81. CNN.com - Report: Teacher Certification Overhaul Needed - June 11, 2002 washington (AP) Complaining that many states have unusually low standards for teacher certification, Education Secretary Rod Paige said states should pay http://www.cnn.com/2002/fyi/teachers.ednews/06/11/teacher.training.ap/

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International ... askCNN EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe set your edition Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Danish Japanese Korean Arabic Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW Report: Teacher certification overhaul needed WASHINGTON (AP) Complaining that many states have unusually low standards for teacher certification, Education Secretary Rod Paige said states should pay teachers more but also should expect them to master the subjects they teach. Paige, set to release a report on teacher certification Tuesday, said states also should remove licensing barriers that keep "good people from coming into the teaching profession." He urged states to support alternative licensing programs such as Troops to Teachers and Teach for America. "We're asking to raise academic standards, to require prospective teachers to pass rigorous exams in their subject matter ... and to lower the barrier so good people who have these high standards can get into the teaching profession," Paige said in an interview. He supports higher salaries but said they should be tied to better performance "so that we're paying those highly qualified teachers more."

82. Environmental Studies Program At Washington & Jefferson College This course is recommended as the initial course for those considering teacher certification. This course requires a weekly internship at a local school. http://www.washjeff.edu/users/reast/edcert.html

EVS Home Introduction Electives Teaching ... Contact ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Teacher Certification in Environmental Education Major Field Requirements for Certification in Environmental Education: Students seeking teaching certification in Environmental Education K-12 must complete a major course of study at the College. Additionally, students must meet the admission/course requirements from the Education Department, including successful completion of the courses shown below. From the Environmental Studies Program: EVS 101. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES This course is an interdisciplinary overview of major environmental issues at campus, community, and regional levels. Students will become familiar with theory and practice of environmental investigations in the natural and social sciences and will learn to observe and study the environment through the humanities and arts. The concept of "ecological footprints" at individual, community, and country level will be highlighted and the goal/process of sustainable development will be explored. EVS 201. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING WORLD

83. The Heartland Institute - Boom In Alternative Teacher Certification - By George Better teachers, Better Schools is a report on teacher certification from the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, 1627 K Street NW 600, washington, DC 20006, 202/223 http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=10908

84. George Washington Carver Teacher Education Program The George washington Carver teacher Education Program recruits and educates new adults to complete all of the requirements for teacher certification in Iowa http://www.educ.iastate.edu/ess/gwc/

Program Overview Benefits Completion of teacher certification and associate's and bachelor's degrees while working fulltime in the Des Moines area Financial aid is available for those who qualify. One-on one relationship with experienced educational leaders giving you the advantage in your job search. Academic support and advising throughout the program. Designed for working adults The George Washington Carver Teacher Education Program recruits and educates new teachers and especially those of color. This unique collaboration is designed to enable working adults to complete all of the requirements for teacher certification in Iowa and obtain an associate of arts degree from Des Moines Area Community College and a joint bachelor of arts degree from Iowa State University and Simpson College in an affordable program. Who is eligible? We seek students who are members of minority groups or other underrepresented groups and are employed in a K-12 school in the Des Moines area. Other motivated working adults are welcome to apply. Participation requires: a high school diploma or GED, aspiration to be a teacher, demonstrated potential to succeed in a teacher preparatory program, and eligibility for teacher licensure and state and federal financial aid. Adult student friendly features The program will enable a group of selected participants to complete all of the requirements for teacher licensure in five years in the Des Moines area while:

85. Zeal.com - United States - New - Library - Education - Guides & Reference - Gove 40. Teachwashington.org http//www.teachwashington.org/ Learn about teacher certification in the state of washington. Includes http://zeal.com/category/preview.jhtml?cid=918355

86. Certification In Washington State certification in washington State. http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/default.aspx

How do I become certified in Washington? General Information Types of Certificates Currently or Previously Certified in Washington Initial Standard/Continuing Provisional Continuing (clock hour) ... Educational Service Dists. For questions regarding Certification: cert@ospi.wednet.edu Professional Certificate Programs ... What's New? (PDF) Overview A Dual Mission The Professional Education and Certification Office has the following mission: To support the preparation and continuing education... To verify the preparation and continuing education... ...of educators who positively contribute to student learning The Professional Education Office provides staff assistance to the State Board of Education and the Professional Educator Standards Board, and coordinates with approved colleges/universities and employers for the development of pre-certification preparation programs and post-certification continuing education for educators in Washington State. The Professional Certification Office verifies preparation and continuing education for individual certification applicants, ensuring they meet or exceed state requirements. Certification staff:

87. WATeach Established by washington State Department of Education to recruit qualified individuals to the teaching profession in order to alleviate the shortage of credential teachers in washington. Offers job postings and teaching certification information. http://www.wateach.com/

Washington Center for Teaching Careers (WATeach) was established by Washington State Department of Education to recruit qualified individuals to the teaching profession in order to alleviate the shortage of credential teachers in Washington. WATeach is a one-stop information and referral recruitment center for individuals who may be interested in a teaching career. WATeach offers a variety of informational and advisor-assisted services to prospective teachers. This site will assist district and college recruiters in reaching qualified applicants for their programs in their own backyard or nation/worldwide. Click here to start advertising your positions and programs on WATeach site at NO COST. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction WAteach is the Interactive Education Recruitment Network of the State of Washington E-Mail: wateach@usteach.com

88. Certification In Washington State How do I become certified in washington? General Information. Types of Certificates. Currently or Previously Certified in washington. Initial. Standard/Continuing. Provisional. Continuing (clock hour) Residency. Professional certification preparation programs and postcertification continuing education for educators in washington http://www.k12.wa.us/cert

How do I become certified in Washington? General Information Types of Certificates Currently or Previously Certified in Washington Initial Standard/Continuing Provisional Continuing (clock hour) ... Educational Service Dists. For questions regarding Certification: cert@ospi.wednet.edu Professional Certificate Programs ... What's New? (PDF) Overview A Dual Mission The Professional Education and Certification Office has the following mission: To support the preparation and continuing education... To verify the preparation and continuing education... ...of educators who positively contribute to student learning The Professional Education Office provides staff assistance to the State Board of Education and the Professional Educator Standards Board, and coordinates with approved colleges/universities and employers for the development of pre-certification preparation programs and post-certification continuing education for educators in Washington State. The Professional Certification Office verifies preparation and continuing education for individual certification applicants, ensuring they meet or exceed state requirements. Certification staff:

89. Alternative Teacher Certification-- An Overview NCEI has polled state departments of education since 1983 regarding teacher education and certification. Results show rapid development of alternative routes at the state level. The alternative http://www.ncei.com/Alt-Teacher-Cert.htm

Alternative Teacher Certification An Overview February 1998 by C. Emily Feistritzer The alternative teacher certification movement rose out of a need for more and better teachers. Faced with the threat of teacher shortages and concern about the quality of the teaching force, states have stepped forward to meet the demand. They have developed new avenues whereby people could come into the teaching profession. These alternative teacher certification routes provide opportunities for people from various educational backgrounds and walks of life to become teachers. They have opened doors to teaching for persons from other careers, from the military, from liberal arts colleges, former teachers who want to upgrade their credentials and get back into teaching and for people who trained to teach years ago but never did. The National Center for Education Information (NCEI) has been polling the state departments of education annually since 1983 regarding teacher education and certification. We have found a rapid development of alternative routes at the state level. By 1997, 41 states, plus the District of Columbia, report having some type of alternative teacher certification program. States report a total of 117 programs now available for persons who already have a bachelor's degree and want to become licensed to teach. It is estimated that more than 75,000 persons have been licensed through such state-run programs. Thousands more are being licensed to teach who are participating in college alternative teacher preparation programs. Other findings of NCEI's 1997 survey of the states regarding alternative teacher certification:

90. Professional Certifications | Washington State University Spokane - WSU Spokane Teachers will work in teams to refine their a review of the requirements for certification by the Policies Education, PO Box 1495, washington State University http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/academic/educ_leader/prof_cert_overview.asp

Washington State University Home Home Academic Educ Leader : Certification Programs Contacts Professional Certification Program Jack Marchant, PhD jmarchant@wsu.edu Program support Kelly LaGrutta lagrutta@wsu.edu Phone: (509) 358-7942 Mailing Address College of Education 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. PO Box 1495 Spokane, WA 99210-1495 Student Services enroll@wsu.edu News "No More Business as Usual." Article in School Superintendent (Oct. 2002), by Michael H. Jones, East Valley School Superintendent and WSU superintendent program graduate WSU Superintendent Program Is National Model (Aug. 14, 2002) WSU prepares for future superintendent shortage (Aug. 1, 2002) Educational reform institute brings partner teachers to Pullman campus (June 18, 2002) WSU program helps teachers get difficult national board certification (March 1, 2002) Student Services information for prospective students Online Graduate School application form (indicate SPOKANE as your campus choice) Professional Certificate Program Overview WSU Spokane is now offering a Professional Certificate Program (PCP) for teachers who currently hold a Residency Certificate or who wish to improve their classroom techniques and explore personal growth opportunities. The PCP is offered with or without the option of a Master of Education (Ed.M.) This program offers prospective candidates the opportunity to combine the requirements of their PCP with an advanced degree.

91. PSESD Certification Weblog A National Board Certificate? washington teachers who earn certification from the National Board receive a $3,500 stipend, paid http://www.psesd.org/weblogs/certification/archives/2003_04.html

92. Washington Academy Of Languages In Seattle Certificate. Graduates who already hold a washington State teacher s certificate will also be eligible for endorsement in ESL. State http://www.wal.org/TEFLMain.html

Registration Forms TESL Certificate Bilingual Certificate Supporting Endorsement ... Other Services I love the programs at WAL The professors have been wonderful and the classes are full of great people. I’ve learned so much from both the ESL and Bilingual Certificate Program. I’d recommend it to anyone. Donna Freeman-Lansberry TESL Certificate TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language The Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL offered by Washington Academy of Languages (WAL) is a graduate level program (a Bachelor's degree is required) in conjunction with Seattle Pacific University (SPU). Credits will be given by Seattle Pacific University which is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and by the Washington State Board of Education. The TESL Program gives participants a foundation in second-language acquisition theory, linguistics, language teaching methods and cultural issues related to teaching a diverse student population. Participants acquire hands-on experience utilizing contemporary instructional methods. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of teaching. The program consists of eight courses at the post-baccalaureate level, for a total of 24 quarter credits. It is necessary to take all classes for credit in order to receive the Certificate.

93. Maryland Teacher Certification Definitions (washingtonpost.com) Resident teacher certification Authorized alternative, or temporary KEYWORDS COUNTY All http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6722-2003Mar10.html

thisNode = 'jobs/education'; commercialNode =''; var SA_Message="SACategory=" + thisNode; PRINT EDITION Subscribe to NEWS OPINION ... REAL ESTATE SEARCH: Top 20 E-mailed Articles washingtonpost.com Maryland Teacher Certification Definitions By Kathleen Brill Special to washingtonpost.com Wednesday, March 10, 2004; 4:34 PM Teachers, specialists, administrators, and certain nonpublic school personnel employed in special education facilities must hold a valid certification that meets state requirements. Teaching Certification in Maryland Maryland teachers receive certification typically by completing a college or university state-approved educator program. Those who hold a valid out of-state- certificate may be eligible with certain additional course requirements. Also, an interstate certificate may be granted to those with at least three years of experience within a seven-year period. Praxis exam requirements vary according to specialty. Process and Fees Applications for teaching certificates are accepted by mail or online. Completed applications, including a $10 fee per certificate or renewal, and will be processed in about 90 days. Note: Duplicate certifications are not issued, however written verification forms may be obtained from MSDE, 200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201 Interstate Agreement Only teachers with professional certification and three out of seven years teaching experience will be eligible for interstate reciprocity.

94. Alexander Technique Teacher Training - Washington, D.C. a teaching certificate from the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT). The Alexander Technique Center of washington s teacherTraining Program http://www.alexandercenter.com/teachertraining/

Teacher-Training Program Introduction Course Instruction Teaching Skills Activities ... More Training Courses "Alexander has done a service to the subject by insistently treating each act as involving the whole integrated individual...To take a step is an affair not of this or that limb solely but of the total neuromuscular activity of the moment..." -Charles Sherrington Nobel Laureate in Physiology/Medicine "As one goes on, new areas are opened, new possibilities are seen and then realized; one finds himself continually growing, and realizes that there is an endless process of growth initiated." -American Philosopher John Dewey on his 35-year study of the Alexander Technique. "Mr. Alexander's method lays hold of the individual as a whole, as a self-vitalizing agent." -Professor G.E. Coghill Author of Anatomy and the Problem of Human Behavior Developing easy and efficient coordination is a process that can require changing the habits of a lifetime. Over a hundred years ago, F. Matthias Alexander (1869-1955) created an exceptional technique for making these in-depth changes. Learning Alexander's Technique can have profound benefits for the quality of life of the student, from alleviating chronic pain and excess tension to developing a greater understanding of self. Alexander Technique teacher training continues and intensifies the unique learning experience that takes place in private lessons. The training is a fascinating process that is often one of remarkable growth and improvement for the teacher-trainee.

95. PESB Home Page Teachers should have a washington teaching certificate and currently teaching in the endorsed subject for which they are willing to serve on a validation panel http://www.pesb.wa.gov/

Upcoming Meeting May 20-21, 2004 MENU Alternative Route Certification Programs Traditional Routes to Certification Assessment RULE CHANGE March 23, 2004 On March 23, 2004 the PESB adopted a WAC 181-01-002 to provide exemptions to the WEST-B basic skills test requirement for certain out-of-state teaching certification applicants. This rule will go into effect on May 1, 2004. WAC 181-01-002 WEST-B Exemptions. Individuals from out of state applying for a Washington State residency teaching certificate under WAC 180-79A-257(1)(b), in lieu of passing the WEST-B, may provide official documentation of scores on the Praxis I of 177 for the reading subtest, 176 for the mathematics subtest and 174 for the writing subtest, or passing scores from California or Oregon on the CBEST. For individuals who took the computer-administered version of the Praxis I (CBT), the comparable required passing scores that you must meet or exceed in order to be exempt from taking the WEST-B are 325 for reading; 321 for math; and 321 for writing. More information about applying for a Washington teaching certificate under these new rules can be found at http://www.k12.wa.us/cert

96. WEA Action: List Of National Board Certified Teachers List of National Board Certified teachers continues to grow as washington s teachers prove their excellence. Nearly 100 WEA members http://www.wa.nea.org/pubs/action/02-03/Dec02/Feature15.htm

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