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ERIC Number: EJ1053306
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1947-9727
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Alternative Certification and Retention of Secondary Math and Science Teachers: A Study Based on "SASS/TFS"
Tai, Robert H.; Liu, Christine Qi; Fan, Xiato
Journal of the National Association for Alternative Certification, v1 n2 p19-26 Fall 2006
In light of shortages of mathematics and science teachers, alternative certification was introduced in the mid-1980s. This study examined the effect of alternative certification among math and science teachers who moved to a different school or left the profession. This was accomplished using the national "SASS" and "TFS" databases. The results indicated that alternatively certified teachers were comparable in their commitment to their current school and the teaching profession when compared with their traditionally certified colleagues. Findings are discussed with respect to their relevance for education policy makers and school administrators.
National Association for Alternative Certification. PO Box 5750, Washington, DC 20016. Tel: 202-277-3600; Fax: 202-403-3545; e-mail: info@alternativecertification.org; Web site: http://www.alternativecertification.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Schools and Staffing Survey (NCES)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A