Office Of Certification & Licensure maine Division of teacher certification State Street Station No. 23 Augusta, maine 04333 Phone 207289-5944 or 5945. MARYLAND http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/StudentAffairs/offices.php
Macworld UK - Maine University Demands IBooks For Trainee Teachers The University of maine has initiated a new scheme that will require students majoring in Education programs leading to teacher certification to buy an http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=11564&Page=1&pagePos=6
Extractions: NYSUT Information Bulletin No. 200407 (Replaces 200112, 200315) January 2004 NOTE: The complete bulletin with appendices is available for download as a PDF file. File is 5MB, 54 pages. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Local leaders and members are continually faced with many questions and problems regarding teacher certification in New York State due to significant changes in requirements over the last decade. Some teachers are working toward their permanent certification status under regulations that were in place until September 1, 1993. Others are working under regulations that continue until February 1, 2004. Still others will be working under new regulations that become effective on February 2, 2004. The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to summarize the information most commonly sought by members and local leaders on both current and the soon-to-be-implemented regulations and provide resources for addressing questions and problems. This Information Bulletin will only discuss the requirements for classroom teaching certification. The contents of this Information Bulletin include: An Overview of Teacher Certification;
WCCC- Current Events In Native American Studies Offered For Recertification of maine teachers maine has developed a 7-day, K-12 teacher re-certification program. http://www.wccc.me.edu/eventarchives8.html
Extractions: Privacy Statement WCCC STUDENTS BRING HOME THE GOLD FROM VICA SKILLSUSA COMPETITION Six Washington County Community College students participated in the recent VICA Skills USA competition held on March 13 and 14 in Bangor. The WCCC students' medalled in five of the six competitions they entered. Two of the students won gold medals, which will take them to the National Skills USA competition in Kansas City in June. The gold medal winners were Lucas Nadeau for Residential Wiring and Magaly Navarro for Commercial Baking. Other winners were silver medallists Kristina Walker for Food and Beverage, and Christopher Kosub for Computer Maintenance. Jessica Lanphier brought home a bronze medal for Pre-School Teacher Assisting. Justin Michaud did not take home a medal this time, but had a very strong showing in the welding competition. Students from all over Maine competed. Entrants came from all 28 of the Maine vocational high schools, Maine Community Colleges, Job Corps, and other training institutes.
Teacher Certification Offices In The United States teacher certification Unit 1535 W. Jefferson PO Box 85002 maine Department of Education and Cultural Services teacher Education and Higher Education http://hypertextbook.com/eworld/certification.shtml
FAME Education - FAME Programs The Educators for maine Program is a meritbased forgivable loan program for maine This loan can be forgiven once teacher certification speech pathology http://www.famemaine.com/html/education/fameprogs.html
Extractions: Education The following financial aid programs are administered by FAME, and are based on very specific criteria. If you meet the criteria, you may be eligible. In addition to these programs, most higher education institutions offer their own grant, scholarship and/or tuition waiver programs for students that meet specific criteria. Please contact your financial aid office for more details on these programs. HELPP was established to provide low cost student and parent loan funding for Maine families by providing superior borrower benefits for both Stafford Loan and Parent Loan (PLUS) programs. Students attending institutions of higher education in Maine and Maine residents attending institutions of higher education in states outside of Maine are eligible to borrow through HELPP. To apply, talk to your school Financial Aid Officer or contact a participating lender for more details.
COE > Info For Students > State Licensing Agencies IDAHO, Idaho State Department of Education, teacher certification, maine, State of maine, Department of Education, certification Sub Team 23, http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/infostu/cert/state_licensing_agencies.htm
Extractions: COE Home College Programs Research ... Search Info For Students State Licensing Agencies Many of your learning experiences happen outside the classroom through involvement in student government, clubs and volunteer experiences. These experiences can also add to your professional development (your future teaching career). For web sites to State Departments of Education, go here ALABAMA Alabama State Department of Education, Teacher Education and Certification Office, 5201 Gordon Persons Building, P.O. Box 302101Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
Bates College | Academic Program teacher education offers graduates the ability to complete certification as Requirements for the College s recommendation for certification in maine as http://www.bates.edu/EDUC-program.xml
Extractions: The Bates Department of Education offers a secondary concentration in education with two strands availableteacher education and educational studiesfor students interested in connecting their academic interests in a major discipline with the field of education. In both strands, students are required to take Education 231, Perspectives on Education. This course introduces students to the field through foundational perspectives that stimulate further interest in the field; it is open to first-year students. Students interested in designing a secondary concentration in education are encouraged to come to information sessions offered twice during the academic year and to make appointments with education faculty for early planning and advisement. Teacher education offers graduates the ability to complete certification as public school teachers (7-12) in several disciplines including English, social studies, science, mathematics, and modern languages (K-12). The program is approved by the Maine State Board of Education, and students who receive Maine certification gain opportunities to teach through reciprocity with approximately forty other states. Some students may choose to enroll in the teacher education program even if they are interested in teaching in an independent school where certification is not required, because they gain significant experience in the classroom and thus are better prepared for the challenges they will face when they enter a classroom on their own for the first time.
EducateME - Recruiting Math & Science Educators In Maine There are a lot of steps to take to become a teacher in maine. Provisional/Initial certificates. are given to all new teachers who meet professional and http://www.educateme.info/become_a_teacher/
Extractions: Contact Us To legally teach in the public school system in Maine, you must be certified, in some form by the State of Maine. No other institution or governing body is authorized to certify teachers. Certification is a process by which the State confirms that an individual has the basic minimum criteria to teach. There are a lot of steps to take to become a teacher in Maine. This site is designed to give you an overview of the process. Because specific rules may have changed or there may be specific requirements for your subject area, we encourage you to contact the Department of Education directly as you embark on this process. Provisional/Initial certificates are given to all new teachers who meet professional and academic requirements for the first two years of their teaching. Pending the recommendation of the superintendent and principal, a professional certificate is offered after the 2 years that is good for the next five years. You have to take the equilvalent of two academic courses each 5 years to maintain your professional certificate. Please contact the Maine Department of Education for more information. Conditional certificates are issued if you have meet the academic requirements for an endorsement but not the professional education reuirements. You have a certain amount of time to complete them if you are offered a job. Please contact the Maine Department of Education for more information.
Licensure - Frequently Asked Questions Listing of frequently asked questions concerning teacher licensure. of State Directors of teacher Education and certification (NASDTEC) standards http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/lifaq.htm
Extractions: In what areas are licenses issued? Licenses are issued in administrative, supervisory, student service, and teaching areas. Teaching areas encompass birth through kindergarten, elementary (K-6), middle grades (6-9), secondary grades (9-12), special subjects (K-12), exceptional children (K-12), and vocational education. Back to Top The standard basis for licensure is the completion of an approved education program at an accredited college or university. Most out-of-state applicants qualify through reciprocity plans that allow educators from outside North Carolina to establish eligibility for licensing in North Carolina.
Teacher Certification And State Education Departments certification sites for teachers! National Association for Alternative certification (NAAC) Seeks to expand the options available for teacher http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/certification/
Extractions: National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC) - Seeks to expand the options available for teacher certification. Program list, scholarships, conferences, membership information, and organization publications are available online. National Board For Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) - Works to strengthen the teaching profession and to improve student learning in America's schools by establishing high standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do, and are developing a new system of advanced, voluntary certification for teachers. The board's aim is to certify all teachers who meet the standards. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) - Works to help establish high quality teacher preparation through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education.
Extractions: Quick Links: Select here Applications and Forms Frequently Asked Questions Having Problems Using This Site? News Regulations Related Links Search Certification Requirements Topics A-Z Go to Topics A-Z Teaching in New York Certification Resources - Educators ... Fingerprinting CERTIFICATION Certification from Start to Finish Preparation Pathways Types of Certificates and Licenses Search Certification Requirements ... preparation pathways Enhanced Reciprocity leading to Conditional Initial Certificate States Party to the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel List Jurisdiction Contract Education Personnel With Less Than Three Years Teaching (School) Experience ... How to File for NYS Certification through the Interstate Agreement New York has interstate contracts with more than 30 other states and jurisdictions. As outlined in the Interstate Agreement of Qualification of Educational Personnel, a person prepared in one of the contract states who meets the conditions of the contract is eligible for Initial certification in New York. The conditions are either (1) completion of an approved program of teacher preparation or (2) possession of a valid certificate in the contract state and service under that certificate in three of the most recent seven years. In addition, applicants must obtain qualifying scores on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations to obtain an Initial Certificate. However, applicants who have not completed the testing requirement may obtain a Conditional Initial Certificate (see below.)
Noble High School - North Berwick, Maine Critical information for teachers seeking certification or renewal. certification A Professional Responsibility (from The maine Educator). Teachers http://knight.noble-hs.sad60.k12.me.us/content/certification/index_cert.html
Extractions: Teachers working on conditional or targeted needs certificates are reminded that they must complete all requirements for the provisional certificate according to the PRAXIS testing timelines and course requirements spelled out in the letter they received from the Department containing the results of their application for certification. These requirements are spelled out in state regulations which have the force of law, and the Department does not have the flexibility to waive them. Teachers are strongly encouraged not to rely on their principals or superintendents to explain their responsibilities; state law clearly says that the teacher is responsible for knowing and following the regulations, and can even be asked to return salary received in the event the teacher has been working in violation of certification requirements.
Noble High School - North Berwick, Maine A. All teachers renewing a Professional 502 certificate must have a Renewal Plan The MSAD 60 Support System has been approved by the maine Department of http://knight.noble-hs.sad60.k12.me.us/content/certification/bulletin.html
Extractions: A. All teachers renewing a Professional 502 certificate must have a Renewal Plan (Form 3) approved and on file with the STLSC prior to commencing any activities that are to be used for renewal of a certificate. If a PRP is not on file, any courses taken or activities completed will not count towards renewal.
MHEA - Working With Certified Teachers this purpose includes a currently certified maine teacher or administrator. As time passes, more maine teachers are going to learn more about home http://www.geocities.com/mainehomeed/workingwithteachers.html
Extractions: 19 Willowdale Dr, Gorham, Maine 04038 ~ mainehomeed@yahoo.com Working With Certified Teachers by Earl Stevens (Revised September, 1998) Homeschooling families who wish to remain in compliance with Chapter 130, the regulations governing home education in Maine, must provide for an annual assessment of the educational program of each of their homeschooled children. In our support group many families choose to work with certified teachers because, like the parents themselves, they come with a multitude of educational philosophies and are generally supportive of home education. Also the alternatives are less appealing (academic examinations or an advisory board assembled by the local school superintendent). The two certified teacher options for assessment are: (4) provisions for a review and acceptance of the student's progress through, but not limited to, a presentation of an educational portfolio on the student to a local area home-schooling support group whose membership for this purpose includes a currently certified Maine teacher or administrator....
Title 20-A - §13013. Professional Teacher Certificate maine Legislature Title 20A EDUCATION Part 6 teacherS A professional teacher certificate is a renewable certificate issued to an individual who has http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/20-A/title20-Asec13013.html
Extractions: A. Holds a provisional teacher certificate and has taught in a classroom for 2 academic years or has held a professional teacher certificate that has lapsed within the last 5 years. In this case, an applicant must receive a recommendation to the commissioner by an approved support system pursuant to section 13015; B. Is a teacher with 5 or more years of experience teaching within the 7 years prior to application in the State under a valid certificate in another state and who has graduated from a state-approved preparation program that utilizes the standards of a national association of state directors of teacher education and certification or a national council for accreditation of teacher education or a national board certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or its successor organization, or, with the exception of the national teachers exam, meets entry-level standards for the endorsement;
Title 20-A - §13012. Provisional Teacher Certificate maine Legislature Title 20A EDUCATION Part 6 teacherS A provisional teacher certificate is the entry level certificate issued to an individual who http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/20-A/title20-Asec13012.html
Portland Public Schools - Human Resources Include a copy of your maine educational technician authorization or valid maine teacher certificate. If you are not currently authorized in maine and need http://jobs.portlandschools.org/edTechPos.html
Extractions: 3. Include a copy of your Maine educational technician authorization or valid Maine teacher certificate. If you are not currently authorized in Maine and need further information regarding Maine ed tech authorization or teacher certification requirements, check the Department’s website, www.state.me.us/education. Information about the authorization process can be accessed by clicking "Certification" from the site index or you may contact the Certification Office at:
State Regulation Of Private Schools - Maine The support system is provided by a maine certified teacher, a public or private school in maine, another family conducting a home instruction program for http://www.ed.gov/pubs/RegPrivSchl/maine.html
Extractions: A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n State Regulation of Private Schools - June 2000 Registration/Licensing/Accreditation: A private school which has chosen not to seek approval by the Department of Education may voluntarily provide information on an annual basis to the Commissioner and/or Superintendent to establish students enrolled are receiving equivalent instruction in compliance with the compulsory school attendance law. The information should be provided in an annual letter signed by the chief administrator of the private school and include an affirmation that the school provides the basic curriculum by competent teachers for a minimum of 175 days or 875 hours; complies with fire, health, and safety laws; provides academic assessment and progress reports for parents; and, attendance notification to the local Superintendent. "Guideline for Equivalent Instruction in Non-Approved Private Schools, Department of Education." Recordkeeping/Reports: See Special Education Length of School Year/Day: Instruction in English: Discrimination: Teacher Certification: Curriculum: Private schools approved for tuition purposes, whose enrollment includes at least 60% publicly-funded students, must participate in the Statewide Assessment Program. The assessment program measures the academic achievement of students in grades 4, 8, and 11 in basic subjects
Extractions: The Survey of Teacher Certification and State-Based Standards and Assessments for Teachers and Students is a collaborative effort of: American Historical Association Organization of American Historians To view a particular state report (in Adobe PDF format*), please select a state from the pulldown list below. Click to select a state Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Appendix I: Methods and Acknowledgments What is the condition of K-12 history education today? Answering this question requires an understanding of how the various states prepare and evaluate their teachers and students. This site offers a snapshot of state policies taken in Fall of 2002, focused on five key areas: teacher certification; content standards for teachers; content standards for students; high school graduation and exit exam requirements; and assessments. The Organization of American Historians and the American Historical Association present this survey to those who seek to measure and improve how history is taught in America's elementary, middle, and high schools.
