California's Teaching Force, 2004
California's Teaching Force, 2004

Author: Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, Santa Cruz, CA.SRI International, Menlo Park, CA.

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 11

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The stakes for California's schools and students have never been higher. More than 1,600 California schools are now on a statewide "watch list" for failing to meet new federal standards, a number that is expected to triple in less than 5 years. Many of these schools face federal sanctions or even takeover by the state. This year's high school juniors--members of the class of 2006--must pass the state exit exam before receiving a diploma. Only about two-thirds have passed so far. These stakes are now about to be amplified. The settlement of a far-reaching civil rights case, Williams v. California, requires far more public scrutiny of schools, particularly those that are performing poorly. That is the context in which this annual examination of California's teaching profession is offered. The picture is decidedly mixed.

California's Teaching Force
California's Teaching Force

Author: Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, Santa Cruz, CA.

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Published: 2006

Total Pages: 15

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This report provides the latest available data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and the challenges confronting the state's educators and policy-makers. While the report finds progress toward reducing the shortage of teachers, it raises concerns about low student achievement and the implications for the state's ability to meet the proficiency requirements of No Child Left Behind. The report also highlights the need for continued vigilance in efforts to reduce teacher shortages, particularly in special education, mathematics and science, and in certain geographic regions.

California's Teaching Force
California's Teaching Force

Author: Andy Plattner

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 20

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For each of the past 10 years, the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning has issued a report on the status of California's teaching force based on research conducted by SRI International. The Center provides practical information to help policymakers and education leaders understand the challenges they face is provided. Context, clarity and solid data about the teaching profession is offered. This is a brief summary of a more detailed research report for 2008. As you will see in this year's report, the numbers of underprepared teachers has continued its decline over the past several years, although the concentration of underprepared and inexperienced teachers remains highest in schools that serve the children whose families have the least. This summary includes a a set of recommendations that will strengthen the capacity of California's teaching workforce to help all students meet the high standards the state has set for them. Six fact sheets are included. [This report was produced by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning in consultation with their co-sponsors: California State University; University of California, Office of the President; and WestEd. For the full report, see ED503837.].

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools
Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools

Author: Faye Ong

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 52

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Provides vision for strong school library programs, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. Includes recommended baseline staffing, access, and resources for school library services at each grade level.

Teaching and California's Future
Teaching and California's Future

Author: Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 107

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This report, one in a series from the Teaching and California's Future Initiative (TCF), compiles secondary data from various state agencies and analyzes these data in chapters on Teacher Supply and Demand, Teacher Preparation and Recruitment, and Teacher Induction and Professional Development. Key findings included: (1) an impending bulge in teacher retirement is likely to create significant new demand for teachers; (2) special education and many secondary education subjects continue to be plagued by shortages of fully credentialed teachers; (3) under prepared teachers are found in disproportionate numbers in low performing schools and in schools serving large numbers of minority students and poor students; (4) the state?s budget crisis has led to major cuts in recruitment and fee increases for teacher credential candidates in the CSU system; (5) several major professional development programs have had funding reduced over the past few years; and (6) California?s induction system needs refinement. In light of the expected increase in the number of middle and high school students, as well as the state?s adoption of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) as a graduation requirement, professional development programs and spending are not sufficiently aligned with the training needs of secondary teachers. The report concludes with recommendations. (Contains 2 appendices and 41 exhibits.).