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AUTHOR Ryland, Jane N.TITLE Brief Summarization of State Requirements for
Certification/Recertification of PostsecondaryVocational Teachers.
INSTITUTION State Higher Education Executive OfficersAssociation.
SPONS AGENCY National Center for Educational Statistics (ED),Washington, D.C.
PUB DATE May 81NOTE 22p.:-Prepared by the SHEEO/NcES Communication
Network.
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.Certificates:-National Surveys :. *PostsecondaryEducation: Standards: State Departments of Education:*State Legislation: State Licensing Boards: *State,Standards: *Teacher CertificatiOn: *VocationalEducation
ABSTRACTA questionnaire Was sent to each state.occupational
coordinating Committee in the 50.states asking for information abott,certification/recertification requirements for poitsecondaryvocational teachers. Information vas provided by 43 'States, and abrief sumeary of this information ,.for each state responding isincluded in this report. In addition, it was- determined that ERIC andthe Council of State 'GovernmentS may contain information about'licensing requirements for-Vocational::education teachers..It was alSOreported that a source of informaticin on Vocational teacher:certification%requireients,is available in the..*Personnel.DevelopmentNotebook" published bV,the- Personnel Development Branch., Office of ,!YVocational and AdUlt Education, U.,S.IDePartaentof Education. ThisNotebook presents the:vocational education teacher certification'requirements for all states and- territories. Information-wascolleCted and reported_in the NOtebOok in five major Citegories:relevant education, special or sOeCific courses, relevantoccupational experience4: teaching eXperience, and license. BecaateOfthe recent publication of this comprehensive document, this report,does not attempt,to'reproduCe the results'but rather refers thereader to the publishing agency. (WM
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BRIEF SUMMARIZATION OF STATE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTIFICATION/RECERTIFICATION OF
POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL TEACHERS
Jane N. Ryland
May 1981
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.EDUCATION & WELFARENATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
EDUCATION
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO-DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROMTHE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGIN-ATING IT. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONSSTATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRE-SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFEDUCATION POSITION.OR POLICY.
"PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THISMATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
JaneTO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESINFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)."
This document has been produced as part of a programsupported by the National Center for Education Statistics.
SHEEO/NCES Communicatithi Network
737 Twenty-ninth Street
2
Boulder, Colorado
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Figure 1 - State Responses to Requestfor Information on VocationalTeacher Certification 2
Summarization of Responses 3
Figure 2 - States Submitting Material onCertification Requirements forSez:ondary Vocational Teachers 4
National Studies of VocationalTeacher Certification 5
Certification of PostsecondaryVocational Teachers 7
Proprietary Institution VocationalTeachers 8
Postsecondary Vocational-TechnicalInstitution Teachers 9
Community College Vocational Teachers . 10
Individual State Requirements 1.1
Appendix A: Request for Information
3
Introduction
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education, as a part of a study of certification of
vocational teachers at the postsecondary education level, asked the SHEEO/NCES
Communication Network to collect material related to the requirements for
certification and recertification of vocational teachers. State Network
representatives were asked for copies of any studies which might have been conducted
which would indicate if the national trend was toward or away from such certification
requirements. In any case, copies of certification/recertification criteria used in the
state were requested, as were copies of procedures related to certification.
The request for existing information was sent to the Network on February 18, 1981 (see
Appendix A for copy of request), and a copy of the request was sent to each state
occupational information coordinating committee. By mid-April, responses had been
received from 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Figure 1. shows the states responding to the request for information. A brief
summarization of the responses is provided in this report.
4
1
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Summarization of Responses
While the request for information was intended to identify state requirements for
certification of vocational teachers in postsecondary programs, many of the
respondents provided material regarding certification of vocational teachers in
secondary programs; the lack in many states of clear delineation between secondary
and postsecondary vocational education was evident. In many cases, both secondary
and postsecondary vocational offerings are taught in the same institution. When
certification is required for programs receiving federal vocational education
assistance, the requirement for certification is generally applied to all teachers in
those institutions. 36 respondents reported certification requirements for secondary
vocational education teachers and 34 of these provided material related to the
certification/recertification criteria and/or procedures. Figure 2 shows these
respondents; further information regarding any of this material may be obtained from
the Network Office.
ERIC
One respondent noted that guidelines for certification of vocational teachers
and all teacher education standards for each state should be found in ERIC.
Council of State Governments
One respondent reported that the Council of State Governments maintains a
comprehensive data base on certification and licensing requirements for many
occupations including vocational education.
National Studies of Vocational Teacher Certification
Three respondents provided references to external sources of information on
vocational teacher certification requirements, as follows:
Personnel Development Notebook
A notebook has recently been compiled and distributed by an office within the
U. S. Department of Education, which presents the vocational education teacher
certification requirements for all states and territories. Information was
collected and reported in five major categories:
1. relevant education
2. special (or specific) courses
3. relevant occupational experience
4. teaching experience
5. license
Because of the recent publication of this comprehensive document, this report
will not attempt to reproduce the results; rather, reference is made to the
publishing office:
Personnel Development Branch
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U. S. Department of Education
Room 5640 ROB #3
Washington, D. C. 20202
Certification of Postsecondary Vocational Teachers
The following sections relate to information provided by states regarding certification
of postsecondary vocational teachers in proprietary institutions, public vocational-
technical institutions, and community colleges. For the 17 states reporting
certification requirements for at least one postsecondary sector, a brief summary of
those requirements is included.
Proprietary Institution Vocational Teachers
Only three states indicated a requirement for certification of teachers in proprietary
institutions. Wyoming's teacher requirements are in conjunction with the requirements
for private school licensing. Georgia has no formal state certification requirement,
but has special qualifying criteria according to the type of institution and teaching
field. Arkansas has specific requirements for the various fields in conjunction with
proprietary school licensing. In addition to these three, Arizona reported that most
proprietary schools follow the practices of the appropriate national accrediting
agency; undoubtedly, this occurs in other states as well.
8
Postsecondary Vocational-Technical Institution Teachers
Ten respondents indicated requirements for teachers in postsecondary education
vocational-technical institutions separate from secondary requirements or apart from
certification of teachers in programs funded with federal vocational education
assistance. Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska,
and South Dakota, all provided material related to the requirements. Iowa and North
Dakota reported that certification was required in certain programs only; they also
provided related material. In addition to these ten, Arkansas and Montana indicated
that their certification requirements for teachers in postsecondary programs were
related to the requirements for teachers in federally funded programs.
9
Community College Vocational Teachers
Eight respondents reported state certification requirements for vocational teachers iq
community colleges, and all provided material related to the criteria and/or
procedures for certification/recertification. Georgia indicated requirements only for
certain institutions and programs, and Montana's requirements are only for federally
funded programs. Others reporting certification requirements were Arizona, Colorado,
Iowa, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
10
INDIVIDUAL STATE REQUIREMENTS
Alabama
Faculty certification is required for the Alabama State Technical Colleges.
Certification level is tied to salary, and is based on occupational work experience,
formal education attainment, and other evidence of achievement.
Arizona
Community colleges have a well-defined certification process. Requirements include
academic degrees, related occupational work experience, and a "community college"
course. Special exceptions are permitted. Proprietary institutions generally follow
the qualifications of the appropriate accrediting organization.
Arkansas
There is no state law for certification of postsecondary vocational teachers except
when they also teach in secondary programs, which requires certification. Community
colleges do not participate in federal vocational funds and teachers are not specifically41.
certified; however, they have minimum standards emphasizing formal training.
Proprietary schools are subject to 'tate licensing requirements which include teaching
requirements in specific programs. In all areas, there is no recertification
requirement.
Colorado
Colorado requires a "vocational credential" for teachers in all types of institutions in
"vocationally-reimbursed" programs. There are specific requirements for various
fields, and these requirements include degree attainment with required courses and
occupational experience. Certification is subject to periodic renewal.
Georgia
For proprietary schools, no state certification is required; however, certain qualifying
criteria must be met depending on whether the institution is degree granting or non-
degree granting. Schools approved by state licensing boards in particular fields may
have additional licensing requirements for their teachers. There are state
certification and recertification requirements for teachers in pestseondary
vocational-technical schools and in those public community colleges under contract
with the State Board of Education to provide vocational-technical programs.
Certification criteria include degree attainment, appropriate licenses, and related
work experience.
Iowa
Certification . is required for teaching in a vocational or technical field in an area
vocational school, area community college, or public community college. Degree
requirements vary, depending on the level of certification. Work experience and
specific course work may also be required, and some certificates are subject to
renewal. The various fields have specific requirements identified.
Louisiana
Teachers are not certified in the two-year colleges; however, certification is required
for postsecondary vocational-technical teaching. Requirements include combinations
of educational attainment and work experience and appropriate license, and
certificates must be renewed until a minimum number of professional vocational
education credits from approved universities has been achieved.
12
Minnesota
Licensure is required for teachers of postsecondary vocational education. Criteria
vary by field, but generally include relevant education, occupational experience and
special courses. Licenses are subject to renewal.
Mississippi
Teachers in postsecondary vocational programs must obtain a state license, subject to
periodic renewal. Criteria vary by program, and include requirements for degrees,
work experience, and special coursework.
Montana
Certification is required for teaching in programs eligible for federal or state
reimbursement in post-high schools,vocational-technical schools, community colleges,
or junior colleges. Criteria must include appropriate degree, coursework, and/or work
experience. Recertification requirements include successful teaching experience and
additional educational attainment.
Nebraska
While official certification is not required for postsecondary teachers, "status"
certificates are issued for trade and industrial education teachers, and letters of
approval are required for all others. Requirements for other than part-time teaching
include at least two years of occupational experience in the field and nine hours of
vocational education coursework.
North Dakota
North Dakota requires certification of trade, technical, and health instructors if they
are teaching in programs for which a postsecondary institution is receiving funds from
the State Board of Vocational Education. Requirements include work experience,
appropriate license, and vocational teacher education credits.
13
South Dakota
Postsecondary vocational instructors must meet credential standards which vary by
field, hnd include degree requirements and work experience. Renewal of the
credential may be required, and is granted upon completion of course or work credits
every five years.
Texas
State approval of vocational education instructors in public junior/community colleges
must be obtained. A statement of qualifications must be submitted for each instructor
hired. These qualifications vary by field and include degrees in specific fields, work
experience, and sometimes previous teaching experience.
Virginia
The Community College System maintains guidelines for academic preparation of
faculty, including those teaching in occupational programs. Requirements include a
baccalaureate degree or occupational training and work experiences.
Washington
Standards and criteria are established for vocational instructors in the community
college system and in the public vocational-technical institutes. In both systems,
vocational personnel must show evidence of appropriate study and/or expertise as a
practitioner in their appropriate teaching field, among other qualifications, and have
evidence of related work experience. Varying renewal periods are required depending
on level of certificate. Instructors in community colleges are certified by the
community college under minimum requirements established by the State Community
College Board. In VTI's the instructors must be certified by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction. In both cases criteria are in accord with the state plan for
vocational education.
14
Wyoming
Within the requirements for licensing of all private schools, including trade, technical,
vocational, correspondence, and business schools, is a requirement for showing
evidence of appropriate educational and experience background of all instructors.
APPENDIX A
Request for Information
MEMORANDUM FebruarL11,1911
TO:
PROM:
SUBJECT:
SHEEO/NCES Communication Network es
Jane N. Ryland
Request for Inf :, ion on CertifiVocational ers
Certification and/or recertification criteria for vocational teachers in communitycolleges, area vocational schools, proprietary schools, and technical schools is aquestion of concern. The criteria for certification and/or recertification and abrief description of national trends toward or away from such certification and/orrecertification are under study by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.If any study has been initiated related to the development of such information onnational trends, we would appreciate receiving a copy. In any case, we wouldappreciate receiving a copy of criteria used in your state for certification and/orrecertification of vocational teachers, and any existing information related tocertification/recertification procedures.
Please. send any material which you might have available related to this question,by March 16, 1981, to
Jane N. RylandNetwork DirectorSHEEO/NCES Communication Network737 29th StreetBoulder, Colorado 80303
A summary of state responses will be prepared and sent to all the states.
Once again, we are requesting only existing material related to this question, anddo not wish to burden you with special preparation of a response. If no material isavailable, a statement to that effect would be appreciated. Your assistance in thismatter is greatly appreciated.
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Ryland, Jane N.Brief Summarization of State Requirements forCertification/Recertification of PostsecondaryVocational Teachers.State Higher Education Executive OfficersAssociation.National Center for Educational Statistics (ED),Washington, D.C.May 81.22p.: Prepared by the SHEEO/NCES CommunicationNetwork.
HF01/PC01 Plus Postage...Certification; *Credentials: Educational.Certificates: National Surveys: *PostsecondaryEducation: Standards: State Departments of Education;*State Legislation: State Licensing Boards: *State.Standards: *Teacher Certification ; *VocationalEducation
ABSTRACTA questionnaire was sent to:each state-occupational
coordinating committee in the 50,states asking for information Omit;certification/recertification reqUireMents for poitsecondaryvocational teachert. Information was-provided by 43 "states, and a.brief summary' of this information.foreachstate respOndinvisincluded in this report. In addition, it wis-deterkined that ERIC andthe COuncil of State 'dovernments may cOntairOnforiation aboutlicensing requirements for vocationaledUcation- teachers..it was alio..reported that ,a source of information on vocational teacher.certificationtequireients,is-available in the *Persontel.DevelopmentNotebook" published bY.the- Personnel Development Branch, Off ice oUY'vocational and AdUit Education, U.,S.'-DepartZent.of Education. ThisNotebook presents the' vocational education teacher certification-'requirements for all states an&territories. InforaitiotCwascollected and reported_in the NOtebook in five major 'Categories:relevant education, special, or specific courses,, relevantoccupational experiencei teaching experience, and license. BectuseO '
the recent publication of this comprehenSiire document, this report.does not atteept:to'reproduCe the results'but rather refers thereader to the publishing agency. (K
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BRIEF SUMMARIZATION OF STATE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTIFICATION/RECERTIFICATION OF
POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL TEACHERS
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.EDUCATION WELFARENATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
EDUCATION
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO-DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROMTHE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGIN-ATING IT. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONSSTATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRE-SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFEDUCATION POSITION OR POLICY
Jane N. Ryland
May 1981
"PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THISMATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
Jane N:-Rilz44.41TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESINFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)."
This document has been produced as part of a programsupported by the National Center for Education Statistics.
SHEEO/NCES Communication Network
737 Twenty-ninth Street Boulder, Colorado
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Figure 1 - State Responses to Requestfor Information on VocationalTeacher Certification 2
Summarization of Responses 3
Figure 2 - States Submitting Material onCelification Requirements forSecondary Vocational Teachers 4
National Studies of VocationalTeacher Certification 5
Certification of PostsecondaryVocational Teachers 7
Proprietary Institution VocationalTeachers 8
Postsecondary Vocational-TechnicalInstitution Teachers 9
Community College Vocational Teachers . 10
Individual State Requirements .
Appendix A: Request for Information
. 11
3
Introduction
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education, as a part of a study of certification of
vocational teachers at the postsecondary education level, asked the SHEEO/NCES
Communication Network to collect material related to the requirements for
certification and recertification of vocational teachers. State Network
representatives were asked for copies of any studies which might have been conducted
which would indicate if the national trend was toward or away from such certification
requirements. In any case, copies of certification/recertification criteria used in the
state were requested, as were copies of procedures related to certification.
The request for existing information was sent to the Network on February 18, 1981.(see
Appendix A for copy of request), and a copy of the request was sent to each state
occupational information coordinating committee. By mid-April, responses had been
received from 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Figure 1. shows the states responding to the request for information. A brief
summarization of the responses is provided in this report.
4
1
STATE RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION ON VOCATIONAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION
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Summarization of Responses
While the request for information was intended to identify state requirements for
certification of vocational teachers in postsecondary programs, many of the
respondents provided material regarding certification of vocational teachers insecondary programs; the lack in many states of clear delineation between secondary
and postsecondary vocational education was evident. In many cases, both secondary
and postsecondary vocational offerings are taught in the same institution. When
certification is required for programs receiving federal vocational education
assistance, the requirement for certification is generally applied to all teachers in
those institutions. 36 respondents reported certification requirements for secondary
vocational education teachers and 34 of these provided material related to the
certification/recertification criteria and/or procedures. Figure 2 shows these
respondents; further information regarding any of this material may be obtained from
the Network Office.
9
ERIC
One respondent noted that guidelines for certification of vocational teachers
and all teacher education standards for each state should be found in ERIC.
Council of State Governments
One respondent reported that the Council of State Governments maintains a
comprehensive data base on certification and licensing requirements for many
occupations including vocational education.
106
National Studies of Vocational Teacher Certification
Three respondents provided references to external sources of information on
vocational teacher certification requirements, as follows:
Personnel Development Notebook
A notebook has recently been compiled and distributed by an office within the
U. S. Department of Education, which presents the vocational education teacher
certification requirements for all states and territories. Information was
collected and reported in five major categories:
1. relevant education
2. special (or specific) courses
3. relevant occupational experience
4. teaching experience
5. license
Because of the recent publication of this comprehensive document, this report
will not attempt to reproduce the results; rather, reference is made to the
publishing office:
Personnel Development Branch
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U. S. Department of Education
Room 5640 ROB #3
Washington, D. C. 20202.
Certification of Postsecondary Vocational Teachers
The following sections relate to information provided by states reprding certificationof postsecondary vocational teachers in proprietary institutions, public vocational-technical institutions, and community colleges. For the 17 states reportingcertification requirements for at least one postsecondary sector, a brief summary ofthose requirements is included.
12
Proprietary Institution Vocational Teachers
Only three states indicated a requirement for certification of teachers in proprietary
institutions. Wyoming's teacher requirements are in conjunction with the requirements
for private school licensing. Georgia has no formal state certification requirement,
but has special qualifying criteria according to the type of institution and teaching
field. Arkansas has specific requirements for the various fields in conjunction with
proprietary school licensing. In addition to these three, Arizona reported that most
proprietary schools follow the practices of the appropriate national accrediting
agency; undoubtedly, this occurs in other states as well.
8 1 3
Postsecondary Vocational-Technical Institution Teachers
Ten respondents indicated requirements for teachers in postsecondary education
vocational-technical institutions separate from secondary requirements or apart from
certification of teachers in programs funded with federal vocational education
assistance. Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska,
and South Dakota, all provided material related to the requirements. Iowa and North
Dakota reported that certification was required in certain programs only; they also
provided related materiaL In addition to these ten, Arkansas and Montana indicated
that their certification requirements for teachers in postsecondary programs were
related to the requirements for teachers in federally funded programs.
9
Community College Vocational Teachers
Eight respondents reported state certification requirements for vocational teachers in
community colleges, and all provided material related to the criteria and/or
procedures for certification/recertification. Georgia indicated requirements only for
certain institutions and programs, and Montana's requirements are only for federally
funded programs. Others reporting certification requirements were Arizona, Colorado,
Iowa, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
10
,5
INDIVIDUAL STATE REQUIREMENTS
Alabama
Faculty certification is required for the Alabama State Technical Colleges.
Certification level is tied to salary, and is based on occupational work experience,
formal education attainment, and other evidence of achievement.
Arizona
Community colleges have a well-defined certification process. Requirements include
academic degrees, related occupational work experience, and a "community college"
course. Special exceptions are permitted. Proprietary institutions generally follow
the qualifications of the appropriate accrediting organization.
Arkansas
There is no state law for certification of postsecondary vocational teachers except
when they also teach in secondary programs, which requires certification. Community
colleges do not participate in federal vocational funds and teachers are not specifically
certified; however, they have minimum standards emphasizing formal training.
Proprietary schools are subject to state licensing requirements which include teaching
requirements in specific programs. In all areas, there is no recertification
requirement.
Colorado
Colorado requires a "vocational credential" for teachers in all types of institutions in
"vocationally-reimbursed" programs. There are specific requirements for various
fields, and these requirements include degree attainment with required courses and
occupational experience. Certification is subject to periodic renewal.
Georgia
For proprietary schools, no state certification is required; however, certain qualifying
criteria must be met depending on whether the institution is degree granting or non-
degree granting. Schools approved by state licensing boards in particular fields may
have additional licensing requirements for their teachers. There are state
certification and recertification requirements for teachers in postsecondary
vocational-technical schools and in those public community colleges under contract
with the State Board of Education to provide vocational-technical programs.
Certification criteria include degree attainment, appropriate licenses, and related
work experience.
Iowa
Certification .is required for teaching in a vocational or technical field in an areavocational school, area community college, or public community college. Degree
requirements vary, depending on the level of certification. Work experience and
specific course work may also be required, and some certificates are subject torenewal. The various fields have specific requirements identified.
Louisiana
Teachers are not certified in the two-year colleges; however, certification is required
for postsecondary vocational-technical teaching. Requirements include combinations
of educational attainment and work experience and appropriate license, and
certificates must be renewed until a minimum number of professional vocational
education credits from approved universities has been achieved.
12
Minnesota
Licensure is required for teachers of postsecondary vocational education. Criteria
vary by field, but generally include relevant education, occupational experience and
special courses. Licenses are subject to renewal.
Mississippi
Teachers in postsecondary vocational programs must obtain a state license, subject to
periodic renewal. Criteria vary by program, and include requirements for degrees,
work experience, and special coursework.
Montana
Certification is required for teaching in programs eligible for federal or state
reimbursement in post-high schools,vocational-technical schools, community colleges,
or junior colleges. Criteria must include appropriate degree, coursework, and/or work
experience. Recertification requirements include successful teaching experience and
additional educational attainment.
Nebraska
While official certification is not required for postsecondary teachers, "status"
certificates are issued for trade and industrial education teachers, and letters of
approval are required for all others. Requirements for other than part-time teaching
include at least two years of occupational experience in the field and nine hours of
vocational education coursework.
North Dakota
North Dakota requires certification of trade, technical, and health instructors if they
are teaching in programs for which a postsecondary institution is receiving funds from
the State Board of Vocational Education. Requirements include work experience,
appropriate license, and vocational teacher education credits.
134, 8
South Dakota
Postsecondary vocational instructors must meet credential standards which vary by
field, and include degree requirements and work experience. Renewal of the
credential may be required, and is granted upon completion of course or work credits
every five years.
Texas
State approval of vocational education instructors in public junior/community colleges
must be obtained. A statement of qualifications must be submitted for each instructor
hired. These qualifications vary by field and include degrees in specific fields, work
experience, and sometimes previous teaching experience.
Virginia
The Community College System maintains guidelines for academic preparation of
faculty, including those teaching in occupational programs. Requirements include a
baccalaureate degree or occupational training and work experiences.
Washington
Standards and criteria are established for vocational instructors in the community
college system and in the public vocational-technical institutes. In both systems,
vocational personnel must show evidence of appropriate study and/or expertise as a
practitioner in their appropriate teaching field, among other qualifications, and have
evidence of related work experience. Varying renewal periods are required depending
on level of certificate. Instructors in community colleges are certified by the
community college under minimum requirements established by the State Community
College Board. In VTI's the instructors must be certified by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction. In both cases criteria are in accord with the state plan for
vocational education.
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Wyoming
Within the requirements for licensing of all private schools, including trade, technical,
vocational, correspondence, and business schools, is a requirement for showing
evidence of appropriate educational and experience background of ail instructors.
APPENDIX A
Request for Information
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MEMORANDUM February 18, 1981
TO:
FROM: Jane N. Ryland
SUBJECT: Request for Inf j : ion on CertifiVocational ers
SHEEO/NCES Communication Network es
Certification and/or recertification criteria for vocational teachers in communitycolleges, area vocational schools, proprietary schools, and technical schools is aquestion of concern. The criteria for certification and/or recertification and abrief description of national trends toward or away from such certification and/orrecertification are under study by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.If any study has been initiated related to the development of such information onnational trends, we would appreciate receiving a copy. In any case, we wouldappreciate receiving a copy of criteria used in your state for certification and/orrecertification of vocational teachers, and any existing information related tocertification/recertification procedures.
Please. send any material which you might have available related to this question,by March 16, 1981, to
Jane N. RylandNetwork DirectorSHEEO/NCES Communication Network737 29th StreetBoulder, Colorado 80303
A summary of state responses will be prepared and sent to all the states.
Once again, we are requesting only existing material related to this question, anddo not wish to burden you with special preparation of a response. If no material isavailable, a statement to that effect would be appreciated. Your assistance in thismatter is greatly appreciated.