National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

University purposefully integrates the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. Its commitment to advance science, technology, liberal arts, and the professions produces capable and productive leaders who contribute to the sustainability and economic development of the global community. The business and affairs of the University are governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has all the powers accorded it by

theory labeled as professional development.  Having state oversight bodies oversee teacher preparation and development based on Common Core Curriculum would be refreshing.  “In order to create a national system, we must begin with standards, then adopt curriculum and curriculum materials and then develop assessment – in that order.” (Koonce, 2014, p. 118)  If resources were spent on teachers to address, create, assess and coach Common Core Standards this would be true professional development.   In

start of each session what the aims and objectives are and how these relate to the course outcome. During the session teachers should support their learners and assess their knowledge through a range of formative assessments. I also use a learning board that supports the learners by understanding what they know and need to know. Teachers have a responsibility to keep trainees needs covered (physically and emotionally), They need to assess the safety of classroom activities and make sure that none

to help train and retain STEM teachers by bringing together various sectors (i.e. federal, corporate, universities, and nonprofits). By August 2013, 100Kin10 had raised over $53 million and was committed to train 40,000 teachers by 2016 (National Science Board, 2014). The debate over criteria and plans for accomplishing the President’s goal and the stalling of ESEA’s reauthorization made it necessary for President Obama to provide waivers for

increasingly important to incorporate technology based-teaching in the classroom. As new technologies enter the classroom the question is raised as to how these technologies can be used to build math skills.

Introduction The National League for Nursing (NLN), founded in 1893, was the first nursing organization in the United States (Overview, n.d.). Today, dedicated to excellence, the NLN long stands as the leading membership association for nurses and nursing education leaders (Overview, n.d.). The professional organization has over 40,000 members with dedication to “research, professional development, networking opportunities, and public policy initiatives (Overview, n.d.)”. The NLN’s core values are

(AMHCA, 2010). Both the ACA and the AMHCA Codes of Ethics cover a wide range of moral and ethical situations that could present themselves to mental health professionals. Both of these codes of ethics have significant impacts on the counseling profession. The tools provided by these codes of ethics ensure that mental health professionals are able to conform to the regulations set forth. They address common concerns from varying points of view. Understanding these codes of ethics is essential

Running head: COMPARING TEACHER STANDARDS Comparing Teacher Standards Jennifer A. Young Grand Canyon University SPE- 529N Special Education Foundations and Frameworks 03/21/11 Comparing Teacher Standards | State Specific Standards & NCLB | NBPTS | CEC | INTASC | Teacher Qualifications | CONTENT KNOWLEDGE & SKILL-Teachers have in-depth understanding of the content they plan to teach.-Teachers provide multiple explanations and instructional strategies.-Teachers are leaders and mentors

Introduction Professional counselors have to meet distinct requirements set by individual states. This work focuses on the requirements counselors have to meet in the state of Alabama. The difference between licensure, certification, and accreditation will be highlighted. The state has two levels of counseling license; the associate licensed counselor, and the licensed professional counselor (LPC). Licensed counselors in other states can apply for licensure through endorsement. Criteria and Standards to becoming

back in June 2010. Even before the Common Core States standards were, official dozens of states had adopted the standards. Now even though it all may look good on the outside does not make it good. Many states supported the Common Core bill and they were actually excited about it. In fact, even as most Americans are unaware that the common Core existed. The Obama administration Secretary of education declared that the common Core State Standards might think that this is the greatest thing that has