Teacher Preparation Study Committee (J)

Charge

The study committee shall address the status of existing teacher and administrator preparation programs and support for beginning teachers. The review shall involve formulating and exploring teacher preparation options, including opportunities to augment or transform the teaching experience in areas such as student teaching, internship, and mentoring. The study committee shall consider proposals for expanding, improving, and retaining the supply of quality teachers to meet the impending increase in demand. The study committee shall issue a request for suggestions for program improvements and provide for review of relevant task force recommendations. The review shall include testimony from Regents institutions, private institutions of higher learning, national and local organizations, administrators, practitioners, and other knowledgeable persons. The study committee shall identify policy options for consideration by the General Assembly.