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| States Continue to Examine New Teacher Licensure Requirements |
| posted by: Ruthie | March 10, 2014, 05:46 PM |
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"This bill is not meant to usurp licensing boards," explained Representative Will Morgan, "We're simply trying to help military families who have been moved not by choice." Similar to new legislation in Kansas allowing private-sector professionals to teach through industry certification or career expertise benchmarks, the legislation in Minnesota aims to curtail lengthy and cumbersome hoops for potentially excellent educators. AAE’s state chapter in Colorado, the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) surveyed its members on the issue of teacher licensure in their state, asking: Would you support a policy creating a clearer pathway into the teaching profession by granting an initial license, renewable based on performance evaluation ratings, to teacher candidates that are able to pass a background check and have three things: a bachelor’s degree, a principal willing to hire them, and a passing score on a content area exam? An overwhelming 72% of members supported this new path, further indicating a national shift in teacher licensure legislation. As the demand for quality teachers continues grow, more states will be investigating means of preparing professionals for the classroom via unique licensure paths. What do you think of these new avenues for teacher licensure? Comment below.
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