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Peer reviewedReagan, Billy R.; And Others – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1983
The Houston (Texas) Independent School District's plan requires that teachers demonstrate competence in four areas: (1) functional academic skills; (2) content area knowledge; (3) methodology; and (4) new technology. Proficiency-based techniques used in teacher selection and in diagnosing needs of inservice teachers are described. (PP)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Inservice Teacher Education
Reagan, Billy R. – American Education, 1983
The Houston Plan for Excellence in Education aims to achieve quality in staffing and in education by recruiting and rewarding excellent staff, initiating a competency-based selection process for all school personnel, and providing renewal and professional growth opportunities. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Educational Quality, Minimum Competency Testing
