A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

A Talented, Dedicated, and Well-Prepared Teacher in Every Classroom: Information Kit - September 1999

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Teachers Licensure and Compensation:
A Possible Model for States

 

  NEW  
  INITIAL LICENSE
Up to 3 years;
not renewable		 PROFESSIONAL
LICENSE
Renewed periodically		 ADVANCED LICENSE
(Voluntary)
Renewed periodically

Assessment Required
for License
Assessment of Content and Teaching Knowledge*

Assessment of
Teaching Performance
Assessment of
Teaching Performance
through Recommendations
of Peer Review Panel
and Supervisor

Ongoing, Quality
Professional Development

Periodic Evaluations
National Board
for Professional
Teaching Standards

OR

State-Designated
Assessment


State and Local Compensation Policy
  • Base pay for 3 types of licenses and for years of experience
  • Differentiated compensation based on:
    • Demonstrated knowledge and skills valued by the district
    • Roles and responsibilities
    • Length of contract (days/hours worked)

  • State or district supplement for underserved schools or shortage fields.
  • School-level performance incentives based on district-identified student performance

* State licensing exam to be based on mastery of knowledge needed to be an effective teacher, not on percentile of those taking the exam.

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