New York 2006 CSTA Certification Survey Responses
| Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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| 1. Does your state grant a Computer Science Endorsement for K-12 teaching in this area? | No | |
| 2a. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the high school level? | No | |
| 2b. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the middle school level? | No | |
| 2c. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the elementary school level? | No | |
| 2d. Do have you a K-12 Level - Single Certification (Covers all Grades)? | No | |
| 9a. If there is no specific computer science endorsement required in your state, indicate below the type of preparation of teachers to teach this subject area at the high school level | Other Teachers | For Computer literacy (Any Certified Teacher)For Learning programming languages (The Technology Education certificate grades K-12 or The Computer Technology certificate grades 7-12 only)For Learning how to disassemble and repair a computer (The Computer Technology certificate grades 7-12 only) |
| 9b. If there is no specific computer science endorsement required in your state, indicate below the type of preparation of teachers to teach this subject area at the middle school level | Other Teachers | For Computer literacy (Any Certified Teacher)For Learning programming languages (The Technology Education certificate grades K-12 or The Computer Technology certificate grades 7-12 only)For Learning how to disassemble and repair a computer (The Computer Technology certificate grades 7-12 only) |
| 9c. If there is no specific computer science endorsement required in your state, indicate below the type of preparation of teachers to teach this subject area at the elementary school level | Other Teachers | For Computer literacy (Any Certified Teacher)For Learning how to disassemble and repair a computer (The Computer Technology certificate grades 7-12 only) |
| 10. Are there any plans to change the computer science certification requirements in your state? | Not Sure | Regulations are established by the Board of Regents. This certification office issues certificates based on the established regulations. http://www.regents.nysed.gov/ |
| 11. Are there any plans to develop or adopt content area standards for the preparation of teachers in computer science? | Not Sure | Approval of Teacher Education programs in New York State falls under the Office of College and University Evaluation (OCUE) http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/ |
| 12. Do you require ongoing Professional Development for teachers teaching in this area? | Other | Professional development is required by Section 80-3.6 of Commissioners Regulations for all holders of professional teaching certificates. Also, employing public school districts may require professional development for all their employed teachers. |
| 13. On a scale from 1 (not at all) to 5 (fully met), to what extent do you think the professional needs of computer science teachers in your state are met? | | Cannot answer. 1. No such certificate issued in this state.2. Not within the purview of this office to establish policy statements. |
| 14. On a scale from 1 (not prepared) to 5 (fully prepared) how well do you think computer science teachers in your state are prepared? | | Cannot answer. 1. No such certificate issued in this state.2. Not within the purview of this office to establish policy statements. |
| 15a. How important do you feel that computer science is for high school students in your state? | | Not within the purview of this office to establish policy statements. |
| 15b. How important do you feel that computer science is for middle school students in your state? | | |
| 15c. How important do you feel that computer science is for elementary school students in your state? | | |