TITLETeaching Associate License HISTORYAdopted by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) in 1999. MOTIVATIONA Teaching Associate License is issued only to an experienced teaching assistant engaged in an intensive professional development program for teaching assistants approved by TSPC. The programs currently operating were developed specifically to recruit members of underrepresented ethnic and racial groups to the teaching profession. Both existing programs require the candidates to be bilingual. SUBJECT AREAS COVEREDAll, but particularly encourage participation in preparation for the ESOL or ESOL/Bilingual license endorsement. WHO OPERATESThe license is issued by TSPC at the request of a candidate, a school district, and an approved teacher preparation. The institution providing the approved program and the district are both required to provide supervision and intensive mentoring of the candidate. REQUIREMENTS TO ENTERTo be eligible for a Teaching Associate License, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements Be enrolled in a specified institutional program of undergraduate education and professional teacher preparation approved by TSPC and have completed 75% of the program required to qualify for assignment as a full-time intern. Complete one year as a full-time intern in an approved program with the guidance of a mentor. Obtain a passing score on a test of knowledge of US and Oregon civil rights laws at the conclusion of a course or workshop approved by TSPC. Have three academic years of effectively full-time experience as a teaching assistant assigned primarily to direct instruction and related support. Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by TSPC. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Teaching Associate License is valid for two years and is not renewable. During the life of the license the teacher must complete the approved teacher preparation program and complete all degree requirements, including passing required basic skills and content tests, completion of two teacher work samples demonstrating the ability to foster student learning gains, and demonstration of all Initial Teaching License competencies as required in Oregon Administrative Rule 584-017-0100. NO. OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETEVaries depending on the institutional program and prior college credits held by the candidate. WHO EVALUATESEnrolling institution in cooperation with school district mentor. LENGTH OF TIMETwo years |
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