The work group solicited comments and suggestions from a wide range of Indiana education constituencies, studied professional development requirements for other states, and reviewed the research available to deepen its understanding of current issues and trends in continuing education in the United States. The recommendations of the work group reflect its commitment to address its charge and develop a simplified license renewal process that is consistent with the concept of performance-based standards. This recommendation will impact rules upon completion of pilot projects. Models will be developed by the IPSB after completion of the pilot. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
Teachers recognize individual differences in their students and adjust their practice accordingly.
Teachers have an understanding of how students develop and learn. Teachers treat students equitably. Teachers' mission extends beyond developing the cognitive capacity of their students. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. Teachers appreciate how knowledge in their subjects is created, organized and linked to other disciplines.