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Highly Qualified Teachers: A National Imperative

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Highly Qualified Teachers: HOW?

Explanation of slide: The slide describes specific programs or practices to elevate the quality of teacher productivity across the continuum described on the previous slide -- from the development of teacher cadet programs to recruiting middle and high school students into teaching to supporting teachers to pursue National Board Certification as a professional development and retention of veteran teachers.

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Critical stepsPrograms and practices
RECRUITMENTTeacher Cadet & FT Clubs
College Students
Mid-Career & Paraprofessionals
PREPARATIONLiberal Arts Courses
Pedagogical Content Course
Clinical, Field & Intern Experiences
(all are PRE-SERVICE-- 4 Year, Graduate or Alternative Route)
Initial LicensePerformance Based (PRE-SERVICE)
Employment & InductionQuality Systems (PRE-SERVICE and IN-SERVICE)
Continuing LicensePerformance Based
Mentor Support
(both are IN-SERVICE--Initial Employment To Retirement)
RETENTION & DEVELOPMENTAdvanced Academic Study
Aligned & Standards Based Professional Growth Activities
NBPTS Preparation & other Master Teacher Preparation
(all are IN-SERVICE)