New Teacher Project

==Insights==
The PA Council of Higher Education in November 2010 heard testimony and approved a resolution regarding a pilot alternative certification program: The New Teacher Project (TNTP) in partnership with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. This program is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and has been reviewed by the PA Department of Education and determined to be consistent with candidate competencies in the guidelines developed by the Department. 
Pittsburgh is working with TNTP to design a residency (Teacher Academy) preparation model for individuals who hold at least a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate relevant content knowledge through state licensure exams and complete a rigorous screening process. This model includes an intensive summer program followed by a school year working with a Master teacher. After completing all program requirements, a decision would be made whether to recommend the candidate for state certification. The full State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve this resolution.
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