As part of an on-going project designed to impact teacher quality at the pre-service, induction, and professional development levels, this paper summarizes the parametric results of a series of four different workshops conducted in the summer of 2007. In an effort to glean a better understanding of their knowledge, attitudinal, perceptual, and…

The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint Indiana secondary vocational teachers with the Professional Development Plan (PDP), which is intended to assist in the development of individual teaching and technical skills and is a requirement for license renewal. It includes a discussion of the features of the occupational specialist certificate; an…

This handbook is designed to familiarize the beginning secondary vocational teacher with the legal requirements and guidelines for the Indiana assistantship program for vocational teacher licensing and to assist that teacher in satisfactorily completing the assistantship. The handbook includes a discussion of the features of the occupational…

This document describes the Indiana beginning vocational teacher's plan for license renewal and is intended for use by the vocational administrator and the experienced teacher who are acting as mentors for the beginning teacher. The first part of the handbook includes the following materials: outline of requirements of the occupational specialist…

Over the years changes have taken place both in the information and organizations with which teachers and prospective teachers should be familiar. This bulletin with up-to-date information is designed to help those seeking certification to teach social studies in Indiana and those interested in education. Some of the topics covered feature areas…