There are many routes you can follow to become a New Mexico teacher, or to move from another state. There are two routes: one traditional, and one alternative. You will need a bachelor's degree and experience to earn your certification. You can also add endorsements to your license. New Mexico has a variety master's programs.
The first step to becoming certified in New Mexico is to complete an approved teacher preparation program. A paper application form will be required. It includes questions about your character and fitness to teach. You will also need to pay a nonrefundable application fee and submit your fingerprints to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
You will also be required to teach students during your teacher preparation program. You will be able to show your abilities as a teacher through this experience. You will need to show a minimum of three hours of teaching per grade level. Also, you will need to submit a background check.
The New Mexico Teacher Assessments are designed to help educators document their skills and knowledge of teaching. These assessments include a basic skill assessment and grade-level specific tests. New Mexico also requires that candidates pass knowledge and content tests in addition to these assessments. This tiered licensure system was created in 2003 by the passage of HB212.
After you have completed the teacher preparation course and passed a basic skills assessment, it is possible to apply to become Level I Provisional. This license is non-renewable for five years. During your first three year as a teacher you will be assessed on how well you know New Mexico's Nine Teaching Competencies. If you are applying for a Level II/III license, you will need to complete a Professional Development Dossier. The Professional Development Dossier describes your teaching history over the last three-years and records your professional growth. The Professional Development Dossier also explains how you explain your teaching activities. You will need a master's in order to be eligible for a Level III licensing. Two outside reviewers will look over the Professional Development Dossier. Your teaching activities will need to be explained in detail. You should also provide data supporting your explanations.
New Mexico offers a variety TESOL (Teaching English in Other Languages) endorsements. By passing the TESOL exam, or 24 semester hours in TESOL course work, you can add an endorsement on your license. Teachers can also earn endorsements by passing content knowledge assessments. You can also add the Professional Educator Certification (PEC), to your license. You must demonstrate that you have a master's degree and that you have passed the PEC exam to qualify for this endorsement.
New Mexico also offers an Alternative Educator Prep Program. This program allows qualified candidates to complete their graduate degree while working as a teacher in a high need school. This program employs a state-approved evaluation and mentoring system. This program requires less coursework that traditional graduate programs.
FAQ
What are some ways to get scholarships?
Scholarships are grants to help with college expenses. There are many types to choose from. These are:
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Federal Grants
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State Grants
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Student Loans
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Work Study Programmes
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Financial Aid
Federal grants come directly from the U.S. government. Federal grants usually require applicants to meet specific requirements. For example, you must demonstrate financial need.
Individual states can offer grants to state governments. State grants can be offered by each state based upon financial need, while others are given for specific purposes.
Banks and other lending institutions issue student loans. Students borrow money to pay tuition and other living expenses.
Employers are encouraged to employ qualified students through work-study programs. Employers must pay their employees at least the minimum wage.
Financial aid covers the majority or all of the tuition costs for low-income families.
Homeschooling is for everyone.
Anyone can homeschool. There are no requirements for specific qualifications.
Parents who have completed high school can teach their children. Many families opt to have their children teach them while they are in college.
Parents can teach their children even if they have not received formal education.
After meeting certain requirements, parents may become certified teachers. These requirements vary by state.
Some states require all homeschooled children to pass a test prior to graduation. Others do not.
Homeschooling parents need to register their family with local schools.
This process involves filling out paperwork and submitting it to the school board.
After registering, parents may enroll their children into public or private schools.
A few states allow parents to homeschool without registering their children with the government.
If you live in one these states, your responsibility is to ensure that your children are compliant with the state's compulsory attendance laws.
What's the difference between a university and a college?
A university is an academic institution providing higher education. It offers courses in various areas, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
A college is usually smaller than a university and has a lower reputation. While it might offer fewer courses than a university, it often has its own specialist department.
What is a trade school?
Trade schools provide an alternative pathway for students who have not achieved success at traditional higher educational institutions to earn a college degree. They offer career-focused programs which prepare students to pursue specific careers. These programs usually require two years of coursework. Students who enroll in them then move on to a paid apprenticeship program. Here they learn a job skill, and also receive training. Trade schools can include technical schools, community colleges and junior colleges as well as universities. Some trade schools also offer associate degrees.
How can I apply to college
There are many different ways to apply to college. Contact your high school guidance counselor to get started. Online applications are popular among high schools. You can also contact local colleges directly. Many colleges accept applications via the Internet.
You can apply by mail, but you will need to complete the application and write a personal essay. Also, send copies of any required documents. You can use the personal statement to tell why you would like to study at this school and what its benefits are to you. It is also helpful for admissions committee members to understand your goals, motivations, and values.
Our website contains sample essays you can download.
What are the various types of early childhood education available?
There are many ways to explain early childhood education. The most common ones include:
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Preschool - Children ages 2 to 5
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PreKindergarten – Children aged 4-6
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Head Start/ Headstart for children ages 0-3
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Day Care/ Daycares: Children 0-5
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Child Care Centres - Children from 0-18 Years
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Family Child Care – Children aged 0-12
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Homeschooling for children ages KG-16
What is the difference in public and private schools?
Public schools are free for all students. They provide education from kindergarten through high schools. Private schools charge tuition fees for each student. They offer education from preschool to college.
There are also charter schools, which are publicly funded but privately run. Charter schools don’t follow traditional curriculum. They give students more freedom and allow them to pursue their interests.
Charter schools are popular among parents who believe their children should have access to quality education regardless of financial status.
Statistics
- They are more likely to graduate high school (25%) and finish college (116%). (habitatbroward.org)
- Data from the Department of Education reveal that, among 2008 college graduates, 92.8 percent of humanities majors have voted at least once since finishing school. (bostonreview.net)
- “Children of homeowners are 116% more likely to graduate from college than children of renters of the same age, race, and income. (habitatbroward.org)
- Think of the rhetorical power of nineteenth-century abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther King, Jr., or Occupy Wall Street activists with their rallying cry of “we are the 99 percent.” (bostonreview.net)
- And, within ten years of graduation, 44.1 percent of 1993 humanities graduates had written to public officials, compared to 30.1 percent of STEM majors. (bostonreview.net)
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How To
How do I apply for scholarships?
Apply for scholarship funding first. Only those who meet the criteria for scholarship funding are eligible.
If you are financially disadvantaged, you may be eligible for a grant. You can qualify for a work-study program if you are enrolled in a vocational training course. You may also be eligible for a grant if you belong to a minority group.
Once you have decided if you are eligible, you can begin applying.
Online, in-person, or by phone, you can apply. The type of scholarship you are applying for will affect the process.
You may be required to write essays on yourself and the reasons you are applying for scholarships. Some scholarships require you to write essays about yourself and why you want the money.
Most scholarships require you to fill out an application form and send supporting materials.
The information you supply will be reviewed by your scholarship provider. If you have been selected, you will be notified either by email or mail.
Even if your application is not accepted, you may still be eligible to receive a scholarship. Contact your scholarship provider for details.