Section 511 IAC 21-1-3 - Standards and benchmarksAuthority: IC 20-28-3-1; IC 20-28-11.5-9
Affected: 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 12/14/2016, 12:02 p.m.: 20170111-IR-511150155FRAReadopted filed 10/28/2022, 1:46 p.m.: 20221123-IR-511220293RFA