Sentences with phrase «for licensure tests»

The same troubling trend exists for licensure tests, which are typically taken at or near the completion of a preparation program and are a prerequisite to entering the teaching profession.

Of particular interest are the report's points about the variation in state cut scores for licensure tests (like Praxis), the need for smarter recruitment efforts for potential school leaders, and the teacher - prep path taken by Finland.

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Though a recent Friedman Foundation report showed that Florida has the most regulated of all the STC laws — including a standardized testing mandate, licensure requirements, and copious paperwork — the CER report gives it a near perfect Autonomy score, deducting only one point for «other provisions that encroach on autonomy.»

I recently sat for the four - hour Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) in History.

However, without the changes Massachusetts made to its entire system of teacher licensing (e.g., subject area licensing tests for all prospective teachers, criteria for achieving full licensure after beginning teaching, and criteria for license renewal for veteran teachers), it is unlikely there would have been enduring gains in achievement for students in all demographic groups and in all its regional vocational / technical high schools — gains confirmed by tests independent of control or manipulation by Massachusetts or federal policy makers.

In a new book, An Empty Curriculum: The Need to Reform Teacher Licensing Regulations and Tests, (Rowman and Littlefield: 2015), I make the case, with empirical support wherever possible, that the revision of the licensing system for each stage in a teaching career and the construction of new or more demanding teacher licensure tests contributed significantly to the long - lasting effects of the state's first - class standTests, (Rowman and Littlefield: 2015), I make the case, with empirical support wherever possible, that the revision of the licensing system for each stage in a teaching career and the construction of new or more demanding teacher licensure tests contributed significantly to the long - lasting effects of the state's first - class standtests contributed significantly to the long - lasting effects of the state's first - class standards.

As a result, it has been difficult for observers to determine which factor or group of factors was most responsible for these gains: a revised and strengthened licensing system; revised or new licensure tests; the use of first - rate standards in most classrooms, in annual state student tests, and in the professional development programs all teachers took for license renewal; and / or the major changes in K - 12 governance and finance introduced by the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993.

The ETS is very upfront about the issues surrounding the use of teacher - licensure tests and entry tests as a measure of teacher quality, but it also points out that doing so does make sense, because using this kind of test can show that, as it says, «an individual has acquired a level of knowledge that is acceptable for licensing a beginning teacher, and that teachers without this knowledge are unlikely to become effective teachers.»

Teachers in charter schools need not hold an active state license to begin teaching, though they must pass the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure within the first year of employment.

These tests were developed to provide thorough, fair and carefully validated assessments for states to use as part of the licensure process for principals, superintendents and school leaders.

If licensure tests are not adequate for a specific certification, examination of the coursework preparation required by individual secondary majors.

Provisional licensure could be an option for those waiting on approval or further training or testing to become fully licensed in Nebraska.

The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure are far more rigorous than most of their counterparts in other states.

Candidates for a first - time Minnesota classroom teaching license must pass the MTLE Basic Skills Test, a test of general pedagogy, and a test of content knowledge for the specific licensure fiTest, a test of general pedagogy, and a test of content knowledge for the specific licensure fitest of general pedagogy, and a test of content knowledge for the specific licensure fitest of content knowledge for the specific licensure field.

In order to earn certification to teach in public schools in Washington DC, prospective teachers must satisfy the requirements for initial licensure, which include completing a bachelor's degree and teacher preparation program, educator testing, and a criminal background check.

Many teachers are unable to transfer their teaching license to other states due to red tape and disparate requirements for entry into the teaching profession.20 In Minnesota, which has some of the most difficult - to - navigate licensure laws, teachers who move from out - of - state famously spend thousands of dollars to complete additional requirements, classes, and tests in an attempt to receive a license — and often, to no avail.21

Out - of - state candidates applying for a Minnesota initial teaching license who have completed an approved program in another state leading to teaching licensure must complete and pass the Minnesota Basic Skills Test, a pedagogy test, and content knowledge subtexts specific to the requested licensing field in order to receive a teaching liceTest, a pedagogy test, and content knowledge subtexts specific to the requested licensing field in order to receive a teaching licetest, and content knowledge subtexts specific to the requested licensing field in order to receive a teaching license.

To qualify for initial teacher licensure in Wyoming, you will need to complete a state - approved educator preparation program from an accredited college, complete a student teaching component, and pass the required Praxis tests.

Potential elementary school teachers in 21 states take the same test for licensure — the Praxis Principles of Learning & Teaching exam — with a possible score range of 100 to 200.11 Teachers in Iowa must earn a scaled score of 167 to pass, while teachers in Alabama pass with a scaled score of just 145.12 The average performance range — defined as the range of scaled scores earned by the middle 50 percent of the examinees — is 168 to 182; both Iowa's and Alabama's cut scores were well below the median score of 176.13

The Tennessee Department of Education requires that all teaching applicants successfully complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests and all of the relevant Praxis tests for their Specific Licensure Areas.

To qualify for initial teaching certification in New Hampshire, you will need to demonstrate basic academic skills by passing the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test, as well as subject area competence by passing the Praxis II Subject Assessment Test for your specific licensure atest, as well as subject area competence by passing the Praxis II Subject Assessment Test for your specific licensure aTest for your specific licensure area.

In these instances, it is reasonable for a state to give teachers up to one year to pass required licensure tests.

Maine should require subject - matter testing for all middle school teacher candidates in every core academic area they intend to teach as a condition of initial licensure.

Kansas allows new teachers who have not met all or part of their licensure testing requirements to apply for a one - year, nonrenewable teaching license.

Alternate route candidates for teacher certification in Minnesota must pass the same exams as traditional - route educators, the National Evaluation Series (NES) Essential Academic Skills Test and the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE).

To become a certified teacher in Tennessee, you must successfully complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests, in addition to any relevant Praxis tests for Specific Licensure Areas.

For example, both Oregon and Georgia use the Praxis II Mathematics: Content Knowledge exam for the licensure of prospective secondary school math teachers (a test judged to be at the advanced high school levFor example, both Oregon and Georgia use the Praxis II Mathematics: Content Knowledge exam for the licensure of prospective secondary school math teachers (a test judged to be at the advanced high school levfor the licensure of prospective secondary school math teachers (a test judged to be at the advanced high school level.

For basic skills, Massachusetts uses the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) Communication and Literacy Skills Test, along with at least one MTEL Subject Matter Test appropriate for the subject and / or grade level you plan to teaFor basic skills, Massachusetts uses the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) Communication and Literacy Skills Test, along with at least one MTEL Subject Matter Test appropriate for the subject and / or grade level you plan to teafor Educator Licensure) Communication and Literacy Skills Test, along with at least one MTEL Subject Matter Test appropriate for the subject and / or grade level you plan to teafor the subject and / or grade level you plan to teach.

EDSE 693: A candidate is required to have passed necessary licensure test (s) prior to completing the practicum, if they wish to receive an institutional recommendation for licensure at the University of Northern Colorado.

Beginning October 18, 2016, all candidates registering to take the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) will be required to enter a MEPID (Massachusetts Education Personnel ID) number in order to register for a test.

Content Area test scores are valid for 10 years from the date of application for educator licensure.

TeachingWorks and Educational Testing Service Reception Join TeachingWorks and Educational Testing Service (ETS) at a reception celebrating the third annual Preparing Teachers for Practice strand and introducing the Transforming Educator Licensure (TEL) project, focused on building new performance assessments for teacher lLicensure (TEL) project, focused on building new performance assessments for teacher licensurelicensure.

Licensure assessments for those entering teaching reflect this uncertainty; virtually all measure some aspects of candidates» personal content knowledge but few test their knowledge at a standard adequate for teaching it, and even fewer require evidence of performance ability — in part because there is no professional consensus around what a new teacher should be able to do.

NJ EXCEL Model # 1: For practicing supervisors with at least 5 years of supervisory experience; leads to New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility for Principal and certification for Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus minimum of 300 hours of field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLFor practicing supervisors with at least 5 years of supervisory experience; leads to New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility for Principal and certification for Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus minimum of 300 hours of field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLfor Principal and certification for Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus minimum of 300 hours of field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLfor Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus minimum of 300 hours of field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLfor Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLA).

To qualify for licensure, Indiana candidates must have a bachelor's degree, complete an approved teacher preparation program, and pass a basic skills test.

NJ EXCEL Model # 2: For classroom teachers and educational specialists holding supervisor certification and practicing supervisors with less than 5 years of supervisory experience; leads to New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility for Principal and certification for Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 to 15 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLFor classroom teachers and educational specialists holding supervisor certification and practicing supervisors with less than 5 years of supervisory experience; leads to New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility for Principal and certification for Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 to 15 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLfor Principal and certification for Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 to 15 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLfor Director of School Counseling Services * upon completion of the State - approved program of instruction plus field - based experiences and School - Based Internship within a 12 to 15 - month period, and a passing score on the State - required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLfor Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment / SLLA).

The program's problem - based curriculum and performance - based assessment also prepare candidates for the School Leader Licensure Assessment (SLLA), the state - required test for principal certification.

They could eliminate the Title II provision (added in the Clinton era re-authorization, in 1998) for annual reports on how many teachers or administrators per education school pass licensure tests for working in a K - 12 school.

All teaching candidates seeking their Missouri teacher licensure must complete and pass the content test (s) required for their specific licensure area.

Content Area Assessments All teaching candidates seeking their Missouri teacher licensure must complete and pass the content test (s) required for their specific licensure area.

The Rhode Island Department of Education requires applicants for Initial Licensure complete certification area - specific tests administered by the

They conclude that a teacher's experience, test scores and regular licensure all have positive effects on student achievement, with larger effects for math than for reading.

Expanding criteria for renewal of emergency licenses to include attempting required tests for licensure.

Montana should require subject - matter testing for all middle school teacher candidates in every core academic area they intend to teach as a condition of initial licensure.

Further, Texas's licensure loopholes are particularly worrisome, as the state has strong subject - matter requirements for elementary teachers that are potentially sabotaged by the fact that teachers who have not passed licensure tests are allowed to be in the classroom for up to three years.

The Rhode Island Department of Education requires applicants for Initial Licensure complete certification area - specific tests administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Pearson, and ETS — specifically, from its Praxis Series.

Nebraska wisely requires subject - matter tests for most middle school teachers but should address any deficiencies that undermine this policy (see Goal 3 - B: Middle School Licensure Deficiencies analysis and recommendations).

Pushing his education reform agenda, Bush called for ending teacher tenure, implementing teacher evaluations and compensation based on standardized test scores and utilizing alternative paths to certification / licensure.

More states will be using the test soon, and «ultimately,» according to the edTPA website, «the long - term expectation is that institutions of higher education, state education boards and professional standards boards throughout the United States will adopt edTPA as a mandatory requirement for the award of an education degree and / or for teacher licensure.»

The costs associated with preparing for the test required for professional licensure should be included as a component of the cost of attendance and therefore should be eligible to be funded by the federal student loan program.