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NASDTEC PodcastsWGO at the NASDTEC 96th Annual ConferenceIn this episode, Shavon Harris from Alabama, NASDTEC's Vice President and Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee, joins Susan Pinson, the NASTDEC Professional Learning Coordinator, and Aimee Green-Webb, the Development Coordinator for NASDTEC, to discuss what participants can expect at the 2025 Annual Conference.
2025-04-1510 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On with Student Suicidal Ideation and the Role of Student Service Personnel with Dr. Carolyn Stone Part 2In this two part podcast, Dr. Carolyn Stone, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Florida, discusses suicidal ideation and the role of student services personnel and the impossible situations in which they are placed. Dr. Stone further discusses how we can change the current practices to protect students and personnel.
2025-04-0118 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On with Student Suicidal Ideation and the Role of Student Service Personnel with Dr. Carolyn Stone Part 1In this two part podcast, Dr. Carolyn Stone, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Florida, discusses suicidal ideation and the role of student services personnel and the impossible situations in which they are placed. Dr. Stone further discusses how we can change the current practices to protect students and personnel.
2025-03-1826 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO at the Kentucky Department of Education Restorative Practices Approach with Norah SofticIn this episode, Norah Softic, Deputy General Counsel in the Kentucky Department of Education Office of Legal Services, discusses the office's work with educator conduct, investigations, administrative actions and restorative practices.
2025-03-0414 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO at Nebraska on their Investigative Training with Brytten SorgenfreiIn this episode, Brytten Sorgenfrei, an investigator in the Office of Legal Services with the Nebraska Department of Education shares how they train local school districts to conduct investigative trainings.
2025-02-1808 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO at NASDTEC's Legislative Landscape with Lynn HammondsIn this episode, Dr. Lynn Hammonds, NASDTEC Legislative Update Coordinators gives and overview of legislative bills of interest that have been filed in various states this legislative session.
2025-02-0409 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO at KnowledgeWorks with Jason SwansonIn this episode, Jason Swanson, the Senior Director of Strategic Foresight from KnowledgeWorks talks about his work with exploring the future and what that may mean for education and educator preparation.
2025-01-2125 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO with the 2024 NASDTEC Forward Fund RecipeintsIn this episode, we talk with three of the 2024 NASDTEC forward fund recipients about the work they are doing in their classrooms. Kylie Altier teachers 1st grade at McKinley Elementary School, in Baton Rouge, LA, Laura Jeanne Penrod teaches high school English at the Southwest Career and Technical Academy, in Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Frank Hughes teaches Special Education and Adapted Physical Education at John G. Leach School in New Castle, DE.
2025-01-0724 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On at NCTQ with Hannah PutmanIn this episode, Hannah Putman, Managing Director of Research at the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), discusses NCTQ's Clinical Practices Framework which identifies the focus areas that make for strong clinical practice, and lays out actions for states, districts, and prep programs to take in each area.
2024-12-1718 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO at WestEd with Saroja WarnerIn the episode, Dr. Saroja Warner, the Senior Director of Culturally Responsive Systems at WestEd, talks about work related to diversifying the education workforce. Dr. Warner co-presented at the 2024 NASDTEC Annual Conference with Sheriff El-Mekki. NASDTEC members can view their presentation in the Encore Series to learn more.
2024-12-0322 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO with Christopher Clayton at the PA State Education AgencyIn this episode, Christopher Clayton, Director of Education Services for the Profession & Pipeline in the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) discusses PSEA's work on effective approaches to help build a more diverse and sustainable educator pipeline.
2024-11-1914 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On at the Men of Color in Educational Leadership with Harrison Peters and Steve GeringIn this episode, we talk with Harrison Peters and Steve Gering from the Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL). Educational leaders of color have expressed an urgent need for tools, professional development, and support specific to their experiences navigating our schools as people of color. Harrison, the CEO, and Steve, a co-founder, explain how MCEL works to address this need.
2024-11-0525 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On with AI at Moreland University with Joseph PearsonIn this episode, Joseph A. Pearson, the Head of Community at Moreland University, discusses his work with school districts to create innovative and responsive pathways for teacher certification and professional development.
2024-10-2219 minNASDTEC PodcastsIs Mobility the Missing Piece? with Emily BogusIn this episode, Emily Bogus discusses her doctoral research on teacher mobility and how it may relate to the teacher shortage. Dr. Bogus also presented this research at the 2024 NASDTEC Annual Conference. Members of NASDTEC can see that presentation in the NASDTEC Encore Series.
2024-10-0808 minNASDTEC PodcastsWGO at the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics with Callie Marksbary and Anne Marie FentonIn this episode, we talk with Callie Marksbary, an elementary educator in Lafayette, Indiana, and the chair of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics. Also joining us is Anne Marie Fenton, the Facilitator for the Council. They discuss what the Council is, its current and future work.
2024-09-2416 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On with the New Staff at NASDTEC.In the first episode of season four of What's Going On, we talk with three new NASDTEC staff members to find out more about their new roles and work. The guests are Lynn Hammonds, Legislative Update Coordinator, Catherine Slagle, Professional Practices and Educator Conduct Coordinator, and Susan Pinson, Professional Learning Coordinator.
2024-09-1017 minNASDTEC Podcasts95th NASDTEC Annual Conference OverviewIn this final episode of Season 3, Brian Devine, the Chair of the Annual Conference Planning Committee, and Catherine Slagle, NASDTEC Development Coordinator, share what attendees can expect at the upcoming 95th Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, from June 23rd through the 25th.
2024-04-2311 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On at Montclair State University with Nicole Lytle and Jason Dickson.In this episode, Nicole Lytle and Jason Dickinson from Montclair State University in Montclair, discuss their research and work on strategies for questioning children in forensic contexts to increase the accuracy of legal decision-making in cases involving children. Both Nicole and Jason can be contacted through email. Nicole's email is lytlen@montclair.edu and Jason's is dickinsonj@montclair.edu.
2024-04-0918 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On at BranchEd with Cassandra HerringIn this episode, Dr. Cassandra Herring, President and CEO of the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED), discusses the work of BranchEd and how others can get involved. Dr. Herring may be contacted through email at drherring@educatordiversity.org.
2024-03-2614 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On in North Dakota with the Science of Reading with Becky Pitkin and Kerri WhippleIn this episode, we talk with Kerri Whipple of the North Dakota Southeast Education Cooperative and Becky Pitkin with the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. They discuss North Dakota's work implementing the Science of Reading. Becky can be reached through email at rpitkin@nd.gov and Kerri's email is kerri.whipple@k12.nd.us.
2024-03-1215 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat's Going On at Higher Education Licensure Pros, LLC with Kris Mauln this episode, Kris Maul, Co-Founder and Principal of Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC (HELP), discusses the new US Department of Education regulations that go into effect on July 1, requiring institutions to certify that programs meet educational requirements for licensure/certification where students are located. Kris can be reached through email at kris@higheredlicensurepros.com.
NASDTEC is currently surveying our licensing agencies and EPP Associate Member as we work to update the Licensing portion of the NASDTEC Knowledge Base. Give us your input.
2024-02-2714 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going on at the Alder Graduate School of Education with Heather KirkpatrickIn this episode, we talk with Heather Kirkpatrick from the Alder Graduate School of Education in California where she serves as the CEO & President. Heather can be contacted through email at HKirkpatrick@aldergse.edu.
2024-02-1312 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Michigan with Krista Ried and Dante WatsonIn this episode, Krista Ried, Supervisor of Professional Educator Certification Service, and Dante Watson, Supervisor of Recruitment and Retention, from the Michigan Department of Education, discuss their work to recognize both veterans and current military dependents that are impacted by relocation and high mobility rates involving state issued teacher credentials. In addition to working directly with their legislature to add flexibility for certification transfers, recent change to Michigan law provides specific grant funds to Michigan schools to assist military veterans and current military dependents. Michigan has proactively been developing a list of options and flexibilities that support veterans and...2024-01-3014 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at Evaluation Systems of Pearson with Heather KleschIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Heather Klesch from Evaluation Systems of Pearson about their work and enhancements in bias prevention and equity assurance in the test development, administration and scoring processes. Heather is the Vice President of Educator Solutions for Licensing and Learning and can be reached through email at Heather.Klesch@Pearson.com.
2024-01-1609 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On at at the 3rd National Educator Shortage Summit with Kelly Coash-JohnsonIn this episode, we talk Kelly Coash-Johnson, the Executive Director of the of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) about the upcoming 3rd National Educator Shortage Summit on February 29th and March 1st, 2024. She shares some history with the previous two shortage summits and what participants can expect from this one. Kelly can be reached through email at kelly@aaspa.org.
2024-01-0218 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On with some of the 2023 NASDTEC Forward Fund RecipientsAs part of 2024 NASDTEC Forward Fund drive, we talk with a couple of the 2023 NASDTEC Forward Fund recipients to find out What's Going On in their classrooms. The NASDTEC Forward Fund, established by the Executive Board in 2018, serves as our first philanthropic outreach to give back to the educational community. Its current priority is to support classroom teachers, especially those in under-represented groups and those who serve in high-need schools. To contribute to the NASDTEC Forward Fund, visit us at https://www.nasdtec.net/donations/.
2023-12-1910 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Michigan with Sean Kottke and Bridgett McDowellIn this episode, Sean Kottke, the Manager of the Educator Preparation Unit and Interim Assistant Director, and Bridgett McDowell, Education Assessment Specialist, from the the Office of Educator Excellence at the Michigan Department of Education, discuss Michigan's teacher assessment changes. Sean and Bridgett may be contacted through email. Sean's email is kottkes@michigan.gov and Bridgett's is mcdowellb@michigan.gov.
2023-12-0514 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Georgia Concerning Educator Preparation with Angie GantIn this episode, Angie Gant, the Director of Program Approval with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, discusses Georgia's standards for clinical practice experiences and the state's Pre-Service Certification that all candidates must hold prior to any clinical experience in Georgia. Angie can be reached through email at angie.gant@gapsc.com.
2023-11-2110 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at The National Council for State Supervisors For Languages with Tom WelchIn this episode we talk with Tom Welch from The National Council for State Supervisors For Languages. Tom serves on a committee with the Council known as the Neural Network. Tom, describes himself as a “Connectivist” a person who connects ideas and people who are committed to looking at new ways to cause learning. Tom may be contacted through email at twelchky@gmail.com.
2023-11-0712 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the National Association of School Psychologists with Eric RossenIn this episode we talk with Eric Rossen, the Director of Professional Standards at the National Association of School Psychologists about NASP's current work, the need for more mental health practitioners in schools and why school psychologists play an important role. Eric can be contacted through email at erossen@naspweb.org.
2023-10-2413 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Wisconsin with Jennifer KammerudIn this episode we talk with Jennifer Kammerud who works in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and serves as the Director of the Licensing, Educator Advancement and Development Team and the state's recent data collection from an array of preparation and employment sources to examine the current state of Wisconsin's K-12 education workforce. Jennifer may be contacted through email at jennifer.kammerud@dpi.wi.gov.
2023-10-1013 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at Kansas State University with Tuan NguyenIn this episode with talk with Tuan Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Education at Kansas State University concerning his research around teacher shortages and the nuances and unique situations throughout the country that can vary from region to region, district to district and school to school. Tuan can be contacted through email at nguyetd1@ksu.edu.
2023-09-2612 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at Mindful SEAD with Debb OliverIn this episode we talk with Debb Oliver from Mindful SEAD. Debb is a Learning Scientist, with research interests in Social Emotional, competency based and personalized learning. She co-founded and is CEO of Mindful SEAD, a non-profit organization that inspires innovative teaching and learning through mindful practices and positive psychology by fostering community, personalized learning, developing leadership and embracing each individual’s unique genius. Debb can be reached through email at doliver@mindfulsead.org.
2023-09-1213 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the NASDTEC 94th Annual Conference with Catherine Slagle and Tony RosilezIn this episode, Tony Rosilez, NASDTEC Vice President, Annual Conference Planning Committee Chair, and Catherine Slagle, NASDTEC Development Coordinator, share with listeners what to expected at the upcoming 94th Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
2023-04-2507 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Utah with Jennifer ThrondsenIn this episode, Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, the Director of Teaching and Learning at the Utah State Board of Education, discusses Utah’s work to provide additional support and raise expectations for K-3 reading. Dr. Throndsen may be contacted through email at Jennifer.Throndsen@schools.utah.gov.
2023-04-1111 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the Illinois State Board of Education with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav Part 2The is the second part of our conversation with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav where they discuss the Illinois State Board of Education's component approach to the state's educator shortage issue. Jennifer is the Executive Director in the office of Teaching & Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education. Etai is a researcher and consultant to school systems on issues of educational inequality. Both can be reached through email. Jennifer Kirmes' email is JKIRMES@isbe.net and Etai Mizrav's email is etai@hey.com.
2023-03-2112 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the Illinois State Board of Education with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav Part 1In this episode we start a two-part conversation with Jennifer Kirmes and Etai Mizrav where they discuss the Illinois State Board of Education's component approach to the state's educator shortage issue. Jennifer is the Executive Director in the office of Teaching & Learning at the Illinois State Board of Education. Etai is a researcher and consultant to school systems on issues of educational inequality. Both can be reached through email. Jennifer Kirmes' email is JKIRMES@isbe.net and Etai Mizrav's email is etai@hey.com.
2023-03-0715 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Alaska with Melody Mann, Carleen, Mitchell, and Lon GarrisonIn this episode we talk with Melody Mann, Executive Director at the Alaska Professional Teaching Practices Commission or PTPC, which is a division of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Carleen Mitchell, the Deputy Director of the Alaska Public Entity Insurance, and Lon Garrison, the Executive Director of the Association of Alaska School Boards. They talk about their work training educators and bringing awareness to educator professional boundaries. All of our guests may be contacted through email. Melody’s email is melody.mann@alaska.gov. Carleen’s email is cmitchell@akpei.com. Lon’s email is lgarrison@aasb.o...2023-02-2113 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Utah with Malia HiteIn this episode we talk with Dr. Malia Hite from the Utah State Board of Education. Malia serves as the Executive Coordinator of Educator Licensing and discusses Utah’s competency-based licensing structure which was adopted in 2020. Malia may be contacted through email at Malia.Hite@schools.utah.gov.
2023-02-0710 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at Educators Rising with Albert ChenIn this episode, we talk with Albert Chen the Acting Chief Executive Officer of PDK International Educators Rising, a not-for-profit organization with a community-based focus that provides Grow Your Own programming through the Educators Rising Curriculum and supporting student activities. With a presence in all 50 states, chapters are provided classroom resources along with the opportunity to attend the National Conference where members, teacher leaders, and educators from around the nation come together to showcase the skills they have gained in their education and training programs. Albert Chen may be contacted through email at ceo@pdkintl.org.
2023-01-2408 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at AAQEP with Linda McKeeIn this episode we talk with Linda McKee from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Linda serves as the Chief Operations Officer. She may be contacted through email at l.mckee@aaqep.org.
2023-01-1008 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at CAEP with Christopher KochIn this episode, we talk with Chris Koch from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) where he serves as the President of CAEP. He shares the current work of CAEP and why national accreditation is important to the teaching profession and educator preparation programs. Chris may be contacted through email at christopher.koch@caepnet.org.
2022-12-2710 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the National Center for Grow Your Own with David DonaldsonIn this episode, we talk with David Donaldson, the Managing Partner at the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO) about the NCGYO, its background, and its current work. Mr. Donaldson may be contacted through email at info@ncgyo.org.
2022-12-1310 minNASDTEC PodcastsDistinguished Speaker Edmund GordonIn the first episode of NASDTEC's Distinguished Speaker Series, Professor Edmund Gordon shares his experiences with education as child through adulthood. Professor Gordon is the John M. Musser Professor of Psychology, Emeritus at Yale University, Richard March Hoe Professor, Emeritus of Psychology and Education, and Founding and Emeritus Director of the Institute of Urban and Minority Education (IUME) at Teachers College, Columbia University.
2022-12-0538 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Georgia with Bradley Golub Concerning Military Recruitment into P12 EducationIn this episode, we talk with Bradley Golub the Military Support Specialist and Program Recruiter for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Mr. Golub tells us about the work Georgia is doing in recruiting and assisting military veterans who are interested in second careers in PreK-12 education. Through this effort, Georgia offers job fit analysis, certification counseling, guidance in finding a position, and assistance throughout the transition process.
Mr. Golub can be reached through email at bradley.golub@gapsc.com.
2022-11-2909 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenMary Harrill and Maria Estlund from the National Association for the Education of Young Children join us to talk about the Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession.
Mary Harrill serves as the Senior Director for Higher Education Accreditation and Program Support and Maria Estlund is the State Policy Specialist. Our Today’s guests may be contacted through email. Mary Harrill’s email is mharrill@naeyc.org and Maria Estlund’s is mestlund@naeyc.org.
2022-11-1511 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Georgia with PaQuita Morgan Concerning HBCUsIn this episode with talk with Dr. PaQuita Morgan with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission about their HBCU Virtual Collaborative to fulfill Senate Bill (SB) 88, the Governor’s Pipeline Bill, which is aimed at promoting increased enrollment in and completion of teacher education programs.
Dr. Morgan may be contacted through email at Paquita.Morgan@gapsc.com.
2022-11-0108 minNASDTEC PodcastsNASDTEC Board Update 2022-10-21This is an update of discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board during their meeting held on October 21, 2022. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board minutes may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.
2022-10-2605 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at The Teacher Salary Project with Guest Ellen SherrattIn this episode with talk with Ellen Sherratt the Board President of the Teacher Salary Project. Ellen may be contacted through email at info@teachersalaryproject.org.
2022-10-2511 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Oregon with Tony RosilezLynn Hammonds, the Director of the Professional Educator Standards Boards Association serves as a guest host on What's Going On and she talks with Tony Rosilez, the Executive Director of the the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. In their conversation, Tony discusses some of the actions that Oregon is taking to address the teacher shortage.
Both Lynn and Tony can be contacted through email. Lynn’s email is lynn.hammonds@nasdtec.org and Tony’s email is anthony.rosilez@tspc.oregon.gov.
2022-10-1811 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Arkansas with Melissa JacksIn this episode, Melissa Jacks, the Educator Licensure Program Manager for the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education discusses how Arkansas is working to break down barriers to educator licensure through their alternative assessment program.
Melissa can be contacted through her email at Melissa.Jacks@ade.arkansas.gov
2022-10-0409 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On at the American Association for Employment in EducationIn this episode, Tim Neubert, the Executive Director of the for Employment in Education (AAEE) talks about AAEE's 41st Educator Supply and Demand annual report. The release date of this podcast coincides with the release date of the 2022 Educator Supply and Demand annual report. Tim Neubert can be contacted through email at execdir@aaee.org.
2022-09-2011 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going on with The Professional Educator Standards Boards AssociationIn this episode, Lynn Hammonds, the Director of the Professional Educator Standards Boards Association (PESBA) and Tony Rosilez, the Executive Director of the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, a member of PESBA, discuss what PESBA is, how it serves its members and independent standards boards differ from other jurisdictions.
Both Lynn and Tony can be reached through email. Lynn’s email is lynn.hammonds@nasdtec.org and Tony’s email is anthony.rosilez@tspc.oregon.gov.
2022-09-0610 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 PPI OverviewCatherine Slagle, Development Coordinator for NASDTEC, invites you to come to the 2022 Professional Practices Institute.
2022-08-0300 minNASDTEC PodcastsNASDTEC Board Update 2022-06-10This is an update of discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board during their meeting held on June 10, 2022. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board minutes may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.
2022-06-1905 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On in Vermont with Patrick Halladay and Andrew ProwtenIn this episode we talk with Patrick Halladay and Andrew Prowten from Vermont where they have been working to reduce barriers for entry into the profession for educators. Patrick Halladay’s email is patrick.halladay@vermont.gov and Andrew Prowten’s email is andrew.prowten@vermont.gov.
2022-05-2409 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference G-3: Leveraging the Power of Coalition for Teacher Diversity: Lessons and Recommendations from the Paradigm Shift InitiativeSuzanne Judson-Whitehouse, Director of Educator Licensure, Collaborative for Educational Services
Diverse Teacher Workforce Coalition of Western Massachusetts
Linda Davis-Delano, Director, Educator Preparation & Licensure Springfield College
Pema Latshang, Executive Director, Teach Western Mass
Catherine Swift, Director, Graduate Licensure Program
Mount Holyoke College
2022-05-1401 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference G-4: NASDTEC Interactive--Using the NASDTEC Online CommunityJimmy Adams, NASDTEC Director of Member Engagement
2022-05-1400 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference F-1: Disrupting Whiteness in Teacher Education; A Scaffolded Approach to the Exploration of White Pre-service Teachers’ Identities and ExpectationsJulie Kenny Calzini, Associate Dean of Teacher Education
Kristen DiGiovanni, Director of Field Based Experiences
Endicott College
2022-05-1300 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference F-2: Multiple Measures for Candidate Content Knowledge: Measurement and ImplementationEric Steinhauer, Executive Director, Validity and Test Use Group, Student & Teacher Assessments Educational Testing Service
Kristi Steinberg, Licensure and Assessment Manager, University of Montana
2022-05-1301 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference F-4: NASDTEC Interactive—Discussion of Certification IssuesBrian Devine, Massachusetts DESE
Shavon Harris, Alabama State Board of Education
2022-05-1301 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference F-3: AAQEP’s Model of Quality Assurance: Can accreditation standards and processes support diversity, inclusion, and equityMark LaCelle-Peterson, President
Sungti Hsu, Chief Relationship Officer
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
2022-05-1301 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference E-4: NASDTEC Interactive—Using the NASDTEC Model Code of Ethics for EducatorsAnne Marie Fenton, NCAEE Chairperson & Director of Rules Management and Educator Assessment
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
2022-05-1201 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference E-3: High Fidelity: Alignment and Concordance Measures of Accreditation Site Evaluations in the Virtual SpaceMalina Monaco, Vice President of Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
2022-05-1200 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference E-2: Re-thinking Clinical Practice: What 2020 Taught Teacher PreparationAshley Bartley and Lisa Ghormley, Associate Dean, College of Education, University of Phoenix
2022-05-1201 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference D-3: Identifying Privilege and Eliminating Barriers: Addressing Educator Workforce Pressures with Equitable Licensure PathwaysPatrick Halladay, Director of Educator Quality
Ellen Cairns, Results-Oriented Program Approval Coordinator
Andrew Prowten, Pre-service Education Quality Coordinator
Vermont Agency of Education
Others TBA
2022-05-1100 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference D-4: NASDTEC Interactive – Clearinghouse IssuesCarolyn Angelo, NASDTEC Attorney
Phillip Rogers, NASDTEC Executive Director
2022-05-1100 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference D-2: Empowering Teachers to be Leaders by Leveraging State Funding to Support Beginning Teachers and Increase RetentionErin Jacobson, Coordinator
Marijke Leibel, Assistant Coordinator
North Dakota Teacher Support System
North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
2022-05-1100 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference D-1: Growing, Recruiting, and Retaining a Diverse, Robust Educator WorkforceLeah Breen, Director Sean Kottke, Manager, Educator Preparation
Sarah-Kate LaVan, Assistant Director
Kelli Cassaday, Education Consultant
Office of Educator Excellence
Michigan Department of Education
2022-05-1100 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference C-1: Breaking Down the Assessment Barriers to LicensureMelissa Jacks, Educator Licensure Program Manager and Andy Sullivan, Director of Licensure, Arkansas Department of Education
Gary Bunn, Director of the Office of Candidate Services, University of Central Arkansas
Darrick Williams, Director of Human Resources, Pulaski County (AR) Special School District
2022-05-1000 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat’s Going On Concerning the Teacher Mobility Interstate Compact with Marcus Beauregard and Phil RogersDr. Phil Rogers, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and Marcus Beauregard, the Director of the Defense State Liaison Office with the Department of Defense, discuss the progress, current status, and the direction of the Interstate Compact. Each of our guests may be contacted through email. Marcus Beauregard's email is marcus.j.beauregard.civ@mail.mil and Phil Rogers’ email is philrogers@nasdtec.org.
2022-05-1012 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference C-3: Mentoring New Teachers: A Model for Retaining Effective TeachersPam Hill, Teacher Mentor
Mark MacLean, Superintendent
Randy Wormald, Assistant Superintendent
New Hampshire School Administrative Unit #46 Merrimack Valley and Andover
2022-05-1001 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference C-2: Driven by Data: Using Licensure Tests to build a Strong, Diverse Teacher WorkforceHannah Putman, Managing Director of Research
National Council on Teacher Quality
2022-05-1001 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference B-3: Implementation of a State Initiative to Incentivize Students to Choose Teaching Plus Stay and Grow in the ProfessionCynthia Conn, Associate Dean
Nicole Bies-Hernandez, Senior Data & Reporting Analyst
Christy Farley, Vice President for External Affairs and Partnerships
Northern Arizona University
Kathleen Paulsen, Director
Teachers Academy Induction Program, Arizona K12 Center
2022-05-0901 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference B-4: National Update on the Teacher Shortage and Vision Planning for the FutureKelly Coash-Johnson, Executive Director, American Association of School Personnel Administrators
2022-05-0901 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference B-2: Licensure, huh? What is it good for?Mischel Miller, Director of Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
Scott Gordon, General Counsel Kansas State Department of Education
2022-05-0900 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference A-4: NASDTEC Interactive—Discussion of Educator Preparation IssuesBecky Pitkin
Jamie Boyd
2022-05-0800 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference A-3: Co-Teaching During COVID-19: Innovation and Collaboration to Improve Teacher Candidate OutcomesLucy Bush, Associate Professor of Education/Assistant Dean Mercer University
Kara Cowdrick, Adjunct Professor of Education, Mercer University/Elementary ESOL Teacher, Gwinnett
2022-05-0801 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference A-2: Culturally Responsive Data Literacy: What is it and how to Reflect the Concept in State StandardsEllen Mandinach, Senior Research Scientist
Saroja Warner, Director for Talent Development and Diversity
WestEd
2022-05-0800 minNASDTEC Podcasts2022 Annual Conference A-1: Clinical & New Teacher Mentoring – A Statewide PLC Approach Using COVID Relief FundsColleen O’Neil, Associate Commissioner, Educator Talent
Mary Bivens, Executive Director, Educator Workforce Development
Colorado Department of Education
2022-05-0801 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On in North Dakota Dr. Meghan Salyers and Dr. Becky PitkinDr. Meghan Salyers, the Director of Student Teaching & Accreditation in the College of Education at the University of Mary discusses the use of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators in their teacher preparation program.
Meghan Salyers and Becky Pitkin can be reached at msalyers@umary.edu and rpitkin@nd.gov.
2022-04-2610 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On in Nevada with Mike ArakawaOur guest in this episode is Mike Arakawa from Nevada. Mr. Arakawa works in the Nevada Department of Education where he serves as the Chief Compliance Investigator. In our discussion, Mr. Arakawa talks about Nevada’s use of the Statewide Central Registry to identify applicants who have had an allegation of child abuse or neglect substantiated against them.
Mr. Arakawa can be reached through email at marakawa@doe.nv.gov.
2022-04-1207 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On in Washington State with Alex ManuelIn this episode, Alex Manuel, the Executive Director of the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, discusses the development of new cultural competency standards for teachers.
Alex can be reached at alexandra.manuel@k12.wa.us.
2022-03-2908 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On In Kansas with Mischel MillerMischel Miller works in the Kansas State Department of Education where she serves as the Director of Teacher Licensure and Accreditation. In this episode, Dr. Miller talks about the new system for automatic renewal of teacher licenses in Kansas.
Mischel can be reached at mmiller@ksde.org.
2022-03-1508 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On In Ohio with Aaron RossAaron Ross, the Director of Professional Conduct in the Ohio Department of Education, discusses a new, creative initiative called "Letters to Characters" designed to educate and inform certified personnel about the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
Aaron can be reached at Aaron.Ross@education.ohio.gov.
2022-03-0107 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On at the College of Southern Idaho with Christina Linder and Katie RhodenbaughIn this episode Christina Linder and Katie Rhodenbaugh, from the College of Southern Idaho, discuss their work in rural teacher recruitment and retention. Christina Linder and Katie Rhodenbaugh may be reached through email at CPLinder@csi.edu and krhodenbaugh@csi.edu respectively.
2022-02-1511 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On in Jefferson County Public Schools with Dr. Aimee Green-WebbIn this episode, Dr. Aimee Green-Webb, the Chief of Human Resources in Jefferson County Public Schools (Louisville, KY) discusses how this large urban district has bucked a national trend in recent years by lowering it’s teacher attrition rate considerably, raising its number of new hires and diversifying its teacher workforce. Dr. Green-Webb may be contacted through email at aimee.green-webb@jefferson.kyschools.us.
2022-02-0110 minNASDTEC PodcastsNASDTEC Board Update 2022-01-21This is an update of the discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board took during their recent meeting. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board meetings may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.
2022-01-2406 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On in Kentucky with Byron DarnallIn this episode we meet with Dr. Byron Darnall, the Associate Commissioner in the Office of Educator Licensure & Effectiveness from the state of Kentucky. Dr. Darnall discusses the GoTeachKY teacher recruitment initiative.
Dr. Darnall can be reached through email at byron.darnall@education.ky.gov.
2022-01-1807 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On In Michigan with Leah BreenIn this episode, we talk with Leah Breen. Leah works in the Michigan Department of Education and serves as the Director of the Office of Educator Excellence. We discuss Michigan's campaign focused specifically on the ability for districts to rehire educators with expired certifications, and sponsor a waiver of some renewal requirements to attain recertification.
Leah can be reached at BreenL1@michigan.gov.
2022-01-0406 minNASDTEC PodcastsWhat‘s Going On In Massachusetts with Brian DevineIn this episode we are talking with Brian Devine, the Director of Educator Licensure in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. We review the various policies that were implemented during the pandemic to help school districts, educators and prospective educators with regards to licensure and review the components that have remained in place for the 2021-22 school year.
Brian can be reached at BrianJ.Devine@mass.gov.
2021-12-2108 minNASDTEC PodcastsThe Iowa Story: Partnering to Prepare Candidates in Professional Decision-MakingLearn what prompted two Iowa educator preparation providers’ focus on preparing candidates to navigate the complexities they will face as educators through professional decision-making. Steps to partnering with others, realizing this vision, addressing the need, struggles, lessons learned, and outcomes are shared.
This podcast is a product of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics. In this podcast,
2021-10-2636 minNASDTEC Podcasts2020 NASDTEC Forward Fund RecipientsFive extraordinary teachers were selected through a regional nominations process for the NASDTEC Forward Fund grant.
2020-12-0330 minNASDTEC PodcastsIn the Zoom Where it HappenedEducator and Student Privacy Challenges in a Videoconferencing World
2020-11-091h 03NASDTEC PodcastsRemote Learning Does Not Mean Remote EthicsRecognizing and Avoiding the Cybertraps of Distance Learning
2020-10-191h 04NASDTEC PodcastsThe North Dakota Story: The Model Code of Ethics for EducatorsNorth Dakota shares its Model Code of Ethics for Educators implementation journey with you in the recorded webcast below. Highlighted is their approach to moving their focus on ethics and professional decision-making forward, how they involved stakeholders, the way stakeholders have promoted ethics work in their individual settings, and what they hope to do next.
2020-09-1029 minNASDTEC PodcastsThe Colorado Story: The Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE)Learn about the Colorado context, their actions, results, challenges, and upcoming plans for continuing the implementation journey with the Model Code of Ethics for Educators. Specific strategies to ensure an organic approach and sustainability are included, as well as a focus on the need for an intentional focus on professional decision making.
2020-05-2130 minNASDTEC PodcastsThe Nevada Story: The Model Code of Ethics for EducatorsExperience Nevada’s MCEE journey from its beginning conversations to legislation to successful implementation. Learn how they made substantive progress not only through statewide adoption, but also in successful and sustainable strategies, involving the state, Educator Preparation Providers, P-12, and other organizations.
2020-04-0224 minNASDTEC PodcastsThe Hawaii Story:The Model Code of Ethics for EducatorsLearn how the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board and their partners began their journey to intentionally focus on ethics, using the Model Code of Ethics for Educators as a guide. Strategies and tips for successful implementation are shared. This recording is part of a webcast series of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics (NCAEE).
2020-03-0514 minNASDTEC PodcastsPolitics and the Ethical EducatorPolitics and the Ethical Educator
Even the most casual observer of the current political scene realizes that we are living in a highly partisan era. The fraught nature of political discourse poses particular risks for educators, who are expected to be role models in their school community. An unwise or intemperate comment on social media (all too easy to do!) can derail an otherwise successful career. This webinar explains the risks, discusses the applicability of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators, and offers some practical suggestions for getting through the 2020 election unscathed. This recording is part...2020-02-191h 04