Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 00-15-103.

Title of Rule: WAC 180-78A-264 Approval standard -- Program design, 180-79A-030 Definitions, 180-79A-124 Application for certification, and 180-79A-206 academic and experience requirements for certification -- Teachers.

Purpose: The proposed amendments will clarify what is meant by an "approved baccalaureate degree." The amendments will also clarify what is meant by the term "previous standards." Other amendments are editorial.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.410.010, 28A.305.130 (1) and (2).

Summary: See Purpose above.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: See Purpose above.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Larry Davis, State Board of Education, Olympia, (360) 753-6715.

Name of Proponent: State Board of Education, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: See above.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Attorney General Conference Center, 4224 6th Avenue S.E., Building #1, Lacey, WA 98303 [98503], on January 10, 2001, at 8:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Laura Moore by December 21, 2000, TDD (360) 664-3631, or (360) 753-6715.

Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, State Board of Education, P.O. Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504-7206, fax (360) 586-2357, by December 21, 2000.

Date of Intended Adoption: January 12, 2001.

December 5, 2000

Larry Davis

Executive Director

OTS-4318.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-23-023, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99)

WAC 180-78A-264   Approval standard -- Program design.   Building on the mission to prepare educators who demonstrate a positive impact on student learning, the following evidence shall be evaluated to determine whether each preparation program is in compliance with the program design standard of WAC 180-78A-220(4):

     (1) The curriculum is guided by a conceptual framework and is based on current research and best practice, is cohesive and integrated, is performance-based, and supports the state's student learning goals and for teacher preparation programs, reflects the essential academic learning requirements.

     (2) Candidates who demonstrate potential for acquiring the content and pedagogical knowledge and skills for success as educators in schools are recruited, admitted, and retained (see WAC 180-78A-200 Candidate admission policies).      These candidates include members from under represented groups.

     (3) Candidates attain/demonstrate academic competence in the educator role for which they are being prepared.

     (4) A set of criteria/performances for program completion are established and published.

     (5) The preparing institution shall assure that candidates are provided with appropriate course work and experiences in teaching methods for each endorsement area.      The methods should include:

     (a) Instructional strategies.

     (b) Curriculum frameworks (essential academic learning requirements).

     (c) Assessment strategies, including performance-based measurements of student work.

     (d) Unit/lesson planning.

     (6) Field experiences are integrated throughout the preparation program and include experience with diverse populations in a variety of settings.

     (7) Candidates complete an internship in which they demonstrate the required knowledge and skills: Provided, That candidates for an administrator certificate shall complete an internship pursuant to WAC 180-78A-325, candidates for a school psychologist certificate shall complete an internship pursuant to WAC 180-78A-317, and candidates for a school counselor certificate shall complete an internship pursuant to WAC 180-78A-315.

     (8) Programs reflect ongoing collaboration with P-12 schools.

     (9) Candidates for a teacher certificate shall hold/obtain a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university ((in any of the subject areas of the endorsements listed in chapter 180-82 WAC: Provided, That if a candidate is accepted into a program in Washington state on or before August 31, 2000, and completes the program on or before August 31, 2003, in accordance with WAC 180-79A-299, the candidate may hold a baccalaureate degree in any of the subject areas of the endorsements listed in WAC 180-79A-302.      Such degrees shall require the completion of at least forty-five quarter hours (thirty semester hours) of course work in the subject area: Provided, That a candidate who holds a baccalaureate degree in another academic field will not be required to obtain a second baccalaureate degree if the candidate provides evidence to the superintendent of public instruction that he or she has completed the required forty-five quarter or thirty semester hours of course work in one of the subject areas of the endorsements listed in WAC 180-79A-302)) pursuant to WAC 180-79A-030(5).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2).      99-23-023, § 180-78A-264, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99.      Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4).      99-01-174, § 180-78A-264, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]

OTS-4316.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-23-023, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99)

WAC 180-79A-030   Definitions.   The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this chapter:

     (1) The terms, "program approval," "endorsement," "interstate compact," "college or university," and "regionally accredited institution of higher education," as defined in WAC 180-78-010 and 180-78A-010 shall apply to the provisions of this chapter.

     (2) "Certificate" means the license issued by the superintendent of public instruction to teachers, administrators, and educational staff associates verifying that the individual has met the requirements set forth in this chapter.

     (3) "Certificate renewal" means the process whereby the validity of a certificate, subject to expiration, is extended or regained.

     (4) "Classroom teaching" means instructing pupils in an instructional setting.

     (5) "Approved baccalaureate degree" for the purpose of this chapter, means a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university in any of the subject areas of the endorsement listed in chapter 180-82 WAC ((180-79A-302)) as now or hereafter amended: Provided, That if a candidate is accepted into a program in Washington state on or before August 31, 2000, and completes the program on or before August 31, 2003, in accordance with WAC 180-79A-299, the candidate may hold a baccalaureate degree in any of the subject areas of the endorsements listed in WAC 180-79A-302.      Such degrees shall require the completion of at least forty-five quarter hours (thirty semester hours) of course work in the subject area: Provided, That a candidate who holds a baccalaureate degree in another academic field will not be required to obtain a second baccalaureate degree if the candidate provides evidence to the superintendent of public instruction that he or she has completed the required forty-five quarter or thirty semester hours of course work in one of the subject areas of the endorsements listed in chapter 180-82 WAC ((180-79A-302)): Provided further, That a candidate who holds a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, elementary education, or special education will not be required to obtain a second baccalaureate degree if the candidate provides evidence to the superintendent of public instruction that he or she has completed thirty quarter or twenty semester credit hours in one academic field.

     (6) "Child abuse course work requirement" means completion of course work or an in-service program including a minimum of ten clock hours of instruction on issues of abuse.      The content of the course work or in-service program shall discuss the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse, information on the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students, discussion of the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or provide assistance to students who are victims of abuse, and methods for teaching students about abuse of all types and their prevention.

     (7) "Approved master's degree" for the purpose of this chapter, means a master's or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

     (8) "Credit hour(s)" means credit (normally 100 level or above) awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

     (9) "Previous standards" means a certification system in place prior to a revision in rules that results in changed names and/or validity periods for the certificates issued.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2).      99-23-023, § 180-79A-030, filed 11/9/99, effective 12/10/99.      Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4).      99-01-174, § 180-79A-030, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4). 99-01-174, § 180-79A-124, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]

     (1) Initial/residency.

     Candidates for the initial or residency certificate shall hold an approved baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university((: Provided, That if the approved baccalaureate degree is in early childhood education, elementary education, or special education, the candidate also must have at least thirty quarter hours (twenty semester hours) in one of the academic fields listed in WAC 180-79A-302 (3)(a) through (e) and (4))) pursuant to WAC 180-79A-030(5).

     (2) Continuing.

     (a) Candidates who apply for a continuing certificate shall have at least forty-five quarter hours (thirty semester hours) of upper division and/or graduate work completed from a regionally accredited institution of higher education subsequent to the conferral of the baccalaureate degree: Provided, That if the individual is pursuing study in a new subject matter area or specialization, lower division (freshmen or sophomore level) credit hours in that subject area or specialization shall be accepted toward continuing certification upon completion of the requirements for an endorsement in that subject area or specialization.

     (b) Candidates applying for a continuing certificate prior to September 1, 2000, shall have been granted at least two subject area endorsements.

     (c) Candidates who apply for a continuing certificate who have not successfully completed course work or an in-service program including a minimum of ten clock hours of instruction on issues of abuse, must complete the child abuse course work requirement as defined in WAC 180-79A-030(6).

     (d) Candidates for continuing teachers' certificates shall provide documentation of one hundred eighty days or full-time equivalent or more satisfactory teaching experience with an authorized employer -- i.e., school district, state agency, college or university, private school, or private school system -- and at least thirty days of such employment with the same employer.

     (3) Professional.

     (a) Candidates for the professional certificate shall have successfully completed a state board of education approved, professional certificate program, pursuant to WAC 180-78A-500 through 180-78A-540: Provided, That an individual who holds a teaching certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) shall be deemed to have met the requirement for completion of a professional certificate program, in recognition that NBPTS certification is issued only to individuals who have demonstrated highly advanced skills as a teacher.

     (b) Candidates who apply for a professional certificate who have not successfully completed course work or an in-service program including a minimum of ten clock hours of instruction on issues of abuse, must complete the child abuse course work requirement as defined in WAC 180-79A-030(6).

     (c) Candidates for professional teachers' certificates shall provide, as a condition for the issuance of a professional certificate, documentation that they have completed provisional status with a school district under RCW 28A.405.220 or the equivalent with an approved private school.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010.      00-03-048, § 180-79A-206, filed 1/14/00, effective 2/14/00.      Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 (1) and (2), 28A.410.010 and 28A.150.220(4).      99-01-174, § 180-79A-206, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]

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