SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Education 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2012 

PLACE:        E1.028 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:        Senator Florence Shapiro 

The Committee will hear invited testimony only on the following charge:

Senate Interim Charge #2:

Study educator and principal preparation programs through colleges of education and alternative certification. Make recommendations to improve these programs. Examine strategies to improve recruitment of high-quality teachers. Examine alternative approaches to improving teacher retention. Study the benefits of comprehensive induction and mentoring programs.