Bill > AB1306

This bill expands the ability of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to approve teacher preparation programs by allowing school districts and county offices of education to offer their own programs focused on teaching English learners. Specifically, the bill authorizes the commission to approve teacher education programs administered by school districts or county offices of education that aim to earn certificates in cross-cultural language and academic development, English learner authorization, or bilingual authorization (including the California Teacher of English Learners program). The bill requires that these local education agency-run programs be evaluated using the same standards applied to teacher preparation programs at regionally accredited higher education institutions. This change provides more flexibility for local education agencies to develop and implement specialized teacher training programs to better support English learner students, addressing a critical need in education by creating additional pathways for teacher credentialing in this specialized area.

Budget and Finance, Education

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