Happening this summer… Changes in teacher preparation requirements both regular and alternative routes Raised standards for ENTRY GPA (2.5 to 2.75), and Praxis I tests for basic skills for ENTRY into teacher education programs This may slow down availability time for alternative route candidates in the summer 200 contact hours within schools for teacher education students (need for more placements in your schools) Increase in mentoring requirement for alternative route teachers to 15 hours per year (vs.
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