20 U.S.C. § 1070g

Definitions

For the purposes of this subpart:

(1) Eligible institution

The term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1002 of this title , that the Secretary determines—

(A)

provides high quality teacher preparation and professional development services, including extensive clinical experience as a part of pre-service preparation;

(B)

is financially responsible;

(C)

provides pedagogical course work, or assistance in the provision of such coursework, including the monitoring of student performance, and formal instruction related to the theory and practices of teaching; and

(D)

provides supervision and support services to teachers, or assistance in the provision of such services, including mentoring focused on developing effective teaching skills and strategies.

(2) Post-baccalaureate

The term “post-baccalaureate” means a program of instruction for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree, that does not lead to a graduate degree, and that consists of courses required by a State in order for a teacher candidate to receive a professional certification or licensing credential that is required for employment as a teacher in an elementary school or secondary school in that State, except that such term shall not include any program of instruction offered by an eligible institution that offers a baccalaureate degree in education.

(3) Teacher candidate

The term “teacher candidate” means a student or teacher described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1070g–2(a)(2) of this title .

( Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 420L , as added Pub. L. 110–84, title I, § 104 , Sept. 27, 2007 , 121 Stat. 786 ; amended Pub. L. 110–153, § 3(1) , Dec. 21, 2007 , 121 Stat. 1824 .)