Section 25.142  Assessment Requirements for Individual Programs

a)         Teacher Preparation Programs

Subject to the provisions of Section 25.720 of this Part, the applicable Assessment of Professional Teaching and the applicable content-area test are key assessments for candidates in teacher preparation programs.  Beyond these assessments, each program shall require all candidates to complete at least the following additional key assessments:

1)         An additional content assessment focused on program standards;

2)         An assessment of candidates' ability to plan instruction;

3)         An assessment of clinical practice; and

4)         An assessment of candidates' impact on students' learning.

b)         Programs for Administrators and School Service Personnel

Subject to the provisions of Section 25.720 of this Part, the applicable content-area test is a key assessment for candidates in programs that prepare administrators and school service personnel.  Beyond this assessment, each program shall require all candidates to complete at least the following additional key assessments:

1)         An additional content assessment focused on program standards;

2)         An assessment of candidates' ability to plan an appropriate environment;

3)         An assessment of clinical practice; and

4)         An assessment of candidates' impact on providing a supportive environment for students' learning.

(Source:  Added at 30 Ill. Reg. 8494, effective April 21, 2006)