Portfolio

Heritage Language Educators are supported through the portfolio process.

Tier 3 or Tier 4 License is issued upon completion and approval.

Portfolio Requirements: A portfolio must provide evidence that demonstrates that the intent, depth and breadth, and all parts of standards are met. • Portfolio requirements for teachers seeking to apply for an initial Tier 3 or Tier 4 license: o Pedagogy Portfolio (Required): Standards demonstrating the essential knowledge and skills a teacher needs in order to be effective from “Day 1” in the classroom (often referred to as the “Standards of Effective Practice.” o Content-specific Portfolio (Required): The knowledge and skills a teacher of a particular subject or field (such as elementary education or math) needs in order to be effective. o Core Skills Portfolio: Required for licensure fields in Career and Technical Education and Special Education. • Portfolio requirements for teachers seeking to add a license to an existing Tier 3 or Tier 4 license: o Pedagogy: Required if the teacher has not previously completed a state approved program or licensure via portfolio for an initial license. o Content-specific (Required): The knowledge and skills a teacher of a particular subject or field (such as elementary education or math) needs in order to be effective. o Core Skills: Required for licensure fields in Career and Technical Education and Special Education if the teacher has not previously completed a state-approved program of licensure via portfolio for a license in CTE or special education.