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Peer reviewedFrazier, Calvin M. – Educational Leadership, 1983
Colorado now requires applicants for teaching certificates to pass a basic skills test in spelling, English language usage, and mathematics and to demonstrate acceptable speaking ability. Student teachers must also complete this screening. Applicants have four chances to complete the test. (MLF)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Teacher Certification
Peer reviewedKrathwohl, David R. – Educational Leadership, 1983
The National Teacher Evaluation Program has developed a competency test for teachers that is the result of extensive consultation with the profession, pretesting, and review. Plans for the future of the test are detailed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Standards, Teacher Certification
Peer reviewedEllet, Chad D.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1980
All beginning teachers in Georgia receive a three-year nonrenewable certificate. During the term of the certificate they must satisfactorily demonstrate 14 performance competencies in two consecutive assessments. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Teacher Certification
Peer reviewedMercer, Walter – Educational Leadership, 1983
The high failure rate of Black prospective teachers in the southern states raises the challenge to change the quality of education for all Americans. (MLF)
Descriptors: Black Teachers, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing
