Papers are presented on: (1) "Preliminary Findings of the Teacher Induction Studies" (Susan Barnes); (2) "Initial Problems of Beginning Teachers from the Perspective of the Higher Education Representative" (Larry B. Godley, Beverly Klug, and Donald R. Wilson); (3) "Support and Assistance Provided First Year Teachers"…

Investigations into the legal validity of the content and procedures proposed in the Teacher Performance Assessment Instruments (TPAI) and allied materials for use in certifying Georgia's beginning teachers are reported. TPAI was designed to determine how well teachers can demonstrate certain minimum teaching skills considered essential to…

A review is given of the avenues currently available under California law for individuals or institutions to pursue "alternative" teacher certification procedures. An explanation is given of the nature of the District Intern Program, and how it can be used as an alternative credentialing path. (JD)

This report offers data from a depiction study that provides information on the context in which teachers in the Northwest U.S. must teach, current teacher supply and demand, teacher preparation in the Northwest, and current professional development activities and their funding sources. The study makes use of available local, state, regional, and…

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine career persistence and job satisfaction of beginning teachers. Design/methodology/approach: Four hundred and fifty-one tenth grade students from a nationally representative sample, who aspired to be teachers, were examined over a ten year period regarding their career choices. Students who…

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…

The rapid proliferation of the use of computers in schools has led to questions about how teachers should be educated to deal with the new technology and what all teachers should be required to demonstrate in the way of minimal essential computer skills as a condition of certification. This paper addresses these questions by proposing a set of…

Characteristics of the National Teacher Examinations (NTE) of 10 years hence are projected. The NTE-recommended guidelines for the examination are that: the test be used for selection and certification of teachers; it will be suitable for group testing; a single map will be used for the professional component to measure teacher effectiveness; map…

Recent reforms (such as New Jersey's alternative certification requirements) aimed at attracting higher quality teacher candidates, combined with a predicted teacher shortage and changes in professional attitudes and values, are providing increased opportunities for all kinds of teachers. Suddenly, private schools are valuing candidates with…

The purpose of this study was three-fold. The first purpose was the investigation of the criterion-related validity of the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) and the Praxis II tests that are used in the teacher certification process in Georgia. The second purpose was to compare decisions based on the two tests. Finally, the effects of using…

Rather than mandating more preservice coursework or raising standardized test score requirements, states should pursue performance-based teacher licensing by designing a test of literacy and writing skills, alternative training programs, and assessments of teaching performance for novice teachers seeking long-term certification. RAND and ETS…

Teachers in career and technical settings are often recruited directly from industry with little or no pedagogical training, which can result in job dissatisfaction and teachers leaving the profession. As a response to the lack of retention and success of new career and technical teachers, a statewide committee was formed in Oklahoma in 1996 to…

In 1998, the Board of Directors for the Washington State Institute for Public Policy directed staff to study teacher quality. The Institute examined three teacher preparation and development programs covering the early stages of teachers' careers: pre-service teacher preparation, beginning teacher assistance, and professional certification.…

This article details the transition of second career teachers to the workplace called "school". Post-baccalaureate students at a mid-size comprehensive state university completed surveys pre- and post-student teaching. Participants responded to the personal and professional challenges in changing careers. Issues faced by the non-traditional…

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…