1. 1. Rationale. Teacher preparation for P-12 teachers is designed to assist these teachers plan and implement developmentally appropriate, rigorous and quality coursework and curriculum in classrooms that engage students intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and behaviorally in learning. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.
2. 2. Options. P-12 programs include World Languages (languages other than English); English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), visual arts; dance; music (choral or instrumental); physical education; theatre; gifted and special education. In addition to meeting the standards in Rules 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, and 290-3-3-.05, programs that prepare P-12 teachers must have a single teaching field with an academic major that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit with at least 18 semester hours of upper-division credit.
3. 3. Teaching Field Specific Methods Course. Each Class B and Alternative Class A teaching field shall be supported by at least one methods course specific to the teaching field or to the general area of the teaching field (e.g., science methods or social studies methods). Methods courses for specific teaching fields or for the general area of the teaching field shall not be combined with methods courses of other teaching fields or general areas (e.g., mathematics and biology). The course should also instruct candidates how to use an interdisciplinary approach.

4. 4. Professionalism as an educator. Educators:

   1. a. Utilize appropriate technology to advance learners understanding and comprehension of discipline standards.
   2. b. Interact positively with students, families, and colleagues based on student needs and instructional roles.
   3. c. Create classroom environments that promote positive classroom environments reflective of best practices in classroom management.
   4. d. Develop leadership potential and collaborate in the larger professional community.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .09 was renumbered .20 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

History: New Rule: December 19, 1978. Amended: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. New Rule: Published September 30, 2019; effective November 14, 2014; operative December 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.