MACTE UPDATES
Winter Meeting February 9, 2017
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MACTE UPDATES Winter Meeting February 9, 2017 Cycle II Complete PRP has begun the 2017 review RIPA timeline Website resources PROGRAM REVIEW Federal Legislation: Stakeholder meeting February 23 Starts April 1, 2018 State
Winter Meeting February 9, 2017
Cycle II Complete
RIPA timeline Website resources
Minimal Cost Savings No Benefits to BOT or MN Providers Communication Continues No State Partnership Agreement Pending
Preserve rule-making authority of the designated state agency to define minimum qualifications
& prerequisites in Administrative Rule
Establish an ongoing Career & Technical Education Work Group Consider alternative requirements to a baccalaureate degree for Career & Technical Education
licenses
Allow two-year accredited institutions of higher education to have the ability to offer content-
related teacher preparation programs for Career & Technical Education licenses
Create incentives for institutions eligible for alternative preparation providers
BOT Rules redrafted to spell out tiered licensure structure and moving to governor
for approval to schedule hearing
Legislature will put structure and minimum criteria in statute BOT rule draft & SONAR will be revised to align with statute at the
close of session
License Name Duration Renewability Requirements Exceptions Tier 1 License “Emergency” One Year One 1. School District or Charter School unable to hire licensed teacher. 2. Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Credential aligned to position for CTE Fields Tier 2 License “Residency” Two Years One 1. Bachelor’s Degree 2. Enrolled in a board-approved teacher preparation program. Tier 3 License “Initial” Three years None 1. Bachelor’s Degree* 2. At least one of the following: Holds or held a professional license to teach in another state Completed a board-approved teacher preparation program Recommended for licensure via portfolio* 1. At least one of the following: 12 weeks of student teaching 2 years of teaching experience Teacher mentorship Field-specific teaching methods Tier 3 License “Provisional” 1. Licensed teacher teaching outside of their licensure field 2. District or charter school unable to hire a licensed teacher Tier 4 License “Professional” Five years Unlimited 1. Meets Tier 3 requirements 2. Passing score on all required licensure exams 3. Completion of Human Relations requirement 4. Participation in a district mentorship program (with exceptions for teachers teaching in districts that do not have a mentorship program) Tier 4 License “Innovative Program Waiver” 1. Licensed teacher teaching in an innovative program**
6 month review of Minnesota NES EAS data Job Analysis Survey and Alignment Activity Standards Alignment and Redevelopment to take place in 5
areas of greatest need
Retiring Current fee based study guides in June in order to create
free full length exam with answers for study purposes. In early 2018, written rationale for each question will also be available.