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 Preservice Teacher 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.

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

DATES AND TIMES: June 25, 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., EDT; and June 27, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., EDT

PLACE: Via webinar and conference call. To join the US Toll free conference call on June 25, dial 1(888)339-2688; participant passcode is: 132 041 84#. To join the online meeting/webinar on June 25 go to: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=280338447&UID=1874980697&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

To join the US Toll free conference call on June 27, dial 1(888)339-2688; participant passcode is: 662 588 01#. To join the online meeting/webinar on June 27 go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=280339087&UID=1874985942&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D.

Each 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 on July 25 and Room 1721 on July 27, Tallahassee, Florida. To comment on this rule development, 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 AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, 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 DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT: https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.