To update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: modification of processes and requirements for continued program approval of teacher preparation programs; revision of the uniform ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-5.066Approval of Teacher Preparation Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: modification of processes and requirements for continued program approval of teacher preparation programs; revision of the uniform core curricula; and revision of initial and continued program approval requirements for Professional Development Certification Programs to include a teacher mentorship and induction component.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Review modifications of the requirements and implementation of approval processes for each type of educator preparation program offered by a Florida postsecondary institution, public school district, charter school, charter school organization or private provider.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1004.04, 1004.85, 1012.56, FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

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 and Retention, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 124, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or [e-mail]. To request a rule development workshop, please contact: Chris Emerson, Director, Office of Executive Management, Department of Education, [phone] or e-mail at [e-mail] or go to https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.