Policies, Procedures and Standards for the Approval of Teacher Education Programs in South Carolina.

Overview & Synopsis

This handbook sets forth the specific state policies, evaluation procedures, and standards governing the approval of teacher education programs in South Carolina. An outline is provided of the self-evaluation process undertaken by colleges prior to on-site evaluation by the team of educators representing the state. The on-site evaluation of an institution's teacher education program covers the following areas: (1) purposes and objectives of the teacher education program; (2) program organization; (3) student admission, retention, exit, and follow-up policies and procedures; (4) student personnel services; (5) student participation in teacher education program development and evaluation; (6) faculty; (7) facilities and instructional materials; (8) school/institution relationships; (9) curriculum development, planning, and patterns; (10) general education; (11) professional education; and (12) teaching majors--general standards. A statement of the standards for each of these areas is followed by evidence indicators used to judge whether the standards have been met. (JD)