Published: October 2021
Last Updated: November 2022
"How to Become a Teacher" is a mini-series within NEA's School Me Podcast that taps the expertise of early career and seasoned educators to help Aspiring Educators and those considering a career in education feel prepared for the journey to the classroom. Here you will find links to recommended resources from each episode to help you dig deeper into the content.
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Featured Licensure Resources
Praxis Blended Learning Courses
NEA Teacher Quality has launched Praxis Blended Learning sessions to assist potential and aspiring educators study for Praxis Core (and some content) exams. Register by November 29, 2021.
Profession-Ready Teachers
What is a “profession-ready” teacher? And what knowledge must a teacher candidate master to be considered profession-ready? Learn more by downloading this guide.
edTPA
NEA believes that all teachers should be “profession-ready” from their first day of being responsible for student learning. Use these resources to start preparing for the edTPA and other pre-service assessments.
Webinar: Preparing to Take a Praxis® Test
Hosted by ETS, this webinar can help you prepare for your exam. Note: This links to an external site.
Khan Academy - Official Praxis® Core Prep
Recommended by our panelists, Khan Academy offers a free Praxis prep course, developed in collaboration with the makers of the Praxis Core test. Note: This links to an external site.
Featured Student Teaching Resources
Making the Most of Student Teaching: Positive Professional Relationships
Cooperating teachers and future employers provide their best advice on how to make a positive impression and get started on a successful career by following these keys to professionalism as a teacher.
Making the Most of Student Teaching: Great Activities
Reach beyond your classroom and school to enhance your professional resume AND your readiness for success as a teacher by engaging in the broad-ranging learning activities suggested in this guide.
Making the Most of Student Teaching: Make the Experience Great
The most successful educator preparation programs follow several worthwhile processes. Make sure to look for this kind of program OR ask your program to help you have these rich experiences even if they supplement their basic design. You'll be professionally rewarded!
Recruiting New Teachers With Residency Programs
Teacher residencies can help draw more people to the profession while offering community, collaboration—and cash.
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