WASHINGTON, DC (May 11, 2006) –Teachers who have the knowledge to pass national certification exams produce higher student learning gains than teachers who fail those same exams. These findings, from a study released today by the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE), demonstrate that ABCTE certification in elementary education can be a valid predictor of teacher performance in the classroom.
The study, Student Achievement and Passport to Teaching Certification in Elementary Education, found that veteran teachers who passed the ABCTE Multiple Subject Exam (MSE) and Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) Exam produce higher student learning gains in math, science and social studies, and significantly higher overall student achievement, than teachers who failed one or both of those exams.
WASHINGTON, DC (June 1, 2004)— The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) today announced its partnership with Franklin Pierce College to offer an online preparation tool for the Passport to TeachingSM certification examination. The four-module program focuses on developing and strengthening Professional Teaching Knowledge to better prepare candidates seeking American Board certification.
WASHINGTON, DC (November 15, 2004) — The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) today proudly announced that Dr. Robert Schiller, former Illinois State Superintendent of Education, will serve as a State Relations Consultant. Schiller will assist the American Board’s continued state and national outreach efforts as the organization seeks to expand adoption of its alternative teaching pathway to more states.
“Dr. Schiller’s significant experience in education issues at the state and local levels makes him a valuable addition to the American Board. We are privileged to have him join our team," said Dr. Kathleen Madigan, president of the American Board. “Robert brings tremendous dedication, extensive knowledge and impressive skills to his new role. His experience in improving education standards will benefit our program and its teacher certification candidates."
WASHINGTON, DC (June 16, 2004) — The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) today announced that the Florida State Board of Education voted on Tuesday to accept the Passport to TeachingSM as a new route to full certification for the state’s public school teachers. Florida becomes the third state along with Pennsylvania and Idaho to formally recognize the American Board and embrace new approaches in helping to meet the requirements under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to place a “highly qualified" teacher in every classroom by the 2005-06 school year.
WASHINGTON, DC (June 29, 2004) — In its continuing effort to increase the supply of qualified teachers in U.S. schools, the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) today announced that 11 candidates have earned the Passport to TeachingSM certification and are qualified to teach in Idaho, Florida and Pennsylvania’s classrooms. This alternative route to full certification helps meet the requirements set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 to place a “highly qualified" teacher in every classroom by the 2005-06 school year.
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