Title: Examine professional requirements and options for professional development for educators.
Course: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I (19151-I) > Section: Preparing for a Teaching Career

Examination should include information about

- licensure
- professional responsibilities of educators
- education and professional development required for education careers
- teacher induction (e.g., preservice teaching, mentoring)
- background check
- field experiences
- career portfolios
- professional associations
- National Board Certification
- graduate degrees.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is professional development important for teachers?
- What are the goals of field experience?

Communication

- What are the benefits of a professional portfolio?
- Why is a growth-mindset important in the teaching profession?

Management

- How can goal-setting help a teacher achieve professional advancement?