California AB1718 encourages collaboration between higher education institutions and local educational agencies to design and deliver teacher.

AB1718 amends the Education Code to encourage collaboration between postsecondary institutions and local educational agencies in designing and delivering teacher preparation programs. These programs must align with the California Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program. Institutions may submit their programs for approval, and local agencies can contract with institutions to cover the costs of program components. The bill also sets standards for professional education prerequisites and requires candidates to obtain a certificate of clearance from the commission.

California AB1718 encourages collaboration between higher education institutions and local educational agencies to design and deliver teacher.

AB1718 amends the Education Code to encourage collaboration between postsecondary institutions and local educational agencies in designing and delivering teacher preparation programs. These programs must align with the California Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program. Institutions may submit their programs for approval, and local agencies can contract with institutions to cover the costs of program components. The bill also sets standards for professional education prerequisites and requires candidates to obtain a certificate of clearance from the commission.