General functions of the BBTE

(1) The BBTE shall provide quality assurance of teacher and in and shall make recommendations on teacher training and allied matters to the appropriate authorities. (2) In discharging its functions under subsection (1), of this section, the BBTE shall, (a) make recommendations to the Education Officer on the approval of education institutions wishing to offer new or existing teacher training programs, services and courses; (b) consider and recommend or approve new education programs, services and courses for delivery in existing (c) recommend standards for the delivery and assessment of teacher education in all institutions approved to offer teacher training programs, services and courses; (d) endorse all rules, procedures and policies governing the delivery of teacher education in all institutions approved to offer teacher training programs, services and courses; (e) endorse and publish curricula for each program and course offered for the training (f) review submitted by institutions approved to offer teacher training programs, services and courses; Education and Training [CAP. 36.0133 (g) consider and recommend or approve curricula that support the education and continuous professional development of teachers, teacher educators and other instructional leaders throughout their careers; (h) review and endorse articulation and transfer agreements between all institutions approved to offer teacher training programs, services and courses; (i) advise the Commission on the suitability of certification of teachers qualified in other countries for employment in the teaching service in Belize; (j) approve recommendations to the Minister annually for the granting of award to outstanding teachers for exceptional service rendered in the profession.