§ 18-27A-03
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§18–27A–03.
(a)A collaborative shall negotiate an agreement that meets the requirements of subsection
(b)of this section.
(b)A collaborative shall develop and submit to the Department:
(1)A plan that includes:
(i)Identification of the collaborative members, including the roles and responsibilities of each member;
(ii)School–based part–time or full–time positions that allow a teacher candidate to systematically develop teaching skills through experiential learning and ultimately demonstrate teaching competencies;
(iii)Identification of at least one content area in the local school system in which there is a shortage of teachers, as identified by the Department;
(iv)A mentor who is a regularly employed teacher in the local school system assigned for the entirety of the Program to a teacher candidate, consistent with proper supervision, training, and continuity of employment and applicable provisions in collective bargaining agreements;
(v)A systemic program of experiential learning that results in credits from the institution of higher education if credits are required for completion, including credits toward the practicum; and
(vi)The designation of a Program administrator from the local school system to assist teacher candidates, evaluate the effectiveness of the Program, and manage the administration associated with the Program;
(2)An estimate, based on appropriate data, of the number of projected participants to include in the Program; and
(3)Evidence of a written billing agreement with an institution of higher education that includes:
(i)The total cost to the collaborative for the cohort of teacher candidates;
(ii)Prorated tuition cost the collaborative shall pay the institution of higher education if a candidate does not complete the Program; and
(iii)A provision that no teacher candidate shall be required to pay tuition, books, or fees as part of the teacher candidate’s course of study.
(c)A collaborative shall develop and submit to the Department:
(1)An outreach plan to recruit teacher candidates and mentor teachers that:
(i)Prioritizes candidates and mentor teachers with linguistic diversity and from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession; and
(ii)Identifies a sustainability plan to continue recruiting, preparing, and mentoring teacher candidates after completion of the Program; and
(2)Any other materials required by the Department.