This interactive presentation will focus on the various strategies and measurement tools incorporated in several national teacher certification models. The discussion will provide background on statewide and national systems implemented to support the nontraditional preparation of CTE teachers in a variety of different certificate areas. An explanation of how the various processes have improved the quality of the technical teaching force will also be included.

Sass, H., Walter, R. A., & Stone, J. R. III. (2010, November). Teacher certification models. Presentation made at the annual meeting of the Association for Career and Technical Education, Las Vegas, NV.