INTASC Standard
Principle #2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.
AYA Standard
Standard #4: Curriculum
The teacher of adolescents and young adults understands the interdisciplinary nature of the high school curriculum and relates his/her subject matter to foster well-rounded student learning.
EAG Standard(s)
Standard #3: Middle School Philosophy and School Organization
The early adolescence generalist understands the philosophical foundations of developmentally responsive middle schools and the unique school organization these schools employ and can work successfully within these organizational features.Standard #4: Middle School Curriculum
The early adolescence generalist understands and can implement the established middle school curriculum.Standard #5: Middle School Instruction
The early adolescence generalist understands the breadth of instructional options available to the middle school teacher and the research base that underlies these options and employs a variety of instructional strategies which are developmentally appropriate for the varying learning abilities and styles of young adolescents.