overview
The Office of Educator Pipelines, Pathways, and Preparation oversees the program approval and reauthorization of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). This process is conducted collaboratively by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and the Professional Practice Standards Commission (PPSC) and includes initial approval and reapproval of educator preparation programs. Institutions offering educator preparation programs leading to licensure in New Mexico, both public and private, require initial approval and reapproval.
Substitute teacher preparation programs must also meet standards defined by statute, regulation, and policy. The approval process is also carried out in collaboration by the New Mexico Department of Public Instruction and the Professional Practice Standards Commission (PPSC).
- The New Mexico Administrative Code explaining PPSC 6.2.8 responsibilities can be found here.
- The New Mexico Administrative Code explaining Educator Responsibility Rule 6.65.3 can be found here.
vision
The New Mexico Department of Public Instruction's vision for Educational Preparation Programs (EPPs) is a commitment to support New Mexico-approved EPPs to prepare new teachers who understand how learners grow and develop. Based on our efforts. , design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning across linguistic, social, emotional, and physical domains. States are responsible for overseeing and setting standards for educator preparation, fostering innovation, providing support/training, and holding programs accountable. By increasing the depth and quality of new teacher preparation, NMPED increases district retention rates and improves student outcomes, especially among the most underserved populations. The department promotes and supports teacher recruitment and retention efforts in New Mexico. Specifically, the office will oversee or support New Mexico's workforce development initiatives, Grow Your Own Programs and Teacher Residency. These programs support new teachers through mentoring and provide financial support.
Click here for a list of approved New Mexico educator preparation programs.
inquiry
Jerry Apodaca Education Building, Room 131 Educator Pathway Office 300 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Email: educator.pathways@ped.nm.gov
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