WHEREAS, a review of teacher education programs was conducted on July 24-27, 2005, and March 4-8, 2006, by the State Department of Education in accordance with the Alabama State Board of Education, State Department of Education Administrative Code, Rule No 290-3-3-56(2)(a)2; and

WHEREAS, compliance with State Board of Education rules has been verified; and

WHEREAS, Alabama is a partner with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); and

WHEREAS, NCATE reviewed Birmingham Southern College programs in 2006 and granted continuing accreditation at its meeting in October 2006; and

WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education recommends approval of the programs:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education hereby approves the following programs with approval to expire on May 31, 2011:

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PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12 CERTIFICATION (P-12)
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	Chemistry	X
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	Physics	X
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