The public post-secondary educational institution or tribal college shall establish criteria for selection of individuals to participate in the program. The selection criteria shall include:
A. a demonstration of comprehensive subject area knowledge or a record of accomplishment or professional experience in the field or subject area to be taught;
B. strong verbal and written communication skills, which may be demonstrated by performance on appropriate tests or performance assessments;
C. other dispositions linked to effective teaching, which may be determined by interviews or performance assessments; and
D. consideration given to a participant's ability to increase the racial, ethnic or linguistic diversity of the teacher workforce.
History: Laws 2020, ch. 25, § 6.
Effective dates. — Laws 2020, ch. 25 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 20, 2020, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 10B - Teacher Residency
Section 22-10B-1 - Short title.
Section 22-10B-2 - Definitions.
Section 22-10B-3 - Teacher residency program; created.
Section 22-10B-4 - Teacher residency program components.
Section 22-10B-5 - Teacher residency program eligibility.
Section 22-10B-6 - Teacher residency program participant selection requirements.
Section 22-10B-7 - Rulemaking authority.
Section 22-10B-8 - Teacher residency fund; created; purpose.