; (2) preparation provided to prospective teachers or school leaders is aligned with the needs of schools and the instructional decisions new teachers or school leaders face in the classroom and which may be informed by data included in the statewide accountability system under section 1111(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, including a focus on addressing the data identifying low performance or gaps in student subgroup performance; (3) prospective special education teachers receive course work in core academic subjects and receive preparation in providing instruction in core academic subjects; (4) general education teachers and school leaders receive preparation in providing culturally responsive instruction and climate to diverse populations, including children with disabilities, English learners, and children from low-income families