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How to become a teacher in Guam
Steps drawn from the state's data
- Earn a bachelor's degree. At least one initial credential requires one.
- Complete a teacher preparation program. Guam has 1 Title II providers.
- Complete clinical experience such as student teaching.
- Pass the tests the state requires (Title II reports that tests are required, not which ones).
- Apply to School of Education, University of Guam for an initial credential, such as Initial Educator.
Teacher preparation providers in Guam
| Provider | Program types | Enrollment | Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Guam | Traditional; Alternative, IHE-based | 415 | 71 |
About teacher preparation in Guam
The teacher credentialing and recertification for Guam Educators was initially instituted in 1978. The teacher certification policy was updated in 1997 with amendments/adoptions occurring 2006-present.
Effective May 9, 2008, Public Law 29-73 created the GUAM COMMISSION FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION. This act separated the Certification Office from the local Department of Education. The purpose of this action is to provide a system regulating professional certification of educators via an external entity that is separate and apart from the entities that employ such educators. The commission is composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor of Guam.
The PRAXIS I test was adopted in September 2002. Previous to the PRAXIS I test adoption; the Guam Educators Test of English Proficiency (GETEP) was initially implemented in May 1990. The Praxis II test was adopted in August 2007 as an option for additional endorsement. Note that in 2014, PRAXIS I was replaced by the Praxis Core.
The Guam Commission for Educator Certification, pursuant to Public Law 29-73, is responsible in continuing to review certification policy to ensure that educator standards reflect the goals and objectives in meeting the needs of our students.