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, but such term must 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 .