; or (II) being ranked among the highest-performing teacher preparation programs in the State as determined by the State using the State report card on teacher preparation required under section 205(b); and (ii) requires each student in the program— (I) to meet high academic standards or demonstrate a record of success, as determined by the institution (including prior to entering and being accepted into a program), and participate in intensive clinical experience; (II) preparing to become a teacher to meet the applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification, or, with regard to special education teachers, to meet the qualifications described in section 612(a)(14)(C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and (III) preparing to become an early childhood educator to meet degree requirements, as established by the State, and become highly competent; and (B) in the case of a school leader preparation program— (i) graduates prospective principals and other school leaders who exhibit a strong record of successful school leadership as demonstrated by— (I) a high percentage of such graduates taking positions as school leaders, particularly in high-need schools, within 3 years of completing the program; and (II) a high percentage of such graduates rated effective or above in State school leader evaluation and support systems (as described in section 2101(c)(4)(B)(ii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) or, if no such ratings are available, other, comparable indicators of performance