# R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-6: Outreach and professional development

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-6
- **Heading:** Outreach and professional development
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16-80 / Section 16-80-6

## Text

Through the interagency partnerships, the state school-to-work system shall provide a plan for ongoing outreach activities to inform and organize the school-to-work partnerships on regional and local levels. In establishing a school-to-work system, the state shall:

(1) Redefine what constitutes professional development and develop and implement a plan for professional development and training opportunities for all stakeholders to include pre-service and in-service opportunities for educators and training opportunities for the business community and parents;

(2) Provide professional development in applied techniques and integration of curriculum;

(3) Provide career guidance for teachers and guidance counselors; and

(4) Provide training for worksite mentors.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-1 § 16-80-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-2 § 16-80-2. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-3 § 16-80-3. Purpose and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-4 § 16-80-4. Interagency partnerships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-5 § 16-80-5. Local partnerships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-6 § 16-80-6. Outreach and professional development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-7 § 16-80-7. Report of findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-80-8 § 16-80-8. Appropriation of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-80_S16-80-8.md)

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