Overview
The Educator Pipeline, Pathways, and Preparation Bureau oversees program approval and re-authorization of Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs). This process is carried out collaboratively by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and the Professional Practices and Standards Commission (PPSC) and includes initial approval and re-authorization of Educator Preparation Programs. Initial approval and re-authorization are required for any institution offering educator preparation programs leading to Licensurein New Mexico including public and private entities.
Alternative teacher preparation programs must also meet standards defined in statute, rules, and policy. The approval process is also carried out collaboratively by the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Professional Practices and Standards Commission (PPSC).
- The New Mexico Administrative Code explaining the responsibilities of the PPSC 6.2.8 can be found HERE.
- The New Mexico Administrative Code explaining the Educator Accountability Rule 6.65.3 can be found HERE.
Vision
New Mexico Public Education Department’s vision for Education Preparation Programs (EPPs) is grounded in a dedication to support New Mexico approved EPPs to develop new teachers who understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning. The state has the responsibility to oversee and set the standards for educator preparation, foster innovation, provide support/training, and hold programs accountable. By improving the depth and quality of preparation for our new teachers, NMPED will improve retention rates for school districts, and improve student outcomes particularly for our most underserved populations. This bureau promotes and supports efforts to recruit and retain teachers in New Mexico. Specifically, the bureau will oversee or support the New Mexico talent 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.
Contact Us
Jerry Apodaca Education Building, Room 131 Educator Pathways Bureau 300 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Email: educator.pathways@ped.nm.gov
Educator Job Openings: High-Need Areas
Educators: Click on the link to search for specifc high-need vacancies.
LEAs: Have vacancies that need to be filled ASAP (especially in high need content areas, SPED, STEM, Bilingual?) Email list of vacancies and contact info to: Edcucator.Pathways@ped.nm.gov