TITLE 511 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Final Rule
LSA Document #15-155(F)
DIGEST
Adds
511 IAC 21 by adopting rules containing standards for the continuous improvement of teacher preparation program processes and the performance of individuals who complete teacher preparation programs. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
SECTION 1.
511 IAC 21 IS ADDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 21. TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Rule 1. Teacher Preparation Program Standards and Benchmarks
Authority:
IC 20-28-3-1;
IC 20-28-11.5-9
Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided, this rule applies to all Indiana teacher preparation programs, school corporations where certified teachers are employed, and certified teachers who initially received an Indiana teaching license in the previous three (3) years.
(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 21-1-1; filed Dec 14, 2016, 12:02 p.m.: 20170111-IR-511150155FRA)
Authority:
IC 20-28-3-1;
IC 20-28-11.5-9
Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this rule:
(3) "School corporation" has a meaning set forth in 20-18-2-16 [IC 20-18-2-16], which includes charter and virtual schools.
(4) "Matrix" refers to the system developed by the department and approved by the board.
(5) "Teacher preparation program" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-28-3-1(b).
(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 21-1-2; filed Dec 14, 2016, 12:02 p.m.: 20170111-IR-511150155FRA)
Authority:
IC 20-28-3-1;
IC 20-28-11.5-9
Sec. 3. (a) Teacher preparation programs shall provide candidates with rigorous content and pedagogical skill development. Teacher preparation programs will meet or exceed the minimum required matrix rating for each of the following:
(1) average scaled or standard scores of basic skills, content area, and pedagogical tests;
(2) average number of times each teacher candidate takes each licensing test before passing; and
(3) average percentage of candidates who pass each program and licensing test on the first attempt.
(b) Teacher preparation programs shall employ rigorous admission practices that meet or exceed Council for Accreditation of Educator (CAEP) minimum standards. Admission requirements meet or exceed the minimum required matrix rating for each of the following:
(1) minimum cumulative GPA required for entry to the program; and
(2) average cumulative GPA of teacher candidates admitted to the program.
(c) Teacher preparation programs are to provide a positive impact on teacher development and future instruction within the P-12 setting. To ensure that this object is accomplished, teacher preparation programs must meet or exceed the minimum required matrix rating for each of the following:
(1) attrition, retention, and completion rates of teacher candidates for the previous three (3) calendar years;
(2) principal survey results according to Likert scale of 1 to 4 showing the extent to which the teacher preparation program prepared teachers for successful practice;
(3) teacher survey results according to Likert scale of 1 to 4 showing perception of instruction or preparation received from teacher preparation program; and
(4) percent of teachers achieving "highly effective" or "effective" rating.
(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 21-1-3; filed Dec 14, 2016, 12:02 p.m.: 20170111-IR-511150155FRA)
Hearing Held: October 7, 2016
Approved by Attorney General: November 22, 2016
Approved by Governor: December 7, 2016
Filed with Publisher: December 14, 2016, 12:02 p.m.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher
Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Brian Murphy, Attorney, Indiana State Board of Education, 143 West Market Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 233-6809, bmurphy@sboe.in.gov
Posted: 01/11/2017 by Legislative Services Agency
DIN: 20170111-IR-511150155FRA
Composed: May 03,2024 12:51:46PM EDT
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