Rules and regulations governing teacher certification in the Wyoming Public Schools are outlined. Information is given on: (1) definition of terms; (2) general certification regulations; (3) application requirements; (4) denial, suspension, or revocation; (5) types of certification and permits; (6) standard teaching certification in general and…

This monograph sets forth in detail the regulations regarding the certification of teachers in the State of Virginia. The following areas are covered: (1) approved program approach to teacher education and certification; (2) approved program requirements; (3) teacher education advisory committee; (4) purpose of and responsibility for…

This document presents standards for state approval of teacher education programs in South Dakota, incorporating standards developed by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and adopted by over thirty states as part of their state policy of accreditation. The document is divided into three…

A study investigated how much sophomores and seniors enrolled in teacher education programs know about laws concerning children's rights and about federal, state, and local laws which affect teachers. Results indicate that both sophomores and seniors have much to learn in this area. Curriculum changes are suggested. (PP)

Describes the purpose and history of guidelines posed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children for teacher education in baccalaureate and advanced degree programs. Summarizes the result of the review processes, describing how the new curriculum guidelines differ from the earlier versions and how the guidelines can be used to…

This handbook contains regulations (effective May 1982) for teacher certification and for accreditation and approval of teacher preparation programs in Kansas. Under the approved approach for program accreditation, a teacher education institution submits its program for approval to the Kansas State Board of Education. Once the program is approved,…

In 1993, the Minnesota state legislature established a Teacher Residency Program, and it directed the Minnesota Board of Teaching to report to the education committees of the legislature on developing a residency program as part of teacher licensure. The residency program proposed in this report is one of three components of a restructured teacher…

The materials in this document describe the professional education component of the preparation of secondary school teachers in Kentucky as envisioned by high school teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and representatives of professional organizations and learned societies. The primary impetus for the revision of regulations came…

Traces the development of the South Dakota State Board of Education requirement that all new teachers must have three semester hours of American Indian studies. Includes an overview of the course guidelines covering American Indian history and culture (especially Sioux), materials evaluation, professional concerns, and most importantly, bicultural…

An outline of the newly revised standards for state approved teacher education programs in Oklahoma sets forth regulations and requirements on: (1) initiations of new certification programs; (2) five-year evaluation for re-accreditation; and (3) specific standards for approved teacher education programs. Specifically, for both new certification…

Noting that the quality of services provided to young children and their families depends on the quality, consistency, and accessibility of professional preparation programs in early childhood, this book articulates the early childhood field's agreed-upon standards for the preparation of early childhood professionals. Section 1 of the book…

In order to equalize faculty salaries in Alabama technical and junior colleges, all ranks that were available to junior college teachers were opened to all technical college teachers. To do so, certification standards had to be developed for Ranks II, III, and IV for technical college faculty. This paper contains general instructions for the…