New York State Teachers Flashcards
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Under New York State Education Law, how many years of satisfactory service are required before a teacher earns tenure in a public school?
Answer: 3 years
New York Education Law requires three years of probationary service before a teacher can be granted tenure.
Which New York State agency is responsible for issuing and revoking teacher certificates?
Answer: New York State Education Department (NYSED)
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) issues, renews, and revokes teacher certificates through its Office of Teaching Initiatives.
What does the edTPA assessment primarily evaluate for New York teacher candidates?
Answer: Classroom readiness through a performance-based portfolio of teaching evidence
edTPA is a performance-based assessment in which candidates submit a portfolio—including lesson plans, video clips, and student work samples—to demonstrate readiness to teach.
A tenured New York City teacher is charged with conduct unbecoming a teacher. Under Education Law §3020-a, which body conducts the hearing?
Answer: An independent hearing officer chosen from a panel
Section 3020-a hearings are presided over by an independent hearing officer selected from a mutually agreed-upon panel, ensuring impartiality.
Which certification pathway allows a highly qualified professional with extensive work experience to enter teaching without completing a traditional teacher-preparation program in New York?
Answer: Transitional B Certificate
The Transitional B Certificate allows career-changers with a bachelor's degree to teach while completing required pedagogy coursework.
Under New York's Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), what is the minimum number of observations required each year for a probationary teacher?
Answer: At least four observations
APPR regulations require probationary teachers to receive at least four observations per year to support their development.
What is the primary purpose of the New York State Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)?
Answer: To provide a discrimination- and harassment-free school environment for all students
DASA requires schools to create and maintain an environment free of harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on actual or perceived characteristics.