PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 04-08-056.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 180-78A-540 Approval standards -- Knowledges and skills.
Hearing Location(s): Northwest Educational Service District 189, 1601 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221, on October 20, 2004, at 8:30 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: October 22, 2004.
Submit Written Comments to: Larry Davis, Executive Director, P.O. Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504-7206, e-mail ldavis@ospi.wednet.edu, fax (360) 586-2357, by October 6, 2004.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Laura Moore, Executive Assistant, by October 6, 2004, TTY (360) 664-3631 or (360) 725-6025.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed amendments to these rules will revise criteria and standards, which is needed to clarify language, eliminate redundancy, and to make the professional certificate more candidate friendly.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: See Purpose above.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.305.130 and 28A.410.010.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Agency Comments or Recommendations, if any, as to Statutory Language, Implementation, Enforcement, and Fiscal Matters: See Purpose above.
Name of Proponent: State Board of Education, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Larry Davis, State Board of Education, Olympia, Washington, (360) 725-6025.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Not applicable.
August 31, 2004
Larry Davis
Executive Director
OTS-7535.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-18-037, filed 8/26/02,
effective 9/26/02)
WAC 180-78A-540
Approval standard -- Knowledge and skills.
(1) Teacher. A successful candidate for the teacher
professional certificate shall demonstrate:
(a) The knowledge and skills for effective teaching which ensure student learning by:
(i) Using ((effective teaching practices, including
classroom management)) instructional strategies that make
learning meaningful and show positive impact on student
learning;
(ii) Using a variety of assessment strategies and data to monitor and improve instruction;
(iii) ((Establishing and maintaining)) Using democratic
principles and classroom management to foster a safe,
positive, student-focused((,)) learning environment;
(iv) Designing and/or adapting challenging curriculum
that is ((developmentally appropriate)) based on the needs of
the students;
(v) Demonstrating cultural sensitivity in teaching and in
relationships with students, ((parents)) families, and
community members;
(vi) ((Using information about student achievement and
performance to advise and involve students and families;
(vii))) Integrating technology into instruction and assessment; and
(((viii))) (vii) Informing, involving, and collaborating
with ((parents and)) families and community members as
partners in the educational process ((instrumental to student
success; and
(ix) Employing democratic principles in instruction)).
(b) A successful candidate for the professional certificate shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills for professional development by:
(i) Evaluating the effects of his/her teaching through feedback and reflection;
(ii) ((Designing and implementing professional growth
programs, including new directions in career development and
goals)) Using professional standards and district criteria to
assess professional performance, and plan and implement
appropriate growth activities; and
(iii) Remaining current in subject area(s), theories, practice, research and ethical practice.
(c) A successful candidate for the professional
certificate shall demonstrate ((leadership that contributes))
professional contributions to the improvement of the school,
community, and the profession by:
(i) ((Participating in activities within the school
community to improve curriculum and instructional practices;
(ii) Participating in professional and/or community organizations;
(iii))) Advocating for curriculum, instruction, and
learning environments ((which)) that meet the diverse needs of
students; and
(((iv) Demonstrating communication skills and/or
strategies that facilitate group decision making; and
(v))) (ii) Participating collaboratively in school improvement activities and contributing to collegial decision making.
(2) Principal/program administrator. A successful candidate for the principal/program administrator professional certificate shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the professional certificate benchmark levels for the six standards pursuant to WAC 180-78A-270 (2)(b).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130 and 28A.410.010. 02-18-037, § 180-78A-540, filed 8/26/02, effective 9/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). 00-03-049, § 180-78A-540, 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, § 180-78A-540, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]