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Your Credentials Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2005 Master's degree seekers get some needed relief; union offers routes to master's degree Anyone who's been certified since September 2004 under new requirements will get a bit of a break in the relentless demands that all newcomers face. More paras are climbing the career ladder; ELT offers SRPs undergrad courses As a result of guidance offered by State Ed in the implementation of No Child Left Behind, if you're providing instructional support services, you must be certified as a teaching assistant - regardless of how your school district describes your position. Mentoring proves its value in teacher retention Research underscores the importance of a year-old state regulation that mandates a one-year mentored experience for anyone with an initial certificate in the first year of teaching. New York producing more nationally certified teachers; NYSUT can help with national certification A recent study in Florida confirms what National Board Certified Teachers have long known - their rigorous training pays dividends for students. New certificate aimed at cutting teacher shortages; teacher ed programs facing tougher times The year 2005 has brought forth a new teaching certificate. The new supplementary certificate will allow someone certified in one teaching title to provide instruction in subjects where teacher shortages continue. Helping English-language learners About 100 teachers - some of them giving up their spring break - gathered in suburban Albany in late March to set cut scores for the 2005 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test. Credentials resources: NYSUT has a bulletin for you For details on standards-related issues and their impact on you, check out NYSUT's online library of Information Bulletins, Briefing Bulletins and reports at the NYSUT Web site. State Ed Dept. seeks help of classroom pros The State Education Department is building its database of teachers who would like to be involved in projects that have ranged in the past from helping develop state learning standards to reviewing curriculum guidance materials. NYSUT's Effective Teaching Program looking for master teachers NYSUT's Education and Learning Trust is seeking instructors for its Effective Teaching Program. See also: Your Students \| Resources
The Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006 was developed by New York Teacher in conjunction with the union's Division of Research and Educational Services. Articles are by John Strachan. Updated June 2005. For updates, read New York Teacher, or go to the Web site at www.nysut.org. Single copies are available while supplies last. Bulk order requests should be made through local union presidents. Write NYSUT Publications, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2455; e-mail jmalec@nysutmail.org; or call (800) 342-9810, ext. 6260. Ask for item No. 204/05 from the Publications Department. The complete guide is also available for download at nysut.org/standards. NYSUT, the largest union in New York State, represents more than 525,000 classroom teachers and other school employees and retirees; academic and professional faculty at the state's community colleges, State University of New York and City University of New York; and other education and health professionals. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. NYSUT.org. Copyright New York State United Teachers. 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York, 12110-2455. 518.213.6000.

Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006

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Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2005