MCPS: Maryland Teacher Technology Standards The maryland teacher Technology Standards (MTTS) are standards designed to seeking teacher certification at colleges and universities in maryland. http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/technology/techstandards/faq/
Extractions: The techstandards were developed as part of the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) Grant. The standards were first used with students seeking teacher certification at colleges and universities in Maryland. The student teacher candidates were required to complete portfolios and take performance assessments based on the MTTS in order to demonstrate technology proficiency prior to graduation from their programs. The PT3 grant was designed to bring about a change and ensure that graduates of teacher certification had an understanding of technology and technology integration. Who is expected to use the standards?
Office Of Student Services: Teacher Certification University of maryland Homepage Office of Student Services logo TeacherCertification. According to the maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), http://www.education.umd.edu/studentinfo/teacher_certification/teachercertificat
Extractions: Information For: Prospective Students Current Students Information About: Teacher Certification Technical Standards Scholarship Programs Student Clubs ... Student Services Home Page According to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), there is a critical shortage of teachers in the state's 24 districts. In response, the State of Maryland has developed several exciting incentive programs to recruit and retain quality teachers. For detailed information on incentive programs, visit the MSDE web page. The College of Education shares MSDE's concern about the teacher shortage. We believe that the best way to increase the number of teachers is to offer multiple pathways for teacher certification. The College offers a variety of programs in early childhood, elementary, special education, and secondary education. Offerings vary from minor and certificate programs to double majors and combined Bachelor's/Master's programs. Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program Options The Department of Human Development offers an undergraduate program that is designed for students seeking certification to teach pre-K through grade three. Because early childhood teachers are expected to provide an inclusive, developmental education, content courses include psychology, science, math, music, and arts. The Early Childhood program includes
Riverdeep | For Teachers | Maryland Certification certification Tests, Recertification Requirements, Substitute teacher Requirements.maryland State Department of Education - certification http://www.riverdeep.net/educators/certification/cert_md.jhtml
About Centennial High School, Ellicott City, Maryland Any college or university degrees or certification held by the teacher Whether the teacher is certified by the State of maryland to teach a particular http://www.centennialonline.org/nclba.htm
Extractions: Howard County NCLBA Page The information below is what we know as of November 19, 2002. Be assured that the NCLBA legislation will continue to evolve as the guidelines become available. What is the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001? Under Title I legislation local education agencies (LEA) must provide all students enrolled in a school identified for school improvement with the option to transfer to another public school served by the LEA that has not been identified for school improvement. (Completed) The local school system must provide information to the parents of students in schools supported by Title I funds, regarding the parental right -to-know. Notification should explain that parents may request information on the personal qualifications of their childs classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. Information that can be requested includes: Any college or university degrees or certification held by the teacher The subject area of the teachers degree or certification Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a particular grade level or subject area Whether the teacher holds a provisional certificate
Resident Teacher Certification Program Successful applicants will hold a maryland Resident teacher Certificate theirfirst year of teaching and progress to regular certification the following http://www.fcps.org/dept/hr/Resident Teacher.htm
Extractions: an alternative route to Maryland teacher certification through a program developed by Frederick County Public Schools in cooperation with Hood College in Frederick, MD. Who is eligible? Anyone who meets the following criteria: holds a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in one of the subject areas listed below with a GPA of 3.0 or better OR holds a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in another field, but has completed 36 credit hours* in one of the subject areas listed with a GPA of 3.0 or better 50% of the coursework must be from the same institution, 12 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level, and no grade of less than C will be considered SUBJECT AREAS: Mathematics Physics Chemistry Business Technology Foreign Language, especially Spanish achieves Maryland qualifying scores on the Praxis I tests** (reading, writing, and mathematics) achieves Maryland qualifying scores on the Content portion of the appropriate Praxis II test(s)** **information and registration for these tests is available at http://www.ets.org/praxis
Extractions: The University of Phoenix Online, the nation's largest accredited private university, offers an online Master of Arts in Education degree program, designed to meet state licensing and content standards and to enhance and refine the skills of the individual whether an administrator, counselor, or classroom teacher. The Master of Arts in Education degree program offers the following licensure specialization: M.A. in Education / Teacher Education for Elementary or Secondary Licensure
Washington College | Department Of Education Entry criteria to the teacher certification Program are as follows cumulativeGPA of Students will be recommended for maryland Approved Program teacher http://education.washcoll.edu/elementary.html
Extractions: The Teacher Education Program is characterized by a highly nurturing and personalized environment, intellectual rigor, and a performance milieu within a liberal arts context. Education is not a subject major. As the department is a member of the Social Sciences Division, the foundational sequence courses (Principles of Education and Educational Psychology) can fulfill distribution requirements in the social sciences. The department aims: a) to provide the professional preparation for certification required by the State Department of Education in Maryland and the 43 states with whom Maryland has reciprocal certification agreements; b) to explore the social, psychological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education in our society; and c) to stimulate inquiry concerning the nature of our educational institutions. The department, recognizing that the world of schooling is a primary socializing agency for the American polity, has the further aim of inviting students in elective courses to inquire into the nature of education and its relationship to their future lives as citizens, parents, or educators.
State Contacts For Teacher Certification maryland Dept. of Education teacher Education/certification 200 W. Baltimore StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 Attn Dr. Joann Ericson Phone (410) 7670406 http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/reports/teacher.htm
Extractions: current issue If you are considering teaching as a career choice, the following information will be vital to you. The rules governing teacher certification change regularly, vary greatly across states, and many states have a number of different options, including alternate teacher certification. Below is a list of the specific offices to call regarding teacher certification requirements in each state.
State Summary Resident teacher Certificate (A). State Contact for Alternative Routes.maryland Department of Education teacher Education/certification http://www.teach-now.org/dispstate.cfm?state=MD
National Center For Alternative Certification maryland Department of Education teacher Education/certification. 200 W.Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Attn Norma Allen or Virginia Pilato http://www.teach-now.org/frmStateContactsForTeacherCert.asp
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Graduate Programs At Loyola College In Maryland recognized in many areas as meeting general teacher certification requirements . Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in SpeechLanguage Pathology http://schools.gradschools.com/graduate-schools/Loyola-College-MD.html
Teachers @ Work maryland Dept. of Education teacher Education and certification Branch 200 WBaltimore St. Baltimore MD 21201 (410) 7670412 Fax (410) 333-8963 http://www.teachersatwork.com/cert.html
Extractions: A Partner in the Anne Arundel Community College University Consortium Offering the BEST Program and the Administrator I Certificate For information about the BEST program or the Administrator I Certificate at Arundel Mills, contact Leslie Simpson toll-free at 1-877-633-0393 or e-mail lsimpson@mcdaniel.edu PA Dept of Education BEST Program "The BEST program allowed me to continue working through most of my coursework. The small class sizes and individual attention I received from faculty provided a wonderful opportunity to develop connections with local school professionals which have served me well in my career." Carroll County The BEST (Better Educators for Students of Tomorrow) program is McDaniel College's graduate-level initial teacher certification, master of science degree program. The BEST program embraces the rich combination of thorough academic content, research-based learning theory, and "best" teaching practices with significant public school classroom experiences, opportunities for research within the public school setting, and encouragement to reflect upon classroom activities. The BEST program aims to develop teachers who are effective classroom decision makers, accurate and humane diagnosticians, and active researchers.
State By State M ABCTE Maine maryland Montana Massachusetts Minnesota Michigan teacher certificationPrograms American Board for certification of teacher Excellence. http://www.abcte.org/statebystate-m.html
Extractions: A C D F ... Territory The American Board offers a reliable, standards based teacher certification that can be used by states and school districts as a vehicle to ensure that all of its employed teachers meet the highly qualified teacher definition as mandated in the No Child Left Behind Act. For requirements to earn teacher certification, or for more information on teacher certification programs in a specific state, please view this list. Maine
Certification Processing Eligibility for teacher certification in maryland. For eligibility for certificationin the Early Childhood/Elementary program or the Elementary program, http://www.frostburg.edu/colleges/coe/unit_assessment/certification_processing.h
Extractions: Frostburg State University Home Unit Assessment Assessment Plan Phase Applications Certification Processing Student Appeals Unit Assessment Reporting For eligibility for certification in the Early Childhood/Elementary program or the Elementary program, candidates must complete the approved program requirements as listed, university graduation requirements, and Praxis testing requirements. Passing Praxis II, demonstrating the knowledge and skills of a specialized content area at the Maryland State Department of Education prescribed score, represents one qualification for completing the degree in teacher education or gaining teacher certification. Accordingly, candidates must pass Praxis II to become program completers and to graduate in an approved teacher education program. Completion of K-12 teacher education programs and the secondary professional sequence requires passing Praxis II to be eligible and endorsed for certification. Candidates may apply for a certificate of eligibility directly to the Maryland State Department of Education or may apply for a Standard Professional Certificate I through the personnel office of a county offering employment.
HRD: FAQ Answers What do I need to do to become certified as a teacher in the state of maryland? Information, as well as instructions, about teacher certification in the http://www.smcps.k12.md.us/hr/faq-answers.htm
Extractions: email: hrd@smcps.org Answers to FAQ's What do I need to do to become certified as a teacher in the state of Maryland? The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is the governing body regarding teacher certification. Information, as well as instructions, about teacher certification in the state of Maryland can be obtained by visiting the MSDE website (http://certification.msde.state.md.us/index.html). Back to FAQ's What do I do to renew my teaching certification? In order to obtain information regarding the renewal of your current teaching certificate, please review our Recertification page. Back to FAQ's What is the status of my teaching application? Thank you for your application for a teaching position in St. Mary's County Public Schools. Your application and credentials will be reviewed and placed in our active files for consideration. Once the budget is approved (usually in early June), teaching positions will be identified. Back to FAQ's Do you have any teaching positions available?
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Extractions: International Employment for Teachers Alternative Certification Many states have developed or are initiating programs that provide alternative routes to teacher certification, particularly for mid-career professionals. The goal of such programs is to draw a diversity of individuals with in-depth subject matter backgrounds into teaching careers. Requirements for an alternative teaching license vary by state. For an overseas position, it does not matter what state your license is from. Generally, applicants must hold a bachelors degree in the subject to be taught, achieve a passing score on state-required examinations, complete an intensive teacher preparation program, and possibly fulfill a supervised teaching internship. Specific information on which school systems are offering internships can be requested from the schools. After satisfactory completion of these requirements, the applicant will be issued a teaching credential.
Report: MD Should Dump Teacher Certification (NBS#1012)(S/R) TITLE Assessing certification A new report by the Abell Foundation recommendsthat maryland dump all of its teacher certification requirements aside from http://notes.nassmc.org/nbsfile01.nsf/0/faea8fd9ee647b3185256ae3003b95f4?OpenDoc