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What makes a proficient teacher? What measures can be used to guide new teachers as they work to become proficient educators in the teaching profession? The Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers are based on the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) teaching standards. The INTASC is a consortium of state education agencies and national educational organizations dedicated to the reform of the preparation, licensing, and on-going professional development of teachers. In Minnesota the INTASC standards were used as a resource to develop the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for Teachers.

The Academic Standards division is responsible for the development and implementation of the statewide expectations for educational achievement known as the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards. The state standards identify the knowledge and skills that are to be mastered by all students by the end of a grade level or grade band, help define the requirements for course credit and graduation from high school, and guide educators in the adoption and design of curricula. Student mastery of the standards is measured through state and local assessments.

The teacher of elementary education is authorized to teach all subjects to children in kindergarten through grade 6.

"A teacher of early childhood education is authorized to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children from birth through grade 3 in a variety of early childhood settings and to collaborate with families, colleagues, and related service personnel to enhance the learning of all young children."