Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
http://education.ohio.gov/
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Recruiting Educators
Professionalization of Teaching National Board Certification State-sponsored teacher networks Shared-decision making Peer reviews Teacher-mentor programs Growing influence of teacher researchers Teachers playing a bigger role in school governance School administrators becoming more collaborative
Preparing Educators
Selection of a NCATE Accredited University http://students.ohiohighered.org/about/map Praxis I and Ohio Assessment for Educators http://www.ets.org/praxis/ Fingerprinting and Background Checks Focused Observations Planning Management of Students Instructional Organization/Development Presentations of Subject Matter Verbal/Non-Verbal Communication Assessment
Technology and Classroom Observations Observations of classroom practices via video transmissions Distance Learning
Student Teaching (one semester minimum) Journaling Reflections Preparation of a portfolio TPA Teacher Performance Assessment
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Licensure
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Conduct/Licensure-
1. Educators behave in a professional manner, realizing that ones actions reflect directly on the status and substance of th e profession. 2. Educators maintain a professional relationship with all students at all times, both in and outside the classroom. 3. Educators accurately report information required by the local board of education or governing board, state education agency, federal agency or state or federal law. 4. Educators adhere to federal, state and local laws and statutes regarding criminal activity. 5. Educators comply with state and federal laws related to maintaining confidential information. 6. Educators serve as positive role models and do not use, possess or unlawfully distribute illegal or unauthorized drugs. 7. Educators ensure that school property, public funds or fees paid by students or the community are used in the best interest of students and not for personal gain. 8. Educators fulfill all of the terms and obligations in their employment contract.
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Academic-Content-Standards
You will be expected to follow the standards for your grade level and content area Evaluation will be based on students annual yearly progress toward standards
Join content-area state and national organization; i.e. Science Teachers Association http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Evaluation-
Ohio House Bill 153Multiple factors will be evaluated through observations and the designation of a rating for each teacher; principals will be able to say everyone in my building is a good teacher and this is why Includes scheduled and unscheduled observations/walk through Based on teacher performance(50%) and student growth measures (50%) Includes Pre- and Post-Observation discussions Quantitative Evaluation pencil/paper rating forms used to record classroom events and behaviors objectively Qualitative Evaluation written, open-ended narrative descriptions of classroom events (more subjective)
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Professional-Development/Master-
Professional Teaching License/Certificate Taught 7 years Work a minimum of 120 days Work under a teaching contract Complete application, checklist and narrative addressing 5 areas (Consistent Leadership, Focused Collaboration, Distinguished Teaching (Students/Environment), Distinguished Teaching (Content, Instruction, Assessment) and Continued Professional Growth)