Redesign of Teacher Education

Major Components

Strong Academic Background

· Especially in math, science and technology

· Collaboration with arts and sciences

· Related to K-12 student standards/assessments

· Related to teacher certification assessments

School-Based Professional Preparation

· Extensive internships (100 days across two consecutive semesters)

· Professional Development Schools

· Experiences with diverse populations

· Continuing professional development

Performance Assessment

· Based on state/national standards

· Multiple measures

· Authentic

· Ongoing

· Engages higher education and school system personnel

Linkage with K-12 Priorities (examples)

· MSPAP, Maryland Learning Outcomes, Core Learning Goals, etc.

· Reading

· Special education inclusion

· Use of technology

· Multicultural issues

· Continuing professional development

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Major components May 8, 2001

Teacher recruitment and retention, with multiple pathways to teaching