§ 22-10B-6. Teacher residency program participant selection requirements

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.