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Bridging program for foreign-prepared teachers : Calgary model

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The purpose of this report is to identify the specific professional needs of foreign-prepared teachers in Alberta, to describe the essential elements of a pilot program created to address those... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to identify the specific professional needs of foreign-prepared teachers in Alberta, to describe the essential elements of a pilot program created to address those needs, and to offer solutions for comprehensive support for foreign-prepared teachers as they seek to bridge the gap between their previous teaching experiences and those expected in the Canadian context. This report can serve as a resource for teacher preparation institutions and school boards throughout Alberta as they seek to create provisions in their jurisdictions for the certification and employment of foreign-prepared teachers.

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CTS bridge to teacher certification [2012]

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The CTS Bridge to Teacher Certification program provides an opportunity for certified journeypersons from various trades, health care professionals and information technologists to complete a CTS... More ≫

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The CTS Bridge to Teacher Certification program provides an opportunity for certified journeypersons from various trades, health care professionals and information technologists to complete a CTS teacher preparation program offered by University of Alberta. Following successful completion of the pre-service courses, the bridging program participant may enter into an employment agreement with a school authority, and may be authorized to teach in schools under a Letter of Authority while he or she continues to study toward a Bachelor of Education. The program attracts certified journeypersons, health care professionals and information technologists, who are required for instruction in the advanced dual credit CTS high school programs, to careers in teaching

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