20 U.S.C. § 1070g | Definitions

For the purposes of this subpart:

(1)

Eligible institution

section 1002 of this titleThe term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in , that the Secretary determines—

(A)

provides high quality teacher preparation and professional development services, including extensive clinical experience as a part of pre-service preparation;

(B)

is financially responsible;

(C)

provides pedagogical course work, or assistance in the provision of such coursework, including the monitoring of student performance, and formal instruction related to the theory and practices of teaching; and

(D)

provides supervision and support services to teachers, or assistance in the provision of such services, including mentoring focused on developing effective teaching skills and strategies.

(2)

Post-baccalaureate

The term “post-baccalaureate” means a program of instruction for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree, that does not lead to a graduate degree, and that consists of courses required by a State in order for a teacher candidate to receive a professional certification or licensing credential that is required for employment as a teacher in an elementary school or secondary school in that State, except that such term shall not include any program of instruction offered by an eligible institution that offers a baccalaureate degree in education.

(3)

Teacher candidate

section 1070g–2(a)(2) of this titleThe term “teacher candidate” means a student or teacher described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of .

Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 420L Pub. L. 110–84, title I, § 104Sept. 27, 2007121 Stat. 786 Pub. L. 110–153, § 3(1)Dec. 21, 2007121 Stat. 1824 (, as added , , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 110–1532007—Par. (1)(B). substituted “responsible” for “sound”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Oct. 1, 2007section 1(c) of Pub. L. 110–84 section 1070a of this titleSubpart effective , see , set out as an Effective Date of 2007 Amendment note under .