WSR 97-20-133

PROPOSED RULES

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

[Filed October 1, 1997, 10:30 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-10-007.

Title of Rule: WAC 180-78A-160 Approval standard--Program design and 180-78A-263 Program approval requirement--Field experience for school psychologists.

Purpose: The internship required for approval of a school psychologist preparation program will be updated and brought into alignment with the standards of the National Association of School Psychologists.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.410.010 and 28A.305.130.

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. Not applicable.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. Not applicable.

Hearing Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004, on November 19, 1997, at 1:00 p.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Patty Martin by October 16, 1997, 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.

Date of Intended Adoption: November 21, 1997.

September 30, 1997

Larry Davis

Executive Director

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-04-084, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97)

WAC 180-78A-160 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-140(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-135 Candidate admission policies). These candidates include members from underrepresented 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) Field experiences are integrated throughout the preparation program and include experience with diverse populations in a variety of settings.

(6) 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-265, candidates for a school psychologist certificate shall complete an internship pursuant to WAC 180-78A-263, and candidates for a school counselor certificate shall complete an internship pursuant to WAC 180-78A-260.

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

(8) 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 endorsement 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.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.305.130. 97-04-084, 180-78A-160, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97.]

NEW SECTION

WAC 180-78A-263 Program approval requirement--Field experience for school psychologists. Approved school psychology preparation programs shall require all students to complete a supervised internship in the schools that include a minimum of twelve hundred hours of on-the-job professional service and one hour per week of individual supervision provided by the site supervisor. Site supervisors must be fully certificated school personnel and have a minimum of three years of professional experience in the role of school psychologist. Faculty supervision including on-site visits will be provided on an ongoing basis. Prior to the internship, the student will complete a faculty supervised practicum (a distinctly defined clinical experience intended to enable the student to develop basic school psychology skills and integrate professional knowledge).