WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2004)— The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) today proudly announced that Dr. Randy Thompson, former Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for the Idaho State Board of Education, will serve as its vice president of Marketing and Business Development. Thompson will lead the American Board’s marketing efforts to state governments and agencies as the organization seeks to expand adoption of its alternative teaching pathway to more states.
“Dr. Thompson’s significant experience as an advocate for education issues at the state level 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. “Randy brings tremendous dedication and extensive knowledge to his new role. His experience in improving education standards will benefit our program and its teacher certification candidates."
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 (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.
WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2004) — The New Hampshire General Court today approved a new state Board of ducation-enacted rule for satisfying teacher certification requirements. The Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules opened the door for acceptance of new pathways to the classroom, such as the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence’s (American Board) Passport to TeachingSM. The new rule removes the mention of specific programs, including the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
“Today’s ruling levels the playing field for programs offering alternative teacher certification in New Hampshire," said Kathleen Madigan, president of the American Board. “Passage of this important rule is due, in large part, to the support and commitment of Senator Jane O’Hearn, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, and Representative John Alger, vice chairman of the House Education Committee."
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