The following standards are available on this page: KY Teacher Standards, Environmental Education Standards, Guidance Counseling Program Standards; IECE Standards (Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education); ISLLC Standards (Educational Leadership Policy Standards 2008); School Safety Standards; School Social Work Standards; TSSA Standards (Technology Standards for School Administrators)
Building on the excellent foundation of standards states have laid, the Common Core State Standards are the first step in providing our young people with a high-quality education. It should be clear to every student, parent, and teacher what the standards of success are in every school.
Description: This class will focus on the Kentucky Teacher Standards ( Initial Level) and the skills and proficiencies assessed in professional examinations required for licensure. The topics will include an introduction to the profession of education by examining the Kentucky Teacher Standards (Initial Level) and the necessary skills required in order to meet those standards. A variety of readings in educational research, guest lecturers, and on-line resources will be provided to students in order to develop conceptual understandings of professional dispositions and to improve the quality of professional performance. The professional dispositions, content knowledge, and readiness for instructional practice of the aspiring teacher candidate will be assessed and a program of support and improvement will be provided and monitored for outcomes. This course may be delivered through a variety of instructional strategies and methods. Additionally, the course will be taken prior to or concurrent with a Level I course(s). Field experience(s) may be required.
Author: Dr. Barbara Foster
Welcome to my virtual classroom. I've been a tech teacher for 15 years, but technology makes the homeschool a perfect tech ed classroom. Here I'll cover lesson plans, tech tips, great websites to integrate technology into your curriculum, current trends in tech ed and technology standards.