CERTIFICATION 101 Educator Certification Program for Career &Technical Education
Reality Check Swelling student enrollments in CTE classes New CTE courses, career academies Graying teacher workforce Challenges of effective teacher recruitment efforts Revolving door HISTORIC TURNOVER RATES ½ OF ALL TEACHERS NEEDED IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS HAVE NOT BEEN HIRED» source: NEA (National Education Association)
CTE certificates are classroom certificates designed for teaching in the CTE assignments, preparing students for specific occupations. NOTE: There is no single certificate called Career and Technical Education There are two general types of CTE certificates: Certificates that require skill, experience, and licensing in specific occupations Certificates that do not require skill, experience, and licensing in specific occupations
How do I get a teacher CTE Certified? Regardless of a person s prior experiences or education, they must go through the required certification process! Just like I would have to do to become an attorney or a cosmetologist, etc! (In some instances, adding a CTE certificate might not be necessary teacher might be eligible to teach the CTE course with their current certificates. Refer to TAC 231.)
How do I get a teacher CTE Certified? The process will be different for each individual and it would be best for the candidate to contact SBEC. In general, if a teacher already holds a valid Texas teaching certificate, he/she may test out of any of the CTE areas that do not require work experience. (Agriculture, Business, FCS, and Technology Education.) For Marketing, Health Science Technology, and Trades and Industrial Education, there are other requirements that must be in place in order for certification to occur.
Updates to Certification If you have a question about who can teach what, look in Chapter 231 Assignment of Public School Personnel, Part 1 found in 19 TAC 231.1(e).
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HQ and NCLB In order to teach the new CTE courses for academic credit, instructors must meet the highly qualified provisions under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Under HOUSE rules, subject-matter competency is the critical component for CTE teachers teaching math, science, fine arts, or speech. According to the law, this can be demonstrated through: coursework, passing a certification test, or meeting HOUSE.
CTE and HQ To review the teacher certification requirements for specific courses, please see the Assignment of Public School Personnel, Part 1 found in 19 TAC 231.1(e). Teachers assigned to teach the following courses must meet NCLB highly qualified requirements: Business English Principles and Elements of Floral Design Mathematical Application in Ag, Food and Natural Resources Statistics and Risk Management Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Advanced Animal Science Advanced Biotechnology Advanced Plant and Soil Science Anatomy and Physiology Engineering Design and Problem Solving Food Science Forensic Science Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Principles of Technology Scientific Research and Design Professional Communications
CTE and HQ Since these courses have HQ requirements, they can NOT be offered simply as an elective! Business English Principles & Elements of Floral Design Mathematical Application in AFNR Statistics and Risk Management Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Advanced Animal Science Advanced Biotechnology Advanced Plant and Soil Science Anatomy and Physiology Engineering Design & Problem Solving Food Science Forensic Science Medical Microbiology Pathophysiology Principles of Technology Scientific Research and Design Professional Communications
NCLB Highly Qualified NCLB highly qualified requirements Bachelor s degree and Full state certification or 24 semester credit hours with 12 hours of upper division in subject Pass content exam or High, Objective, Uniform Standard of Evaluation (HOUSE) for experienced teachers
Must meet both HOUSE At least one year of teaching experience in subject or a closely related subject (prior to the beginning of 2006-2007) and 24 points (at least 6 points in subject) experience teaching subject (max 12 points) college coursework in subject: 1 semester credit hour = 1 point CPE: 15 clock hours = 1 point
HOUSE Since local districts are responsible for determining highly qualified status Is this teacher eligible for HQ based on HOUSE so that he can teach Advanced Animal Science? 2 years of Ag teaching experience (taught Livestock Production, Small Animal Management and Horticulture) BS in Animal Science (see transcript) 24 hours of Professional Development from Ag Teacher s conferences, 6 hours of PD from a Integrating Science in CTE workshop
CTE and HQ Please direct questions concerning NCLB highly qualified (including HOUSE rules) to NCLB staff at nclb@tea.state.tx.us or (512) 463-9374. Local districts are responsible for determining highly qualified status.
In addition For teachers who will be teaching the new CTE courses for math or science graduation requirements, there will be a required in-service training available this year. It has not been made available yet The language from 19 TAC 231.1(e) for each of these courses says All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.
Required Teacher Training CTE Course Advanced Animal Science Advanced Biotechnology Advanced Plant and Soil Science Engineering Design & Problem Solving Engineering Mathematics Food Science Forensic Science Mathematical Applications in AFNR Statistics and Risk Management Meets requirement for: Science Science Science Science Math Science Science Math Math
Current CTE Certificates Prior Work Experience NOT Required Agricultural Science and Technology 6-12 Prior Work Experience Required Health Science Technology Education 8-12 Business Education 6-12 Marketing Education 8-12 Family and Consumer Sciences Composite 6-12 Trade and Industrial Education 8-12 Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences 8-12 Human Development and Family Studies 8-12 Technology Education 6-12 2012 Texas Education Agency 17
CTE Certificates No Prior Experience Required Agricultural Science and Technology 6-12 Business Education 6-12 Family and Consumer Sciences Composite 6-12 Human Development and Family Studies 8-12 Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science 8-12 Technology Education 6-12 For initial certification Bachelor s degree Approved educator preparation program Pass the TExES PPR EC-12 #160 and the appropriate content TExES or American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) test For additional certification Pass the appropriate content TExES or AAFCS test 2012 Texas Education Agency 18
Proposed New CTE Certificates Current CTE Certificate Agricultural Science and Technology 6-12 Proposed New CTE Certificate Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6-12 Business Education 6-12 Business/Finance 6-12 NEW STEM Certificate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 6-12 2012 Texas Education Agency 19
CTE Certificates Prior Experience Required CTE Certificates that require skill and experience in an occupation: Health Science Technology Education Marketing Education Trades and Industrial Education Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) form, detailing prior wageearning work experience, must be approved by an educator preparation program. The SOQ form can be found on the TEA website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5319 2012 Texas Education Agency 20
Health Science Technology Education 8-12 Bachelor s degree from accredited university Current license in a health care profession, which must require at least two years of college. (Ex: RN, Dental Hygienist) Two years of full-time wage-earning experience in a health care profession utilizing the license listed above. Completion of an approved educator preparation program Teach in the assignment for one year on an emergency permit or probationary certificate Pass the TExES for PPR EC-12 #160 and Health Science Technology 8-12 #173 21
Marketing Education 8-12 Bachelor s degree from an accredited university Two years of full-time wage-earning experience in a marketing occupation Completion of an approved EPP Teaching experience, student teaching, or internship in the assignment Pass the TExES for PPR EC-12 #160 and Marketing 8-12 #175 Additional certification by exam possible with approved experience 22
Trade and Industrial Education (TIE) 8-12 Outside Work Experience No degree 5 years within the last 8 years of full-time wageearning experience in an appropriate occupation Degree - (Associate s or Bachelor s) 3 years within the last 8 years of full-time wage-earning experience in an appropriate occupation License, if one is standard for the occupation (Ex: cosmetology instructor, electrician, law enforcement, plumbing) National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) test, if appropriate Complete an approved educator preparation program Teach in the assignment for one year on an emergency permit or probationary certificate Pass the TExES for TIE PPR #170 23
Current CTE Certificate Proposed New CTE Certificate Proposed New CTE Certificates Health Science Technology Education: 8-12 Health Science: 6-12 Marketing Education: 8-12 Marketing: 6-12 Trade and Industrial Education: 8-12 Trade and Industrial Education: 6-12 2012 Texas Education Agency 24
Career Development Courses Exploring Careers middle school Career Portals middle school Career Preparation I * - high school Career Preparation II * - high school Problems and Solutions high school CTE Assignment Example 1 Any CTE certificate may be acceptable. This includes previous vocational certificates. *The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. 2012 Texas Education Agency 25
CTE Assignment Example 2 Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources * - math credit Any agriculture certificate Any secondary mathematics certificate Master Mathematics Teacher 8-12 Mathematics 8-12 Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12 Physics/Mathematics 8-12 All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2012-13 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 school year and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first offered to completed the TEA-approved training requirement. 26
Forensic Science* - science credit Any secondary biology, chemistry, or science composite Chemistry: Grades 8-12 Life Science: Grades 8-12 Master Science Teacher: Grades -12 Science: Grades 8-12 Health Science Technology CTE Assignment Example 3 Trades and Industrial Education or Vocational Trades and Industry w/bachelor s degree and appropriate work approval *All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2012-13 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 school year and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first offered to completed the TEA-approved training requirement. 27
CTE Assignment Example 4 Professional Communications speech credit Any career and technical education certificate with six semester credit hours in speech and a baccalaureate degree Any Secondary or All-level Speech Certificate Any Secondary English Language Arts certificate with six semester hours in speech Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 8-12 with six semester credit hours in speech Speech 8-12 Speech 7-12 NOTE: It is the responsibility of the school district to review transcripts for acceptance of speech coursework where appropriate. 28
Cosmetology Cosmetology teachers must have: 3 years of full-time wage-earning experience as licensed cosmetologist Hold current cosmetology instructor s license used by Texas Cosmetology Commission
Educator Certification Program for Career & Technical Education
Development of Original CTE Certification Program (2002) Started with a grassroots effort Advisory group meeting CTE Directors Community College Representatives Teacher Educators CTE Teachers Education Service Center Staff
Outcome of Advisory Meetings Bottom Line Districts want options for their CTE teachers to acquire quality certification Streamlined certification process Flexibility to hire CTE teachers late Current, relevant, flexible, responsive program Multiple support systems for new CTE teachers Quality business/industry professionals in classrooms who not only know content, but know how to teach kids
Alternative Certification A post-baccalaureate* certification program that utilizes an alternative route from the more traditional experience to achieve certification The same certificate (standard certificate), not an alternative or emergency certificate. A performance and field-based preparation model. Allows you to teach anywhere in Texas after you are certified * Non-degreed option available for TIE
Available in: Abilene Amarillo Austin Beaumont Del Rio* Denton El Paso Houston Huntsville Lubbock Midland Mount Pleasant San Angelo San Antonio
Distance-Learning CTE Cohort Region XIII CTE Specialists will deliver instruction via two-way videoconference to teachers at distance sites On-site CTE facilitators will assist with preparation for class and activities during sessions Deadline = September 1
TAC Chapter 228 Texas Administrative Code TITLE 19 EDUCATION PART 7 STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 228 REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
TAC Chapter 228 Curriculum 17 required subject matters Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training 300* clock-hours including: Embedded field-based experience 80 hours of training prior to internship 6 hours of test preparation 50 hours of training provided by district or other TEA approved CEU provider * Late-Hire clause included
CTE Teacher Preparation Project Funded by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) through the National Research Center for Career & Technical Education (NRCCTE) @ $4.5 Million Continue development of an induction model for new CTE teachers pursuing alternative route certification Increase competency, self-efficacy, and career commitment through: A series of timely Professional Development Activities Coaching visits On-Campus Mentor Support Administrator Support Electronic Communities of Practice SREB
30 Hours Field-Based Experience 80 Hour Pre-Service (Boot Camp 1) October Quarterly 2-Day Session December Quarterly 2-Day Session Additional Region XIII Coursework March Quarterly 2-Day Session 2 Online Modules 80 Hour Post-Service (Boot Camp 2) Monthly Webinars Scope & Sequence for Professional Development
OVERVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTENT
Module 1: Instructional Planning
Module 2: Research-Based Instructional Strategies
Module 3: Classroom Assessment
Module 4: Classroom Management
Additional Region XIII Training TExES Test Prep Technology Integration TEKS STAAR Testing ELL Strategies TX Code of Ethics 30 Hours Field-Based Experience
A classroom management plan to motivate students and promote positive behavior A course syllabus that they can share with students and parents that outlines what will be taught throughout the year Lesson plans for the first two weeks of school Upon Completing Boot Camp, the Teacher Will Have An instructional plan for at least one teaching unit for the first six weeks Strategies to make lessons exciting and engaging to students A comprehensive assessment plan and a format for setting up a grade book Strategies for integrating reading and mathematics into career/technical curriculum Specific suggestions to guide interactions with administrators and mentors.
Schedule Dynamics July 30 Aug 10: Sept. 5-8: Sept. - May: Austin Orientation attend in Austin at Region XIII Distance Orientation attend at distance site Late-Hire Orientation in Austin or at Distance site Face-to Face/ Online Classroom Training Sessions and Quarterly PD session June 11-21, 2013: Boot Camp II June 2013: Summer: Recommendation for Standard certificate CTE Professional Development Conferences
Program Fees (Payable to Region XIII) Cost for interns in Austin-area cohort: Application Fee, due at time of application: $75 Pre-Service Fee, due at Boot Camp registration: $300 In-Service/ Training Fee (payroll deduction available): $4620 Region 13 Area Scholarship: - $2000 Extended service fee (if applicable): $500 Total cost to Austin participants: $2995- $3495 Cost for interns in Statewide cohort: Application Fee, due at time of application: $75 Pre-Service Fee, due at Boot Camp registration: $300 In-Service/ Training Fee (payroll deduction available): $3120 No Scholarship available Extended service fee (depending on location): $500- $700 Total cost to Statewide participants: $3995 - $4195
Program Fees (Payable to Other Entities) Probationary Certificate Criminal History Check State Exam(s) Standard Certificate this summer this summer during school year next summer
What If You Don t Meet SBEC s Requirements? Work Experience Apply after work experience requirements are met Coursework Take additional coursework, may be done during internship year prior to recommendation for certification Degree May not be necessary for Trades & Industrial Ed. Conditional admission for others** **Conditional admission is ONLY available for applicants graduating prior to the start of the program (ex. summer, not December)
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