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Committee hears that Arkansas districts spend more on PD than state categorical funds cover; ESA transfers offset gaps
Summary
APA presenters said districts spend about $71 per student on professional development (all sources) versus $27.40 per student from the state PD categorical; survey responses show most districts provide 10+ PD days and vary in how extra-duty time is assigned or compensated.
Consultants told the Senate Education Committee that professional development (PD) funding and teacher extra-duty time are unevenly aligned in Arkansas. APA presenters said state PD categorical funding provides $40.25 per student (of which $27.40 is sent directly to districts) while districts’ total PD expenditures average about $71 per student when state, local and federal sources are combined.
"Districts were expending $38.68 per student on PD compared to the $27.40…
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