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20 U.S.C. § 1070g - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 20. Education § 1070g. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

For the purposes of this subpart:

(1)Eligible institution

The term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1002 of this title, that the Secretary determines--

(A) provides high quality teacher preparation and professional development services, including extensive clinical experience as a part of pre-service preparation;

(B) is financially responsible;

(C) provides pedagogical course work, or assistance in the provision of such coursework, including the monitoring of student performance, and formal instruction related to the theory and practices of teaching; and

(D) provides supervision and support services to teachers, or assistance in the provision of such services, including mentoring focused on developing effective teaching skills and strategies.

(2)Post-baccalaureate

The term “post-baccalaureate” means a program of instruction for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree, that does not lead to a graduate degree, and that consists of courses required by a State in order for a teacher candidate to receive a professional certification or licensing credential that is required for employment as a teacher in an elementary school or secondary school in that State, except that such term shall not include any program of instruction offered by an eligible institution that offers a baccalaureate degree in education.

(3)Teacher candidate

The term “teacher candidate” means a student or teacher described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1070g-2(a)(2) of this title.

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