WSR 18-02-101 PROPOSED RULES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR STANDARDS BOARD [Filed January 3, 2018, 10:24 a.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 16-02-031. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amends WAC 181-85-075 to reflect changes made to renewal requirements, resulting from 2017 legislation HB [E2SHB] 1341. Hearing Location(s): On March 15, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., at the Raddison Hotel SeaTac, 18118 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188. Date of Intended Adoption: March 15, 2018. Submit Written Comments to: David Brenna, 600 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98504, email david.brenna@k12.wa.us, by March 8, 2018. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact David Brenna, phone 360-725-6238, fax 360-586-4548, email david.brenna@k12.wa.us, by March 8, 2018. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The 2017 legislature removed second tier certification requirements for most educators. The amendments to this rule results from restructuring renewal requirements. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Improves system for renewal of all educator certificates requirements and streamline the system. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable, while HB [E2SHB] 1341 (2017) required significant rule changes, these amendments are in compliance with those earlier changes, but negotiated changes initiated by the board. 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: The agency took the opportunity to streamline requirements. Name of Proponent: Professional educator standards board, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: David Brenna, 600 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98504, 360-725-6238. A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135. A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. No costs involved. This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal: Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect; and rules adopt, amend, or repeal a procedure, practice, or requirement relating to agency hearings; or a filing or related process requirement for applying to an agency for a license or permit. January 3, 2018 David Brenna Senior Policy Analyst
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 17-23-176, filed 11/21/17, effective 12/22/17)
WAC 181-85-075 Continuing education requirement.
Continuing education requirements are as follows:
(1) Each holder of a continuing certificate affected by this chapter shall be required to complete during a five-year period one hundred continuing education credit hours, as defined in WAC 181-85-025 and 181-85-030, prior to the lapse date of the first issue of the continuing certificate and during each five-year period between subsequent lapse dates as calculated in WAC 181-85-100.
(2) Individuals holding a valid continuing certificate in subsection (1) of this section may choose to renew the certificate via annual professional growth plans developed since the certificate was issued. Professional growth plans are defined in WAC 181-79A-030. Completion of four annual professional growth plans during each five-year period between subsequent lapse dates meets the requirement for renewal. Individuals completing fewer than four annual professional growth plans must complete the necessary continuing education credit hours needed to be the equivalent of one hundred hours to meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. ((The professional growth plans must document formalized learning opportunities and professional development activities that relate to the standards and "career level" benchmarks defined in WAC 181-79A-207 for teachers, and as published by the professional educator standards board for administrators and educational staff associates.)) For educators holding multiple certificates in chapter 181-85 or 181-79A WAC ((or WAC 181-79A-251)), a professional growth plan for teacher, administrator, or educational staff associate shall meet the requirement for all certificates held by an individual which is affected by this section. ((Until June 30, 2018, each completed annual professional growth plan shall receive the equivalent of thirty continuing education credit hours. Beginning July 1, 2018, each completed annual professional growth plan shall receive the equivalent of twenty-five continuing education credit hours.
Individuals may apply their focused evaluation professional growth activities of the evaluation system toward the professional growth plan for certificate renewal.))
(3) Provided, That each holder of a ((continuing or a standard)) certificate affected by this chapter may present a copy of a valid certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in lieu of the completion of the continuing education credit hours required by this chapter.
(4) Each holder of a continuing or professional school psychologist certificate affected by this chapter may present a copy of a valid National Certified School Psychologist certificate issued by the National Association of School Psychologists in lieu of the completion of the continuing education credit hours required by this chapter.
(5) Each holder of a school speech language pathologist or audiologist certificate affected by this chapter may present a copy of a valid certificate of clinical competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) in lieu of the completion of the continuing education credit hours required by this chapter.
(6) Beginning September 1, 2014, continuing education or professional growth plans for teachers at the elementary and secondary levels in STEM-related subjects must include a specific focus on the integration of science, mathematics, technology, and/or engineering instruction as per RCW 28A.410.2212. This renewal requirement applies to the following endorsement areas: Elementary education; early childhood education; middle level mathematics and science; secondary mathematics; secondary science; the designated sciences; and career and technical education. Specific endorsements in these endorsements areas are as published by the professional educator standards board. Applications for certificate renewal dated September 1, 2019, and beyond must demonstrate completion of at least fifteen continuing education credit hours, or at least one goal from an annual professional growth plan with an emphasis on the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This requirement is considered to be met by holders of a valid National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
(((6))) (7) Provided, as per RCW 28A.410.278(2) beginning September 1, 2016, in-service training, continuing education, or professional growth plans shall incorporate professional development on the revised teacher and principal evaluation systems under RCW 28A.405.100 as a requirement for renewal of continuing or professional level certificates. Applications for certificate renewal dated September 1, 2019, and beyond for all teachers, principals, program administrators, and superintendents with continuing or professional certificates must document completion of at least fifteen clock hours, or at least one goal from an annual professional growth plan, related to knowledge and competency of the teacher and principal evaluation criteria or system. This requirement is considered to be met by holders of a valid National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
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