1. (1) The purpose of staff development, for all staff positions, is to ensure the availability of qualified rehabilitation personnel. The Division will, to the degree possible:

   1. (a) Provide systematic training programs to improve staff effectiveness and qualifications;
   2. (b) Orient new staff; and
   3. (c) Provide appropriate training to all classes of personnel consistent with their needs.

2. (2) Training plans and curricula are developed by the Office of Learning and Professional Development within the Department with consultation from:

   1. (a) The DRS State Office staff;
   2. (b) The State Rehabilitation Council;
   3. (c) Regional supervisory staff; and
   4. (d) Individual employees.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 49-11-601, et seq., and 71-1-105(12); 29 U.S.C. §§ 720, et seq.; and 34 C.F.R. §§ 361.16 and 361.18. Administrative History: Original rule filed September 30, 1985; effective October 30, 1985. Amendment filed July 12, 2002; effective September 25, 2002. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009. Amendments filed October 5, 2017; effective January 3, 2018.