State standards are set forth for approving teacher education programs. The program approval procedures permit professionals from appropriate and specialized areas to make determinations concerning standards and quality of teacher education programs. The policies and procedures presented in this document relate to two major types of approval: institutional approval--permits institutions to prepare professional school personnel in one or more programs that have received approval status; program approval-- permits an institution to offer a specific program to prepare graduates for a specific certificate. Graduates are issued certificates upon recommendation of the institution. (JD)