NASDTEC Podcasts

NASDTEC Board Update 2022-01-21

This is an update of the discussion and actions taken by the NASDTEC Executive Board took during their recent meeting. This is an unofficial document intended to inform and update NASDTEC members of the work of the Executive Board. Minutes of all Board meetings may be accessed through the NASDTEC website once approved by the Board.

What‘s Going On in Kentucky with Byron Darnall

In this episode we meet with Dr. Byron Darnall, the Associate Commissioner in the Office of Educator Licensure & Effectiveness from the state of Kentucky. Dr. Darnall discusses the GoTeachKY teacher recruitment initiative. 
Dr. Darnall can be reached through email at byron.darnall@education.ky.gov. 

What‘s Going On In Michigan with Leah Breen

In this episode, we talk with Leah Breen. Leah works in the Michigan Department of Education and serves as the Director of the Office of Educator Excellence. We discuss Michigan's campaign focused specifically on the ability for districts to rehire educators with expired certifications, and sponsor a waiver of some renewal requirements to attain recertification.
Leah can be reached at BreenL1@michigan.gov.  

What‘s Going On In Massachusetts with Brian Devine

In this episode we are talking with Brian Devine, the Director of Educator Licensure in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. We review the various policies that were implemented during the pandemic to help school districts, educators and prospective educators with regards to licensure and review the components that have remained in place for the 2021-22 school year.
Brian can be reached at BrianJ.Devine@mass.gov. 

The Iowa Story: Partnering to Prepare Candidates in Professional Decision-Making

Learn what prompted two Iowa educator preparation providers’ focus on preparing candidates to navigate the complexities they will face as educators through professional decision-making. Steps to partnering with others, realizing this vision, addressing the need, struggles, lessons learned, and outcomes are shared.  
This podcast is a product of the National Council for the Advancement of Educator Ethics. In this podcast, 

2020 NASDTEC Forward Fund Recipients

Five extraordinary teachers were selected through a regional nominations process for the NASDTEC Forward Fund grant.

In the Zoom Where it Happened

Educator and Student Privacy Challenges in a Videoconferencing World

Remote Learning Does Not Mean Remote Ethics

Recognizing and Avoiding the Cybertraps of Distance Learning