together. On early release days, students will leave school earlier, giving teachers 2 hours to collaborate, to share ideas and to work together as a team. “I am in full support as is, providing that it is a one year, calendar that there are no assumptions that this will continue every year,” said board member Terry Lombardi, who voted in approval. “It is very important, [...]
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