How do we develop and implement portable certification requirements across state lines? World Language Teacher Certification Summit Breakout Session 6: Leveraging Resources Thursday, December 10, 2009 National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
What is “portable” currently? Ø Your Degrees Ø If the Institution is “accredited” Ø “Out of country” = problems? Ø Your Experience Ø If the school was accredited Ø Your Certificate/License Ø Depends on level of validity in home state Ø Your Specific Teaching Areas Ø If they match “endorsement” areas in the “target state” (content & grade span) National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Inconsistent Terminology • “Certificate” • “Endorsement” • “License” • Subject-specific • “Credential” “certificate” • • Ex: Math Certificate Ex: Biology Certificate • Specialized content vs. General Content • Ex: History vs. Social Studies National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
THE TEACHER EXCHANGE --NOT THE STOCK EXCHANGE National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Recruiters of World Language Teachers Must “Understand”: ØState Certification System in home state ØState Certification System in “target” state(s) ØVariety of State Preparation Systems - Traditional vs. Alternative Route Current information can be complex, confusing and difficult to access. National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Real World of State Certification National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
NASDTEC Introduction Overview • WHAT IS NASDTEC? • WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS? • WHAT DO WE DO? • HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? Educator Clearinghouse Electronic Knowledge. Base Interstate Agreement National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
What is NASDTEC ? National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
What is NASDTEC ? n An 82 year-old non-profit association that has provided services to its members in a variety of areas… n We help bring together the leaders in each of the jurisdictions to discuss their common problems and solutions to those problems… n In a collegial setting where the free exchange of ideas is encouraged and… n Where group dynamics help shape solutions that are transportable across state lines. National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
NASDTEC Goals/Guiding Principles q Leadership and Advocacy q Information and Dissemination q Quality Assurance and Protection of Students q Networking and Collaboration National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Who are our members? n Voting members are the STATE AGENCIES (Departments of Education and Professional Standards Boards) responsible for teacher preparation and certification. • All 50 states; * * District of Columbia; Department of Defense Education Activity; U. S. Territories Canadian Provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario). National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Associate Members Organizations demonstrating an interest and stake in the professional standards and licensing practices of educators. …Approximately 100 ü Colleges / Universities ü Local School Systems (LEA’s) ü Private Corporations ü Canadian Provinces (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and National Association of State Saskatchewan)Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
What do we do? NASDTEC is dedicated to providing leadership and support to those responsible for: Ø Preparation Ø Certification / Licensure Ø Ethical and Professional Practice Ø Continuing Professional Development National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
What do we do? (cont. ) § Interstate Agreement (Reciprocity) § Educator Clearinghouse (Discipline) § NASDTEC Manual (Certification Information) “Knowledgebase” • • Annual Conference (June 13 -16, 2010) Annual Professional Practices Institute Communicator Newsletter Critical Issue Papers National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Interstate Committee Facilitates educator mobility by: q Administering the Interstate Agreement (2005 -2010 Agreement became effective October 1, 2005) due to renew in 2010; q Exploring ways to remove barriers to reciprocity; q Adopting common certification language; q Standardizing state reporting systems. National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
How can we serve you? 1. Educator Clearinghouse (state-level agency only) 2. NASDTEC Manual “Knowledge. Base” 3. Interstate Mobility National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
NASDTEC Knowledge. Base The Most Comprehensive Manual of Educator Preparation and Certification available On Line. * Rapid Access to Certification Requirements * Information Updated as Changes Take Place * Searchable * Hot Links that Work * Instant Access to State Web Sites National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Interstate Mobility 50+ Jurisdictions = 50+ Different Systems State Control = “Barriers” to Mobility Different Terminology and Requirements A SOLUTION ? ? ? The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement (Reciprocity) National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Interstate Mobility (cont. ) “Reciprocity” does NOT (currently) mean “I hold their certificate, you must give me yours. ” National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Interstate Mobility (historically) v Standardize Terms and Options v States Decide What to Accept or Reject v States Sign / Not Sign for Each Category: Teacher Administrator Support Vocational v Accept “Base” Standards (Approved Programs). v Add State Requirements, if desired. v More State Requirements mean Less Reciprocity. National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Interstate Mobility (cont. ) 2010 --2015 Interstate Agreement must deal with evolving complexities of: ü Rapid growth and variety of Alternative Routes to Certification ü Increasing use of on-line university degree and certification programs National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Interstate Mobility (cont. ) Emerging Trend: Regional Focus • Northeast Regional Credential • Middle Atlantic Credential Southern Region Recruiting & Retention Consortium -- Met in GA end of 2004 Maryland / NASDTEC Teacher Mobility Study National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Looking to the future… Ø In what direction do we want to go? ü Protect “State’s Rights” or ü Move to a “National Teaching Certificate/License” National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS? National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
Web site: www. nasdtec. org e-mail: nasdtec@comcast. net Roy Einreinhofer, Executive Director 22 Bates Road PMB #134 Mashpee, MA 02649 -3267 Phone: 508/539 -8844 Fax: 508/539 -8868 National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification
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