The Hallsville R-IV Board of Education values professional development for its faculty and is committed to providing systematic professional development for beginning and practicing teachers.

The Board will support a Professional Development Committee to work with beginning teachers and experienced teachers in identifying instructional concerns and remedies; assist beginning teachers with implementation of their professional development plan; serve as a consultant upon a teacher's request; arrange training programs for mentors; assess faculty needs and develop in?service opportunities for school staff; present faculty suggestions, ideas and recommendations pertaining to classroom instruction within the School District; and review and evaluate the District's staff development program.

Time and funds will be included in the District's yearly calendar and budget to support the professional development programs.