This special report provides context and examples of new legislation impacting preparation, certification, induction, professional development, evaluation and compensation for leaders of schools and districts.

For five years running, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has tracked states' teacher policies, preparing a detailed and thorough compendium of teacher policy in the United States on topics related to teacher preparation, licensure, evaluation, career advancement, tenure, compensation, pensions and dismissal. The "2011 State…

This paper presents the Maine edition of the National Council on Teacher Quality's 2008 "State Teacher Policy Yearbook". The 2008 "Yearbook" focuses on how state policies impact the retention of effective new teachers. This policy evaluation is broken down into three areas that encompass 15 goals. Broadly, these goals examine…

Maine's 1984 Teacher Certification Law provides opportunity for local career ladders, a larger participatory role for local teachers in the certification process, and mandated professional assistance for new teachers in their beginning years. A target date of 1988 has been set for full implementation of all components of the legislation. Key…

This paper describes both the requirements and implications of a new law regulating teacher certification and recertification in Maine. Five statements are presented which accompany the legislation and concisely describe the rationale and intent of those who developed it. A sixth statement proposes the development of support systems by local…

This Maine edition of the National Council on Teacher Quality's (NCTQ's) 2009 "State Teacher Policy Yearbook" is the third annual look at state policies impacting the teaching profession. It is hoped that this report will help focus attention on areas where state policymakers can make changes that will have a positive impact on teacher…