This is an era of transformation in the preparation, induction, and assessment of prospective teachers. The tension between local and state control is at the heart of the debate. States should be responsible for establishing performance standards that ensure that new teachers are well-prepared, competent, and ready to teach. This is why the…

A study of employed Tennessee postsecondary technical teachers was conducted which resulted in a generalized profile covering their background and preparation, their priorities for teacher preparation items, and their preferences regarding content for inservice programs. Implications are drawn and recommendations made. (AJ)