TEACH Grant Eligible Institution [Education] Law and Legal Definition
According to 34 CFR 686.2 _d_ [Title 34 – Education; Subtitle B -- Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education; Chapter VI -- Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education; Part 686 -- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education _TEACH_ Grant Program; Subpart A -- Scope, Purpose, and General Definitions], the term TEACH Grant-eligible institution means “an eligible institution as defined in 34 CFR part 600 that meets financial responsibility standards established in 34 CFR part 668, subpart L, or that qualifies under an alternative standard in 34 CFR 668.175 and--
(1) Provides a high-quality teacher preparation program at the baccalaureate or master's degree level that--
(i) (A) Is accredited by a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary for the accreditation of professional teacher education programs; or
(B) Is approved by a State and includes a minimum of 10 weeks of full-time pre-service clinical experience, or its equivalent, and provides either pedagogical coursework or assistance in the provision of such coursework; and
(ii) Provides supervision and support services to teachers, or assists in the provision of services to teachers, such as--
(A) Identifying and making available information on effective teaching skills or strategies;
(B) Identifying and making available information on effective practices in the supervision and coaching of novice teachers; and
(C) Mentoring focused on developing effective teaching skills and strategies;
(2) Provides a two-year program that--
(i) Is acceptable for full credit in a baccalaureate teacher preparation program of study offered by an institution described in paragraph (1) of this definition, as demonstrated by the institutions; or
(ii) Is acceptable for full credit in a baccalaureate degree program in a high-need field at an institution described in paragraph (3) of this definition, as demonstrated by the institutions;
(3) Offers a baccalaureate degree that, in combination with other training or experience, will prepare an individual to teach in a high-need field as defined in this part and has entered into an agreement with an institution described in paragraphs (1) or (4) of this definition to provide courses necessary for its students to begin a career in teaching; or
(4) Provides a post-baccalaureate program of study.”
