115C-269.1. Definitions. As used in this Article, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Approved EPP. – An EPP that has been approved by the State Board as meeting the requirements established by rule, as provided in G.S. 115C-269.10. (2) Authorized EPP. – An EPP that (i) has met the accountability performance standards described in G.S. […]
115C-269.10. Educator preparation program approval process. (a) State Board Authority. – The State Board shall have authority to approve an EPP that meets the requirements established by rule as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Rules for Granting State Approval. – The State Board shall adopt rules for granting approval to EPPs in […]
115C-269.15. Minimum admissions requirements for educator preparation programs. (a) Testing. – A recognized EPP shall not admit a student until that student has met one of the following criteria: (1) Attained a passing score or prescribed minimum score set by the State Board for a preprofessional skills test. (2) Achieved the appropriate required scores, as […]
115C-269.20. Content and pedagogy requirements. (a) Content and Pedagogy Requirements. – To ensure that EPPs remain current and reflect a rigorous course of study that is aligned to State and national standards, the State Board shall require at least the following minimum requirements with demonstrated competencies in its rules: (1) All EPPs shall include instruction […]
115C-269.25. Clinical partnerships and practice in educator preparation programs. (a) Collaborative Partnerships With Elementary and Secondary Schools. – EPPs shall establish and maintain collaborative, formalized partnerships with elementary and secondary partner schools that are focused on student achievement, continuous school improvement, and the professional development of elementary and secondary educators, as well as those preparing […]
115C-269.30. Teacher assistants engaged in internships. (a) Program for Teacher Assistants. – The State Board shall adopt a program to facilitate the process by which teacher assistants may become teachers. Teacher assistants who participate in this program shall meet the following requirements: (1) Be enrolled in a recognized EPP. (2) Be employed in a North […]
115C-269.35. Accountability for educator preparation programs. (a) Performance Measures. – The State Board shall adopt rules necessary to establish standards of performance to govern the continuing accountability of all EPPs. At a minimum, the performance standards shall be based on the following information that is disaggregated with respect to race, sex, and ethnicity: (1) Performance […]
115C-269.40. Risk factors for educator preparation programs; risk-assessment model. (a) Risk Factor Rules. – The State Board shall adopt rules establishing risk factors for assessment of the overall risk level of each EPP. The set of risk factors shall include the following: (1) A history of the EPP’s compliance with State law and rules, with […]
115C-269.45. Sanctions. (a) Accountability Statuses. – The State Board shall at least annually review the accountability status of each EPP. The State Board shall adopt rules necessary for the sanction of EPPs that do not meet accountability standards or comply with State law or rules. The rules shall provide for the assignment of warned, probation, […]
115C-269.5. Educator preparation programs. (a) Role of EPPs. – An EPP shall prepare students for educator licensure and meet the standards and requirements set forth in this Article. To recommend students for licensure, an EPP shall be recognized by the State Board. (b) State Board Authority. – The State Board shall initially authorize and recognize […]
115C-269.50. EPP report cards. The State Board shall create an annual report card for each EPP that, at a minimum, summarizes the information collected in the annual performance reports, as set forth in G.S. 115C-269.35(b). The report cards shall provide user-friendly access to the public, and shall provide the ability to easily compare annual report […]
115C-269.55. Reports of alleged violations regarding educator preparation programs. (a) Authority. – The State Board shall adopt rules necessary to establish a process for a student to report a violation of this Article to the State Board. (b) EPP Notice to Students. – The State Board by rule shall require an EPP to notify students […]
