Legislature(2021 - 2022)GRUENBERG 120
03/02/2021 03:00 PM House STATE AFFAIRS
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| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| HB3 | |
| HB18 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 3 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | HB 18 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
HB 18-TEACHERS: NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
3:42:34 PM
CHAIR KREISS-TOMKINS announced that the final order of business
would be HOUSE BILL NO. 18, "An Act relating to national board
certification for public school teachers."
3:43:50 PM
NORM WOOTEN, Director of Advocacy, Association of Alaska School
Boards (AASB), summarized a PowerPoint presentation, titled "HB
18 - Teachers: National Board Certification." He directed
attention to slide 2, highlighting AASB's mission to assist
school boards in providing quality education to students. Slide
3 featured one of AASB Board of Director's five goals, which
read:
Support school boards and districts to collaborate and
implement creative solutions to deliver personalized
learning and prepare Alaska's children and youth for
their future.
MR. WOOTEN explained that AASB's delegate assembly meets in
November to pass resolutions, which are submitted by boards and
debated on the floor. He noted that long-standing resolutions
that become foundational elements of public education take on
additional emphasis as "belief statements." He continued to
slide 4, which reviewed AASB Belief Statement B.20, "Quality
Staff Improves Student Learning." He specified that high-
quality, highly motivated, culturally responsive, and innovative
teachers, administrators, and other staff are essential for
successful student learning. Slide 5 underscored AASB Belief
Statement B.22, "Educational Improvement." He said AASB
believes "that professional standards should include the highest
standards of professionalism." Slide 6 detailed AASB Resolution
4.1, "Supports for Staff Development," which read as follows
[original punctuation provided]:
AASB supports funded opportunities and sufficient
resources for quality and relevant staff preparation
and demonstrably effective continuing development in
both urban and rural settings for those educating
Alaska's public school students. This includes, but is
not limited to:
Professional development for teachers to implement the
Alaska State Standards
Pre-service: State training programs through
postsecondary and other institutions;
Expanding Department of Education & Early Development
packaged training programs for all school districts to
use in providing consistent mandated training to
employees and in meeting the requirements of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act;
Developing resources to allow the sharing and
implementation of best educational practices;
Quality in service programs at the local district
level;
Necessary training for paraprofessionals and special
needs educators.
Promote local mentors to foster the enculturation of
teachers and administrators.
Cultural orientation and ongoing training in local
language, culture and history.
3:46:54 PM
MR WOOTEN turned attention to slide 7, which highlighted AASB
Resolution 5.23, "Supporting Innovation and Collaboration to
Improve Student Achievement for all Alaskan Students." He
explained that AASB Resolution 5.23 focuses on ensuring that
quality teachers are teaching Alaska's students. Slide 8
outlined the significance of AASB's foundational documents,
emphasizing the impact that teachers have on student outcome.
Slide 9 circled back to National Board Certification (NBC),
noting that NBC teaches and promotes classroom creativity;
requires continual self-evaluation/self-improvement; builds
leadership within classrooms, school buildings, and school
districts; emphasizes that improving instruction "equals"
increased student achievement. Slide 10 indicated that with a
focus on student achievement, AASB's mission aligns with that of
NBC. He concluded by reiterating AASB's strong support for the
bill.
3:49:28 PM
REPRESENTATIVE VANCE asked what percentage of Alaskan teachers
currently hold a national certification.
MR. WOOTEN offered to follow up with the requested information.
CHAIR KREISS-TOMKINS, in response to Representative Vance, said
it's around one percent.
3:50:11 PM
LISA PARADY, PhD, Executive Director, Alaska Council of School
Administrators (ACSA), clarified that as of 2019, Alaska ranked
twenty-fifth with 2.57 percent of Alaska teachers recognized
with National Board Certification. She conveyed that ACSA
believes a goal of 4 percent is ambitious but appropriate to
encourage teachers to pursue certification.
3:50:59 PM
REPRESENTATIVE STORY inquired about the cost of obtaining
National Board Certification and asked how long it takes.
MR. WOOTEN replied about $1700.
REPRESENTATIVE STORY questioned how long the process takes.
MR. WOOTEN recalled that there is a two-year time limit.
3:52:10 PM
REPRESENTATIVE STORY asked whether the cost of certification is
covered by school districts or the teachers.
MR. WOOTEN said he does not know.
3:53:08 PM
CHAIR KREISS-TOMKINS announced that HB 18 was held over.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| HB 3_Definition of Critical Infrastructure_42 U.S.C 5195c(e)_HSTA.pdf |
HSTA 3/2/2021 3:00:00 PM |
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| HB 3 Testimony - Letter of Support AML 3.1.2021.pdf |
HSTA 3/2/2021 3:00:00 PM |
HB 3 |
| HB 3 Fiscal Note DOA-IT 2.21.2021 (Printed 3.2.2021).pdf |
HSTA 3/2/2021 3:00:00 PM |
HB 3 |
| HB 3_Amendment 1_HSTA_3-2-2021.pdf |
HSTA 3/2/2021 3:00:00 PM |
HB 3 |
| HB 3_Amendment 2_HSTA_3-2-2021.pdf |
HSTA 3/2/2021 3:00:00 PM |
HB 3 |