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An Examination Of Features Of Evidence-Based Teacher Credentialing Systems, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2017

An Examination Of Features Of Evidence-Based Teacher Credentialing Systems, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

As requested by the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) has conducted a study with the purpose of examining current research and evidence-based policies related to teacher credentialing systems. The goal is to inform revisions to Maine's current system for teacher credentialing. MEPRI is a nonpartisan research institute funded jointly by the Maine State Legislature and the University of Maine System. This work takes place in a context of new federal reporting requirements under Title II of the Higher Education Opportunity Act and new standards for national accreditation for …