Professionalization

Joint Committees
Career In Teaching Program
Peer Assistance & Evaluation Program
Professional Practice Schools
NBPTS
Professional Development Funds
LPDC Handbook (PDF 564KB)
Curriculum Councils
Teacher Evaluation System (TES) (PDF 660KB)
Testing Schedule For 2006/2007
CAREER IN TEACHING PROGRAM
 America today is in the midst of unprecedented national concern about the quality of education.  Studies decry the exodus of experienced teachers from the profession, the low achievement of students, the stagnancy of the profession resulting from limited professional growth opportunities, limited opportunities for communication and collaboration, and a public perception of lack of accountability within education.
These and many other challenges faced the Career Ladder Committee which assembled at its first meeting in August of 1987. This joint Federation/Administration committee spent long hours exploring, developing and defining the parameters of our shared, professional visions.  All committee members had an ultimate vision of improving the quality of education for students, of improving the degree of communication and collaboration among professionals, and of raising the public confidence in schools.  The development process included the review of current literature, the investigation of research and projected trends in teacher development, communication with educators at the national, state and local levels, and presentations about both state and local teacher development programs.  This initial process resulted in a concept paper which served as the basis for further development.
CFT Is an affiliate of the 1.3 million member Amercian Federation of Teachers, Ohio Federation of Teachers, & AFL-CIO