[§302A-805.6]  Efforts related to teacherquality.  (a)  The board may participate in efforts relating to issuesaffecting teacher quality.  The board may conduct professional developmentactivities related to its standards, and shall promote and support high teacherstandards and accomplished teaching through means deemed appropriate by theboard.

(b)  To remain current with trends and issuesin teacher licensure systems, beginning teacher programs, the assessment ofteaching skills, teacher development, and other related topics, the board shallparticipate in programs and attend conferences and training that address thesetopics.  The board may conduct research and development activities for thepurpose of staying abreast of or better understanding these trends and issues.[L 2001, c 312, pt of §2]