Are there refresher courses or tests that teachers are required to take throughout their careers?
The credential you earn at the university is a Preliminary Credential. You must “clear” this credential within five years and earn a Professional Credential. This is done in one of two ways – university coursework or BTSA. First and second year teachers are part of BTSA – Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment – program offered by their districts which provides professional development and support for beginning teachers. Participation in BTSA is required and teachers who participate for the full two years earn their Professional Credential. Teachers are life-long learners and are required to participate in professional development activities. Many of these are offered free through the employing district. In addition, many teachers attend local, state, and national conferences and workshops, many of which are also funded by their employing districts. • Q: Is it possible to be credentialed in more than one science area? If you are a chemistry major, how do you qualify to teach other co
