PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-10-016 [03-10-076].
Title of Rule: WAC 180-79A-030 Definitions, 180-79A-206 Academic and experience requirements for certification -- Teachers, 180-79A-213 Child abuse course work requirement for continuing certification -- Administrators, and 180-79A-226 Child abuse course work requirement for continuing certification -- Educational staff associate.
Purpose: The proposed amendments to these rules will clarify and align requirements for study in issues of abuse in the chapter definition, for all certificated roles (teacher, administrator, and educational staff associate) and with other references to issues of abuse in the Washington Administrative Code.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.410.010.
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) 725-6024.
Name of Proponent: State Board of Education.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: See Purpose above.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See Purpose above.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Not applicable.
Hearing Location: Olympia School District Administration Building, 1113 Legion Way S.E., Olympia, WA 98501-1967, on January 15, 2004, at 8:30 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Laura Moore by January 2, 2004, TDD (360) 664-3631 or (360) 725-6027.
Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, State Board of Education, P.O. Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504-7206, fax (360) 586-2357, by January 2, 2004.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 16, 2004.
November 2, 2003
Larry Davis
Executive Director
OTS-6524.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-04-015, filed 1/24/02,
effective 2/24/02)
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 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: 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)) Issues of 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.
(10) "Application for certification" means an application for a certificate or endorsement that includes a signed affidavit (as specified in WAC 180-79A-157) by the applicant. Such application shall be considered valid for two years from the date of receipt by the superintendent of public instruction, or its designee.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. 02-04-015, § 180-79A-030, filed 1/24/02, effective 2/24/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010, 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). 01-03-153, § 180-79A-030, filed 1/24/01, effective 2/24/01; 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.]
(1) Initial/residency.
Candidates for the initial or residency certificate shall hold an approved baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university 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).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. 02-14-111, § 180-79A-206, filed 7/2/02, effective 8/2/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010, 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). 01-03-153, § 180-79A-206, filed 1/24/01, effective 2/24/01. 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.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). 99-23-023, § 180-79A-213, 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-213, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130 (1) and (2). 99-23-023, § 180-79A-226, 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-226, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]
(1) Initial and residency certificates. The initial certificate (residency certificate for teachers after August 31, 2000,) shall be issued by the superintendent of public instruction to any candidate who passes the WEST-B and meets one of the following:
(a) Qualifies under provisions of the interstate compact.
(b) Holds the appropriate degree and, if applicable, credit hours and/or licensing as set forth in this chapter and has completed a state approved preparation program at a regionally accredited college or university in the professional field for which the certificate is to be issued and such additional professional fields as required by WAC 180-79A-150(4).
(c) Provided, That if a candidate for administrator or educational staff associate certification does not meet the qualifications described in (a) or (b) of this subsection, an initial/residency certificate shall be issued to a candidate who holds an appropriate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and also holds or has held a certificate in the role, comparable to an initial/residency certificate, issued by another state and has practiced at the P-12 level in that respective role outside the state of Washington for three years.
(d) Provided further, That if a candidate for a teacher's certificate would qualify under (b) of this subsection, but for the fact that he or she has completed an approved teacher preparation program in a subject area that is not listed in chapter 180-82 WAC as a Washington endorsement, the candidate shall be issued a certificate that bears the out-of-state area of program preparation. It shall be noted on the certificate so issued that the subject area listed is not a Washington state endorsement.
(e) Holds an appropriate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and has practiced three years as an educational staff associate in that role in a state where such certificate was not required.
(f) Holds a valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB) after December 31, 1991, and applies for an initial educational staff associated school psychologist certificate.
(2) Continuing certificate. The continuing certificate shall be issued to administrators and educational staff associates on verification that the candidate has met all requirements for initial and continuing certification in the state of Washington.
(3) Professional certificate. After August 31, 2000, the professional certificate shall be issued to out-of-state candidates if the candidate meets the child abuse course work requirement as described in WAC 180-79A-206 (3)(b) and if one of the following conditions is met:
(a) The candidate has completed an advanced level certification procedure approved by the state board of education as equivalent to the approved program procedure required in Washington; or
(b) The candidate holds a valid teaching certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; or
(c) A Washington state college or university with an approved professional certificate program verifies that the candidate has met all the requirements of that institution's approved program. The college/university shall evaluate the candidate's background to determine whether or not course work or certification activities are equivalent to that college/university's approved program.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.010. 01-18-043, § 180-79A-257, filed 8/29/01, effective 9/29/01; 01-13-108, § 180-79A-257, filed 6/20/01, effective 7/21/01; 00-23-005, § 180-79A-257, filed 11/2/00, effective 12/3/00; 00-03-048, § 180-79A-257, 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-257, filed 12/23/98, effective 1/23/99.]