; and (iv) ability to advance student learning; (C) validated based on professional assessment standards; (D) reliably scored by trained evaluators, with appropriate oversight of the process to ensure consistency; and (E) used to support continuous improvement of educator practice. (34) Teacher preparation entity The term teacher preparation entity means an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, or other organization that is approved by a State to prepare teachers to be effective in the classroom. (35) Teacher preparation program The term teacher preparation program means a program offered by a teacher preparation entity that leads to a specific State teacher certification. (36) Trauma-informed care The term trauma-informed care is defined as the evidence-based practices outlined in section 4108(B)(II)(aa) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. . 2002. Purposes Section 201 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1022 ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers and inserting , school leaders, including teacher leaders, and other educators by improving the preparation of prospective teachers, school leaders, and other educators and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers, school leaders, and other educators ; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following new paragraphs: (4) hold teacher, principal and school leader, and other educator preparation programs accountable for preparing effective teachers, principals and school leaders, and other educators; (5) recruit profession-ready individuals, including underrepresented groups and individuals from other occupations (including informal education and youth development fields), as teachers and other educators