adding endorsements to teaching credential

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Sam G., May 27, 2005.

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  1. Sam G.

    Sam G. New Member

    Hi!

    I'm certificated in Montana to teach Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Biology. I want to add an endorsement to teach math as well. As I see it, I need to take one or two more courses for a math minor -- but the "kooks" at the credentialling office of the state tell me I have to "student teach" in math! I don't believe this is correct. Also, they say only a math minor from a school having a secondary teacher education program will work. I don't believe this either.

    I would appreciate any input.
    Also, will buy Bear's Guide to Education for Teachers if he has written something that can straiten me out.

    Thanks,

    Sam
     
  2. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    I would check the web to get the straight stuff on Montana's teacher certification laws & regulations. While each state, of course, has every right to be different, a few years back (1999? 2000?), when I was taking my GRE in History (which, sadly, no longer exists) there was a lady who was taking her GRE in order to get an additional teacher certification in that field (forget which one she was taking). By the way, you may be interested to know of Montana State University's DL MS degrees in Math Education and Science Education.
     
  3. tcnixon

    tcnixon Active Member

    While I can't help you with teacher credentialing for your specific state, I can tell you that Bears' Guide to the Best Education Degrees by Distance Learning (Bear, Bear, Head & Nixon) does not include that information. At the time, it was determined that having the credentialing requirements for each state would be a little overwhelming. However, at this point, should it ever go to a second edition (and, to my knowledge, no such plan exists), I would think that would be a good thing to include.



    Tom Nixon
     
  4. Marylars

    Marylars New Member

    I hire teachers for a living and we don't make them jump through the same silly hoops that your state does. In Maryland, a teacher who already has a valid professional certificate in one area just needs to take the Praxis content test in the new subject area to get an endorsement.

    Granted, our mountains are a whole lot smaller than the ones in Montana, but we have lots to offer good teachers. If they can't help you in Montana, we'd love to have a good teacher who is certified in both Math and Science come and teach our students. Heck, we'd even pay you to relocate and give you a signing bonus. Go east, young man...go east!
     

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