Teacher Quality: A Report on The Preparation and Qualifications of Public School Teachers

Title:	Teacher Quality: A Report on The Preparation and Qualifications of Public School Teachers
Description:	The results of this new national profile of teacher quality, the first in a series of biennial reports, specifically focused on teachers’ learning (both preservice and continued) and the environments in which they work. Included is important information regarding teachers’ education, certification, teaching assignments, professional development, collaboration, and supportive work environment. In addition, comparisons by instructional level and poverty level of the school provide information about the distribution of teacher quality. This information provides a context for understanding teachers’ reports of preparedness to meet the challenges they face in their classrooms.
Online Availability:	Browse this document. Download, view, and print the report in a pdf file. (458KB)
Cover Date:	January 1999
Web Release:	January 28, 1999
Print Release:	January 28, 1999
Publication #:	NCES 1999080 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Laurie Lewis, Basmat Parsad, Nancy Carey, Nicole Bartfai, Elizabeth Farris, Westat;Becky Smerdon, Pelavin Research Center American Institutes of Research;Bernie Greene Project Officer National Center for Education Statistics
Type of Product:	Statistical Analysis Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Fast Response Survey System (FRSS)
Keywords:	Teachers • characteristics of • qualifications of
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Statistical Analysis Report, please contact: Rebecca Bielamowicz.