U.S. recertification policy relies heavily on seat-time CEUs: 44 states require them while only six require performance indicators for licensure renewal¶
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q2 i? The vast majority of states (44) require continuing education units measured in seat time or clock hours for recertification, while only six states require performance indicators such as summative evaluation ratings for licensure renewal. → Berry 2019
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Berry 2019¶
Berry, B., & Byrd, P. A. (2019). Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation's Teachers. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/65a7d0ed-66b1-4d5b-ac51-6bcf25285dd3 doi:10.51388/20.500.12265/104
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The brief reports, citing a New America report, that as of early 2018 only 11 states explicitly stated the purpose of relicensure, 44 states require seat-time CEUs, and "Only six states require performance indicators, such as teachers' summative evaluation ratings" for renewal eligibility.
"The vast majority of states (44) require continuing education units (CEUs), measured in seat time or clock hours, as the basis for recertification."
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Related Claims¶
- Nine states offered CEUs for Digital Promise micro-credentials by 2017, but no coherent framework existed for valuing micro-credentials — related
- State certification directors are cautious yet hopeful about micro-credentials, citing quality control and compensation-system fit as concerns — related
- Districts and universities increasingly attach concrete incentives to earning Digital Promise micro-credentials — related
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U.S. recertification policy relies heavily on seat-time CEUs: 44 states require them while only six require performance indicators for licensure renewal |
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