Establishes the Tennessee Teacher Residency Program to support residency programs through grants and reporting requirements.
The Tennessee Teacher Residency Program Act establishes a program to support residency programs by awarding grants. Residency programs must meet specific criteria, including integrating coursework with clinical apprenticeship and requiring teacher residents to commit to teaching for at least three years post-completion. The Department of Education is tasked with administering the program, including setting clear admission requirements, providing evidence-based training, and ensuring teacher residents are prepared for licensure.
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