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Professional Development News
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Model Teacher Leader Standards Released
The Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium released its model standards for teacher leaders in May, which they encourage states and districts to use as a starting point for conversation about what 'teacher leaders' should know and be able to do to assume leadership positions in their schools, districts, and the profession.
Read More:
The seven domains of teacher leadership and the functions of a teacher leader in each domain
Teacher Leader Model Standards Policy Document, and the considerations for policy and practice
Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium report
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Laws Regarding Professional Development Committees and PD Plans
Per Section 39 of PA 12-116, passed in 2012, as of July 1, 2012, CEU requirements for all teachers HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. Read what the law says and what the language actually means.
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What's Your PD IQ?
How much do you think you know about what it takes to create and maintain an effective PD program in your district? Take this simple PD quiz to find out! But don't worry if you 'failed' the quiz...CEA's Partners In Learning training sessions can help you get on track to PD success!
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Professional Educator Certificate Requirements to...
Read the latest statement issued by the State Departmentment of Education.
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Reading Survey for Early Childhood (PK-3) Teachers
Teachers who hold and work under an Early Childhood N-3 endorsed certificate and elementary...
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Reading Tests for Prospective Special Education...
Teachers in three categories will have to take and pass a reading test.
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Endorsement Code List
The Endorsement Code List from the State Department of Education that has all CT certification...
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Professional Issues Update Presentation
CEA narrated presentation giving an overview of the new TEAM program, certification changes and...
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TEAM Program Gets High Marks in Evaluation Report
The first formal evaluation of the TEAM program, conducted by an outside evaluator, gives it high marks for its positive impact on teacher induction, professional learning, and instruction.
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Documenting TEAM Success
The TEAM development team recently sent a letter to the Education Committee members of the state legislature, and the PRI Committee members, talking about the success of the TEAM program in its first year. This is a great reminder to legislators how successful a program can be when it's designed by educators who are experienced practitioners, and who work collaboratively.
Read letter sent to Education Committee
View chart of all responses from new teachers, mentors, administrators, and reflection paper reviewers
Responses from new teachers regarding the impact of TEAM
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TEAM Guidelines Approved by State Board of Education
On June 2, 2010, the State Board of Education approved new guidelines for the TEAM program, which include two changes that support strong collaboration between local associations and school districts in establishing and implementing the TEAM program locally. Click here to access the guidelines.
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