No person should be assigned to a regular teaching position (rather than an internship or other limited position) until demonstrating
initial teaching competence, despite completion of an approved course of study.
Not exact matches
Certification to
teach should be for a limited period, and recertification, like
initial certification, should be based on content mastery and
teaching competence.
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 area.
Professional - Requires an applicant to (1) successfully complete, rather than merely complete, at least three years of effective, rather than satisfactory,
teaching and (2) have a record of effectiveness, rather than
competence, while holding the
initial certificate.