How does the Teacher Assistance Program relate to the Professional Certificate program?
answer During the first year of teaching, when new teachers are receiving mentoring and training with funding provided by the Teacher Assistance Program (TAP), they can begin to use the Professional Certification standards as a foundation for discussing their teaching practices. One requirement of TAP is that new teachers complete a professional growth plan that incorporates self-reflection and informal performance assessments. Using the standards to develop and implement this plan, new teachers can begin to assemble a body of artifacts that will be helpful as they move into the pre-assessment seminar. For a suggested format for the professional growth plan for TAP, as well as other ideas for preparing for certification during the first year, visit the TAP website at http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfDev/tap/default.aspx. Back to Top question What happens if I move to another part of the state before I complete the Professional Certificate program? answer If you begin teaching in a different sc
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