Sentences with phrase «state licensure systems»

Weak Licensing Requirements: Most state licensure systems lack rigor, are not closely aligned to real - world expectations and responsibilities for principals, and are disconnected from job performance.

Unfortunately, many principal preparation programs fall short in equipping future school leaders with the skills they need to succeed, and state licensure systems rarely measure the competencies associated with effective school leadership.

One obvious formal barrier for talent providers is state licensure systems.

Because of the variations within highly qualified teacher definitions and state licensure systems, the data is unreliable when it is compared across states.

These programs have to spend lots of time and money and sweat equity finding a way to either clear the state licensure system or partner with programs that are already approved by the state licensure system.

Not exact matches

And I completely agree with him that one of the benefits of licensure in all 50 states is having the option to create integrated systems in which perinatal review can happen that includes home birth.

«State licensure of certified counselors will help ensure that the healthcare system has a qualified workforce to provide genetic and genomic services for the growing number of patients and families who need them.»

Welcome to the State of Wisconsin's Online Licensure Verification System (OLVS).

Currently, teachers» passing rates on the state's performance - assessment system for second - stage licensure are tracked by institution and become part of the accountability system for those institutions.

In some states, dual systems of licensure — for «regular» and «alternative» routes — have emerged, sparking lively discussion among those who continue to be held to the «regular» requirements.

In particular, states appear to have taken a wait - and - see attitude about changing their accountability systems or their requirements for teacher licensure to bring them into line with the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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 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.

(Minn.) Lawmakers in Minnesota are reworking the state's teacher licensure system from the ground up in a bipartisan effort to address long standing teacher shortages in career technical education.

This model will include career pathways that do not require teacher leaders to leave the classroom; flexible classroom schedules and differentiated compensation; and alignment with the state's licensure system and the district's mentoring and induction programs.13

Maine's ESSA plan states that in order to ensure that all students have access to excellent educators, all the systems in place to support teachers — including the procedures, programs, and operators responsible for recruitment and selection; preparation and licensure; professional learning and growth; compensation; and career pathways — must be aligned and part of a common framework.

In 2017 - 18, leaders from the Tennessee Department of Education plan to begin linking microcredentialing to the state's licensure advancement system.

On July 22, New York Commissioner of Education John King convened a task force to advise the state on its future use of edTPA, a performance assessment system for aspiring teachers that is now required for licensure in New York.

Although this report deals primarily with selectivity as it relates to entry into teacher preparation and alternative certification, states can also increase the selectivity of the teaching profession through their licensure systems.

APR — Annual Performance Report CEIS — Coordinated Early Intervening Services DCV — Discipline, Crime and Violence EOY — End of Year FFY — Federal Fiscal Year IDEA — Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IPAL — Instructional Personnel and Licensure LEA — Local Education Agency MOE — Maintenance of Effort OSEP — U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs PSA — Proportionate Set - Aside SFY — State Fiscal Year SOP — State Operated Programs SPP — State Performance Plan SRC — Student Record Collection SSEAC — State Special Education Advisory Committee SSWS — Single Sign - on for Web Systems VDOE — Virginia Department of Education

The new rule must maintain a high standard of quality for teachers and simplify the licensure system as much as practicable, including the following: (a) simplify the grade levels licensees can teach and adopt broadfield subject licenses; (b) enable school districts to increase the number of teachers by offering internships and residency opportunities; (c) simplify out - of - state licensure reciprocity; and (d) expand pathways for existing licensees to fill high needs or shortage areas.

SANTA FE — A state district judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Public Education Department from using its teacher evaluation system to make employment, advancement and licensure decisions until a trial is held next spring.

This system leads to a situation in which students in some states — such as Alabama — are taught by teachers who were held to a lower standard in their licensure process than teachers in other states.

Four factors perpetuate this patchwork system: from state - to - state, licensure exams are rarely a meaningful measure of readiness to teach; the bar for passing is often set too low; little uniformity exists across state lines; and current processes limit the ability of teachers to easily transfer their licenses to other states.

As Commissioner, Dr. Driscoll oversaw the development of the state's curriculum frameworks, the implementation and expansion of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), the development of the state's School and District Accountability System, and the development and administration of the state's educator certification tests and new licensure regulations.

Currently, teacher licensure processes vary from state - to - state, creating a confusing and inconsistent patchwork system.

Instead, uniform teacher licensure systems and meaningful exams can be one part of ensuring that every teacher feels prepared to teach in any city or state, which will ultimately lead to an increase in student success across the country.

The companion guide provides a framework and tools to help state policymakers redesign their preparation and licensure systems.

In the current system, once a candidate meets state requirements, her teacher preparation program recommends her for licensure.

Various systems shape and support them in this endeavor, including state licensure (or certification) systems, local educator evaluation systems and professional learning opportunities offered through local education agencies and professional associations.

And as states have overhauled their teacher evaluation systems, incorporating student achievement outcomes into their teacher effectiveness determinations, NCLB continues to exclusively consider inputs like state certification status and licensure test results as part of its maligned «highly qualified» designation.

New evaluation systems coming on line across the country which prioritize effectiveness and evidence of student learning (see Goal 3 - B) offer an opportunity to bypass counterproductive efforts like transcript review and get to the heart of the matter: is the out of state teacher seeking licensure in a new state an effective teacher?

Through the ATU College of Education Office of Licensure and Support Services, students have access to a Morpho fingerprint system that connects to the Arkansas State Police and meets one of the background check requirements for all prospective teachers.

Are the standards part of the State's teacher licensure system?

The preamble to the proposed rule listed the following as examples of health oversight agencies that conduct oversight activities relating to the health care system: state insurance commissions, state health professional licensure agencies, Offices of Inspectors General of federal agencies, the Department of Justice, state Medicaid fraud control units, Defense Criminal Investigative Services, the Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, the HHS Office for Civil Rights, and the FDA.

We may disclose PHI to the government, including State Insurance Departments, for oversight activities authorized by law, such as audits, complaint resolution, investigations, inspections, licensure or disciplinary actions, and other proceedings, actions or activities necessary for monitoring the healthcare system, government programs and compliance with civil rights laws.

Washington Hospital Center, Recruitment & Employment, Human Resources February 2003 January 2005 Provided direct support for recruitment in a 6,000 employee healthcare organization that include recruitment efforts Processed over 100 new hires on a monthly basis that include assigning employee numbers, scheduling pre-employment physicals, background and reference checks, verification of education and credentials / licensures Ensured that the employment process is in compliance with hospital philosophy, policies and procedures and Federal and District of Columbia laws and coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation Recruit candidates for various department positions and ensure that the application process meets standards Duties included maintaining long - term customer relationships and act as primary liaison between employees and outside vendors Verified identification and the authorization to work in the United States for new employees, requisition employees, and rehires Screened resumes and applications and conduct preliminary interviews for entry - level and nursing positions to identify qualified applicants Generated monthly queries for management review; administer HR tracking system for new hires and terminations Coordinated and participate in job fairs / open houses and maintain calendar for upcoming events

TQRIS is an updated version of the state's Star Rated Licensure System, which rated early childhood education and care programs with a star sSystem, which rated early childhood education and care programs with a star systemsystem.