The general assembly finds that: A recent report by the department of education and the department of higher education shows that the number of students who enroll in and graduate from teacher preparation programs in Colorado continues to decline; School districts in Colorado, especially rural school districts, are facing a serious shortage in trained, licensed […]
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires: “Alternative teacher program” has the same meaning as provided in section 22-60.5-102. “Board of cooperative services” means a regional educational service unit created pursuant to article 5 of this title 22. “Charter school” means a charter school authorized by a school district as provided […]
There is created in the department of education the teacher residency expansion program to identify the best practices, effective strategies, and critical components of effective teacher residency programs, which practices, strategies, and components may be used by institutions of higher education, alternative teacher programs, and local education providers across the state to assist local education […]
Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, the department shall contract with up to three institutions of higher education and up to three alternative teacher programs, each of which operates a proven and successful teacher residency program in Colorado, to operate the pilot teacher residency programs for the teacher residency expansion program. In selecting the institutions […]
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), by January 15, 2020, and by January 15 each year thereafter, the department shall prepare a progress report on implementing the program. At a minimum, the report must include: A summary of the data collected from each pilot program concerning the effectiveness of the pilot programs as described […]
The teacher residency expansion program fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of money that the general assembly may appropriate or transfer to the fund. The state treasurer shall credit all interest and income derived from the deposit and investment of money in the fund to the fund. Money in the […]
This part 1 is repealed, effective July 1, 2023. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added, (HB 18-1189), ch. 323, p. 1936, § 1, effective May 30. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-185), ch. 246, p. 1338, § 19, effective September 7.
