Pupil literacy: administrative services credential program standards and professional development: instructional materials.
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Overview
This bill aims to improve literacy instruction in California’s elementary schools by establishing standards and providing resources for professional development. It requires the California Department of Education to create a list of approved professional development programs for teachers in grades K-5 focused on effective literacy strategies. Furthermore, it mandates revisions to teacher credentialing program standards to ensure administrative services candidates are prepared to support literacy instruction, and directs the State Board of Education to adopt updated English Language Arts instructional materials that meet specific criteria, including evidence-based practices and support for diverse learners.
Key provisions
- The California Department of Education will create and post a list of approved professional development programs for teachers in grades K-5 focused on literacy.
- The Commission on Teacher Credentialing must update program standards for administrative services candidates to include literacy support preparation.
- The Commission on Teacher Credentialing must certify that approved programs meet the updated standards by 2029.
- The State Board of Education will adopt updated English Language Arts instructional materials by June 30, 2027.
- Instructional materials must align with evidence-based practices, support diverse learners (including English learners and students with disabilities), and incorporate dyslexia guidelines.
- Local educational agencies will receive funding to support teacher professional development in literacy.
- The Department of Education will report on teacher participation in professional development programs.
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