2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 20. EDUCATION
ARTICLE 20. PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE
CHAPTER 22. TEACHER QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

IC 20-20-22
Chapter 22. Teacher Quality and Professional Improvement Program

IC 20-20-22-1
"Program"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the teacher quality and professional improvement program established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

IC 20-20-22-2
Establishment; purpose; administration
Sec. 2. (a) The teacher quality and professional improvement program is established to:
(1) review the salary and reward structure for teachers; and
(2) identify and develop methods to confer honor upon:
(A) the teaching profession; and
(B) individual teachers;
in Indiana.
(b) The state board shall administer the program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

IC 20-20-22-3
Duties
Sec. 3. The state board shall work with school corporations to do the following:
(1) Examine and develop a plan for the implementation of a comprehensive career ladder system, which includes assisting at least three (3) school corporations to serve as model field studies for the feasibility of a career ladder reward program.
(2) Examine the implications of the career ladder system on the collective bargaining process under IC 20-29-6 and determine the effect of the collective bargaining process on the implementation of a career ladder system.
(3) Develop and implement recommendations for basic pay increases for teachers to be phased in with a career ladder system of rewards for teachers.
(4) Create programs that provide additional professional development opportunities for individual teachers, including the following programs:
(A) Continuing education scholarships for teachers.
(B) Professional development training for teachers.
(C) Paid sabbatical leave for teachers.
(D) Teacher fellowships.
(E) Grants to schools for extended teacher contracts.
(F) Grants for inschool projects for upgrading curriculum or improving instruction.
(5) Develop visible and meaningful ways to foster greater respect for the teaching profession and confer honor upon

individual teachers in Indiana.
(6) Examine ways to implement a system of rewarding school corporations that improve the work environment by fostering collaborative working arrangements among teachers.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

IC 20-20-22-4
Rules
Sec. 4. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.