The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: definitions of terms used in the rule; update of specifications for the uniform core curricula;...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE

6A-5.066Approval of Educator Preparation Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: definitions of terms used in the rule; update of specifications for the uniform core curricula; modification of processes for initial request and approval of teacher preparation programs; update criteria and data submitted for review as part of the institution’s or district’s annual program evaluation plan and for the general public; and revision of criteria for continued approval of programs to be based upon specified measures of program and program completer performance, including the program review process, timelines, and performance level targets for each of the continued approval criteria.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This rule development workshop will review modifications of the requirements and implementation of the approval process for each type of teacher preparation program offered by a Florida postsecondary institution or public school district.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:1002.02, 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED:1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56 FS.

RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: November 10, 2014, 2:00 p.m. ‒ 3:00 p.m., EDT

PLACE: Via webinar and conference call. To join the US Toll free conference call dial: 1(888)339-2688; participant passcode: is 175 927 82#

To register for the online meeting/webinar go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5634908393917968129. Upon registration you will receive an email with further instructions.

The conference call and webinar will begin at the appointed time and last for a minimum of 30 minutes but will conclude after 30 minutes if no additional callers are on the line. Anyone wishing to attend in person: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1706, Tallahassee, Florida.

To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Cathy Schroeder, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail] or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: Eileen McDaniel, Chief, Educator Recruitment, Development & Retention, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 124, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0400, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE, IF AVAILABLE, WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.