2-B.__Learning results.__In order to help students achieve learning results as established in section 6209, a provisional teacher certificate may be issued only if the applicant:

A.__Demonstrates knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the discipline that the applicant teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of the subject matter meaningful to students;

B.__Demonstrates the ability to integrate the concepts, tools of inquiry and structures among the disciplines that the applicant teaches;

C.__Demonstrates a knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop by providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual, physical, emotional and social development;

D.__Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students and curriculum goals;

E.__Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technologies;

F.__Creates and maintains a classroom environment that supports and encourages learning;

G.__Demonstrates the ability to support students' learning and well-being by engaging students and their homes, school, colleagues and community;

H.__Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and support the development of the student;

I.__Demonstrates an awareness of and commitment to the ethical and legal responsibilities of a teacher; and

J.__Demonstrates a strong professional ethic and a desire to contribute to the education profession.

Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §13013, sub-§2-A, ¶C, as amended by PL 1997, c. 266, §17, is further amended to read:

C. Holds a provisional teacher certificate issued under pursuant to section 13012, subsection 2 2-A, paragraph D and has taught for at least one year under a provisional teacher certificate; or

Sec. 4. 20-A MRSA §13019-A, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 1989, c. 889, §9, is further amended to read:

D. A basic level of knowledge in the following areas: competency areas determined by the state board; and

(1) Community relations;

(2) School finance and budget;

(3) Supervision and evaluation of personnel;

(4) Federal and state civil rights and education laws;

(5) Organizational theory and planning;

(6) Educational leadership;

(7) Educational philosophy and theory;

(8) Effective instruction;

(9) Curriculum development;

(10) Staff development;

(11) Cultural differences and discriminatory and nondiscriminatory hiring practices; and

(12) Other competency areas as determined by state board rule; and

Sec. 5. 20-A MRSA §13019-B, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 1989, c. 889, §10, is further amended to read:

C. A basic level of knowledge in the following areas: competency areas determined by the state board; and

(1) Community relations;

(2) School finance and budget;

(3) Supervision and evaluation of personnel;

(4) Federal and state civil rights and education laws;

(5) Organizational theory and planning;

(6) Educational leadership;

(7) Educational philosophy and theory;

(8) Effective instruction;

(9) Curriculum development;

(10) Staff development;

(11) Cultural differences and discriminatory and nondiscriminatory hiring practices; and

(12) Other competency areas as determined by state board rule; and

Sec. 6. 20-A MRSA §13019-C, sub-§1, ¶C, as repealed and replaced by PL 1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §18, is amended to read:

C. A basic level of knowledge in the following areas: competency areas determined by the state board; and

(1) Community relations;

(2) School finance and budget;

(3) Supervision and evaluation of personnel;

(4) Federal and state civil rights and education laws;

(5) Organizational theory and planning;

(6) Educational leadership;

(7) Educational philosophy and theory;

(8) Effective instruction;

(9) Curriculum development;

(10) Staff development; and

(11) Other competency areas as determined by state board rule; and

SUMMARY

This bill amends the law regarding the certification for school administrators and teachers by incorporating performance standards for provisional teacher certification and allows the State Board of Education to determine competency areas for school administrators.