Are there loopholes in the high school teacher certification process?
The ISBE high school teacher certification process has recently been a subject of discussion at ISMAA Board meetings. In essence, there are two standard methods for an Illinois-certified teacher to receive an endorsement to teach mathematics at the high school level: (1) complete a mathematics major of at least 32 credit hours through an ISBE-approved certification program or (2) complete 24 credit hours of mathematics courses and pass the Content-Area Test in Mathematics through the Illinois Certification Testing System. This second method for obtaining a mathematics teaching endorsement has caused some concern among Board members. On its face, it seems like a rigorous alternative to completing a full mathematics major. The difference between the 24 credit hours for this endorsement track and the 32 credit hours (minimum) cited for a mathematics major is only a few courses. Add to this 24-credit requirement the additional testing requirement, and it looks like a reasonable alternative
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