WSR 98-01-203

PROPOSED RULES

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

[Filed December 23, 1997, 4:53 p.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-04-069.

Title of Rule: WAC 180-79A-340 Early childhood education, regular--Subject area endorsement.

Purpose: The amendment is needed to ensure the endorsement more specifically addresses the field of early childhood.

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) 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: Educational Service District 113, 601 McPhee Road S.W., Olympia, WA 98502, on January 28, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Patty Martin by January 14, 1998, 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, by January 14, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: January 29, 1998.

December 23, 1997

Larry Davis

Executive Director

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 97-04-088, filed 2/5/97, effective 3/8/97)

WAC 180-79A-340 Early childhood education, regular--Subject area endorsement. This endorsement can only be added to a certificate endorsed in elementary education or special education. In order to receive an endorsement in early childhood education, regular, the candidate shall have completed the minimum course work credit hours (twenty-four quarter credit hours or sixteen semester credit hours) in the subject area of early childhood education((--e.g., preschool, early childhood, and)), elementary education, or special education: Provided, That no less than twelve quarter (eight semester) credit hours must specifically address the field of early childhood education, including, but not limited to, credit hours in each of the following essential areas of study:

(1) ((All essential areas of study for an endorsement in elementary education.)) Understanding the dynamics of family structure and involving parents in early childhood programs.

(2) Methods and curriculum development in early academic skill areas, including:

(a) Communication skills, emerging literacy, and language arts;

(b) Math and science concepts; and

(c) Social studies.

(3) Methods and curriculum development in the arts (art and music).

(4) Knowledge of typical and atypical growth and development for early childhood learning.

(5) Knowledge of requirements for promoting health, safety, nutrition, and social competence.

(6) Strategies for environmental design and management of physical space, equipment, and material to provide maximum opportunities for early childhood learning.

(7) Current issues and trends in early childhood education.

(((3) Instructional methods in early childhood or preschool education.))