Job title: secondary school technology teacher

Experience: 5 years

Region: Perm region

Locality: Lysva city

Previous certification: suitability for the position held

In October 2016, she passed certification to determine whether the qualification level of a teaching worker meets the requirements for the first qualification category.

At the very beginning of my publication, I will allow myself a small lyrical digression. I was certified for the first time, prepared and posted materials on the site myself, I decided that for the first time it would be useful and interesting for me to “pass everything through myself,” although in our city it is practiced for a certain fee to order completion of a portfolio from competent people, and even officially from methodologists The Center for Scientific and Methodological Support has such a service, the cost is 2000-4000 rubles, as well as consultations: without Internet access - 150 rubles, with Internet access - 250 rubles.

I took advantage of the consultation for 250, since I had already registered myself and provided some of the material. The consultation was useful, but own experience It’s difficult to overestimate, and not all of the methodologist’s advice was useful

So, the next step was to submit an application. According to the law: an application must be submitted by a teacher three months in advance, but here in Lysva we have the following rules: the deputy director for methodological work collects applications from those wishing to be certified and from those whose previous certification period ends in the next academic year, and in early June (for each school has its own time) takes it to the Education Department, where it registers them and discusses the certification schedule teaching staff his educational organization for the next academic year.

I decided to be certified in October 2016 (the certification commission does not work in September), and in the summer I could prepare calmly, without haste.

Sample application
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PACKAGE OF DOCUMENTS FOR PEDAGOGICAL CERTIFICATION

There is no need to present a package of documents as such, but grounds for certification are needed, therefore, in the application short form courses taken, participation in competitions, learning results, etc. are indicated. If there are insufficient grounds for certification for a category, the head teacher, who is aware of the state of affairs of the teacher, may recommend certification for compliance, although the educational organization does not benefit from lowering the category of teachers.

All documents are placed directly in electronic form in the portfolio. Before starting to work with a portfolio, for convenience, you can create folders on your “desktop” with names corresponding to its sections, and “scatter” all available materials into folders, then it will be clear in which section you lack materials (a methodologist can do this for you CNMO for a certain fee, which I already mentioned). There are materials that are suitable for two or more sections; you need to analyze the content so that it is not “heavy in some places and empty in others.” (For example, a document indicating your participation in the “Regional project for the development of competency-based tasks” can be placed in the section “ Methodical work and broadcast of teaching experience" and/or in the section "Results of participation in project activities, social and educational initiatives")

The following option is also possible: each new document, indicating participation, results, orders, new developments should be immediately placed in the electronic portfolio, and when the time for certification comes, everything is ready! “BUT” over the past few years the site has “crashed” more than once, and has also undergone changes, and teachers had to start over...

CERTIFICATION

• This type certification does not include testing; portfolio examination is the only test.
• The test takes place without the personal presence of the teacher. When the portfolio is ready, you need to click on the greenish field “Submit a request for portfolio review”, which is located on the left. Then you need to select a subject area. The portfolio is sent to an expert in this subject area. I learned the name of the expert from the “Expert Report”.

ARE OPEN LESSONS NEEDED?

Nowadays, open lessons are not the only form broadcasts of teaching experience, no one will force you to give a lesson, however, how could we live without them? Head teachers usually strongly recommend it. An open lesson allows you to clearly demonstrate pedagogical skill. Although many are certified without them. But I still public lesson gave, in the 5th grade - according to the Federal State Educational Standard, with a technological map.

There were 10 people present: the head teacher and 9 teachers of our lyceum. There were no particular comments, there were suggestions, ideas on how it could be this lesson improve.

QUALIFICATION TEST IN THE FORM OF PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION

Since I had to be certified in October, I had to fill out the portfolio and send it for examination before September 15 (on the 15th at 00:00 the portfolio becomes unavailable for the person being certified).

Screenshot from personal portfolio page

PORTFOLIO SECTIONS:

1. Portrait

1.1. General information about the teacher

1.2. Questionnaire (after filling out the form must be downloaded, printed, certified by the manager and uploaded to the portfolio in pdf format).

1.3. Methodological topic(one or more)

1.4. Brief Introspection

2. Methodological work and transmission of teaching experience

2.1. Active participation in the work of methodological associations of teaching staff of organizations, problem groups, temporary creative teams and etc.

2.2. Speeches at conferences, seminars, events, conducting seminars, master classes, open lessons (classes, events), publications.

3. Results of participation in project activities, social and educational initiatives

3.1. Management project activities, development and implementation of own projects; participation in projects, social and educational initiatives

4. Results extracurricular activities
4.1. Results of extracurricular activities aimed at developing students’ abilities

5. Results of training and education of students
5.1.1. Results of student mastery educational programs based on the results of monitoring conducted by the organization
5.1.2. Results of students mastering educational programs based on the results of monitoring the education system of regional and federal levels
5.2. Development of students' abilities to scientific activity(participation in scientific and practical conferences, scientific societies and etc.)
5.3. Development of students' abilities for creative, physical culture and sports activities (results of participation in competitions, festivals, competitions)
5.4. Development of students’ abilities for intellectual activity (results of participation in competitions)

6. (only for kindergarten workers)

7. Work with parents and social partners
7.1. Results of work with parents and social partners

Each section is filled out with available materials indicating participation in a particular event, or confirming the results of a particular activity for 5 years: certificates, orders, certificates, diplomas, etc. All certificates and certificates must be supported by developments (author’s course programs, notes master classes, technological maps lessons, presentations, articles, texts of speeches, etc.). That is, for example, if a review of an open lesson is uploaded, then the lesson development should also be attached.

All materials must be certified by the supervisor. Certificates must have a certain form, signature of the head or deputies and a seal.
Certificate form
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Materials in each section should be arranged in chronological order, with the most recent one loaded last. Further, in sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.2 the analytical report should be located.
Analytical report
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Each section has a field for self-assessment (from 1 to 10) - a maximum of 110 points, thus forming the overall self-assessment as a percentage. Since I am a technology teacher, the whole section that takes into account the results of the Unified State Exam is dropped out, so I can’t get one hundred percent. Experts, as a rule, lower scores regarding self-esteem, so it is recommended to set yourself a little higher, but, of course, adequately and within reason. For certification, the expert’s score must be 75% or higher.

Self-analysis is loaded into the first section, but lastly, the analysis of one's own activities is described in the order of the portfolio sections.

And in conclusion, I want to tell you about a rather unpleasant story that happened to me during the certification process. I filled out the portfolio, as I said, myself, in the summer, carefully loading everything into chronological order and attaching all developments. Apparently there were a lot of us... The site, I must say, worked with great interruptions. Finally, when everything was ready - on September 12, I sent a request for examination. I went to my page 13, 14 - everything was in place. But when I suddenly decided to look personal page On the evening of September 15 (there were a couple of hours left before the portfolio was closed), I discovered that many materials had simply disappeared. Having not come up with anything better, I frantically tried to restore at least part of what was lost; there was no time for order or “consistency.”

No one could help me, although the administration reported this embarrassment to the Education Department. It turned out that there were four of us “lucky” ones from the city. The only one Feedback with site employees - write to support. The third time, they told me that the site was overloaded and restoration work was underway. I couldn’t look at my page anymore and saw it only after completing the certification: everything was in terrible disarray, the order was broken, not all the materials were returned... I, of course, experienced not very pleasant moments... I concluded that it was necessary to send , not a few days in advance (on the advice of the CNMO methodologist), but as expected on September 15 and not a day earlier!

But the main thing: two weeks later I received the coveted “Expert Conclusion” with a message about 75%, that is, I was still awarded the first qualification category!

I wish you all good luck and patience during certification, they will definitely be useful to you!

You will need
Statement
Attestation sheet of previous certification
New certification sheet
Portfolio of personal achievements

Instructions
1.
Certification for a teacher is important procedure. It stimulates improving the quality of education and gives teachers confidence in their strengths and skills. And, also, it allows you to assess the level of quality work of the teacher. In 2011, on January 1, new rules were introduced, according to which certification becomes mandatory for teachers different levels. Those who did not pass the certification tests must now confirm their suitability for the position they occupy. What do teachers who decide to apply for the first category need? First, you need to fill out an application. It can be written and submitted for consideration at any time at the request of the person being certified. If the validity period of the first category expires, then you need to hurry up with submitting the application. This should be done three months before the category expires.
2.
Application for teacher certification primary classes for the first qualification category is no different from a similar application from a subject teacher. In any case, when drawing up a statement, the teacher should pay special attention to its good reasoning. In addition to the application, you will need an attestation sheet from the previous certification procedure. And, also, the teacher should fill out a new certification sheet. The person being certified is expected to fill out the first seven points of this sheet. A well-prepared portfolio of personal achievements will help a teacher to be certified for the first category. It should fully reflect teachers’ knowledge modern techniques and technologies of the educational process. In addition, an important place in assessing compliance with the first category will be the effective results of the teacher’s work and the increase in the quality of student achievements in this subject.
3.
There are very few restrictions on applying for the first qualification category. Teachers without a category are eligible to receive it; with the first category, the term of which either ends or in the middle of the term, but only 2 years after its assignment; teachers with the highest category. It is now possible to write a corresponding application for the first category for teachers who have not worked in this position for even two years, as well as for women on maternity leave and subsequently to care for a child. The procedure for passing certification for the first category for a teacher is as follows. At the initial stage, the application is considered by the commission within one month. She appoints a place, as well as a date, for certification tests, which is reported to the teacher. The test is carried out in the form of an examination of a portfolio of personal achievements. By the way, the person being certified may be present at the commission meeting.
4.
Certification of teachers for the first category requires high requirements. This effective application teacher at training sessions modern methods and technologies of the educational process. A big “plus” will be the active dissemination of your experience. The teacher can present his participation in professional skills competitions and speeches at seminars. Active work at regional methodological associations and generalization of one’s teaching experience in any form are encouraged. A significant contribution to the portfolio will be made by the quality results of students mastering the subject of a given teacher, as well as the students’ achievements. These are prize places in district and regional Olympiads, participation in distance olympiads different levels, scientific conferences, creative competitions. All submitted materials are reviewed by an expert group. It is she who, after conducting an examination, draws conclusions and draws up an expert opinion. For a teacher who works creatively and is focused on improving his professional skills, getting a positive decision from the commission will not be difficult.

Application and package necessary documents is provided only to the regional Certification Commission. If you have been working in a given position for no more than 2 years or are located in, then a special schedule is established for you to pass the certification.

All documents and/or assignment of a qualification category are completed by the employer. If you combine work in several educational institutions, then such documents can be prepared and provided to the commission by several employers at once. The package of documents () usually includes:
- a certified copy of your work record;
- a certified copy of your higher (or secondary vocational) education;
- characteristics from your place of work (or several), results of educational and extracurricular activities;
- certificates of completion of the CPC and receipt of other types of education;
- information about the results of your previous certifications (copy).

Please review the notice of your certification at least one month in advance to obtain information about the date, location, and time of the certification test. Confirm in writing that you have read it.

If you do not have a category or your previous category’s 5-year validity period is coming to an end, then you can submit an application yourself to the regional Certification Commission. You can apply only if at least 2 years have passed since the previous certification, or you have been working in the same place for at least 2 years.

Please attach a standard package of documents (portfolio) and a sheet with the results of previous certifications (if any) to your application. Fill out the new certification sheet to the point specified design.

Please note that no later than a month later you will need to receive a notification certified by the members of the commission about the date, place and time of the certification test.

The test takes place at a commission meeting in the form of an examination professional achievements. If you wish to attend this meeting, please indicate this on your nomination application.

Based on the results of the test, a decision is made to assign or refuse to assign a category. The original certification sheet with the test results is sent to the employer.

You can appeal the decision of the Attestation Commission. Contact the regional education department, education commission or court. If you decide to go to court, then the application can be submitted within 3 months from the date of the commission’s decision.

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Tip 2: What does a teacher need for certification? highest category

One of the aspects of a teacher’s activity is certification. Teachers undergo it once every five years. It allows you to get a higher category and a salary increase.

Mandatory and voluntary certification

The highest category, as the name suggests, determines the absolute degree of mastery of the teacher not only of his subject, but also of teaching methods. Effective from January 1, 2011 new order certification of teaching staff.

Currently, there are first and highest qualification categories. Previously, a second category was also assigned, but since 2011 it has become equivalent to the position held. Every modern teacher must be suitable for his position. This is a mandatory certification. However, certification for the first and highest categories is voluntary.

After two years of work at school, a young teacher is certified as suitable for the position held, and after another two years he can apply for the first category. It will be valid for five years. After this, the teacher can either confirm this category or apply for the highest category.

It is worth knowing that such a high category is certified by authorities at the level of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation.

Special attention to portfolio

Preparation for certification for the highest qualification category begins in advance. The teacher writes a statement according to the established template. After this, the employer submits a submission to the category applicant. In this document, the employer comprehensively evaluates professional quality and teacher skills. In addition, the submission must include information about the employee’s completion of advanced training courses. Additionally, the view includes information about previous certifications. A month before the certification, the employer familiarizes the applicant for the highest category with the content of the presentation against signature.

An important point When preparing for certification for the highest category, it is necessary to compile a portfolio. There are certain rules for its content. It is submitted to the certification commission along with the application or one month after its submission. The certification commission sets the date, time and place of certification.

Teachers should remember that without having the first category, it is impossible to qualify for the highest. For an applicant for the highest category, it is advisable to have in his portfolio articles published in popular science publications, participation in competitions, winners and prize-winners of Olympiads, etc.

Certification for the highest category takes place in the form of review of the submitted portfolio. There is a teacher in it

According to the old rules, any teacher who wanted to earn more could voluntarily submit documents for assignment to a category - second, first or highest. The second category was assigned to the teaching staff by the management of the educational institution in which he works, the first - by the district education department, the highest - at the ministerial level.

Now the second category has been abolished, and the certification of teachers is now the responsibility of educational authorities at the level of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. In addition, teacher certification has become mandatory; now every 5 years, a teaching employee must confirm his suitability for the position. If the teacher does not confirm qualifications on time, the category is canceled. You can undergo certification for the 1st teacher category or the highest category on a voluntary basis.

Certification of education workers is mandatory

Every teacher who does not have a category and has not expressed a voluntary desire to receive it must undergo mandatory certification every five years. The following are exempt from the need to confirm suitability for the position:

• teachers who have worked in this position for no more than two years;
• pregnant women and women in maternity leave(certification is due no earlier than two years after starting work).

Separate rules apply to teachers who have been absent from work for more than four months due to illness. This category of teachers will have to undergo certification no earlier than a year after going to work, but if such a teacher expresses a desire to receive (or confirm) the category earlier, then the commission cannot prevent him from certification.

An application for certification, which the employee undergoes without fail, is submitted by the employer. If a teacher holds several positions with one employer and does not have a category for any of them, the latter can submit for confirmation of qualifications for all positions at once. If a teacher works in his specialty simultaneously for two different employers, each of them has the right to apply.

Documents to confirm suitability for the position

Employer ( educational institution, where the teaching staff is employed) submits the following package of papers for consideration by the certification commission:

• an application signed by the director of the school or other institution from which the teacher is nominated for certification, as well as the teaching worker himself;
• copies of the certification commission’s decision from the previous certification (if the teacher has previously received or confirmed the category);
• copies of documents on the employee’s education: diploma(s) from secondary specialized or higher educational institution about teacher education;
• a copy of a document confirming successful certification for 1 teacher category or the highest category (if available);
• copies of documents confirming the change of surname (if the surname has changed);
• detailed description of a teaching worker from the place of work or covering letter, which can confirm the teacher’s qualification level.

A month after submitting the documents to the commission, the teacher will receive information about the time, date and place of the certification at his home address.

How is the mandatory certification of teachers for category 1 carried out?

In the course of confirming suitability for the position, teachers are tested on issues related to professional activity. Tests are carried out in written or electronic form. By decision of the educational authorities of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, mandatory certification for the 1st category of teachers of mathematics, Russian language, primary classes and other teaching staff can take place in other forms, which is provided for by confirmation or receipt of the category on a voluntary basis. After evaluating the answers, the certification commission can determine the level of mastery of modern teaching and educational methods.

Voluntary certification for 1st teacher category

Voluntary certification of a teaching worker can be carried out according to his at will. The following have the right to undergo voluntary confirmation of suitability for the position held:

• teachers who do not have a category;
• teachers with category 1, if the last certification period ends.

In addition, applications for assignment or confirmation of a category can be submitted by pregnant women, those on maternity leave, and teachers who have worked in their position for less than two years.

For teachers who have confirmed the highest category, the right to undergo voluntary certification is established differently.

Document submission procedure and required papers

In case of voluntary certification, the documents are submitted by the teacher himself. There are no specific application deadlines for legislative level, so that a teacher can contact the certification commission at any time. True, for teachers who already have a category, there is a certain condition: it is advisable for them to submit documents no later than three months before the expiration of the previous qualification confirmation.

A teacher who has decided to independently undergo certification must submit the following package of documents:

• application (the form can be obtained from the education department);
• a photocopy of the commission’s previous decision (if the teacher has previously been certified);
• certification sheet, which must be filled out up to and including the seventh paragraph;
• portfolio of professional achievements.

Documents are submitted to the certification commission of the education department of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. The commission will consider the application within a month, after which a decision will be made on the date, time and place of certification.

Requirements for 1st category teachers

Voluntary certification for the 1st category of teacher presupposes that a teacher meets certain requirements. These include:

• possession of the latest educational and educational methods, application of knowledge in practical activities;
• contribution to improving the level of education through improving methods of education and training;
• results of students mastering the program (dynamics and achievements should be above the average for the subject of the Russian Federation).

Certification for the 1st category of teacher does not require the presence of any qualification category, since the previous, second category, was abolished latest changes in legislation. The requirement remains relevant only for those teachers who pass the highest category.

How is voluntary teacher certification carried out?

Certification of teachers for category 1 takes place in the form expert assessment education worker portfolio. In addition, the teacher can conduct an open lesson, pedagogical event, master class, provide an analytical or creative report. A portfolio of teaching achievements is a form of teacher self-analysis.

Successful voluntary certification for the 1st category of a Russian language teacher involves an in-depth analysis of three points:

• knowledge of educational and educational methods (the teacher can describe what methods he uses in daily activities);
• contribution to improving the level of education (for example, organizing and conducting thematic cool hours, events, taking initiative);
• student results (indicators of mastering programs, olympiads and competitions in which students took prizes).

Certification for 1st teacher category in English, biology, geography, mathematics or other subject involves analysis pedagogical activity and achievements on the same points. There are, however, some differences. For example, certification for the 1st category of a physical education teacher provides more opportunities to present student results. Primary classes also differ (due to the age specificity of the students). In self-analysis for certification for category 1, primary school teachers can mention the implementation of the learning process in game form(usage didactic games), the use of health-saving technologies, and so on.

Decision of the certification commission

Based on the results of an expert assessment of the teacher’s portfolio (or, in the case of mandatory confirmation of qualifications, answers to questions in written or electronic form), the commission makes a decision: “complies with the category” (“assign a category”) or “does not correspond” (“do not assign a category”) .

Appealing the results of certification

If the teacher partially or completely disagrees with the decision of the commission, he can file an appeal. The decision can be appealed in court. The application must be submitted within 3 months from the date the decision was made.

According to the new rules, the second category was abolished altogether, and the certification of teaching staff was entrusted to educational authorities at the level of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. At the same time, certification has become mandatory: once every five years, every teacher who does not have a category, regardless of desire and work experience, must undergo certification in order to confirm compliance with the position held.
Those teachers who wish to obtain the first or highest category may instead apply for certification to determine whether their professional level meets the requirements for the qualification categories. Categories are assigned for 5 years, after which they must be confirmed again in the same order.

If the teacher does not confirm his category in time, it will be canceled. After that:

• a teaching worker of the first category will have to either submit an application for certification to be assigned the first category, or general procedure undergo certification to confirm compliance;
• A teaching worker of the highest category will be forced to first be certified for the first category, and only after two years he will receive the right to apply for the highest.

At the same time, qualification categories assigned before January 1, 2011 remain valid for the period for which they were assigned. However, the rule according to which a teacher who has worked in the profession for 20 years was assigned the second category “for life” is cancelled. From now on, these teachers will also be required to undergo certification every five years.

Mandatory certification for suitability for the position held

Mandatory certification is carried out every five years to confirm the suitability of the teaching staff for the position held.

Who is required to undergo certification?

Teaching staff who do not have categories and have not expressed a desire to undergo certification for a qualification category.

Who does not need to undergo certification?

• teachers who have worked for less than 2 years in this position;
• pregnant women and women on maternity leave and child care leave until the child reaches the age of 3 years. Their certification is carried out no earlier than two years after leaving the specified vacations.

Teachers are nominated by their employer for certification to confirm their suitability for the position they hold.
If a teacher works in different teaching positions for one employer and does not have a qualification category for any of them, then the employer’s submission can be submitted immediately for all positions in which he is employed.
If a teacher combines work in his specialty with several employers, each of them has the right to send him for certification.

How to submit documents for certification

1. The employer draws up a representation for the teacher. The submission is completed in accordance with the established form (there is a sample). In this document, the employer comprehensively evaluates the professional skills of the teacher and his work in his position. The document must also contain information about the teacher’s completion of advanced training courses and information about the results of previous certifications.
2. No later than a month before the start of the certification, the employer acquaints the teacher with the presentation against signature.
3. The employer submits documents to the certification commission of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation, where it receives information about the date, place and time of the teacher certification. In the capital, these functions are performed by the Moscow Center educational law, located at st. Bolshaya Dekabrskaya, building 9.
4. The certification period should not exceed 2 months. No later than a month before the certification, the employer brings to the attention of the teaching worker information about the date, place and time of his certification.

How is certification carried out?

During certification, in order to confirm compliance with the position held, teachers undergo written tests on issues related to their professional activities or computer testing, which allows them to determine the level of proficiency in modern teaching and education methods.

Commission decision

In accordance with paragraph 13 of the “Procedure for Certification of Teaching Workers,” the decision of the certification commission is documented in a protocol and entered into the certification sheet of the teaching worker. This document, as well as an extract from the administrative act of the certification commission, are stored in the teacher’s personal file.

1. Upon successful completion of the certification, the commission issues a verdict: “suitable for the position held.”
2. If the tests are failed, the commission decides that the teacher is “not suitable for his position.”

In this case employment contract with a teaching employee may be terminated in accordance with clause 3. part 1. art. 81 Labor Code of the Russian Federation. However, the employer is not obliged to fire a teacher who has not passed the certification. For example, he may offer him to take advanced training courses and, upon completion, undergo re-certification.

In addition, dismissal is not allowed if it is possible to transfer the teaching employee with his written consent to another job (for example, a vacant lower position or a lower paid job).

Also, in accordance with Article 261 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, the following cannot be fired:

• the employee during the period of his temporary incapacity for work and while on vacation;
  
• a pregnant woman, as well as a woman with children under three years of age;
  
• a single mother raising a child under fourteen years of age or a disabled child up to eighteen years of age;
  
• other persons raising these children without a mother.

Voluntary certification for obtaining the first or highest category

Voluntary certification is carried out on the basis of an application from a teaching worker to determine whether his qualifications meet the requirements for the first or highest qualification categories.

Who is eligible to undergo certification?

1. An application for certification for assignment to the first category can be submitted by:

• teaching staff, uncategorized;
• teaching staff with the first category - if the validity period of the previous “voluntary certification” is coming to an end.

2. An application for certification for assignment of the highest category can be submitted by:

• teaching staff with the first category - but not earlier than 2 years after its assignment;
• teaching staff with the highest category - if the validity period of the previous “voluntary certification” is coming to an end.

Teachers who have worked in their position for less than 2 years, pregnant women and women on maternity leave to care for a child until the child reaches the age of 3 years also have the right to apply for voluntary certification.

Who is applying for certification?

Each teacher does this independently. The law does not establish centralized deadlines for submitting applications and periods for certification, so a teacher can submit documents for certification at any time.

Teachers who already have a category are recommended to submit an application no later than three months before the expiration of the previous voluntary certification. This is necessary so that this period does not expire during the consideration of the application and certification.

How is certification carried out?

The qualification test takes the form of an examination of the teacher’s portfolio of professional achievements. The meeting of the certification commission can take place either without the participation of the teacher undergoing testing, or in his presence. You must write in advance in your application if you wish to attend the meeting.