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

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.