TITLE

Portfolio Certification

MOTIVATION

Recognition of an individual's knowledge and competencies gained through a variety of life experiences.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREA (S) COVERED

The portfolio can be used either to receive a standard teaching certificate or to add an endorsement area to a current Wyoming teaching certificate. All areas of endorsement are accepted.

WHO OPERATES

Professional Teaching Standards Board.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

A bachelor's degree from an NCATE or regionally accredited college or university.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The portfolio certification method allows the Professional Teaching Standards Board to certify teachers based upon professional, educational and life experiences. A portfolio is a collection of documented evidence that shows the applicant's lifetime of activities and verifies how these activities meet Wyoming certification standards. The portfolio certification process is an alternative way to obtain a standard teaching certificate or to add an endorsement area to a current Wyoming teaching certificate.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

N/A

WHO EVALUATES

A two-four member team evaluates portfolios and makes a recommendation to the Professional Teaching Standards Board.

LENGTH OF TIME

Standard five-year certificate.