The
Credential should:
Be based on a common set of teacher
standards/competencies;
Be applicable to different contexts (e.g., adult high
school, ESL, ABE, GED);
Be offered in flexible formats;
Be accessible and low cost;
Be grounded in a foundation of research, theory and
practice;
Provide a continuum or pathway for new teachers;
Recognize prior experience, knowledge, and skills of
veteran teachers;
Be recognized and valued at the state and local level;
and
Should involve reflection and application/demonstration
of skills and knowledge not just seat time.
