§1070g. Definitions
For the purposes of this subpart:
(1) Eligible institution
The term "eligible institution" means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1002 of this title, 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
The term "teacher candidate" means a student or teacher described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1070g–2(a)(2) of this title.
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Editorial Notes
Amendments
2007-Par. (1)(B).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Subpart effective Oct. 1, 2007, see section 1(c) of