Table 1-10
States with policies to improve teaching quality: Selected years, 1995–2002
(Count)
 
State policy 1995 1998 2000 2002
State content standards specifying goals for student learning
Four core academic subjects (English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies/history) 18 NA NA 47
Mathematics 25 42 49 49
Science 23 41 46 47
State standards for teacher licensure NA 34 42 47
State-mandated teacher assessments for new licensure, total NA 37 NA 47
Assessment of basic skills NA NA 38 41
Assessment in field of teaching license NA NA 30 30
Assessment of professional knowledge of teaching NA NA 28 35
Performance assessment NA NA 23 22
Subject area preparation required for teacher license
Major in content field 19 21 19 22
Major/minor in content field 9 10 13 12
Induction programs for new teachers NA NA NA 23
Professional development requirements for teacher license renewal 42 44 47 48
State assessments of teacher education programs NA NA NA 39
Policy linking professional development with content standards for student learning NA NA NA 24
 

NA = not available

SOURCE: Council of Chief State School Officers, Key State Education Policies on PK–12 Education: 2002 (2002).
 
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