WSR 15-01-076 PROPOSED RULES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR STANDARDS BOARD [Filed December 12, 2014, 1:29 p.m.]
Continuance of WSR 14-23-076.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-16-108.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Adds a new section to chapter 181-78A WAC requiring preparation programs to assure passage of the WEST B prior to admission and WEST E prior to student teaching per chapters 181-01 and 181-02 WAC.
Hearing Location(s): Radisson Hotel, SeaTac Airport, 18118 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188, on March 19, 2015, at 8:30.
Date of Intended Adoption: March 12, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: David Brenna, 600 Washington Street, Room 400, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail david.brenna@k12.wa.us, fax (360) 586-4548, by March 12, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact David Brenna by March 12, 2015, (360) 725-6238.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Requires preparation programs to assure and document that teacher candidates have successfully completed the requirements for the WEST B per chapter 181-01 WAC prior to entering a program. Requires preparation programs to assure and document that teacher candidates have successfully completed the requirements for WEST E per chapter 181-02 WAC.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Addresses candidates needing to complete assessments in a timely manner.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28A.410 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: David Brenna, P.O. Box 42736 [47236], Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 725-6238.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed amendment does not have an impact on small business and therefore does not meet the requirements for a statement under RCW 19.85.030 (1) or (2).
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting David Brenna, 600 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 725-6238, fax (360) 586-4548, e-mail david.brenna@k12.wa.us.
December 12, 2014
David Brenna
Senior Policy Analyst
NEW SECTION
WAC 181-78A-300 Program requirements for teacher candidates.
(1) Approved programs for teachers shall assure that all candidates entering the program shall have successfully completed the WEST B or its alternative or exemptions per chapter 181-01 WAC. The candidate must take and pass the WEST B, or provide evidence of meeting an alternative or exception at the time of admissions. The program shall collect and hold evidence of this requirement.
(2) Approved programs, when placing a teacher candidate in the student teaching role with a school district, shall assure that the candidate has successfully passed at least one WEST E or equivalent content assessment test per chapter 181-02 WAC. The program shall collect and hold evidence of this requirement.
(3) This section shall be in effect beginning in the 2015-16 school year.
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