A written conceptual framework, consistent with the institution's mission, shall provide the basis for the curricula of the educator preparation provider's programs for the preparation of education personnel. The knowledge base of each program shall be founded on research, the wisdom of practice, and emerging education theory provided by professional organizations, preschool through grade 12 personnel, candidates, graduates, employers of graduates, and professional education faculty, including faculty of subject area disciplines. Systematic evaluation of candidates and graduates shall be conducted and the results used to improve the conceptual framework, enhance the knowledge base, and assure the quality of each program.

Source: 24 SDR 160, adopted May 28, 1998, effective September 1, 2000; 33 SDR 73, effective November 2, 2006; transferred from § 24:16:03:02, 33 SDR 73, adopted October 13, 2006, effective July 1, 2008; 46 SDR 16, effective August 5, 2019.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-3 , 13-42-4.

Prior versions effective: 2008-07-01.