Certification Pathways
What certification requires completion of an approved preparation program and passing certification exams?
Standard certification.
Which teachers consistently showed better student outcomes across most tests?
Standard-certified teachers.
How does TFA teacher attrition compare to non-TFA teachers in urban districts?
TFA teachers have higher attrition rates, often leaving after their second or third year.
Their effectiveness varies, with less positive outcomes when uncertified.
TAAS (Texas Assessment of Academic Skills).
What student populations are most likely to be taught by uncertified teachers?
African American, Latino, and low-income students.
What certification allows individuals to teach temporarily while completing additional requirements?
Emergency/temporary certification.
Which certification group had significant negative effects across five out of six tests?
Uncertified teachers.
In general, how do TFA teachers’ effectiveness compare to traditionally certified teachers?
Their effectiveness varies, with less positive outcomes when uncertified.
What broader factors can influence a teacher’s effectiveness beyond certification?
Classroom experience, mentoring, student demographics, and teacher preparation programs.
Why is equitable access to certified teachers important for all students?
It ensures all students have the opportunity to succeed regardless of their socioeconomic background.
What type of certification is granted to those who pass subject matter tests and enroll in non-traditional preparation programs?
Alternative certification.
Which certification group showed a positive impact on the Aprenda test in reading?
Alternatively certified teachers.
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Why are high-stakes tests like the TAAS often less reliable for assessing deeper student learning?
They are more prone to distortions from "teaching to the test" rather than assessing critical thinking skills.
What broader social issue does the unequal distribution of certified teachers highlight?
Systemic inequities in education access and resources.
What is the designation for teachers who are certified in one area but teach in another subject?
Certified out-of-field.
What type of certification category includes teachers teaching out of their field of preparation?
Certified out-of-field.
In what year did TFA teachers show better effectiveness due to higher rates of standard certification?
1998–99.
What long-term impact can uncertified teachers have on student success?
Lower academic achievement and reduced opportunities for future success.
How can school districts address inequities in teacher quality?
By prioritizing certified teachers for underserved schools and improving teacher retention.
What term describes teachers with no recorded certification data in the files?
Certification code missing.
Which type of certification includes teachers who completed preparation but failed to pass state certification tests?
Certified, no-test.
What student populations were disproportionately assigned to uncertified TFA teachers?
Low-income and minority students.
What academic areas were negatively impacted when students were taught by uncertified teachers?
Math and reading.
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