Codebusters Test Teacher Licensure 2

Question 1

Which federal law replaced No Child Left Behind and redefined teacher quality standards for public schools?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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Race to the Top Act

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Higher Education Act

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Question 2

An emergency teaching certificate is typically issued when:

Accepted Answer

A qualified licensed teacher is unavailable for a position

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A teacher fails their licensure exam on the first attempt

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A teacher requests early retirement

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A district exceeds its enrollment projections

Question 3

The edTPA is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A portfolio-based teacher performance assessment

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A federal background check for teachers

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A subject-matter knowledge multiple-choice test

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An annual professional development requirement

Question 4

In most US states, initial teaching licenses are valid for approximately how many years?

Accepted Answer

3–5 years

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1 year

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10 years

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Lifetime with no renewal required

Question 5

Which of the following is a common requirement to upgrade from an initial to a professional (clear) teaching license?

Accepted Answer

Completing a mentored induction program and additional professional development

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Completing a second bachelor's degree

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Passing the bar examination

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Paying a federal licensure upgrade fee

Question 6

Which organization publishes the Praxis series of assessments used for teacher licensure in many states?

Accepted Answer

Educational Testing Service (ETS)

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College Board

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ACT Inc.

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Pearson Education

Question 7

A teacher licensed in one state who moves to another state most commonly transfers their license through:

Accepted Answer

NASDTEC Interstate Agreement reciprocity

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Automatic federal license portability

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Retaking all original certification exams

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Filing a waiver with the US Department of Education