Section 28A.630.101. Findings—Intent—2012 c 53.

(1) The legislature finds that:

(a) There are more low-achieving schools in the state seeking assistance in improving the academic outcomes of students than are being assisted using current school improvement initiatives;

(b) Promising educator development programs provide intensive school-based, residency, and mentor experiences for those preparing for careers in teaching and educational leadership; and

(c) Collaboration among colleges of education, schools, and communities offers unique opportunities to leverage resources, foster innovation, disseminate best practices in educator preparation and professional development, and close the educational opportunity gap for students in low-achieving schools.

(2) Therefore, the legislature intends to authorize a pilot project where colleges of education collaborate with school districts to establish collaborative schools for innovation and success serving particularly at-risk and low-achieving students. Each collaboration is intended both to accelerate student achievement and deepen the knowledge and skills of current and future educators. The legislature intends that the initial collaborations occur in elementary schools. Pending the evaluation results of the initial pilot project, the legislature may expand the collaborations to include middle and high schools.

[ 2012 c 53 § 1.]

2012 c 53 § 1.