14 Del. Admin. Code § 1597-1.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1597-1.0 - Content

1.1 The Delaware Professional Teaching Standards shall serve as the common principles and foundations of teaching practice for Delaware public school educators in accordance with 14 Del.C. §§ 1201 and 1205 (b).

1.2 The Council of Chief State School Officers' (CCSSO) Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards outline what educators should know and be able to do to ensure every K-12 student reaches the goal of being ready to enter college or the workforce in today's world.

1.3 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §§ 1201 and 1205 (b), the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards (CCSSO, 2011) are hereby incorporated by reference and adopted as Delaware's Professional Teaching Standards. InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards outline the common principles and foundations of teaching practice that cut across all subject areas and grade levels and that are necessary to improve student achievement.

1.4 An overview of the Standards are set forth within. In-depth descriptions, contextual explanations, examples and more specific criteria and guidance is provided in the complete set of standards as published in the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards (CCSSO, 2011).

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1597-1.0