Extractions: NEW PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOMETRIST CERTIFICATION TESTS REVIEWED The Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation is in the process of developing new certification examinations for Oklahoma educators. Among these are new Psychologist and Psychometrist exams. A test materials review conference was held on February 2 and 3, 1999. Committees made up of educators from throughout the state reviewed tests developed by National Evaluation Systems, Inc. of Amherst, MA. The committees worked for two days comparing the exam objectives to Oklahoma's teacher competencies and reviewing each item on the test. Committee members reviewing the School Psychologist exam were Steven Crane , Edmond Public Schools; Andrew Glenn, Ph.D ., Norman Public Schools; Minna Hall , Western Heights Public Schools; Mary Ellen Jones , Sapulpa Public Schools; Mike Lacy, Ph.D. , Oklahoma Youth Center; Joyce Lowrey , Oklahoma City Public Schools; and Marni Wyand , Mid-Del Public Schools. Serving on the Psychometrist committee were: Cherry Blaker , Owasso Public Schools;
Extractions: More than 300 people are expected to attend, including teachers who have just received national teacher certification, cooperating teachers, district Oklahoma teachers of the year, previous Oklahoma Teachers of the Year, high school students identified as being future teachers, and members of teacher cadet corps. Twelve years ago, Forman and a group of high school students started the Student Coalition on Human Rights. Each year her students select human rights issues on which to focus, ranging from the celebration of diverse cultures to the elimination of poverty to projects with Amnesty International. Their activities have included bringing a portion of the AIDS quilt to the community and leading a commemoration in Middlebury of the statewide Holocaust Days of Remembrance. To help students increase their acceptance of differences in others led Forman on her own journey to learned Arabic language, an experience she said helped her realize how difficult it can be for students to understand complex subjects and how they must remain focused and determined during a challenging learning process. Now in its fourth year, her before-school Arabic course regularly attracts about 18 high school students.
CR:OPPOSING NATIONAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR NATIONAL TEACHER TESTING not support national teacher certification or national federalizing educator licensure,teacher appraisal, and of Professional oklahoma Educators, Association http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec99/cr050599-teach.htm
Extractions: OF TEXAS [Page: E858] Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation to forbid the use of federal funds to develop or implement a national system of teacher certification or a national teacher test. My bill also forbids the Department of Education from denying funds to any state or local education agency because that state or local educational agency has refused to adopt a federally-approved method of teacher certification or testing. This legislation in no way interferes with a state's ability to use federal funds to support their chosen method of teacher certification or testing. Having failed to implement a national curriculum through the front door with national student testing (thanks to the efforts of members of the Education Committee under the leadership of Chairman Goodling ), the administration is now trying to implement a national curriculum through the backdoor with national teacher testing and certification. National teacher certification will allow the federal government to determine what would-be teachers need to know in order to practice their chosen profession. Teacher education will revolve around preparing teachers to pass the national test or to receive a national certificate. New teachers will then base their lesson plans on what they needed to know in order to receive their Education Department-approved teaching certificate. Therefore, I call on those of my colleagues who oppose a national curriculum to join me in opposing national teacher testing and certification with the same vigor with which you opposed national student testing.
Links To Teacher Certification In All Fifty States ARIZONA, ILLINOIS, MISSISSIPPI, OHIO, VIRGINIA. ARKANSAS, INDIANA, MISSOURI,oklahoma, WASHINGTON. CALIFORNIA, IOWA, MONTANA, OREGON, WEST VIRGINIA. http://www.radford.edu/~ed-adv/teachecert.htm
US State Department Of Education For Certification URL www.dpi.state.nc.us oklahoma oklahoma Department of CAROLINA South CarolinaDepartment of Education, teacher Education/certification URL www http://www.y-axis.com/Teachers/info/usdepart.shtml
Extractions: Information Bulletin No. 200112 (Replaces 979811 989913 990001 and 990024) July 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Local leaders and members are currently faced with many problems and questions concerning certification. This is due in no small part to the certification regulations which went into effect on September 2, 1993 as well as the changes recently adopted by the Regents that go into effect in September 2004. This Bulletin describes those regulations which are currently in place. The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to summarize the information most commonly sought by members and local leaders. Please bear in mind that this Information Bulletin is for INFORMATION ONLY , and is not to be considered as an official interpretation of the rules and regulations of the Commissioner. Official answers on the interpretation of certification regulations and certification status can only be obtained from the Office of Teaching of the State Education Department (see sidebar for contact information). HIGHLIGHTS Certification may be achieved in six ways: through the completion of an approved program; through individual assessment of a candidate's educational background; through Interstate Agreements, including the Northeast Regional Credential; through completion of a new alternative certification program, and new regulations for out-of-state teachers.
Extractions: Capella University's School of Education offers a wide selection of online graduate-level certificate programs and professional development courses for educators and trainers. Subject areas include: Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Technology Leadership Institute Phil Applegate Student Standards, oklahoma State Department of Education 2500 NorthLincoln Blvd oklahoma City, OK 73105. Ramona Paul teacher certification. Texas, http://www.tli.unt.edu/benchmark/contact.html
EAN Resources: Certification 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Room 212 oklahoma City 73105 State Department of EducationBureau of teacher Preparation certification 333 Market http://resource.educationamerica.net/certification.html
Extractions: Certification Below is a list of addresses for departments of education by state. These addresses will be helpful in finding out more about state-specific regulations in obtaining teaching certification. While these addresses were accurate at the time of compilation, we cannot guarrantee that they will remain so. Alabama
Untitled Document Placement Program School Laws of oklahoma, 1999, 70 OS § 6122.3, 70 OS § 6-202.No, Pennsylvania, Yes, http//www.pde.state.pa.us teacher certification and then http://www.title2.org/html2002/altrte1.html
Extractions: Types of Alternative Routes part 1 State Name 1.) Has the state approved one or more alternative routes to certification? If yes, please provide descriptions in the following section (Section VII.b.). 2.) If yes, please provide a web address or document reference. Alabama Yes Alaska No Arizona Yes Arizona State Board Rules - R7-2-608, Alternative Certificates Current alternative routes to certification were placed in state Board rules after the 1999-2000 academic year. Therefore, no data exist for any alternative route cohorts for the 1999-2000 academic year. Arkansas Yes http://arkedu.state.ar.us/teachers/index.html California No Colorado Yes http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/lialternativeprogram.htm Connecticut Yes http://www.ctdhe.org Delaware Yes http:// www.udel.edu/artc District of Columbia Yes On May 20, 1992, the Board of Education approved legislation regarding the implementation of an alternative certification program. The document reference is DCMR, Chapter 10, Rule 100.18. Florida Yes Section 231.17(7)(a)(b)(c), Florida Statutes, allows Florida School Districts to develop alternative certification programs to provide professional preparation for those teachers hired with temporary certificates based upon having satisfied the content.
Teacher Supply And Demand Educational Board to conduct a study on teacher supply and Employment by academicmajor Certified education graduates hired oklahoma certification requirements; http://www.ok-marketplace.org/tjc/supplyDemand/supplyDemand.asp
Extractions: The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently commissioned the Southern Regional Educational Board to conduct a study on teacher supply and demand in Oklahoma. The study shows that Oklahoma produces enough teachers but is experiencing hiring shortages for teachers of high demand subjects and in certain parts of the state. Overall the study reports that Oklahoma will likely meet the demand for administrators as well as for elementary, early childhood, high school language arts, high school social studies, middle school math and high school vocational-technical teachers through 2002. During the same period, employment shortages are expected for high school math, foreign language, special education, art and music teachers; counselors; and librarians. Oklahoma schools may also experience a shortage of high school biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and computer science teachers.
ED276302 1984-09-00 Foreign Language Teacher Certification. ERIC Digest. Georgia and oklahoma use tests developed by FL teachers in conjunction with NationalEvaluation Systems of Amherst CRITICAL ISSUES IN FL teacher certification. http://www.ericfacility.net/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed276302.html
Extractions: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics Washington DC. Foreign Language Teacher Certification. ERIC Digest. THIS DIGEST WAS CREATED BY ERIC, THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERIC, CONTACT ACCESS ERIC 1-800-LET-ERIC FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER CERTIFICATION AT PRESENT Typically, beginning foreign language (FL) teachers in the United States must complete an "approved program" of teacher education in a four-year college or university, have a certain minimum grade point average, and complete a specified number of credit hours in the foreign language to be certified. To receive "approved program" status, institutions must demonstrate to their state department of education that they are fulfilling state standards. Most states model their standards after two statements developed by the FL teaching profession in the 1950s and '60s titled, QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES and GUIDELINES FOR TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (Paquette 1966). The QUALIFICATIONS are brief descriptions of "minimal," "good," and "superior" competence in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, applied linguistics, culture and civilization, and pedagogy. The GUIDELINES describe model programs, using the QUALIFICATIONS as minimum objectives (Wing 1984).
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Praxis I And II Teacher Certification Tests about the Praxis I and II teacher certification tests. NES provides customized teacherlicensing exams in 10 Michigan, New Mexico, New York, oklahoma, and Texas http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2003/olrdata/ed/rpt/2003-R-0022.htm
Extractions: January 14, 2003 2003-R-0022 PRAXIS I AND II TEACHER CERTIFICATION TESTS By: Judith Lohman, Chief Analyst You asked several questions about the Praxis I and II teacher certification tests. The individual questions and answers are listed below, along with other information about points raised in your letter. For your further information, we also enclose a 2001 OLR report that explains Connecticut's teacher competency testing system and the test waivers and exemptions and provides information about teacher testing in other states ( 2001-R-0721 SPECIFIC QUESTIONS What are the pass rates for the math, reading and writing portions of the Praxis I exam? The most recent data currently available from the State Department of Education is for the period from June 1994 through December 21, 2000. Initial and final pass rates for the Praxis I subtests are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Initial and Final Pass Rates for Praxis I Subtests June 1994 - December 31, 2000 TEST NUMBER INITIAL PASS FINAL PASS INCREASE Reading Writing Math Pass All Three Source: State Department of Education, Analysis of Praxis Test Data, 1994-2000
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Extractions: TEACHER CERTIFICATION The Professional Standards Section ensures that educators are properly credentialed and provides technical assistance to school districts, teachers, and college administrators in the area of teacher certification. Its mission is to provide quality service toward the certification of educators. Alternative Placement Program Information - PDF Certificate Frame Order - PDF Certification Guide for School Staff Assignments Competencies for Licensure and Certification - PDF Frequently Asked Questions Higher Education Teacher Certification Office Contact List How Do I Become Certified? Out-of-State Applicants (Oklahoma Teacher Certification) - PDF Renewal Information - PDF Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers Status Report of States/Jurisdictions that have signed certification contracts with Oklahoma. These agreements facilitate the movement of educators among the participating states. Testing - Inquiries regarding teacher testing should be directed to the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation , the agency with statutory authority for teacher assessment.
50 State's Certification Requirements links to 50 State's certification requirements for teachers, administrators, and other P12 support personnel to collect the teacher certification requirements for the continually revising their teacher certification/licensure rules and search for teacher certification information, you find http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html
Extractions: In an effort to facilitate the movement from one state to another, the UK College of Education will attempt to collect the teacher certification requirements for the 50 States. We recognize that States are continually revising their teacher certification/licensure rules and requirements. This page is intended to help you gather planning information on states of your choice! You might want to look at the certification requirements and later look for position announcements in the State. Good luck in your search!! Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sometimes you will want more information about a State's educational offerings, you can go to the
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Extractions: Section X OBTAINING TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES, ENDORSEMENTS AND LICENSES, NURSES' LICENSES, AND COLLEGIATE OFFICER CERTIFICATION GENERAL REGULATIONS Licenses/Certificates The following excerpt from the Oklahoma Statutes gives authority to, and places full responsibility upon, the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation in matters related to the preparation and assessment of teachers and school personnel: "Beginning July 1, 1997, the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation shall have authority for approval and accreditation of teacher education programs and for assessment of candidates for licensure and certification according to the provisions of the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act." Kinds of Certificates A. Early Childhood School Certificate (Grades PK-3) B. Elementary School Certificate (Grades 1-8) C. Elementary-Secondary School Certificate (Grades PK-12) D. Secondary School Certificate (Grades 6-12) E. School Service Personnel Certificate Types of Certificates The endorsement on the face of the license/certificate, according to the approved certificate program completed, indicates the type of license/certificate which has been issued.
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Extractions: Elementary Education (B.S.) In elementary education each student is trained to teach in diverse educational settings. The future teacher's preparation includes a knowledge base in professional development as well as a comprehensive knowledge base in the curriculum areas taught in the elementary schools. Each educator is trained to be a reflective and self-evaluative teacher. Classroom organization, planning, and management skills are incorporated throughout the progessional and specialized curriculum. Leadership skills in the field of education are encouraged. The core of the program includes current educational strategies in effective teaching techniques and technology. Students are expected to reach a satisfactory performance level in the educational setting. Both bachelors degrees in Elementary Education requires four courses in mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. Students can add a middle school content area. Elementary education majors may add Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) to their program with a conversion endorsement of an additional twelve hours.