To ensure teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach.

To regulate the teaching profession and maintain high standards.

To provide teachers with job security and protect their rights.

To generate revenue for the government.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

U.S. Department of Education (USED)

American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Elementary Education License

Secondary Education License

Special Education License

Early Childhood Education License

A bachelor's degree in education, passing a state-approved teacher certification exam, and completing a student teaching experience.

A high school diploma, passing a state-approved teacher certification exam, and completing a teacher preparation program.

A master's degree in education, passing a state-approved teacher certification exam, and completing a student teaching experience.

A bachelor's degree in any field, passing a state-approved teacher certification exam, and completing a teacher preparation program.

To provide pre-service teachers with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real classroom setting.

To evaluate the pre-service teacher's teaching abilities and readiness for the classroom.

To help pre-service teachers develop relationships with students and their families.

All of the above.

A teacher license is issued by the state, while a teaching certificate is issued by a local school district.

A teacher license is required to teach in public schools, while a teaching certificate is required to teach in private schools.

A teacher license is valid for a lifetime, while a teaching certificate must be renewed periodically.

There is no difference between a teacher license and a teaching certificate.

The teacher may be fined or imprisoned.

The teacher's contract may be terminated.

The teacher may be denied a teaching license in the future.

All of the above.

Professional development helps teachers stay up-to-date on the latest teaching methods and research.

Professional development helps teachers improve their teaching skills and effectiveness.

Professional development helps teachers earn continuing education credits to maintain their license.

All of the above.

To ensure that teachers stay up-to-date on the latest teaching methods and research.

To help teachers improve their teaching skills and effectiveness.

To provide teachers with opportunities to earn additional salary.

To meet state licensure requirements.

The requirements for obtaining a teacher license can be rigorous and time-consuming.

The cost of obtaining a teacher license can be a barrier for some individuals.

The process of teacher licensure can be complex and confusing.

All of the above.

There is a growing emphasis on performance-based licensure.

There is a movement towards alternative pathways to teacher licensure.

There is an increasing focus on teacher preparation programs that are aligned with state standards.

All of the above.

The role of standardized testing in teacher licensure.

The impact of teacher licensure on teacher diversity.

The effectiveness of alternative pathways to teacher licensure.

All of the above.

State departments of education.

Colleges and universities.

Professional organizations.

All of the above.

Contact the state department of education.

Visit the website of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

Join a professional organization for teachers.

All of the above.

Teacher licensure will become more rigorous and standardized.

There will be a greater emphasis on alternative pathways to teacher licensure.

Teacher licensure will become more focused on performance-based assessment.

All of the above.