### Question
How does State and Local Programs for Teacher Excellence define Academy?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1102g*, **Academy** is defined as:

> school-based teacher training operated as a partnership between one or more elementary or secondary schools and one or more institutions of higher education that provides prospective and novice teachers an opportunity to work under the guidance of master teachers and college faculty members

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1102g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-State and Local Programs for Teacher Excellence**

