STARTALK INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE11:00 AM – 12:00

MAY 9, 2015

STARTALK SPRING CONFERENCEDENVER, COLORADO

AGENDA• Challenges in Language Certification

• Process of Making Credentialing easy

• Demo

• Feedback – Q&A

INTEREST IN K-12 TEACHING CERTIFICATION? “YES” BUT .. SURVEY SAYS..

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Other reasons

Unable to fulfill math requirements

Unable to fulfill English requirements

Don't know if test scores will be accepted

Don't know if certification exists for state

Employment requires certification

Not enough funds for TEP

Not enough time for TEP

Intimidated by State Requirements

9%

2%

2%

7%

7%

9%

16%

21%

26%

YesSource: CLASSRoad survey August 2014

93 Responses: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

WHAT DO TEACHERS WANT .. SURVEY SAYS ..

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Teaching Resources, etc

Financial Aid

Professional Development

Job Info

Step-by-Step Guide

State Agencies Info

Alternative Route Info

Source: CLASSRoad survey August 2014

93 Responses: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu

CHALLENGES

Complex Process

Time & Commitment

Finding Alternative Programs

Basic Skills Proficiency

(English/Math/Etc) Cost

Complicated Vocabulary“I don’t understand all the regulations.”

State credential laws change“I need to have simple direct steps on how to

apply”

Requirements differ state to state“Accurate information needed.”

PROCESS OF MAKING CREDENTIALING EASY

• Standardize Information• Research Credentialing Routes• Present Information

• Map Certification Programs• Provide Basic Skills Resources (English, Math, etc.)• Build a Community of Teachers seeking Credentialing

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• Content Language (Exam/Course Support)• Develop Online Courses• Provide one-on-one Support

E.G.

GOOGLE

SEARCH ..

CHINESE

LANGUAGE

TEACHER

CERTIFICATION

KENTUCKY

KY: EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD CERTIFICATION ...

e.g. Click on Kentucky

Select Language LangCred displays all credentialing routes

TEACHING CREDENTIAL ROUTES IN THE U.S.

Language RoutesMandarin 250+Russian 220+Arabic 180+Hindi 140+Portuguese 140+Turkish 140+Urdu 120+Swahili 70+Native American Languages 35+

DEMO

Q & A