Section I (Continued) -
Setting Teacher Certification Standards

5.	How involved, if at all, has your state education agency been in setting standards for teacher certification?
	1.		Very greatly involved - Continue.
	2.		Greatly involved - Continue.
	3.		Moderately involved - Continue.
	4.		Somewhat involved - Continue.
	5.		Not involved (Click here to skip to question 8.)
	6.		Not applicable/Do not know (Click here to skip to question 8.)

6.	Which of the following offices, agencies, and institutions has your state education agency collaborated with in setting standards for teacher certification? (Select all that apply.)
	1.		State agency for higher education (SAHE)
	2.		Governor’s Office
	3.		Legislative committees
	4.		Professional standards board
	5.		Public school districts
	6.		Public schools
	7.		Public school associations (e.g., PTAs, PTOs, etc.)
	8.		Teacher unions or associations
	9.		Colleges/universities
	10.		Businesses
	11.		Civic or community organizations
	12.		Other - Please specify below.
	13.		None of the above (did not collaborate)

	Please specify other entities here.

7.	Currently, what level of progress, if any, has been made in setting standards for teacher certification?
	1.		Completed
	2.		High level of progress
	3.		Moderate level of progress
	4.		Low level of progress
	5.		Very low level or no progress
	6.		Not applicable/Do not know

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Full Report: GAO-09-593

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