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The document discusses the Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants program from 2002. The goal of the program was to improve teacher quality, particularly for new teachers and those in high-need areas. Specifically, the program aimed to strengthen initial teacher licensing standards and reduce the number of uncertified teachers through the development of state policies. Performance data on teacher certification rates was not yet available since this was a new program. Annual reporting on certification rates was planned to begin in 2004.

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The document discusses the Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants program from 2002. The goal of the program was to improve teacher quality, particularly for new teachers and those in high-need areas. Specifically, the program aimed to strengthen initial teacher licensing standards and reduce the number of uncertified teachers through the development of state policies. Performance data on teacher certification rates was not yet available since this was a new program. Annual reporting on certification rates was planned to begin in 2004.

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Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants - 2002


CFDA Number: 84.336 - Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants

Goal 8: To improve the quality of teacher education and initial certification standards,
and to improve the knowledge and skills of all teachers, particularly new teachers and
teachers who work in high-need areas.
Objective 8.1 of 1: Improve the skills and knowledge of new teachers by funding the development of state policies
that strengthen initial licensing standards and the development of state or local policies/programs that reduce the
number of uncertified teachers.
Indicator 8.1.1 of 1: Certification rate. State, recruitment, and partnership grantees: The percentages of new and
current teachers who meet their state’s teacher certification requirements, including passing content knowledge
and competency tests, will increase each year.
Targets and Performance Data Assessment of Progress Sources and Data Quality
- No Targets And Performance Data - Status: Unable to judge Additional Source
Information: Secretary's
Explanation: This is a new Report on the Quality of
program, so performance data Teacher Preparation
are not yet available. (Sec. 207).

Frequency: Annually.
Collection Period: 2002
- 2003
Data Available: April
2004
Validated By: No Formal
Verification.

Limitations: Secretary's
Report will contain self-
reported data from states.

Improvements:
Definitions of data
elements are being
refined assure
consistency with
definitions contained in
the No Child Left Behind
legislation.

1/31/2003

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