Section 200-RICR-20-20-6.6 - Educator Preparation Program (EPP) ResponsibilitiesA. By June 30, 2023, each RIDE-approved educator preparation program must submit materials demonstrating how they prepare candidates to meet proficiency and awareness requirements for approval from RIDE.B. By June 30, 2024, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(c) each RIDE-approved educator preparation program shall post on its website information describing its program to prepare teachers to teach reading using the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction.C. By July 31, 2024, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(h) each RIDE-approved educator preparation program shall include in its Index Report to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education a description of programs that prepare teachers to teach using the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.D. By May 2025, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(b) any individual completing a RIDE-approved educator preparation program must meet proficiency or awareness requirements as a condition for graduation. 1. Programs must align with expectations pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(c).6.6.1EPP Non-ComplianceA. A provider of a RIDE-approved educator preparation program that does not comply with the expectations of the Right to Read Act may be subject to penalties pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(j).B. A provider of a RIDE-approved educator preparation program that does not comply with the expectations of the Right to Read Act is required to notify candidates and post this information on their website within 30 days of noncompliance notification from RIDE.200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-20-6.6
Adopted effective 7/31/2023