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State |
Status/Date |
Level |
Summary |
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 | 21st Century Skills |
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| Accountability |
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| Accountability--Accreditation |
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| Accountability--Measures/Indicators |
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| Accountability--Reporting Results |
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| Accountability--Rewards |
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| Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions |
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| Accountability--Sanctions/Interventions--Takeovers |
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| Accountability--School Improvement |
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| Adult Basic Education |
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| Assessment |
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| Assessment--Accommodations |
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| Assessment--College Entrance Exams |
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| Assessment--Computer Based |
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| Assessment--Formative/Interim |
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| Assessment--Value Added |
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| At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention) |
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| At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Alternative Education |
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| At-Risk (incl. Dropout Prevention)--Drugs/Alcohol |
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| Attendance |
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| Attendance--Compulsory |
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| Attendance--Statutory Ages (Upper and Lower) |
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| Attendance--Truancy |
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| Background Checks |
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| Bilingual/ESL |
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| Business Involvement |
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| Career/Technical Education |
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| Career/Technical Education--Career Academies/Apprenticeship |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Charter Districts |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Closings |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Cyber Charters |
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| Choice of Schools--Charter Schools--Finance |
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| Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment |
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| Choice of Schools--Choice/Open Enrollment--Research |
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| Choice of Schools--Magnet or Specialized Schools |
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| Choice of Schools--Tax Credits |
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| Choice of Schools--Vouchers |
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| Civic Education |
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| Civic Education--Character Education |
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| Civic Education--Civic Knowledge and Literacy |
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| Civic Education--Pledge of Allegiance |
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| Class Size |
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| Curriculum |
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| Curriculum--Alignment |
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| Curriculum--Arts Education |
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| Curriculum--Censorship |
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| Curriculum--Drivers Education |
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| Curriculum--Excusal |
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| Curriculum--Family Living Education |
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| Curriculum--Financial Literacy/Economics Ed. |
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| Curriculum--Foreign Language/Sign Language |
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| Curriculum--Geography Education |
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| Curriculum--Health/Nutrition Education |
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| Curriculum--Language Arts |
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| Curriculum--Language Arts--Writing/Spelling |
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| Curriculum--Mathematics |
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| Curriculum--Physical Education |
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| Curriculum--Science |
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| Curriculum--Sex Education |
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| Curriculum--Social Studies/History |
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| Demographics--Enrollments |
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| Economic/Workforce Development |
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| Equity |
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| Federal |
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| Finance |
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| Finance--Bonds |
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| Finance--District |
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| Finance--Facilities |
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| Finance--Federal |
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| Finance--Funding Formulas |
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| Finance--Local Foundations/Funds |
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| Finance--Lotteries |
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| Finance--Private Giving |
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| Finance--Resource Efficiency |
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| Finance--State Budgets/Expenditures |
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| Finance--Student Fees |
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| Finance--Taxes/Revenues |
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| Finance--Taxes/Revenues--Alternative Revenues |
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| Governance |
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| Governance--Deregulation/Waivers/Home Rule |
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| Governance--Ethics/Conflict of Interest |
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| Governance--Mandates |
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| Governance--School Boards |
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| Governance--School Boards--Training |
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| Governance--Site-Based Management |
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| Governance--State Boards/Chiefs/Agencies |
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| Health |
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| Health--Child Abuse |
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| Health--Mental Health |
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| Health--Nutrition |
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| Health--School Based Clinics or School Nurses |
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| Health--Suicide Prevention |
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| High School |
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| High School--Advanced Placement |
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| High School--College Readiness |
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| High School--Dropout Rates/Graduation Rates |
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| High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment |
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| High School--Early Colleges/Middle Colleges |
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| High School--Exit Exams |
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| High School--GED (General Education Development) |
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| High School--Graduation Requirements |
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| High School--International Baccalaureate |
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| Instructional Approaches--Grading Practices |
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| Instructional Approaches--Homeschooling |
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| Integrated Services/Full-Service Schools |
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| International Benchmarking |
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| Leadership |
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| Leadership--District Superintendent |
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| Leadership--District Superintendent--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Certification and Licensure |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Induction Programs and Mentoring |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Preparation--Alternative |
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| Leadership--Principal/School Leadership--Tenure |
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| Middle School |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues--American Indian / Alaska Native / Native Hawaiian |
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| Minority/Diversity Issues--Hispanic |
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| No Child Left Behind--Adequate Yearly Progress |
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| No Child Left Behind--Assessment |
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| No Child Left Behind--Consequences for Schools |
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| No Child Left Behind--Finance |
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| No Child Left Behind--Reauthorization Issues/Waivers |
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| No Child Left Behind--Report Cards |
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| No Child Left Behind--School Support |
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| No Child Left Behind--Special Populations |
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| Online Learning--Digital/Blended Learning |
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| Online Learning--Virtual Schools/Courses |
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| P-16 or P-20 |
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| P-3 |
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| P-3 Child Care |
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| P-3 Content Standards and Assessment |
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| P-3 Early Intervention (0-3) |
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| P-3 Ensuring Quality |
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| P-3 Evaluation/Economic Benefits |
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| P-3 Family Involvement |
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| P-3 Finance |
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| P-3 Governance |
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| P-3 Grades 1-3 |
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| P-3 Kindergarten |
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| P-3 Preschool |
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| P-3 Teaching Quality/Professional Development |
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| Parent/Family |
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| Parent/Family--Parent Rights |
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| Partnerships--University/School |
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| Postsecondary |
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| Postsecondary Accountability |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Accreditation |
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| Postsecondary Accountability--Diploma Mills |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Financial Aid |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Textbooks |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Prepd/College Savings Plans |
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| Postsecondary Affordability--Tuition/Fees--Undocumented Immigrants |
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| Postsecondary Faculty--Compensation |
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| Postsecondary Faculty--Tenure |
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| Postsecondary Finance |
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| Postsecondary Finance--Efficiency/Performance-Based Funding |
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| Postsecondary Finance--Facilities |
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| Postsecondary Finance--Revenue and Expenditures |
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| Postsecondary Governance and Structures |
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| Postsecondary Governance and Structures--Administrative/Leadership Issues |
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| Postsecondary Governance and Structures--State Executives/State Agencies |
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| Postsecondary Institutions |
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| Postsecondary Institutions--Community/Technical Colleges |
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| Postsecondary Institutions--For-Profit/Proprietary |
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| Postsecondary Institutions--Private/Independent |
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| Postsecondary Online Instruction |
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| Postsecondary Participation |
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| Postsecondary Participation--Access |
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| Postsecondary Participation--Admissions Requirements |
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| Postsecondary Participation--Affirmative Action |
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| Postsecondary Students--Adults |
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| Postsecondary Students--Disabled |
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| Postsecondary Students--Foster Youth |
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| Postsecondary Students--Graduate/Professional |
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| Postsecondary Students--International |
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| Postsecondary Students--Military |
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| Postsecondary Students--Minority |
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| Postsecondary Success |
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| Postsecondary Success--Completion |
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| Postsecondary Success--Completion--Completion Rates (Statistics) |
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| Postsecondary Success--Developmental/Remediation |
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| Postsecondary Success--Transfer/Articulation |
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| Private Schools |
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| Privatization |
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| Promotion/Retention |
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| Public Involvement |
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| Reading/Literacy |
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| Religion |
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| Rural |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Day/Class Length |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Extended Day Programs |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Summer School |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Week |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Year |
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| Scheduling/School Calendar--Year Round |
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| School Climate/Culture |
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| School Safety |
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| School Safety--Bullying Prevention/Conflict Resolution |
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| School Safety--Code of Conduct |
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| School Safety--Corporal Punishment |
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| School Safety--Disaster/Emergency Preparedness |
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| School Safety--Expulsion/Suspension |
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| School Safety--Sexual Harassment and Assault |
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| School Safety--Special Education |
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| School/District Structure/Operations |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--District Consolidation/Deconsolidation |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Facilities |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Food Service |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Libraries |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Personnel (Non-Teaching) |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--School Size |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Shared Services |
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| School/District Structure/Operations--Transportation |
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| Service-Learning |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education--Federal Law/Regulations |
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| Special Education--Finance |
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| Special Education--Placement |
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| Special Education--Transition |
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| Special Populations--Corrections Education |
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| Special Populations--Foster Care |
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| Special Populations--Gifted and Talented |
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| Special Populations--Homeless Education |
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| Special Populations--Migrant Education |
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| Special Populations--Military |
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| Standards |
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| Standards--Common Core State Standards |
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| State Longitudinal Data Systems |
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| State Policymaking |
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| State Policymaking--Task Forces/Commissions |
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| STEM |
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| Student Achievement |
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| Student Achievement--Closing the Achievement Gap |
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| Student Supports |
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| Student Supports--Counseling/Guidance |
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| Student Supports--Remediation |
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| Student Surveys |
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| Students |
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| Students--Athletics/Extracurricular Activities |
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| Students--Employment |
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| Students--K-12 Exchange Students |
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| Students--Mobility |
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| Students--Records/Rights |
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| Teaching Quality |
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 | Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure |
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| AL | Adopted 12/2010 | P-12 | Rewrites Chapter 290-3-2. To align the format so that all relevant information on each topic is placed together which will make the document more user-friendly. To include practices and procedures that are currently being implemented based on memoranda or requirements made effective by other sections within the department of education. To include substantive requirements in the alternative approaches to ensure that applicants selected by LEAs have demonstrated content knowledge before working with students. To provide consistency in requirements and dates across various certification approaches. To incorporate safeguards within various certification approaches to ensure that the most qualified teachers/instructional support personnel are in the schools of Alabama. To delete all references to the term 'satisfactory' as related to an individual's performance due to the subjectivity. To clarify the certification revocation process and the authority of the state superintendent regarding sanctions against a certificate or license holder. To streamline the certification process. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/ed/290-3-2.pdf
Title: ADC 290-3-2-.01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
Source: www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us
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| PA | to governor 11/2010 | P-12 | Expands the list of individuals qualified to certify mental and physical fitness of a teacher to include licensed or certified physicians' assistants and certified registered nurse practitioners. Precludes the granting of a certificate for individuals who fail to submit a certificate, do not have good moral character, or engage in illegal use of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages.
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2009&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0441&pn=2281
Title: S.B. 441 - Teacher Mental and Physical Fitness Section
Source: http://www.legis.state.pa.us
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| IL | Adopted 10/2010 | P-12 | Partially from summary in Illinois Register:
Sections 25.710 and 25.720: Reflects new practice that allows certification candidates to "bank" passing scores on the test of basic skills in reading, language arts, mathematics and writing so that candidates who fail one or more subsections of the test are not required to take the entire test over again. Clarifies that either retaking the full test or retaking one or more subtests counts toward the maximum of five times that a certification candidate may take the basic skills test. Makes available language proficiency tests in several new languages for those seeking a transitional bilingual education certificate or endorsement; these are noted in Section 25.710.
Section 25.765: Allows institutions of higher education with educator preparation programs to have access to any of the results (i.e., pass or fail) of tests taken by examinees. Rationale provided by register: This change will enable institutions to review the candidates' results to help them prepare for, and be successful taking, the required tests. Additionally, the institution may monitor a candidate's activity to determine if he or she is nearing the five-take limit. Accessing all test results also will allow the institution to analyze those to determine whether a candidate should be considering career paths other than education.
Pages 885-904 of 1119: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume34_issue41.pdf
Title: 23 IL ADC 25.710, 720, 765
Source: www.cyberdriveillinois.com
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| MI | Signed into law 10/2010 | P-12 | Permits the Michigan Department of Education to enter into a memorandum of understanding with a federally recognized Native American tribe, the board of a school district, or the board of directors of a public school academy (PSA) authorizing the superintendent of public instruction to issue a 3-year letter of approval or continuing approval to allow the tribe, district, or PSA to use teachers who did not possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate to teach a Native American tribal language and culture class. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2009-2010/publicact/htm/2010-PA-0168.htm
Title: S.B. 1014
Source: http://www.legislature.mi.gov
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| CA | Vetoed 09/2010 | P-12 | Defines "linked learning programs". Authorizes the commission on teacher credentialing to convene a workgroup consisting of specified members to develop program standards for the issuance of a recognition of study for linked learning competence for holders of a single subject teaching credential who will be teaching pupils enrolled in linked learning programs. Encourages the California State University and other teacher preparation institutions to establish goals for increasing the number of teachers prepared through linked learning programs. Encourages Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment programs to provide appropriate support, mentoring, and assistance to beginning teachers teaching in linked learning programs, including candidates who are in externships. Authorizes the commission to work with the superintendent of public instruction to gather and post, on an appropriate Web site, best practices from school districts and schools on curriculum development and professional development relating to implementing and sustaining multiple pathway programs. Bill text: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1201-1250/ab_1223_bill_20100901_enrolled.pdf
Governor's veto message: http://dl5.activatedirect.com/fs/distribution:letterFile/yvcee9xanplikz_files/z5yw6py5q1d0fz?&_c=d|yvcee9xanplikz|z5yxksmilkmaj8&_ce=1289861375.2301a19acd6b63f4d9c1302c2dbfa17d
Title: A.B. 1223
Source: www.leginfo.ca.gov
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| CA | Signed into law 08/2010 | P-12 | Existing law requires the commission on teacher credentialing to send on a monthly basis to each private school a list of all teachers who have had their state teaching credential revoked or suspended. New provision instead requires the commission to make available to each private school a listing of all credentialholders who have had final adverse action taken against their credential.
Bill: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_2651-2700/ab_2685_bill_20100823_chaptered.pdf
Bill analysis: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_2651-2700/ab_2685_cfa_20100803_103810_sen_floor.html
Title: A.B. 2685
Source: www.leginfo.ca.gov
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| IL | Signed into law 08/2010 | P-12 | Moves from August 2009 to October 2012 the date by which the state board of education must file with the general assembly and governor, and make available to the public, a report of the postsecondary institutions providing teacher preparation programs, and for each institution:
(1) The number of individuals taking the test of basic skills
(2) The number of individuals passing the test of basic skills
(3) The total number of subject-matter tests attempted
(4) The total number of subject-matter tests passed
and release this information every three years thereafter. (Maintains existing provision requiring the state board, by August 2007, to report to the general assembly and governor and make publicly available the number of teacher candidates taking and number passing the test of basic skills.) http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/SB/PDF/09600SB3681lv.pdf
Title: S.B. 3681 - Section 2-3.11d
Source: www.ilga.gov
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| CA | Signed into law 07/2010 | P-12 | Adds Section 44251.2, which provides that a credential, permit, certificate or other document that is lawfully issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing remains in force in accordance with existing laws and regulations, and is exempt from new laws and regulations, unless sections of the education code are specifically amended to the contrary. Revises Section 44260.2 relating to minimum requirements for the preliminary adult education teaching credential, to distinguish between requirements for academic and nonacademic subjects. Revises Section 44260.3, to recast the minimum requirements for the 5-year clear
designated subjects adult education teaching credential. Repeals Section 44260.8, which includes health education in the clear designated subjects teaching credential, and computer technology in the teaching credential for vocational education or adult education. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1351-1400/ab_1374_bill_20100706_chaptered.pdf
Title: A.B. 1374
Source: www.leginfo.ca.gov
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| FL | Issued 06/2010 | P-12 | Establishes Florida's Task Force on Excellent Teaching. Directs the task force to:
(1) Review performance appraisal systems and teacher certification systems
(2) Identify initiatives and strategies that honor Florida's quality teachers for dedicating their careers to teaching
(3) Examine the positive impact teachers have on the state's ability to compete in a global economy
(4) Identify methods for establishing differential and performance-based merit pay for classroom teachers
(5) Develop workable measures of student learning gains, including special education students
(6) Formulate strategies for identifying and dealing with low-performing teachers
(7) Identifying successful strategies and initiatives for improving the recruitment, development and retention of quality teachers through:
--Reviewing teacher preparation programs
--Identifying linkages between teacher merit and student learning
--Identifying effective peer-delivered professional development and support and the essential components of new teacher support programs
--Identifying, disseminating and replicating effective teaching practices, including strategies for teachers to collaborate
--Identifying technologies proven to support teacher productivity, efficiency and effectiveness
--Identifying effective working conditions to retain beginning teachers
--Examining compensation, benefits and incentive issues
--Examining options to define, recognize and reward effective teachers
By December 2010, directs the task force to provide recommendations to the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house and state board of education that address the goals and objectives of the task force, including recommendations regarding changes to statute and administrative rule. Provides the task force must continue in existence until its objectives are achieved but no later than June 2011, unless extended by a subsequent executive order. http://flgov.com/pdfs/orders/10-126-teaching.pdf
Title: E.O. 10-126
Source: flgov.com
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| HI | Signed into law 06/2010 | P-12 | Makes numerous changes relating to the Hawaii teacher standards board. Requires the board to include expenditure information in its annual report. Authorizes the board to delegate to its executive director, or other designee, any of its powers and duties as it deems reasonable and proper, provided that specified powers and duties may not be delegated. Adds additional licensure renewal requirements and verification of meeting licensure renewal requirements. Requires the board to review implementation of revised license fee collections and determine if fees should be raised; requires that if the board determines by December 2010 that fees should be raised, the board must submit to the legislature no later than 20 days before the regular 2011 session a plan and timetable for increasing the license fees. Requires the board to develop a comprehensive plan for transferring nonessential functions and duties to other agencies, including the department of education, and to submit the plan to the legislature not more than 20 days before the start of the 2011 legislative session. Requires the board to review its teacher license renewal process and determine whether the board should (a) Modify the licensing standards; (b) Modify its approach in determining whether a renewal applicant is in compliance by having satisfied all the standards; or (c) Recommend amendments to section 302A-805(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to conform to the board's present requirements for license renewal and thus eliminate the conflict with the statute. Directs the board to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the regular 2011 session. Requires the board and the department of education to clarify their respective powers, duties, responsibilities and the relationship between the two agencies, and to submit such findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days before the start of the 2011 legislative session. http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/Bills/SB2346_CD1_.HTM
Title: S.B. 2346
Source: www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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| LA | Signed into law 06/2010 | P-12 | Relates to teacher certification requirements; to provide relative to the employment experience necessary for certain principals to be exempt from certain testing requirements relative to certification; and to provide for related matters.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=713996
Title: H.B. 974
Source: http://www.legis.state.la.us
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| LA | Signed into law 06/2010 | P-12 | Reduces the number of years of experience needed by an out-of-state certified teacher from four to three years to qualify for a Louisiana teaching certificate; and to provide for related matters.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=722821
Title: S.B. 728
Source: http://www.legis.state.la.us/
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| NH | Signed into law 06/2010 | P-12 | This bill requires nonpublic schools and public academies to submit a criminal history records check through the division of state police and permits nonpublic schools to obtain a criminal history records check for selected applicants for employment and selected volunteers.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2010/HB1286.html
Title: H.B. 1286
Source: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us
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| GA | Signed into law 05/2010 | P-12 | Suspends professional learning requirements for certification renewal for teachers and paraprofessionals from July 2010 to July 2015. Repeals provision allowing a certified educator to complete a requirement to demonstrate computer skill competency by completing a course in computer skill competency. http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/pdf/hb1307.pdf
Title: H.B. 1307
Source: www.legis.state.ga.us
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| GA | Signed into law 05/2010 | P-12 | Authorizes certification fees to be paid by credit card, debit card or other method as approved by the professional standards commission. http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/pdf/hb1079.pdf
Title: H.B. 1079
Source: www.legis.state.ga.us
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| NY | Emergency Rule Adoption 05/2010 | P-12 | From administrative register: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to provide flexibility from the current teacher certification requirements to allow districts and BOCES to reassign effective classroom teachers to another grade level during this demonstrated immediate fiscal crisis to avoid or mitigate reductions in force. Districts and the New York State Council of School Superintendents requested that the Regents consider flexibility in the following three areas to help them retain effective teachers while meeting key staffing needs during the current fiscal crisis:
(1) Grades 7-12 Academic Area Certification Extended to Grades 5 and 6
The proposed amendment provides a level of flexibility in certification similar to that of the Experiment in Organizational Change. During a period of fiscal crisis, a district could reassign a teacher who is employed by
the district and certified in the classroom teaching service in a subject area in grades 7-12 to teach that same subject area in grades 5 or 6 through a limited extension to the teacher's existing certificate. The limited extension will be valid for 2 years and must be valid with that employing entity only. A full extension will be issued to the candidate if the candidate completes 6 semester hours of coursework in Middle Childhood
education.
(2) Childhood Education Extended to Kindergarten
The proposed amendment authorizes a teacher who is currently certified in childhood education (grades 1-6) to be reassigned to teach kindergarten under a limited extension to their existing certificate for a 2-year period while they complete 6 semester hours of pedagogical coursework in early childhood education. At that point, the department will issue the teacher a full extension to teach kindergarten.
(3) Childhood Education Extended to Grades 7 and 8
Similar to the regulation on the Experiment in Organizational Change, the proposed amendment authorizes a certified and qualified elementary school teacher (grades 1-6) to be reassigned to a position teaching an academic subject in grades 7 and 8. The teacher would need to have appropriate educational and experience for such teaching assignment as demonstrated by earning Highly Qualified status under NCLB in order to be granted a limited extension to their existing certificate title. Also, the teacher must agree to successfully complete the content specialty test in that subject area and complete 6 semester hours of coursework in Middle Childhood Education, within the next two years to qualify for the full certificate extension when their limited extension expires.
Action is necessary at the April 2010 board of regents meeting in order to avoid or mitigate reduction in force decisions that must be made by school districts prior to school budget votes in May 2010.
Pages 5-9 of 43: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2010/may12/pdfs/rules.pdf
Title: Title 8 NYCRR Section 80-4.3
Source: www.dos.state.ny.us
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| OK | Signed into law 05/2010 | P-12 | Allows a local board to request in writing to the state board that a national criminal history record check be conducted on any school employee and requires that one be conducted for a prospective employee.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/SB/SB2199_ENR.RTF
Title: S.B. 2199
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us
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| TN | Signed into law 05/2010 | P-12 | Requires the state board to develop and adopt a teacher code of ethics to be used in defining conduct unbecoming a teacher. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 3 and Title 49, Chapter 5 2009
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/106/Bill/SB2416.pdf
Title: S.B. 2416
Source: http://www.capitol.tn.gov
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| AL | Adopted 04/2010 | P-12 | Amended Chapter 290-4-1 will include the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics and will stipulate that, 'Schools and school systems are responsible for ensuring that all educators and other school employees who have contact with children are familiar with and act in accordance with the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.'
Title: 290-4-1-.01
Source: Westlaw/StateNet
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| AZ | To governor 04/2010 | P-12 | Stipulates that a person is not required to take the professional knowledge portion of the proficiency examination if the person has been a full-time teacher for at least the last three years in the same area of certification in which the person is applying for certification in Arizona; the person is not required to take the subject knowledge portion of the proficiency examination if the person has obtained a master's degree in that subject area at an accredited institution of higher education according to an official transcript; specifies that a person who obtained structured English immersion training in another state that the state board of education determines is comparable to the training in Arizona cannot be required to obtain additional structured English immersion train; removes language requiring teachers to repass the proficiency examination in particular situtions and states that a person is not required to pass the proficiency examination or equivalent examination more than once unless a person has not taught during the 10 years immediately preceding the submission of the application for certification. States that the state board of education may adopt rules to modify the reciprocity requirements for persons who have taught, obtained certification or obtained a master's degree in another country.
http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/hb2725s.pdf
Title: H.B. 2725--Multiple Provisions
Source: http://www.azleg.gov
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| LA | Adopted 04/2010 | Postsec. | Stipulates that for continued state approval, public and private higher education institutions and private providers that offer teacher certification programs must maintain value added assessment results at Level 3 or higher.
Title: LAC 28:XLV.501, 601
Source: http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/osr/lac/28v01/28v01.doc
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| OK | Signed into law 04/2010 | P-12 | Any teacher certified to teach elementary education prior to July 1, 2010, may be certified in early childhood education upon meeting the requirements provided in law and successful completion of the appropriate subject area portion of the examination by July 1, 2012 (and vice versa). Any teacher who becomes certified to teach through completion of an accredited teacher preparation program or becomes alternatively certified to teach through the Troops to Teachers program prior to July 1, 2010, may be certified in special education upon meeting the requirements provided in law and successful completion of the appropriate subject area portion of the examination by July 1, 2012. Requires teacher preparation institutions to report on how they will report to parents and the community on their programs and how they will receive feedback. Also requires such institutions implement a system for documenting and reporting the annual professional development of their teacher education faculty.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2747_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 2747
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us
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| OK | Signed into law 04/2010 | P-12 | For persons enrolled in an alternative placement program, this bill decreases the amount of work experience (from 3 years to 2 years) required for participation. Except for persons participating in the federal Troops To Teachers Program, prospective teachers are required to document at least two (2) years of work experience after completion of the baccalaureate degree which is related to the subject area of specialization if the person has only a baccalaureate degree with no postbaccalaureate work in a related area.
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB3259_ENR.RTF
Title: H.B. 3259
Source: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us
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| OR | Rule Adoption 04/2010 | P-12 | Amends rules relating to alternative assessment, transitional counselors, restricted transitional administrators, reinstatement of licenses and fingerprinting in regards to licensing of teachers and school administrators.
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/OARS_500/OAR_581/581_022.html
Title: OAR 584-050-0015, 584-050-0100, 584-052-0030, 584- 070-0111,584-080-0153, 584-090-0050
Source: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us
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| OR | Temporary Rule Adoption 03/2010 | P-12 | Amends rules relating to Career and Technical Education License (CTE) rules to support the redesign of CTE programs ODE has implemented. Establishes an "Instructor Appraisal Committee" to include at least one ODE recognized regional coordinator of career and technical education who may serve as the facilitator of the committee. Lists the possible career and technical education endorsements. Defines the three-year career and technical education teaching license.
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/rules/0410_Bulletin/0410_ch584_bulletin.html
Title: OAR 584-042-0002, -0006, -0009, -0021, -0031, -0044
Source: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us
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| VA | Signed into law 03/2010 | P-12 | Requires the Board of Education to promulgate regulations to require all education preparation programs for teachers in history and social sciences, elementary education pre K-6, and middle education 6-8 to include local government and civics instruction specific to the state; relates to teachers seeking renewal of a license with an endorsement in history and social sciences.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?101+ful+SB715ER+pdf
Title: S.B. 715
Source: http://leg1.state.va.us
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| AL | Signed into law 02/2010 | P-12 | Provides that after determining the state board's proposed July 2009 amendment to Rule 290-4-1, creating the "Alabama Educator Code of Ethics," was ambiguous and incapable of being enforced as currently drafted, the legislative joint committee disapproved the proposed rule change and proposed a revised rule to be adopted by the board. Provides the state board of education refused to accept the recommended amendment and resubmit the revised rule while continuing to support the original proposed rule. Provides that because the state board of education refused to accept the proposed amendment and resubmit the revised rule proposed by the Joint Committee, the decision of the Joint Committee to disapprove the proposed amendment to Rule 290-4-1, entitled "Education Accountability," is sustained.
Title: S.J.R. 9
Source: www.lexis.com
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| CA | Adopted 02/2010 | P-12 | Allows advanced industry certifications to meet one year of the three years of experience required for the Three-Year Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential, as determined by a Commission-approved program. Accepts one year of general education teaching experience toward the three years of experience required for the Three-Year Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential. Creates a teaching authorization for industry experts who may want to teach part-time for only a brief period as their skills are in high demand in the workplace on the recommendation made by the CTE advisory committee and approved by the Commission at the April 2009 Commission Meeting. Reduces the number of hours of full-time work experience required.
Title: Title 5 CCR Sections 80034.1, 80034.2, 80034.3, 80035, 80035.1,80035.5
Source:
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| IA | Adopted 02/2010 | P-12 | Adds greater clarity to each core content area to better communicate what elementary teachers must know in order to better serve students.
Title: IAC 282-13.26(5)
Source: Lexis-Nexis/StateNet
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| SD | Signed into law 02/2010 | P-12 | Repeals the requirement for school districts to have teaching certificates on file; relates to contracts and academic training.
http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2010/Bill.aspx?File=HB1024ENR.htm
Title: H.B. 1024
Source: http://legis.state.sd.us
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| AZ | Adopted 01/2010 | P-12 | Changes the provisional Career and Technical Education certificate to create the flexibility to meet the needs of all applicants.
http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_07/title_07.PDF
Title: R7-2-607, -612
Source: http://www.azsos.gov/
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| IL | Adopted 01/2010 | P-12 | Provides a mechanism for a review and intervention when issues with one or more preparation programs or an educational unit become apparent in the interval between regularly scheduled reviews. Allows the state board of education to make a preparation program's approval status "provisional". As stated in the Illinois Register, "The provisions of this new rule will enhance the institutions' accountability and afford a means by which problems can be addressed promptly." See pages 166-169 of 293: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume34_issue5.pdf
Title: 23 IAC 25.130
Source: www.cyberdriveillinois.com
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| NV | Rule Adoption 01/2010 | P-12 | Revises the provisions concerning the single-subject majors and minors recognized by the State Board of Education.
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/CHAPTERS.HTMl
Title: NAC 391.111, .131, .1312
Source: http://www.leg.state.nv.us
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| UT | Adopted 01/2010 | P-12 | Revised provision clarifies that the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) must review reports received from the department of public safety (DPS) regarding arrests/convictions of current or prospective licensees (prior language referred only to reviewing data received from employers on currently licensed educators). Requires current or prospective licensees who are arrested or convicted to immediately submit fingerprints to the DPS for a background check. Requires the USOE to place a flag on the licensee's CACTUS [licensed educator data] file indicating a background check issue, and to evaluate the need for potential licensing action. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bulletin/2009/20091101/33052.htm
Title: R277-516
Source: www.rules.utah.gov
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Alternative |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Assignment |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Natl. Bd. for Prof. Teach. Stds. |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Special Education |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--State Prof. Standards Bds. |
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| Teaching Quality--Certification and Licensure--Substitute Teachers |
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| Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay |
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| Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Pay-for-Performance |
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| Teaching Quality--Compensation and Diversified Pay--Retirement/Benefits |
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| Teaching Quality--Evaluation and Effectiveness |
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| Teaching Quality--Induction Programs and Mentoring |
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| Teaching Quality--Paraprofessionals |
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| Teaching Quality--Preparation |
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| Teaching Quality--Professional Development |
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| Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention |
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| Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--At-Risk Schools |
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| Teaching Quality--Recruitment and Retention--High-Needs Subjects |
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| Teaching Quality--Reduction in Force |
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| Teaching Quality--Teacher Rights |
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| Teaching Quality--Tenure or Continuing Contract |
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| Teaching Quality--Unions/Collective Bargaining |
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| Teaching Quality--Working Conditions |
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| Technology |
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| Technology--Devices/Software/Hardware |
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| Technology--Equitable Access |
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| Technology--Funding Issues |
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| Technology--Research/Evaluation |
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| Textbooks and Open Source |
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| Whole-School Reform Models |
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