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The NASDTEC Communicator for December 17, 2024
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The NASDTEC Communicator, our organizational newsletter, is distributed twice monthly. Below you will find information on events, announcements, media releases, news items, other reports and events of interest to NASDTEC members. The newsletter is delivered via email and posted in the NASDTEC Online Community and mobile app. Some links contained below may require your NASDTEC member login.
Feel free to share this newsletter with colleagues and encourage them to join our distribution list at https://www.nasdtec.net/page/Communicator. |
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NASDTEC Calendar and Upcoming Events
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Regional Meetings
Southern Regional Meeting - Rescheduled to December 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET, and then January 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET
Central Regional Meeting - January 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET
Northeast Regional Meeting - January 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Western Regional Meeting - January 22, 2025, at 2:30 PM ET
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NASDTEC Committees
NCAEE Meeting - February 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET
Professional Education Committee Meeting - January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET
Professional Practices Committee Meeting - February 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET
Events
PESBA Winter Symposium - January 28-29, 2025
Register Now!
2nd National Convening on Registered Apprenticeships in Teaching - January 29-31, 2025, Austin, TX
Register Now!
4th National Educator Shortage Summit - March 6-7, 2025, Anaheim, CA
Register Now!
Other
NASBE Webinar: Rethinking the Principalship: Key Considerations for States - December 17, 2024. 3:00 PM ET
Register Now!
AASPA’s Winter Personnel Administrator Boot Camp - January 30-31, 2025, Anaheim, CA
Register Now!
AACTE Annual Meeting - February 21-23, 2025, Long Beach, CA
Register Now!
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NASDTEC Schedule for the End of Year
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As we get further into the holiday season, we want to make you aware of NASDTEC's schedule for the end of 2024. NASDTEC will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 in observance of the holidays.
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NASDTEC FORWARD FUND…Pay it Forward by Giving Back
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Now in its sixth year, the NASDTEC Forward Fund was established by NASDTEC’s Executive Board as a way for members and their colleagues and communities to Pay It Forward By Giving Back to education. It’s initial priority is to support classroom teachers, especially those in under-represented groups and those who serve in high-need schools.
Let’s support another cohort of impressive classroom teachers from across the nation who will each receive $1,000 help their students and schools.
The honorees will join us at the 96th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, June 15-17, 2025, to share their experiences and planned use of the funds.
Learn more about the former recipients’ initiatives here. Their stories certainly demonstrate the importance and impact of the Forward Fund, NASDTEC’s first philanthropic outreach.
Consider further supporting classroom teachers by giving to the 2025 NASDTEC Forward Fund
Our goal is to raise $6,000 by January 31, 2025.
Online donations are quick and easy using our secure credit card transactions. We welcome donations of all sizes and payment plans – whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly contribution or part of a matching gifts program. Consider designating your gift in honor or in memory of others.
Consider accepting one of the following challenge levels so we may recognize your commitment to giving back to a profession that has given each of us so much.
- Sojourner - $1,000
- Friend - $750
- Companion - $500
- Colleague - $250
- Associate - $100
Consider Paying it Forward by Giving Back through the
NASDTEC Forward Fund.
All donations are tax deductible, and a receipt is provided.
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2nd National Convening on Registered Apprenticeships in Teaching
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Like last year, we are SOLD OUT!
But we are taking a waiting list! Use the link below to get on that list!
Also, don't delay registering and making your hotel reservations. The hotel sold out fast last year as well.
We have expanded the conference over three days with 30 concurrent breakout sessions, and 5 general sessions.
The 2nd National Convening on Registered Apprenticeships in Teaching is being held January 29 - 31, 2025, at the Austin Hilton Hotel in Austin, TX. This three day event, co-hosted by the National Center for Grow Your Own and NASDTEC, will have a variety of keynote and concurrent sessions presented by those currently doing the work including states, educator preparation providers, school districts and labor. They will share their work regarding planning, funding, implementing and growing Registered Apprenticeship programs.
All concurrent presentations are categorized as one of the following:
- Planning Phase: first steps, potential partnerships, the right questions to be asking, funding
- Implementing Phase: application filing, what's next after becoming registered, funding
- Next Steps Phase: lessons learned, changes that need to be considered, sustainability and funding
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The 2025 Professional Educator Standards Board Association (PESBA) Winter Symposium will kick off at 9:30 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Austin Hilton, with a day and a half focused on teacher preparation and licensure policy presentations and discussions with role-alike colleagues from across the country. Sessions include:
Day 1:
- "Enhancing English Learner Instruction: Working with Education, Community, and Higher Education Leaders to Establish State Policy and Educator Capacity." Co-presenters are Karl Wilson, retired from the Nevada Department of Education, and Jeff Briske, Director of the Nevada Director of Educator Development, Licensure, and Family Engagement (EDLiFE) and Secretary to the Commission on Professional Standards in Education.
- Another roundtable discussion among attendees on their state’s approach to licensure testing while maintaining rigorous standards.
- A stellar panel discussion on evolving trends in teacher licensure assessments featuring Dr. Diann Huber (iteach), Dr. Wyatt Gordon (Evaluation Systems of Pearson), Dr. Monica Beane (Educational Testing Service), and Nathan Estel (Passage Preparation).
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- Another roundtable discussion among attendees on their state’s approach to licensure testing while maintaining rigorous standards.
- After lunch, attendees will break into role-alike groups for discussions based on their specific responsibilities.
Day 2:
- “From the Standards Boardroom to the Classroom: Guiding Policymakers in Shaping Effective AI Strategies to Empower Teachers” is a joint presentation by Fred Lane, Center for Cyberethics, and Daniel Rivera, Georgia First District Regional Educational Service Agency. Their session will highlight the role of AI in state policy and how it can be leveraged to improve district level teacher support.
Following the symposium, the National Apprenticeship Convening will begin at 11:45 am, also at the Austin Hilton.
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4th National Educator Shortage Summit
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The National Educator Shortage Summit is an interactive event that convenes focused groups of P-20 stakeholders to address the challenges of the national shortage of educators and the educator pipeline and share ways to replicate practices via a national strategy. Central to this conversation will be the use of data and collaboration in sharing promising practices. Above all we hope this Summit will start comprehensive conversations among the P-20 education community and serve as a place where different groups can pool different perspectives.
The agenda includes:
- Interactive discussions about barriers, challenges, successes and recruitment and retention strategies
- Presentations from national data collectors and strategists
- Recruitment and retention discussions
- Action planning for solutions
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AASPA is requesting session proposals to address the educator shortage at the 4th National Educator Shortage Summit. Session proposals are due by January 7th and will be selected by January 31st. Not all sessions will be selected. Those selected will be required to register to attend. There are no discounts or travel provided.
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What's Going On...New Release
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Join us for the next episode of the NASDTEC podcast What's Going On...being released December 17, 2024.
In this episode, Hannah Putman, Managing Director of Research at the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), discusses NCTQ's Clinical Practices Framework which identifies the focus areas that make for strong clinical practice, and lays out actions for states, districts, and prep programs to take in each area.
To subscribe to the What's Going On...podcast, simply search for NASDTEC in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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If your jurisdiction, district, EPP, or organization has a current initiative, new or ongoing, that you want to share with NASDTEC members, contact Jimmy Adams today.
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NCTQ Teacher Diversity Dashboard
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On Tuesday, December 10th, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a new interactive Teacher Diversity Dashboard.
Research repeatedly demonstrates that a diverse teacher workforce benefits all students. But how diverse is it? How is it changing over time? And how does the diversity of the teacher workforce compare to the broader population in each state and across the country? Answers to these questions (and others) can help education leaders and policymakers at every level understand where we are and make decisions on where we want to be and how to get there—but it all hinges on good data.
That’s why NCTQ launched this dashboard. They bring together hard-to-access federal data to illuminate important trends across the country to advance the collective goal of a more diverse teacher workforce.
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Jurisdictional Voting Members
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Every five (5) years, NASDTEC Jurisdictional Voting Members are required to sign the Terms and Conditions of Participation in the NASDTEC Educator Identification Clearinghouse and the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement Acknowledgments.
On October 22, 2024, an email was sent to all jurisdictional voting members concerning these items and how to review and sign them. If you are the jurisdictional voting member for your jurisdiction and did not receive the email, please contact Jimmy Adams.
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Pathways to Licensure Manager
Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
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The Pathways to Licensure Manager oversees the accreditation of Minnesota's teacher preparation programs, including programs offered by institutions of higher education ("traditional" programs) and alternative programs, such as programs offered by school districts or non-profits. Additionally, this position oversees alternative pathways to licensure, such as licensure via portfolio and the heritage language educator program. The position supports the work of the Executive Director and the Board, providing data-based research and policy analysis, facilitate strategic planning and collaboration, and facilitate relationships with external partners, including national organizations.
How to Apply
Go to http://www.mn.gov/careers and click "search open positions." Use the job title or Job ID: 82009 to find and apply to the position.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contacttheCareersHelpDeskat651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
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Job Summary: The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is responsible for the comprehensive management of all HR functions within the school district, serving as a strategic decision-maker who drives and aligns HR practices with the district's strategic planning. Core duties include the recruitment, hiring, and placement of employees, promoting positive employee relations; administering employee benefits; and overseeing workforce planning and administration. The CHRO also ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Title IX requirements, among other essential HR functions. Additionally, the CHRO advises principals, managers, and supervisors, supervises the implementation of the district's evaluation systems, interprets and applies negotiated agreements, manages relationships with bargaining unit representatives, develops policies and procedures, and oversees the division’s budgets and operations.
- Annual Salary: Grade 12: $127,632.00 - $167,159.00 DOE
- Work Day: 8 hours
- Work Year: 12 months
- Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in human resources administration and leadership development required (three (3) of which have been in a key leadership role).
- SHRM-CP certification, or commitment to obtain certification within one year of hire.
- Must possess a high degree of skill in personnel administration, employee relations, leadership development, and organizational management.
- Superb collaboration and communication skills (written and oral) in English that clearly articulates goals, risks, assumptions, and recommendations.
- Exceptionally skilled at reviewing and interpreting policies and union contracts as it pertains to recruitment, hiring and placement of employees, employee relations, management of employee benefits, work force planning and administration, and other personnel activities in the district.
- Must possess demonstrated ability of professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and community members.
This position offers an excellent benefit package including:
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)
To apply, please visit Ray & Associates' website at https://rayassoc.com/job-details.php?ID=704.
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The information shared in this section is a review of news items from across the country. It is not exhaustive by any means, but is designed to assist those who work in educator licensure, conduct and/or policy.
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VT Taking a New Approach to Training More Teachers
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VT Digger | Geared toward educators in the Northeast Kingdom, the “Grow Your Own” program is the first registered apprenticeship for teacher licensure in Vermont.
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Opinion: Preparing for Any Teaching Environment and Why Online Instruction Cannot Be an Afterthought
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Ed Prep Matters | Online teaching requires specific skills and is no longer optional, write AACTE members Charles B. Hodges and Michael K. Barbour. While the rapid shift to remote teaching during COVID-19 was unprecedented, there were warnings for decades.
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Public School Leaders Reports Suggest No Overall Change in the Number of Teaching Positions Since Last School Year
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NCES | The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the latest round of findings from the School Pulse Panel (SPP). These SPP data examine school staffing vacancies and tutoring availability, during the 2024-25 school year, as reported by school leaders in U.S. public schools. All data can be found on the SPP interactive dashboard.
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Announcements and information released from other educational organizations.
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Universal Free Meals Face Political Headwinds
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Ed Week | Free school meals for millions of students could be at risk if President-elect Donald Trump takes aim at a rule that allows public schools to serve them universally, a move that many of his political allies support.
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5 Trump Education Priorities for a Second Term
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Ed Week | President-elect Donald Trump will come into the White House in January with Republicans in control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, along with a friendly Supreme Court—greasing the skids for him to begin implementing education priorities he and allies laid out in the runup to last month’s election.
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Schools Are Bracing for Upheaval Over Fear of Mass Deportations
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Ed Week | Educators around the country are bracing for upheaval, whether or not the president-elect follows through on his pledge to deport millions of immigrants who are in the country illegally. Even if he only talks about it, children of immigrants will suffer, educators and legal observers said.
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Personal Device Policies Playbook
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USDOE | “In this digital age, every elementary, middle, and high school should have a clear, consistent, and research-informed policy to guide the use of cell phones and [other] personal devices in school,” asserted Secretary Cardona. “That is why we are issuing a resource to help support education officials and local communities in developing policies that are understandable and enforceable and prioritize learning while ensuring student safety. The evidence makes clear: there is no one-size-fits-all policy. Different school communities have different needs, and the nuances of this issue demand local voices -- parents, educators, and students -- inform local decisions around the use of student personal devices in schools.”
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