International Teacher Certificate AmericEd IEC

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AmericEdEducation . Innovation

An

Information PacketPrepared for

International TeachersSeeking Certification



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The Association of Teacher Educators, Virginia, USA

The College of Teachers, London, UK

Association of American Educators, California, USA

United Nations Association UNA-USA, New York, USA

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Virginia, USA

American Evaluation Association, Massachusetts, USA

IBE COP, UNESCO International Bureau of Education, Geneva, Switzerland

Community of Practice in Curriculum Development




Contents

International Educator Certification P. 3

Workshops P. 8 Sample of IEC Certificate P. 9

Contact Information P. 10




International Educator Certification

A Question & Answer Guide

A Message from AmericEd

Established and administered by AmericEd, our International Educator Certification

(IEC) is a voluntary teacher certification program designed to develop and improve

teacher effectiveness. The process is simple yet comprehensive and can be

completed in a very reasonable amount of time.

We invite you to become an IEC certified teacher who can help students develop

the skills necessary to thrive in school. We hope you take this step and help us

achieve the goal of putting the best teachers in our children’s classrooms.

AmericEd’s International Educator Certification (IEC) means:

Stronger instruction. Certified teachers learn and practice various methodsof teaching and assessing students that make them more confident in theclassroom.

Higher grades. Certified teachers are more effective teachers who caninfluence better student performance.

Career advancement. Certified teachers have better chances of jobadvancement and pay increases.




Q: What is International Educator Certification?

A: International Educator Certification is an advanced teaching credential. Certification is

achieved upon successful completion of three steps:

1. Attending AmericEd’s IEC course. 2. Completing a certain number of hours of approved classroom

instruction*.3. Passing the IEC exam.

Q: How does AmericEd support teachers after certification?

A: Certified teachers are invited to workshops offered by AmericEd throughout the year. Also,all certified teachers automatically become members of AmericEd’s online community, acommunity that connects educators who want to share classroom experiences and discuss

better methods of teaching. Furthermore, certified teachers will be given the opportunity toteach parts of the IEC course. Finally, certified teachers may opt to be contacted by schoolsseeking IEC certified teachers.

Q: Why certify?

A: Our children deserve to have the best teachers in their classrooms. Because teachers not only

teach subjects but also influence character, we believe that all teachers should be held to veryhigh standards. The International Educator Certification (IEC) is based on five corefoundations.

Five Core Foundations

Teachers teach and treat all children as if they are their own.

Teachers demonstrate mastery of methods of teaching and of the subjects they teach.

Teachers are held responsible for their students’ learning and well-being.

Teachers constantly work on improving their instruction and on gaining knowledge.

Teachers cooperate with parents and administrators for the success of their students.

*special consideration is given to candidates with no teaching experience. Please contact usfor more information.




Q: What are the offered certificates?

A: The IEC: International Educaor Certificate is the main teacher certificate offered byAmericEd. It is designed to cover the fundamentals of teaching to current and prospectiveteachers. This certificate covers the areas of classroom management, pedagogy, instructionalmethods, technology in education, parental support, and effective assessment.

The Specialty Certificate is a step further after completion of the IEC:

Professional Educator certificate. This certificate is designed for teachers who wish to becertified in a certain subject area. Please check www.AmericEd.org for an updated list of available subject areas.

The MEC: Master Educator Certificate is a step further after completion of the IEC certificate. This certificate is designed for teachers who wish to be certified at a higher level.

Unlike the Specialty Certificate, it is a general certificate like the IEC . The MEC: MasterEducator Certificate is offered to teachers with 3 or more years of teaching experience whohave successfully completed the IEC .

Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the IEC?

A: Candidates are eligible if they:

1. hold a bachelor’s degree.

2.

are currently employed or training at an international school*.3. demonstrate good conduct through a background check or official letter from employer.

Q: How does the process work?

A: After applying and being accepted, candidates for the IEC: Professional Educator certificatewill

Attend the IEC 24 hour course taught by AmericEd or one of its partners.

Pass an approved classroom observation*.

Pass the IEC exam (sample questions start at page 7 of this guide).

*special consideration is given to candidates with no teaching experience. Please

contact us for more information.

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Q: How much does it cost?

A: The total fees for the IEC: Professional Educator certificate are $1400 (including $100nonrefundable application and processing fee and including a fee of $350 for attestation by theUnited States Department of State). We are now able to offer a special rate for teachers in groups. Please enquire about whether a groupis available to join and about the respective fees.

Q: Can the entire process be completed online?

A: Yes. The entire process can be completed entirely online including the IEC exam.

Q: Can candidates take the Praxis exam instead of the IEC exam?

A: Yes. We accept the Praxis II PLT exam with a minimum passing score of 155.

Q: How long does the entire process take?

A: The entire process can be completed in as little as 8 weeks and up to one year.




Candidate’s To Do List for

IEC: Professional Educator Certificate

Step To Do

1

Send Forms to AmericEd:

Application form.

Eligibility forms and official documents.

2 Receive Notification of Acceptance

3

Complete Payment

At least 10 days before IEC course start date.

4

Attend IEC Course

Attendance of the complete course is arequirement for certification.

5 Pass IEC Test and Classroom Observation

6 Receive Official Attested Certificate




Workshops

We currently offer twenty different workshops shown in the list below both on-siteand online. Customized workshops are also available upon request.

Titles of Workshops:

1. Introduction to Teaching

2. Your Mission Statement

3. Becoming A Super Teacher module 1



6. Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers

7. Classroom Management for Middle School Teachers

8. Classroom Management for High School Teachers

9. Discipline in The Classroom module 1

10. Discipline in The Classroom module 2

11. The Organized Teacher

12. Pedagogy and Instructional Design module 1

13. Pedagogy and Instructional Design module 2

14. Technology in The Classroom module 1



17. How The Brain Learns

18. Motivation for The Burnt-Out Classroom

19. Assessment and Statistics

20. Working with Parents




Sample of IEC Certificate




Contact Us

AmericEd

130 W Pleasant Ave.

Suite 234

Maywood, NJ 07607

Tel: 551-587-8747

www.AmericEd.org

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