National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification How do we develop and implement portable certification requirements across state lines? World Language Teacher Certification Summit Breakout Session 6: Leveraging Resources Thursday, December 10, 2009

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification What is “portable” currently?  Your Degrees  If the Institution is “accredited”  “Out of country” = problems?  Your Experience  If the school was accredited  Your Certificate/License  Depends on level of validity in home state  Your Specific Teaching Areas  If they match “endorsement” areas in the “target state” (content & grade span)

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Inconsistent Terminology “Certificate” “License” “Credential” “Endorsement” Subject-specific “certificate” Ex: Math Certificate Ex: Biology Certificate Specialized content vs. General Content Ex: History vs. Social Studies

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification THE TEACHER EXCHANGE --- NOT THE STOCK EXCHANGE

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Recruiters of World Language Teachers Must “Understand”:  State Certification System in home state  State Certification System in “target” state(s)  Variety of State Preparation Systems - Traditional vs. Alternative Route Current information can be complex, confusing and difficult to access.

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Real World of State Certification

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification NASDTEC Introduction Overview WHAT IS NASDTEC? WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS? WHAT DO WE DO? HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? Educator Clearinghouse Electronic KnowledgeBase Interstate Agreement

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification What is NASDTEC ? N ational A ssociation of S tate D irectors of T eacher E ducation and C ertification

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification What is NASDTEC ? An 82 year-old non-profit association that has provided services to its members in a variety of areas… We help bring together the leaders in each of the jurisdictions to discuss their common problems and solutions to those problems… In a collegial setting where the free exchange of ideas is encouraged and… Where group dynamics help shape solutions that are transportable across state lines.

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification NASDTEC Goals/Guiding Principles  Leadership and Advocacy  Information and Dissemination  Quality Assurance and Protection of Students  Networking and Collaboration

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Who are our members? Voting members are the STATE AGENCIES (Departments of Education and Professional Standards Boards) responsible for teacher preparation and certification. All 50 states; * District of Columbia; * Department of Defense Education Activity; * U.S. Territories * Canadian Provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario).

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Associate Members …Approximately 100 Colleges / Universities Local School Systems (LEA’s) Private Corporations Canadian Provinces ( Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan) Organizations demonstrating an interest and stake in the professional standards and licensing practices of educators.

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification What do we do? NASDTEC is dedicated to providing leadership and support to those responsible for:  Preparation  Certification / Licensure  Ethical and Professional Practice  Continuing Professional Development

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification What do we do? (cont.)  Interstate Agreement (Reciprocity)  Educator Clearinghouse (Discipline)  NASDTEC Manual (Certification Information) “Knowledgebase” Annual Conference (June , 2010) Annual Professional Practices Institute Communicator Newsletter Critical Issue Papers

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Interstate Committee Facilitates educator mobility by:  Administering the Interstate Agreement ( Agreement became effective October 1, 2005) due to renew in 2010;  Exploring ways to remove barriers to reciprocity;  Adopting common certification language;  Standardizing state reporting systems.

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification How can we serve you? 3. Interstate Mobility 1. Educator Clearinghouse (state-level agency only) 2. NASDTEC Manual “KnowledgeBase”

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification NASDTEC KnowledgeBase The Most Comprehensive Manual of Educator Preparation and Certification available On Line. * Rapid Access to Certification Requirements * Information Updated as Changes Take Place * Searchable * Hot Links that Work * Instant Access to State Web Sites

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Interstate Mobility 50+ Jurisdictions = 50+ Different Systems State Control = “Barriers” to Mobility Different Terminology and Requirements A SOLUTION ??? The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement (Reciprocity)

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Interstate Mobility (cont.) “Reciprocity” does NOT (currently) mean “I hold their certificate, you must give me yours.”

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Interstate Mobility (historically)  Standardize Terms and Options  States Decide What to Accept or Reject  States Sign / Not Sign for Each Category: Teacher Administrator Support Vocational  Accept “Base” Standards (Approved Programs).  Add State Requirements, if desired.  More State Requirements mean Less Reciprocity.

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Interstate Mobility (cont.) Interstate Agreement must deal with evolving complexities of: Rapid growth and variety of Alternative Routes to Certification Increasing use of on-line university degree and certification programs

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Interstate Mobility (cont.) Emerging Trend: Regional Focus Northeast Regional Credential Middle Atlantic Credential Southern Region Recruiting & Retention Consortium -- Met in GA end of 2004 Maryland / NASDTEC Teacher Mobility Study

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Looking to the future…  In what direction do we want to go? Protect “State’s Rights” or Move to a “National Teaching Certificate/License”

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS?

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education & Certification Web site: Roy Einreinhofer, Executive Director 22 Bates Road PMB #134 Mashpee, MA Phone: 508/ Fax: 508/