But changes to Indiana's
teacher licensure rules are in the works, and the already - complex process has become particularly contentious.
And controversial
teacher licensure rules known as REPA II didn't end up going anywhere after all.
Not exact matches
Licensure rules in many states hamstring experimentation by requiring that
teacher training programs be run by universities.
The superintendent's HR office does most of the vetting and placing, but it is shackled by the contract, by state
licensure practices (which may be set by an «independent» — and probably union and ed - school dominated — professional - standards board), by seniority
rules that are probably enshrined in both contract and state law, and by uniform salary schedules that mean the new
teacher (assuming similar «credentials») will be paid the same fixed amount whether the subject most needed at Lincoln is math or music.
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.
What they are doing: The State Board of Education will gets its first taste of the Christie administration's plans toease the
rules on
teacher licensure, with new administrative code proposed Wednesday.
Teacher licensure is upended, and WEAC is advocate intensely as administrative
rules and procedures are developed to ensure Wisconsin students have qualified
teachers and that the education professions are maintained and respected for their critical role in our democracy.
The
ruling [therefore] prevents the Public Education Department [PED] from denying
teachers licensure advancement or renewal, and it strikes down a requirement that poorly performing
teachers be placed on growth plans.»
On Friday, March 16 the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) hosted a meeting at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) in order to receive public input on PELSB's
rule draft for the new, four - tiered
teacher licensure system.