Sentences with phrase «teacher preparation programs in the state»

In 2007, David Wright, the director of the California State University system's Center for Teacher Quality analyzed how graduates from Northridge compared to those from other teacher preparation programs in the state by looking at student achievement data.

Senate BIll 78 to strengthen teacher preparation programs in the state by requiring national accreditation of all programs

The state of Tennessee offers a number of approved educational options, with numerous schools and teacher preparation programs in the state approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Teacher preparation programs in the state vary widely in quality, according to Greatness by Design, a 2012 report issued by a blue - ribbon task force appointed by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.

The Performance Assessment for California Teachers, or PACT, is the test of choice for Northridge and more than 30 other teacher preparation programs in the state, and many classes, like Cheng's math methods course, design curriculum around the assessment to ensure students are prepared to pass.

They note that 60 to 80 of the teacher preparation programs in the state have not participated fully in accreditation review for more than 10 years.

Every teacher preparation program in the state must choose one of three versions for students to take, each of which centers around the teaching and self - reflection activity.

Teacher preparation programs in the state have done a good deal of work over many years to increase standards and be selective.

Aspiring teachers in California, for example, must only score a 51 percent on the California Basic Educational Skills test, which is a required exam for those applying to any teacher preparation programs in the state.