Sentences with phrase «probationary teaching period»

Sedlis said a potential legal complaint would likely focus on lengthening New York's probationary teaching period and changing the way teacher seniority is used.

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While I don't oppose changes to the current system such as a three year probationary period, taking away job security will only make the teaching profession less attractive to young graduates.

Many relatively ineffective teachers whose probationary period was extended instead of being granted tenure voluntarily left their teaching positions.

Prior to 2009 nearly all eligible teachers were granted tenure at the end of their first three years of teaching, known as the probationary period.

Lengthening the probationary period will do nothing to change this and will most likely result in making teaching even less attractive to potential educators at a time when districts are already having problems filling positions.

Test data should not be used in formal evaluations during a teacher's probationary period, the first two years he or she teaches.

But plaintiffs maintain that acquiring a teaching credential doesn't ensure a teacher will be effective, especially because the induction period runs beyond the March 15 date in a probationary teacher's second year of teaching when school officials have to decide whether to offer tenure.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in 2014, finding that five long - standing teacher job protections, including a two - year probationary period for new teachers and a layoff system based on how many years one's been teaching, violated students» constitutional right to an equal education.

Those not receiving tenure typically had their probationary periods extended to allow them an opportunity to demonstrate teaching effectiveness.

Another survey released in 2015, sponsored by the pro-reform group Teach Plus, found that 65 percent of California teachers think that a probationary period between three and five years makes sense for administrators making tenure decisions.

This past April, the California Court of Appeals unanimously struck down the controversial Vergara v. California decision, in which a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled that five longstanding teacher protections — including a two - year probationary period for new teachers and a layoff system based on how many years one's been teaching — violated students» constitutional right to an equal education.

The proposed change, extending the probationary period from two to three years, would align California with the vast majority of teacher tenure laws throughout the country, which award tenure after three to five years of teaching.

You might not need a teaching qualification to start working as a lecturer, but you'll probably need to complete one during your probationary period.