Educator Licensing Update

CESA 4March 19, 2015

David DeGuireAssistant DirectorTeacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing (TEPDL)

Professional Development Plans (PDPs)

• Revised Team Training – online• Completed 4 pilots and content is set• Technology implementation issues• Will soon be holding train-the-trainer

workshops• Workshops should be available this spring

PDPs and EE

Educator Licensing Online (ELO)

• 2014 implementation was challenging year• Many improvements for 2015

— Separated renewal by credits and by PDP— TEPDL staff have more options when processing— Clearer instructions with videos

• What can educators do to prepare?— Get WAMS ID and onboard into ELO— Get copies of transcripts or submit PDP— Follow the directions

RtI Guidance

• Key is “instruction” vs. “support”• Instruction must be provided by a properly

licensed teacher• Support can be provided by any licensed

teacher or by an aide/paraprofessional— Assist in following directions— Review study assignments— Prepare, distribute, and collect materials— Assist with behavior/monitoring

edTPA• Preservice performance assessment• Implementation timeline

— Pilot: 2014-2015— Required but not consequential: 2015-2016— Required for licensure: 2016-2017

• Student teachers will be completing these— Please support them— Good PD for cooperating teacher

• Decision about out-of-state candidates has not been made yet

Governor’s Licensing Proposal

• Requirements for a 3-year license:— bachelor’s degree.— pass subject-area competency exam approved by DPI— have relevant experience in the subject as determined

by DPI

• Grades 6-12 only• Otherwise similar to Charter School

Teacher License passed last year

What questionsdo you have?