Teacher certification in career and technical education.
Purpose:
Establishes a new pathway for Transitional A certificate.
Text or summary was published
in the June 1, 2016 issue of the Register, I.D. No. EDU-22-16-00006-EP.
Final rule as compared with last published rule:
No changes.
Text of rule and any required statements and analyses may be obtained from:
Kirti Goswami, State Education Department, Office of Counsel, State Education Building, Room 148, 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234, (518) 474-6400, email: legal@nysed.gov
Initial Review of Rule
As a rule that requires a RFA, RAFA or JIS, this rule will be initially reviewed in the calendar year 2019, which is no later than the 3rd year after the year in which this rule is being adopted.
Assessment of Public Comment
Since publication of a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in the State Register on June 1, 2016, the State Education Department (SED) received the following comment:
1. COMMENT:
One commenter raised the concern that the proposed pathways for CTE certification are a “patchwork approach” and that a broader discussion of CTE certification, including a more comprehensive and system-wide approach to CTE teacher certification is required moving forward. The commenter suggested that NYSED convene a work group to look at a more comprehensive approach to CTE certification and to re-convene the CTE Content Advisory Panel to discuss future changes to advance the CTE certification pathways. However, the commenter also expressed appreciation to the Department for recognizing the value of work experience and industry-credentials within the proposed amendment.
The commenter also expressed concern over the requirement for employment and support commitment on the part of the candidate, and that districts and BOCES do not have the ability to connect with candidates as the need for a CTE teacher arises.
DEPARTMENT RESPONSE:
SED agrees that a more comprehensive approach to the CTE teacher certification pathways is needed, and is currently in the process of working with the field to further revise the regulations relating to CTE teacher certification. However, the proposed amendment seeks to address the immediate concerns raised by the field relating to shortages in CTE teachers by providing an additional pathway to obtain a Transitional A teaching certificate.
In response to the request to convene a work group to look at a more comprehensive approach to CTE certification, the Department will take this under advisement, and will work to address this concern in the most appropriate way given the understaffing of the Department.
With respect to the concerns relating to the need for employment and support commitment, this is required for all candidates seeking a Transitional A certificate and therefore the Department does not believe a revision to the regulations is needed. Moreover, the purpose behind the employment and support commitment is to ensure that the teacher has the needed supports and mentoring when he/she enters the classroom.
