Minnesota Administrative Rules

8705.2000 PROGRAM REVIEW PANEL (PRP).

The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board shall establish a program review panel (PRP) as a standing committee of the board to assist with program review and approval processes. PRP membership shall include representation from organizations including, but not limited to, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Minnesota Department of Education, and Education Minnesota. The PRP will consult with content experts as needed. PRP members will recuse themselves from reviews of their current or former unit or programs or other perceived conflicts of interest. Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board staff will facilitate the work of the PRP and serve as nonvoting members. The PRP will make recommendations to the board regarding approval of licensure programs referred to them. The PRP will review the following programs:

A.

programs flagged within the PERCA system under part 8705.2200, including low-volume programs;

B.

programs with an existing approval status of:

(1)

approved with continuous improvement focus; and

(2)

probationary; and

C.

new programs, including:

(1)

all nonconventional;

(2)

all alternative; and

(3)

standard programs flagged by review.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 122A.09

History:

39 SR 822; L 2017 1Sp5 art 12 s 22

Published Electronically:

August 21, 2017