Maine principals’ perceptions of beginning teacher preparation
Published: 2020
Publication Name: Maine Education Policy Research Institute
Publication URL: https://mepri.maine.edu/files/2020/07/Maine_Principals_Perceptions_of_Beginning_Teacher_Preparation-062220_online.pdf
Abstract:
The Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs of the Maine State Legislature requested the Maine Education Policy Institute (MEPRI) to conduct a statewide survey of school principals to obtain employers’ perceptions of beginning teacher preparation. Teacher quality and preparation is a central concern for ensuring effective instructional practices at the classroom level and improvement in student academic outcomes. Principals directly supervise and evaluate teachers in schools, and they offer a valuable perspective in understanding the strengths and gaps in the preparation of beginning teachers. The information presented in this report will help policymakers assess how well teacher preparation programs are doing in the training of new teachers hired in Maine, and to recommend changes to address any gaps in teacher preparation. The report will also potentially inform work on revising administrative rules for Maine teacher certification (Department of Education Rule Chapter 115) in 2020-21.
This study was funded by the Maine State Legislature, and the University of Maine System.
Fairman, J., Mills, T., Lech, P., & Johnson, A. (2020). Maine principals’ perceptions of beginning teacher preparation. Maine Education Policy Research Institute. https://mepri.maine.edu/files/2020/07/Maine_Principals_Perceptions_of_Beginning_Teacher_Preparation-062220_online.pdf