; (II) each student in the program preparing to become a teacher who meets 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, the qualifications described in section 612(a)(14)(C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and (III) each student in the program 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) whose graduates exhibit a strong record of successful school leadership as demonstrated by— (I) a high percentage of such graduates taking positions as assistant principals and principals 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; and (ii) that requires each student in the program to participate in intensive clinical experience in an authentic setting (including by assuming substantial leadership responsibilities) in which the student can be evaluated on leadership skills and the student’s effect on student outcomes as part of program completion. (25) Professional development The term professional development has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (26) Profession-ready The term profession-ready — (A) when used with respect to a principal, means a principal or other school leader who— (i) has an advanced degree, or other appropriate credential; (ii) has completed a principal or other school leader preparation process and is fully certified and licensed by the State in which the principal or other school leader is employed