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.
Extractions: These programs offer a wonderful opportunity to gain provisional teacher certification and valuable classtime/leadership experience, and they can be immensely rewarding. With any such program, however, it is strongly recommended that prospective applicants press the particular organizations for specific information regarding the ongoing support resources to allow for the most productive personal and professional transition possible. Teach for America is comprised of a summer of training followed by 2 years of teaching in public schools. The Career Center has applications available. 180 Days in Springfield Project Pipeline is similar to Teach for America and works in communities in Northern California. They have recruited on-campus before.
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: UCS Home Career Toolbox Explore a career Career Crib Sheets ... Contact Us The standard route to teaching in a public school is through an approved teacher preparation program. Although teaching in a public school typically requires certification, most states have adopted alternative routes to teacher certification. These programs provide an intensive teacher preparation program for liberal arts graduates with in-depth subject area knowledge. Many master's degree programs also lead to teacher certification. To address teacher shortage in areas around the U.S., several cities have adopted programs designed to recruit and provide intensive training to those who want to teach then place the individuals in schools - typically in an urban area. Teach For America, New York Teaching Fellows, Teach Kentucky are examples of such programs.
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.)
Degrees To Succeed: Education Schools Advance your teaching career with certification, a Master s in Education (MaEd), This page lists education degrees and teacher certfication programs at http://www.degreestosucceed.com/education_degrees.html
Extractions: Select Degree: - All Degrees - Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral Diploma Certificate Coursework Select Location: - All Locations - Online Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi 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 Home Articles Browse Degrees Animation ... Animation Make your art come to life! Find an animation school that offers the training you're seeking. Choose from programs throughout the U.S. and set your imagination free today! Automotive Get the training you need to start your career as a mechanic or technician! Then go to work in the automotive and motorcycle industries. Business Find schools with degree and diploma programs in operations, management, accounting and travel/tourism. You can earn either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business. Culinary Do you have a passion for food? You could become a chef, caterer or pastry specialist. Learn about a variety of excellent culinary schools across the U.S.
Untitled Document The grade level for which teachers of these subjects are certified differs; o mississippi http//www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/index.html http://www.apaclassics.org/education/teachcert.html
Extractions: This information is necessarily provisional because states frequently revise their requirements; in some cases precise details have been difficult to find. Corrections and updated information are welcome. exception, Delaware the following states offer (ancient, apparently) Greek as a teaching subject: FL, GA, ID, MI (theoretical only for Greek), MN, NJ, VT the following states use different terminology Maryland "Foreign Language: Classical"
Teachers Touching The Future Certified Laboratory Leader for teacher Training in the United Methodist Church, Board of Directors, mississippi Science teachers Association, 19982004 http://www.muw.edu/edu_hs/msteachers/class.htm
Extractions: It has been over fourteen years since I was part of her class, though it seems as if it was yesterday that we were studying Mississippi history or playing wonderful trivia games in class. This was not your typical self-contained classroom. This was a fantastic maze of intricate thought-processes, self-discovery, and poetic enlightenment. [From a former student]
Library Media Education A person with no prior teacher certification at the undergraduate level can The master s degree in LME does not require prior teacher certification. http://www.wku.edu/lme/faq.html
Extractions: LI BRARY MEDIA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS LME Home Online Master of Science Undergraduate Minor ... Contact Us FAQ's 1. Do I have to come to campus for classes? The Master of Science in LME program is completely online/web-based. On-campus work is not a feature of such a program. 2. I would like to get my certification as a library media specialist but my undergraduate degree is in elementary education. Will I have to take undergraduate courses? No, you do not. The Master of Science with the major in Library Media Education will give you the Rank II or Rank I for any Kentucky certificate and the P-12 certification as a library media specialist. The MS with a focus in the area of educational technology also satisfies the requirements for the Rank II or Rank I for any valid Kentucky certificate. 3. I have a Rank II certificate in Kentucky for middle grades education. Can I get certification as a library media specialist without taking an excessive number courses beyond what is required for a rank I? It depends on what previous courses are equivalent to those required for the MS in LME and the certification as a library media specialist. The Rank I requires a minimum of 60 sem. hours work including the Rank II or master's level. For those people in other states the Kentucky Rank I is usually equivalent to a "plus 30." Courses used from a previous master's degree cannot be older than 6 years by the completion date for the Master of Science LME.
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.
The Story Of State-Mandated Mentoring In Mississippi Each semester a team of three, including a state trained and certified external mississippi teacher Assessment Instruments . Jackson, MS mississippi http://www.teachermentors.com/MCenter Site/StateStories/Miss.html
Extractions: Mississippi - Return to the "What's Happening in the States?" Page - Updated on March 14, 1998 Mississippi In In Mississippi passed legislation mandating that all Mississippi schools had to develop a Mentor Teacher Program that would provide training for mentors, and mentoring assistance to beginning teachers. The training for mentors is supported by state funding. The Mentor Teacher Program was planned as a collaborative effort of the Mississippi State Dept. of Education and a state university. Full implementation was planned for . However, no state funding was made available to support that effort and full implementation was postponed. If you are aware of incorrect statements in this material OR if you can add authoritative new information concerning mentoring and induction in the various United States, please contact Barry Sweeny with that information. His e-mail is bsweeny@kane.k12.il.us Return to the TOP of the page
The Basics On Teacher Certification: Undergraduate Advising Is it possible to teach without earning teacher certification? What are the requirements for teacher certification in other states? http://depts.washington.edu/engl/advising/teaching/Basics.html
Extractions: myhome="advising"; mypage="../"; programs and notes for majors internships career information preparation for graduate school ... alumni in english K-12 teaching career information the basics elementary education uw undergraduates interested in becoming english/language arts secondary teachers candidates to the UW teacher education program (TEP) certificated teachers interested in adding an endorsement ... A Bachelor's Degree . If you want to teach in Washington, you must earn a bachelor's degree, either before beginning or concurrently with* an approved teacher certification program. (*The concurrent option is only available if the college or university where you're pursuing your bachelor's degree has an undergraduate teaching option; UW does not). Teacher Certification . This can be accomplished through any approved four-year college or university in Washington, and can be accomplished through an undergraduate program, or through a "fifth year" (post baccalaureate) program, or through a graduate (master's) program. The University of Washington-Seattle's Teacher Education Program (TEP) results in a master's in teaching (MIT) degree. There is no undergraduate or "fifth year" certification option available at UW's Seattle campus, though there are "fifth year" programs in elementary (K-8) education available at UW-Bothell and UW-Tacoma. Other schools in Washington do offer undergraduate and post baccalaureate (i.e. "fifth year") options for teacher certification.
NCATE - Public - Current & Future Teachers The University of mississippi mississippi teacher Corps Instruction Model to Prepare Adept Certified teachers (IMPACT) Secondary Education http://www.ncate.org/public/AlternateRouteList.asp?ch=2
NorthStar Academy USA: Meet The Teachers certification Permanent Teachers Certificate from Province of Alberta certification State of Montana, mississippi, and Texas http://www.northstar-academy.org/pages/teachers.htm
Department Of Education: Belhaven College Our mission is to produce not only welltrained state certified teachers, A mississippi teachers License which entitles the holder to teach in the http://www.belhaven.edu/Academics/Divisions/Education/education_dept.htm
Extractions: Students in Class - Methods students engaged in lesson planning For more information, contact department chair, Dr. Stokes or Dean of Education, Dr. Rasberry The School of Education affirms the call of teachers into the vocation of teaching. In todays schools, we are challenged to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. The program seeks to prepare students by providing strong academic content preparation, by developing professional knowledge and skills to become agents of change within the classroom, and by affirming the qualities of integrity, compassion and leadership through service. Our mission is to produce not only well-trained state certified teachers, but also concerned, compassionate individuals who value each human life and who are dedicated to helping each student fulfill his God given potential. The Department is committed to helping each student develop leadership skills and model a servant attitude that exemplifies Christian principles in their relationship with their schools and communities.
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards mississippi Classrooms Gain 350 National Board Certified Teachers® in 2004 The total number of mississippi teachers and school counselors certified by http://www.nbpts.org/news/article.cfm?id=563