NASDTEC Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Krista Ried, the NASDTEC Vice President and chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee joins Susan Pinson, the NASTDEC Professional Learning Coordinator, and Aimee Green-Webb, the Development Coordinator for NASDTEC, to give an overview of what we can expect at NASDTEC’s 97th Annual Conference coming this June in Indianapolis, IN.
In this, the 3rd part of a three part series on teacher hiring, Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data and Education Research (CALDER), which is joint project with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), discusses his research with the Spokane school district concerning vetting of teacher candidates. A summary of this research can be found at https://caldercenter.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/CALDER-Brief-38-0525_0.pdf.
In this 2nd part of a three episode series, Dr. Paul Bruno, Assistant Professor of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses his research concerning teacher hiring and how school districts can hire teachers more effectively, including for specific types of positions and with different student populations.
This episode of What's Going On...is the first episode of a three part series. Danielle Pickens, CEO of the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA), discusses how local education agency leaders can identify were workforce systems are breaking down and what can be done to fix them.
In this episode, Maryam Rod Szabo, an Administrative Consultant in the Iowa Office of Educator Quality, discusses their work developing a comprehensive mathematics workbook designed for educator preparation programs. This tool supports curriculum revision and self-assessment efforts to ensure that educator preparation aligns with the instructional needs of Iowa’s K–12 mathematics system following the state's update of its mathematics academic standards in 2024.
In this episode, Mary-Dean Barringer and Rebecca Pitkin discuss the work of the Novice Educator Essential Competencies (NEEC) Steering Committee. The NASDTEC Executive Board commissioned an Ad hoc committee to review the InTASC standards. Those standards are owned by CCSSO. In June of 2025, the Ad hoc committee reported their review and recommended NASDTEC provide and additional resource listing essential competencies for novice teachers to compliment InTASC, allowing states, should they wish, to align their initial licensure and program approval to these competencies. To that end, In October 2025, NASDTEC launched the Novice Educator Essential Competencies Initiative. This episode reviews the work of the committee to date and future steps.
In this episode, Yelena Bailey Elena, Executive Director of the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and Lucy Payne, the Board Chair and faculty member in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of St. Thomas, discuss how Minnesota took a proactive approach to literacy legislation by working closely with education preparation faculty, K-5 literacy specialists, and legislators on a literacy continuous improvement rubric and legislation.
On February 13, 2026, Elena and Lucy will join other panelists to discuss this work in a Professional Education Committee Webinar. To register (or view the recording) for that webinar, visit the PEC Open Discussion Webinar under the Events menu of the NASDTEC website.
In this episode, Malia Hite, Jennifer Prince, and Lisa McLachlan, discuss Utah's Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL). APPEL programs are administered by local school districts, charter schools, or the Board, and prepare individuals to meet the requirements for a Utah professional license or license area of concentration.
In this episode, Kathy Ogden Macfarlane and Dr. Andrew Kwok, discuss their research concerning evidence-based practices for teacher induction programs and practices to avoid during implementation.
In this episode, Jamie Wilbur, Eric Brooks, and Will Ambos, discuss Arizona's work in educator recruitment and retention.
In this episode, Heather Klesch and Lynn Hammonds discuss how states are implementing innovative funding models aimed at reducing or eliminating the costs associated with teacher certification exams. These efforts represent a strategic investment in the educator pipeline, helping to ensure that all qualified individuals, regardless of financial means, can pursue a career in teaching.
In this second episode of a two-part podcast, Nason Lollar, a twenty-five years in the field of education, and Troy Hutchings conclude their discussion on Dr. Lollar experiences and work.
In this first part of a two-part podcast, Nason Lollar, a twenty-five years in the field of education, discusses his experiences and work with Troy Hutchings, our guest podcast host. Dr. Lollar shares experiences from his first book, The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism.
In this episode, John Arthur, Utah's 2021 Teacher of the Year discusses working and collaborating with policymakers to improve education for all students.
In this episode, Shavon Harris from Alabama, NASDTEC's Vice President and Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee, joins Susan Pinson, the NASTDEC Professional Learning Coordinator, and Aimee Green-Webb, the Development Coordinator for NASDTEC, to discuss what participants can expect at the 2025 Annual Conference.
In this two part podcast, Dr. Carolyn Stone, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Florida, discusses suicidal ideation and the role of student services personnel and the impossible situations in which they are placed. Dr. Stone further discusses how we can change the current practices to protect students and personnel.
In this two part podcast, Dr. Carolyn Stone, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Florida, discusses suicidal ideation and the role of student services personnel and the impossible situations in which they are placed. Dr. Stone further discusses how we can change the current practices to protect students and personnel.
In this episode, Norah Softic, Deputy General Counsel in the Kentucky Department of Education Office of Legal Services, discusses the office's work with educator conduct, investigations, administrative actions and restorative practices.
In this episode, Brytten Sorgenfrei, an investigator in the Office of Legal Services with the Nebraska Department of Education shares how they train local school districts to conduct investigative trainings.
In this episode, Dr. Lynn Hammonds, NASDTEC Legislative Update Coordinators gives and overview of legislative bills of interest that have been filed in various states this legislative session.
In this episode, Jason Swanson, the Senior Director of Strategic Foresight from KnowledgeWorks talks about his work with exploring the future and what that may mean for education and educator preparation.
In this episode, we talk with three of the 2024 NASDTEC forward fund recipients about the work they are doing in their classrooms. Kylie Altier teachers 1st grade at McKinley Elementary School, in Baton Rouge, LA, Laura Jeanne Penrod teaches high school English at the Southwest Career and Technical Academy, in Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Frank Hughes teaches Special Education and Adapted Physical Education at John G. Leach School in New Castle, DE.
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.
In the episode, Dr. Saroja Warner, the Senior Director of Culturally Responsive Systems at WestEd, talks about work related to diversifying the education workforce. Dr. Warner co-presented at the 2024 NASDTEC Annual Conference with Sheriff El-Mekki. NASDTEC members can view their presentation in the Encore Series to learn more.
In this episode, Christopher Clayton, Director of Education Services for the Profession & Pipeline in the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) discusses PSEA's work on effective approaches to help build a more diverse and sustainable educator pipeline.
In this episode, we talk with Harrison Peters and Steve Gering from the Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL). Educational leaders of color have expressed an urgent need for tools, professional development, and support specific to their experiences navigating our schools as people of color. Harrison, the CEO, and Steve, a co-founder, explain how MCEL works to address this need.
In this episode, Joseph A. Pearson, the Head of Community at Moreland University, discusses his work with school districts to create innovative and responsive pathways for teacher certification and professional development.
In this episode, Emily Bogus discusses her doctoral research on teacher mobility and how it may relate to the teacher shortage. Dr. Bogus also presented this research at the 2024 NASDTEC Annual Conference. Members of NASDTEC can see that presentation in the NASDTEC Encore Series.
In this episode, we talk with Callie Marksbary, an elementary educator in Lafayette, Indiana, and the chair of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics. Also joining us is Anne Marie Fenton, the Facilitator for the Council. They discuss what the Council is, its current and future work.
In the first episode of season four of What's Going On, we talk with three new NASDTEC staff members to find out more about their new roles and work. The guests are Lynn Hammonds, Legislative Update Coordinator, Catherine Slagle, Professional Practices and Educator Conduct Coordinator, and Susan Pinson, Professional Learning Coordinator.
In this final episode of Season 3, Brian Devine, the Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee, and Catherine Slagle, NASDTEC Development Coordinator, share what attendees can expect at the upcoming 95th Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, from June 23rd through the 25th.
In this episode, Nicole Lytle and Jason Dickinson from Montclair State University in Montclair, discuss their research and work on strategies for questioning children in forensic contexts to increase the accuracy of legal decision-making in cases involving children. Both Nicole and Jason can be contacted through email. Nicole's email is lytlen@montclair.edu and Jason's is dickinsonj@montclair.edu.
In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Herring, President and CEO of the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED), discusses the work of BranchEd and how others can get involved. Dr. Herring may be contacted through email at drherring@educatordiversity.org.
In this episode, we talk with Kerri Whipple of the North Dakota Southeast Education Cooperative and Becky Pitkin with the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. They discuss North Dakota's work implementing the Science of Reading. Becky can be reached through email at rpitkin@nd.gov and Kerri's email is kerri.whipple@k12.nd.us.
n this episode, Kris Maul, Co-Founder and Principal of Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC (HELP), discusses the new US Department of Education regulations that go into effect on July 1, requiring institutions to certify that programs meet educational requirements for licensure/certification where students are located. Kris can be reached through email at kris@higheredlicensurepros.com.
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In this episode, we talk with Heather Kirkpatrick from the Alder Graduate School of Education in California where she serves as the CEO & President. Heather can be contacted through email at HKirkpatrick@aldergse.edu.
In this episode, Krista Ried, Supervisor of Professional Educator Certification Service, and Dante Watson, Supervisor of Recruitment and Retention, from the Michigan Department of Education, discuss their work to recognize both veterans and current military dependents that are impacted by relocation and high mobility rates involving state issued teacher credentials. In addition to working directly with their legislature to add flexibility for certification transfers, recent change to Michigan law provides specific grant funds to Michigan schools to assist military veterans and current military dependents. Michigan has proactively been developing a list of options and flexibilities that support veterans and current military dependents transition into the profession and support continued employability. Krista and Dante may be contacted through email. Krista’s email is riedk@michigan.gov and Dante’s email is watsonD18@michigan.gov.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Heather Klesch from Evaluation Systems of Pearson about their work and enhancements in bias prevention and equity assurance in the test development, administration and scoring processes. Heather is the Vice President of Educator Solutions for Licensing and Learning and can be reached through email at Heather.Klesch@Pearson.com.
In this episode, we talk Kelly Coash-Johnson, the Executive Director of the of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) about the upcoming 3rd National Educator Shortage Summit on February 29th and March 1st, 2024. She shares some history with the previous two shortage summits and what participants can expect from this one. Kelly can be reached through email at kelly@aaspa.org.
As part of 2024 NASDTEC Forward Fund drive, we talk with a couple of the 2023 NASDTEC Forward Fund recipients to find out What's Going On in their classrooms. The NASDTEC Forward Fund, established by the Executive Board in 2018, serves as our first philanthropic outreach to give back to the educational community. Its current priority is to support classroom teachers, especially those in under-represented groups and those who serve in high-need schools. To contribute to the NASDTEC Forward Fund, visit us at https://www.nasdtec.net/donations/.
In this episode, Sean Kottke, the Manager of the Educator Preparation Unit and Interim Assistant Director, and Bridgett McDowell, Education Assessment Specialist, from the the Office of Educator Excellence at the Michigan Department of Education, discuss Michigan's teacher assessment changes. Sean and Bridgett may be contacted through email. Sean's email is kottkes@michigan.gov and Bridgett's is mcdowellb@michigan.gov.
In this episode, Angie Gant, the Director of Program Approval with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, discusses Georgia's standards for clinical practice experiences and the state's Pre-Service Certification that all candidates must hold prior to any clinical experience in Georgia. Angie can be reached through email at angie.gant@gapsc.com.
In this episode we talk with Tom Welch from The National Council for State Supervisors For Languages. Tom serves on a committee with the Council known as the Neural Network. Tom, describes himself as a “Connectivist” a person who connects ideas and people who are committed to looking at new ways to cause learning. Tom may be contacted through email at twelchky@gmail.com.
In this episode we talk with Eric Rossen, the Director of Professional Standards at the National Association of School Psychologists about NASP's current work, the need for more mental health practitioners in schools and why school psychologists play an important role. Eric can be contacted through email at erossen@naspweb.org.
In this episode we talk with Jennifer Kammerud who works in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and serves as the Director of the Licensing, Educator Advancement and Development Team and the state's recent data collection from an array of preparation and employment sources to examine the current state of Wisconsin's K-12 education workforce. Jennifer may be contacted through email at jennifer.kammerud@dpi.wi.gov.
In this episode with talk with Tuan Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Education at Kansas State University concerning his research around teacher shortages and the nuances and unique situations throughout the country that can vary from region to region, district to district and school to school. Tuan can be contacted through email at nguyetd1@ksu.edu.
In this episode we talk with Debb Oliver from Mindful SEAD. Debb is a Learning Scientist, with research interests in Social Emotional, competency based and personalized learning. She co-founded and is CEO of Mindful SEAD, a non-profit organization that inspires innovative teaching and learning through mindful practices and positive psychology by fostering community, personalized learning, developing leadership and embracing each individual’s unique genius. Debb can be reached through email at doliver@mindfulsead.org.
In this episode, Tony Rosilez, NASDTEC Vice President, Annual Conference Planning Committee Chair, and Catherine Slagle, NASDTEC Development Coordinator, share with listeners what to expected at the upcoming 94th Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, the Director of Teaching and Learning at the Utah State Board of Education, discusses Utah’s work to provide additional support and raise expectations for K-3 reading. Dr. Throndsen may be contacted through email at Jennifer.Throndsen@schools.utah.gov.
The is the second part of our conversation with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav where they discuss the Illinois State Board of Education's component approach to the state's educator shortage issue. Jennifer is the Executive Director in the office of Teaching & Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education. Etai is a researcher and consultant to school systems on issues of educational inequality. Both can be reached through email. Jennifer Kirmes' email is JKIRMES@isbe.net and Etai Mizrav's email is etai@hey.com.
In this episode we start a two-part conversation with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav where they discuss the Illinois State Board of Education's component approach to the state's educator shortage issue. Jennifer is the Executive Director in the office of Teaching & Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education. Etai is a researcher and consultant to school systems on issues of educational inequality. Both can be reached through email. Jennifer Kirmes' email is JKIRMES@isbe.net and Etai Mizrav's email is etai@hey.com.
In this episode we talk with Melody Mann, Executive Director at the Alaska Professional Teaching Practices Commission or PTPC, which is a division of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Carleen Mitchell, the Deputy Director of the Alaska Public Entity Insurance, and Lon Garrison, the Executive Director of the Association of Alaska School Boards. They talk about their work training educators and bringing awareness to educator professional boundaries. All of our guests may be contacted through email. Melody’s email is melody.mann@alaska.gov. Carleen’s email is cmitchell@akpei.com. Lon’s email is lgarrison@aasb.org.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Malia Hite from the Utah State Board of Education. Malia serves as the Executive Coordinator of Educator Licensing and discusses Utah’s competency-based licensing structure which was adopted in 2020. Malia may be contacted through email at Malia.Hite@schools.utah.gov.
In this episode, we talk with Albert Chen the Acting Chief Executive Officer of PDK International Educators Rising, a not-for-profit organization with a community-based focus that provides Grow Your Own programming through the Educators Rising Curriculum and supporting student activities. With a presence in all 50 states, chapters are provided classroom resources along with the opportunity to attend the National Conference where members, teacher leaders, and educators from around the nation come together to showcase the skills they have gained in their education and training programs. Albert Chen may be contacted through email at ceo@pdkintl.org.
In this episode we talk with Linda McKee from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Linda serves as the Chief Operations Officer. She may be contacted through email at l.mckee@aaqep.org.
In this episode, we talk with Chris Koch from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) where he serves as the President of CAEP. He shares the current work of CAEP and why national accreditation is important to the teaching profession and educator preparation programs. Chris may be contacted through email at christopher.koch@caepnet.org.
In this episode, we talk with David Donaldson, the Managing Partner at the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO) about the NCGYO, its background, and its current work. Mr. Donaldson may be contacted through email at info@ncgyo.org.
In the first episode of NASDTEC's Distinguished Speaker Series, Professor Edmund Gordon shares his experiences with education as child through adulthood. Professor Gordon is the John M. Musser Professor of Psychology, Emeritus at Yale University, Richard March Hoe Professor, Emeritus of Psychology and Education, and Founding and Emeritus Director of the Institute of Urban and Minority Education (IUME) at Teachers College, Columbia University.
In this episode, we talk with Bradley Golub the Military Support Specialist and Program Recruiter for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Mr. Golub tells us about the work Georgia is doing in recruiting and assisting military veterans who are interested in second careers in PreK-12 education. Through this effort, Georgia offers job fit analysis, certification counseling, guidance in finding a position, and assistance throughout the transition process.
Mr. Golub can be reached through email at bradley.golub@gapsc.com.
Mary Harrill and Maria Estlund from the National Association for the Education of Young Children join us to talk about the Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession.
Mary Harrill serves as the Senior Director for Higher Education Accreditation and Program Support and Maria Estlund is the State Policy Specialist. Our Today’s guests may be contacted through email. Mary Harrill’s email is mharrill@naeyc.org and Maria Estlund’s is mestlund@naeyc.org.
In this episode with talk with Dr. PaQuita Morgan with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission about their HBCU Virtual Collaborative to fulfill Senate Bill (SB) 88, the Governor’s Pipeline Bill, which is aimed at promoting increased enrollment in and completion of teacher education programs.
Dr. Morgan may be contacted through email at Paquita.Morgan@gapsc.com.
This is an update of discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board during their meeting held on October 21, 2022. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board minutes may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.
In this episode with talk with Ellen Sherratt the Board President of the Teacher Salary Project. Ellen may be contacted through email at info@teachersalaryproject.org.
Lynn Hammonds, the Director of the Professional Educator Standards Boards Association serves as a guest host on What's Going On and she talks with Tony Rosilez, the Executive Director of the the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. In their conversation, Tony discusses some of the actions that Oregon is taking to address the teacher shortage.
Both Lynn and Tony can be contacted through email. Lynn’s email is lynn.hammonds@nasdtec.org and Tony’s email is anthony.rosilez@tspc.oregon.gov.
In this episode, Melissa Jacks, the Educator Licensure Program Manager for the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education discusses how Arkansas is working to break down barriers to educator licensure through their alternative assessment program.
Melissa can be contacted through her email at Melissa.Jacks@ade.arkansas.gov
In this episode, Tim Neubert, the Executive Director of the for Employment in Education (AAEE) talks about AAEE's 41st Educator Supply and Demand annual report. The release date of this podcast coincides with the release date of the 2022 Educator Supply and Demand annual report. Tim Neubert can be contacted through email at execdir@aaee.org.
In this episode, Lynn Hammonds, the Director of the Professional Educator Standards Boards Association (PESBA) and Tony Rosilez, the Executive Director of the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, a member of PESBA, discuss what PESBA is, how it serves its members and independent standards boards differ from other jurisdictions.
Both Lynn and Tony can be reached through email. Lynn’s email is lynn.hammonds@nasdtec.org and Tony’s email is anthony.rosilez@tspc.oregon.gov.
Catherine Slagle, Development Coordinator for NASDTEC, invites you to come to the 2022 Professional Practices Institute.
This is an update of discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board during their meeting held on June 10, 2022. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board minutes may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.
In this episode we talk with Patrick Halladay and Andrew Prowten from Vermont where they have been working to reduce barriers for entry into the profession for educators. Patrick Halladay’s email is patrick.halladay@vermont.gov and Andrew Prowten’s email is andrew.prowten@vermont.gov.
Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse, Director of Educator Licensure, Collaborative for Educational Services Diverse Teacher Workforce Coalition of Western Massachusetts Linda Davis-Delano, Director, Educator Preparation & Licensure Springfield College Pema Latshang, Executive Director, Teach Western Mass Catherine Swift, Director, Graduate Licensure Program Mount Holyoke College
Eric Steinhauer, Executive Director, Validity and Test Use Group, Student & Teacher Assessments Educational Testing Service
Kristi Steinberg, Licensure and Assessment Manager, University of Montana
Julie Kenny Calzini, Associate Dean of Teacher Education Kristen DiGiovanni, Director of Field Based Experiences Endicott College
Mark LaCelle-Peterson, President Sungti Hsu, Chief Relationship Officer Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
Malina Monaco, Vice President of Accreditation Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Anne Marie Fenton, NCAEE Chairperson & Director of Rules Management and Educator Assessment Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Ashley Bartley and Lisa Ghormley, Associate Dean, College of Education, University of Phoenix
Erin Jacobson, Coordinator Marijke Leibel, Assistant Coordinator North Dakota Teacher Support System North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
Leah Breen, Director Sean Kottke, Manager, Educator Preparation Sarah-Kate LaVan, Assistant Director Kelli Cassaday, Education Consultant Office of Educator Excellence Michigan Department of Education
Patrick Halladay, Director of Educator Quality Ellen Cairns, Results-Oriented Program Approval Coordinator Andrew Prowten, Pre-service Education Quality Coordinator Vermont Agency of Education Others TBA
Melissa Jacks, Educator Licensure Program Manager and Andy Sullivan, Director of Licensure, Arkansas Department of Education Gary Bunn, Director of the Office of Candidate Services, University of Central Arkansas Darrick Williams, Director of Human Resources, Pulaski County (AR) Special School District
Pam Hill, Teacher Mentor
Mark MacLean, Superintendent
Randy Wormald, Assistant Superintendent
New Hampshire School Administrative Unit #46 Merrimack Valley and Andover
Dr. Phil Rogers, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and Marcus Beauregard, the Director of the Defense State Liaison Office with the Department of Defense, discuss the progress, current status, and the direction of the Interstate Compact. Each of our guests may be contacted through email. Marcus Beauregard's email is marcus.j.beauregard.civ@mail.mil and Phil Rogers’ email is philrogers@nasdtec.org.
Kelly Coash-Johnson, Executive Director, American Association of School Personnel Administrators
Cynthia Conn, Associate Dean Nicole Bies-Hernandez, Senior Data & Reporting Analyst Christy Farley, Vice President for External Affairs and Partnerships Northern Arizona University Kathleen Paulsen, Director Teachers Academy Induction Program, Arizona K12 Center
Mischel Miller, Director of Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Scott Gordon, General Counsel Kansas State Department of Education
Colleen O’Neil, Associate Commissioner, Educator Talent Mary Bivens, Executive Director, Educator Workforce Development Colorado Department of Education
Ellen Mandinach, Senior Research Scientist Saroja Warner, Director for Talent Development and Diversity WestEd
Lucy Bush, Associate Professor of Education/Assistant Dean Mercer University Kara Cowdrick, Adjunct Professor of Education, Mercer University/Elementary ESOL Teacher, Gwinnett
Dr. Meghan Salyers, the Director of Student Teaching & Accreditation in the College of Education at the University of Mary discusses the use of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators in their teacher preparation program.
Meghan Salyers and Becky Pitkin can be reached at msalyers@umary.edu and rpitkin@nd.gov.
Our guest in this episode is Mike Arakawa from Nevada. Mr. Arakawa works in the Nevada Department of Education where he serves as the Chief Compliance Investigator. In our discussion, Mr. Arakawa talks about Nevada’s use of the Statewide Central Registry to identify applicants who have had an allegation of child abuse or neglect substantiated against them.
Mr. Arakawa can be reached through email at marakawa@doe.nv.gov.
In this episode, Alex Manuel, the Executive Director of the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, discusses the development of new cultural competency standards for teachers.
Alex can be reached at alexandra.manuel@k12.wa.us.
Mischel Miller works in the Kansas State Department of Education where she serves as the Director of Teacher Licensure and Accreditation. In this episode, Dr. Miller talks about the new system for automatic renewal of teacher licenses in Kansas.
Mischel can be reached at mmiller@ksde.org.
Aaron Ross, the Director of Professional Conduct in the Ohio Department of Education, discusses a new, creative initiative called "Letters to Characters" designed to educate and inform certified personnel about the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Aaron can be reached at Aaron.Ross@education.ohio.gov.
In this episode Christina Linder and Katie Rhodenbaugh, from the College of Southern Idaho, discuss their work in rural teacher recruitment and retention. Christina Linder and Katie Rhodenbaugh may be reached through email at CPLinder@csi.edu and krhodenbaugh@csi.edu respectively.
In this episode, Dr. Aimee Green-Webb, the Chief of Human Resources in Jefferson County Public Schools (Louisville, KY) discusses how this large urban district has bucked a national trend in recent years by lowering it’s teacher attrition rate considerably, raising its number of new hires and diversifying its teacher workforce. Dr. Green-Webb may be contacted through email at aimee.green-webb@jefferson.kyschools.us.
This is an update of the discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board took during their recent meeting. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board meetings may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.
In this episode we meet with Dr. Byron Darnall, the Associate Commissioner in the Office of Educator Licensure & Effectiveness from the state of Kentucky. Dr. Darnall discusses the GoTeachKY teacher recruitment initiative.
Dr. Darnall can be reached through email at byron.darnall@education.ky.gov.
In this episode, we talk with Leah Breen. Leah works in the Michigan Department of Education and serves as the Director of the Office of Educator Excellence. We discuss Michigan's campaign focused specifically on the ability for districts to rehire educators with expired certifications, and sponsor a waiver of some renewal requirements to attain recertification.
Leah can be reached at BreenL1@michigan.gov.
In this episode we are talking with Brian Devine, the Director of Educator Licensure in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. We review the various policies that were implemented during the pandemic to help school districts, educators and prospective educators with regards to licensure and review the components that have remained in place for the 2021-22 school year.
Brian can be reached at BrianJ.Devine@mass.gov.
Learn what prompted two Iowa educator preparation providers’ focus on preparing candidates to navigate the complexities they will face as educators through professional decision-making. Steps to partnering with others, realizing this vision, addressing the need, struggles, lessons learned, and outcomes are shared.
This podcast is a product of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics. In this podcast,
Five extraordinary teachers were selected through a regional nominations process for the NASDTEC Forward Fund grant.
North Dakota shares its Model Code of Ethics for Educators implementation journey with you in the recorded webcast below. Highlighted is their approach to moving their focus on ethics and professional decision-making forward, how they involved stakeholders, the way stakeholders have promoted ethics work in their individual settings, and what they hope to do next.
Learn about the Colorado context, their actions, results, challenges, and upcoming plans for continuing the implementation journey with the Model Code of Ethics for Educators. Specific strategies to ensure an organic approach and sustainability are included, as well as a focus on the need for an intentional focus on professional decision making.
Experience Nevada’s MCEE journey from its beginning conversations to legislation to successful implementation. Learn how they made substantive progress not only through statewide adoption, but also in successful and sustainable strategies, involving the state, Educator Preparation Providers, P-12, and other organizations.
Learn how the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board and their partners began their journey to intentionally focus on ethics, using the Model Code of Ethics for Educators as a guide. Strategies and tips for successful implementation are shared. This recording is part of a webcast series of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics (NCAEE).
Politics and the Ethical Educator
Even the most casual observer of the current political scene realizes that we are living in a highly partisan era. The fraught nature of political discourse poses particular risks for educators, who are expected to be role models in their school community. An unwise or intemperate comment on social media (all too easy to do!) can derail an otherwise successful career. This webinar explains the risks, discusses the applicability of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators, and offers some practical suggestions for getting through the 2020 election unscathed. This recording is part of a webcast series of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics (NCAEE).
Presenter:
Frederick Lane, Author, Lecturer, and Educational Consultant, FrederickLane.com
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers the most respected credential in K-12 Education. Recent developments have made the certification a process that can improve outcomes for students at every phase of a teacher’s career. Webinar participants will learn the latest information and research on the impacts of Board certified teachers, the recent revisions to the NBPTS process that have made it more affordable and flexible for teachers, and how National Board Certification is being used to address teacher shortages and improve teacher diversity.
The National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics and the NASDTEC Professional Education Committee presents the latest in its series of webinars on the ethical issues facing educators inside (and outside) the classroom. Nationally-recognized technology and privacy expert Frederick Lane ("Cybertraps for Educators," "American Privacy") offers a detailed and informative presentation focusing on the ethical challenges posed by one of today's most popular technologies: the smartphone. These powerful and sophisticated devices have invaded nearly every aspect of modern life. In the process, they have changed contemporary pedagogy, altered the power dynamic in the classroom, and have dramatically increased the potential for oversharing (both intentional and unintentional) by educators. Although many of the ethical dilemmas discussed by Lane arise out of Principal V of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators ("Responsible and Ethical Use of Technology"), Lane carefully highlights how ethical standards throughout the MCEE are relevant to how and when educators use their phones.
Frederick Lane is an author, attorney, educational consultant, and lecturer based in East Hampton, NY. He is a nationally-recognized expert in the areas of cybersafety, digital misconduct, personal privacy, and other topics at the intersection of law, technology, and society. Lane has appeared on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, the BBC, and MSNBC. He has written nine books, including most recently Cybertraps for Educators ( https://amzn.to/2De83VY ) and Cybertraps for Expecting Moms & Dad ( https://amzn.to/2Q8XEOg ). He is currently working on his newest book, The Rise of the Digital Mob (Beacon Press 2020). All of his books are available on Amazon.com or through his Web site, FrederickLane.com.
The National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics (NCAEE) presents an insightful conversation among practitioners regarding the intersection of social media and the education profession.
A panel of educators, attorneys and a social media expert have an unscripted discussion related to the blurred boundaries between professional and private use of social media, the expectations that are often placed upon educators regarding its use, and the prevalence of cases that result in licensure sanctions. In addition, the discussion illustrates how the Model Code of Ethics for Educators has become a valuable tool in promoting professional discussions and guidelines around the use of technology, social media and other forms of communication.
Join panelists Callie Marksbary, Mary Harris, Nancy Pugliese, Lori Kelly and Frederick Lane, as well as moderator Troy Hutchings, as they discuss the many nuances of this relevant topic.