Sentences with phrase «preparation for the national certification»

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Superintendents also need better college preparation for their jobs, and national certification requirements for superintendents should be adopted.

We've seen what happens when people get National Board certification — the preparation you do for it, it was valuable professional development.

For instance, many master's candidates expect their program to provide some preparation toward National Board certification.

These two poll findings support National Board President and CEO Ron Thorpe's call in the September issue of Kappan to create a universal one - year medical residency model for teachers that builds a pipeline of preparation and support leading to Board certification.

Joseph P. Frey, Senior Project Director, Senior Associate for National School Reform, is responsible for key CTAC education initiatives relating to teacher evaluation, teacher licensure and certification, performance - based compensation, teacher preparation, state - to - district and state - to - school assistance, and college readiness.

It is intended to be used as a summative assessment given at the end of an educator preparation program for teacher licensure or certification and to support state and national program accreditation.

• Educator Quality — We should aggressively expand alternatives to educator preparation and certification, lead the movement to national standardized certification, significantly expand new teacher mentoring, aggressively recruit non-traditional leadership for school administration, and introduce performance - based compensation for all educators based on value - added evaluation.

«Having certified more than 112,000 teachers, we are perhaps best known for our Board certification process, but the National Board is also engaged in far - reaching initiatives to improve and elevate teaching practice across all aspects of the continuum, from the earliest days of preparation through the many aspects of teacher leadership,» said...

For example, a focus on literacy across the content areas is now considered best practice and is standard in many school districts, but many programs need to strengthen coursework on literacy instruction for prospective teachers seeking a content - area certification.16 Furthermore, all teacher preparation programs have yet to coalesce around a common understanding of accomplished practice, though the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or the National Board, has taken steps to provide teacher preparation programs with access to model teaching lessoFor example, a focus on literacy across the content areas is now considered best practice and is standard in many school districts, but many programs need to strengthen coursework on literacy instruction for prospective teachers seeking a content - area certification.16 Furthermore, all teacher preparation programs have yet to coalesce around a common understanding of accomplished practice, though the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or the National Board, has taken steps to provide teacher preparation programs with access to model teaching lessofor prospective teachers seeking a content - area certification.16 Furthermore, all teacher preparation programs have yet to coalesce around a common understanding of accomplished practice, though the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, or the National Board, has taken steps to provide teacher preparation programs with access to model teaching lessofor Professional Teaching Standards, or the National Board, has taken steps to provide teacher preparation programs with access to model teaching lessons.

We envision a career continuum that is anchored in a series of steps beginning with supports for preparation and induction, leading systematically to accomplished teaching and National Board certification, and ultimately resulting in the spread of the professional expertise of accomplished teachers through leadership roles.

For research supporting greater selectivity for teacher preparation programs see, Donald Boyd et al., «The Narrowing Gap in New York City Teacher Qualifications and its Implications for Student Achievement in High - Poverty Schools,» National Bureau of Economic Research, Working Paper No. 14021, June 2008; Drew Gitomer, «Teacher Quality in a Changing Policy Landscape: Improvements in the Teacher Pool,» Educational Testing Service, 2007; D. Goldhaber et al., NBPTS certification: Who applies and what factors are associated with success?&raqFor research supporting greater selectivity for teacher preparation programs see, Donald Boyd et al., «The Narrowing Gap in New York City Teacher Qualifications and its Implications for Student Achievement in High - Poverty Schools,» National Bureau of Economic Research, Working Paper No. 14021, June 2008; Drew Gitomer, «Teacher Quality in a Changing Policy Landscape: Improvements in the Teacher Pool,» Educational Testing Service, 2007; D. Goldhaber et al., NBPTS certification: Who applies and what factors are associated with success?&raqfor teacher preparation programs see, Donald Boyd et al., «The Narrowing Gap in New York City Teacher Qualifications and its Implications for Student Achievement in High - Poverty Schools,» National Bureau of Economic Research, Working Paper No. 14021, June 2008; Drew Gitomer, «Teacher Quality in a Changing Policy Landscape: Improvements in the Teacher Pool,» Educational Testing Service, 2007; D. Goldhaber et al., NBPTS certification: Who applies and what factors are associated with success?&raqfor Student Achievement in High - Poverty Schools,» National Bureau of Economic Research, Working Paper No. 14021, June 2008; Drew Gitomer, «Teacher Quality in a Changing Policy Landscape: Improvements in the Teacher Pool,» Educational Testing Service, 2007; D. Goldhaber et al., NBPTS certification: Who applies and what factors are associated with success?»

Through distance learning and collaboration with National Healthcareer Association ® (NHA), high schools in rural Texas and Alabama empower career tech programs and students with access to certification exams, preparation materials and study guides for allied health careers.

PA Reps for staff development and growth opportunities * Plan, assign, and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems within the team * Assist in the hiring process * Assist in the preparation of performance reviews * Deliver performance reviews in conjunction with the Prior Auth Manager * Meet monthly with each staff member to go over performance status * Assist with training as needed * Lead weekly Team meetings with staff to keep them informed of changes to policy and procedures and corporate communications * Meet with the Prior Authorization Management team weekly to report on clinical call center performance and personnel issues Required Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Current and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license * 2 years» experience supervising Pharmacy Technicians in a Call Center environment * Prior Authorization experience * Knowledge of the Pharmacy Benefit Management and / or Health Insurance * Knowledge of Call Center industry through work experience and as obtained through related courses * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelors» Degree * PBM experience * National Pharmacy Technician Certification Required Competencies: * Must have strong leadership and problem solving skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers and clients * Ability to comprehend ACD statistical reporting and apply it to the operation of the department * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form * Ability to maintain a high level of consistency while working with team members * Ability to recognize the needs of the staff, heighten morale, and decrease stress and burnout * Ability to understand what style of conflict resolution is best suited for a particular situation * Ability to determine the needs of each individual team member and assist them in achieving set goals * Demonstrate a clear understanding of company and client confidentiality * Excellent organizational skills * Exemplary coaching / motivational skills at both an individual and team level * Adaptable and able to move with change while maintaining a positive attitude and strong role model for the Team.