Minnesota SF4011 mandates early literacy field experience for teacher candidates in early literacy instruction.

Minnesota SF4011 requires teacher preparation programs to include a supervised early literacy field experience for teacher candidates providing early literacy instruction. This experience must align with evidence-based practices in reading and occur primarily within a school building during the instructional day. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must adopt rules defining licensure areas, establishing expectations, and allowing flexibility for programs to demonstrate candidate attainment.

Minnesota SF4011 mandates early literacy field experience for teacher candidates in early literacy instruction.

Minnesota SF4011 requires teacher preparation programs to include a supervised early literacy field experience for teacher candidates providing early literacy instruction. This experience must align with evidence-based practices in reading and occur primarily within a school building during the instructional day. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must adopt rules defining licensure areas, establishing expectations, and allowing flexibility for programs to demonstrate candidate attainment.