Teacher credentialing: computer science instruction: workgroup.
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Overview
This bill extends the timeline for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for computer science instruction in teaching credentials. Specifically, it delays deadlines for convening a workgroup and submitting a report, as well as postponing the repeal of related provisions. It also requires the commission to develop standards for prior field experience to qualify as an alternative pathway for meeting teaching performance assessment requirements or verifying subject matter competence, starting in 2029. The bill aims to support the growing need for computer science educators by streamlining the credentialing process.
Key provisions
- Extends deadlines for the workgroup to convene and report on computer science credentialing standards.
- Delays the repeal of provisions related to computer science credentialing.
- Requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for prior field experience as an alternative pathway for meeting assessment requirements.
- Specifies standards for prior field experience to be used for both teaching performance assessments and subject matter competence verification.
- Sets a start date of January 1, 2029, for the application of the new standards for prior field experience.
- Authorizes the commission to allow for individual teacher candidates’ prior field experience to qualify as an alternative pathway until January 1, 2029.
- Requires the workgroup to determine which single subject teaching credentials should authorize teaching computer science.
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