department of education
Professional Standards Board
PUBLIC NOTICE
proposed
Educational Impact Analysis Pursuant to 14 Del.C. Section 122(D)
1544 Art Teacher Elementary; 1545 Art Teacher Secondary; 1549 Music Teacher Elementary; 1550 Music Teacher Secondary; 1552 Physical Education Teacher Elementary; 1553 Physical Education Teacher Secondary
A. Type of Regulatory Action Requested
Repeal
B. Synopsis of Subject Matter of Regulation
The Professional Standards Board, acting in cooperation and collaboration with the Department of Education, seeks the approval of the State Board of Education to repeal 14 DE Admin. Code1544, 1545, 1549, 1550, 1552, and 1553. It is necessary to repeal these regulations as as comprehensive K-12 regulations exist in all of the affected content areas. PRAXIS™ II tests in these content areas are comprehensive in nature, addressing grades kindergarten through 12. Passage of the appropriate PRAXIS™ II test would qualify a candidate for all levels of certification. In a continuing effort to reduce the number and complexity of regulations, it is necessary to repeal the above regulations, as they are unnecessary and redundant.
1544 Art Teacher Elementary
This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for Art Teacher - Elementary (required in grades K-6 in an elementary school and valid in grades 5-8 in a middle level school).
2.1 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"License" means a credential which authorizes the holder to engage in the practice for which the license is issued.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill, and/or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
3.0 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as an Art Teacher Elementary to an applicant who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, and who meets the following requirements:
3.1 Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and,
3.2 Professional Education
3.2.1 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Elementary Art or,
3.2.2 Minimum of 24 semester hours to include Human Development, Methods of Teaching Art/Elementary Level, Art for Special Education, Effective Teaching Strategies, Multicultural Education, and,
3.3 Specific Teaching Field
3.3.1 Major in Art or,
3.3.2 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Elementary Art or,
3.3.3 Minimum of 36 semester hours including a minimum of two courses in each of the following areas: Drawing, Painting, Design, Art History Aesthetics, Graphics, Printmaking, and Related Processes, Three Dimensional Arts and Crafts including 1 course in Ceramics.
4.0 This regulation shall be effective through June 30, 2006 only. Applicants who apply for a Standard Certificate as an Art Teacher - Elementary after that date must comply with the requirements set forth in 14 Del.C. §1516.
1545 Art Teacher Secondary
This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for Art Teacher - Secondary (required in grades 9-12 and valid in grades 5-8 in a middle level school).
2.1 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"License" means a credential which authorizes the holder to engage in the practice for which the license is issued.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill, and/or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
3.0 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as an Art Teacher Secondary to an applicant who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, and who meets the following requirements:
3.1 Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and,
3.2 Professional Education
3.2.1 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Secondary Art or,
3.2.2 Minimum of 24 semester hours to include Human Development, Methods of Teaching Art/Secondary Level, Art for Special Education, Effective Teaching Strategies, Multicultural Education, and,
3.3 Specific Teaching Field
3.3.1 Major in Art or,
3.3.2 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Secondary Art or,
3.3.3 Minimum of 36 semester hours including a minimum of two courses in each of the following areas: Drawing, Painting, Design, Art History Aesthetics, Graphics, Printmaking, and Related Processes, and Three Dimensional Arts and Crafts, including 1 course in Ceramics.
4.0 This regulation shall be effective through June 30, 2006 only. Applicants who apply for a Standard Certificate as anArt Teacher - Secondary after that date must comply with the requirements set forth in 14 Del.C. §1516.
1549 Music Teacher Elementary
This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for Music Teacher Elementary (Required for grades K-6 and valid in grades 5-8 in a middle level school).
2.1 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"License" means a credential which authorizes the holder to engage in the practice for which the license is issued.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill, and/or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
3.0 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as a Music Teacher Elementary to an applicant who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, and who meets the following requirements:
3.1 Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and,
3.2 Professional Education
3.2.1 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Elementary Music or,
3.2.2 Minimum of 24 semester hours to include Human Development, Methods of Teaching Music/Elementary Level, Identifying/Treating Exceptionalities, Effective Teaching Strategies, Multicultural Education, and,
3.3 Specific Teaching Field
3.3.1 Major in Music or,
3.3.2 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Elementary Music or,
3.3.3 Minimum of 36 semester hours including course work in Music Theory, Music Literature, and Musical Performance.
4.0 This regulation shall be effective through June 30, 2006 only. Applicants who apply for a Standard Certificate as a Music Teacher-Elementary after that date must comply with the requirements set forth in 14 Del.C. §1516.
1550 Music Teacher Secondary
This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for Music Teacher - Secondary (Required for grades 9-12 and valid in grades 5-8 in a middle level school).
2.1 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"License" means a credential which authorizes the holder to engage in the practice for which the license is issued.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill, and/or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
3.0 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as a Music Teacher Secondary to an applicant who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, and who meets the following requirements:
3.1 Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and,
3.2 Professional Education
3.2.1 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Secondary Music or,
3.2.2 Minimum of 24 semester hours to include Human Development, Methods of Teaching Music/Secondary Level, Identifying/Treating Exceptionalities, Effective Teaching Strategies, Multicultural Education, and,
3.2.3 Specific Teaching Field
3.2.3.1 Major in Music or,
3.2.3.2 Completion of an approved teacher education program in Secondary Music or,
3.2.3.3 Minimum of 36 semester hours including course work in Music Theory, Music Literature, and Musical Performance.
4.0 This regulation shall be effective through June 30, 2006 only. Applicants who apply for a Standard Certificate as a Music Teacher Secondary after that date must comply with the requirements set forth in 14 Del.C. §1516.
1552 Physical Education Teacher Elementary
This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for Physical Education Teacher Elementary (Required for grades K-6 in an elementary school and valid in grades 7-8 in a middle level school).
2.1 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"License" means a credential which authorizes the holder to engage in the practice for which the license is issued.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill, and/or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
3.0 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as a Physical Education Teacher Elementary to an applicant who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, and who meets the following requirements:
3.1 Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and,
3.2 Professional Education
3.2.1 Completion of a program in teacher education in Physical Education (must include K-4) or,
3.2.2 Minimum of 24 semester hours to include Human Development, Methods of Teaching Physical Education/Elementary Level, and Methods of Teaching Physical Education at one of the following levels: 5-8 or 9-12; Special/Adapted Physical Education, Effective Teaching Strategies, Multicultural Education, and,
3.3 Specific Teaching Field
3.3.1 Major in Physical Education or,
3.3.2 Completion of an approved teacher preparation program in Physical Education, K-4 or,
3.3.3 Minimum of 45 semester hours including course work in the following areas of Physical Education:
3.3.3.1 Foundations and Theory (15 semester hours): History, Philosophy, Administration, Program Planning, Concepts of Play, Coaching Strategy and Techniques, Evaluation
3.3.3.2 Movement Experience* (18 semester hours) Individual Sports, Dual Sports, Team Sports, Elementary Rhythms/Dance, Aquatics, Low Organization or Cooperation Games, Movement/Tumbling, Gymnastics Apparatus, Recreation and Leisure Activities, Health-related Fitness (*Must include two courses in Elementary School Physical Education Activities)
3.3.3.3 Science (12 semester hours): Anatomical, Physiological, Biomechanical, Kinesiological, Exercise Performance, Technical Applications (including computers)
4.0 This regulation shall be effective through June 30, 2006 only. Applicants who apply for a Standard Certificate as a Physical Education Teacher - Elementary after than date must comply with the requirements set forth in 14 Del.C. §1516.
1553 Physical Education Teacher
This regulation shall apply to the requirements for a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for Physical Education Teacher Secondary (Required in grades 9 -12 and valid in grades 5-8 in a middle level school).
2.1 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"License" means a credential which authorizes the holder to engage in the practice for which the license is issued.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill, and/or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
3.0 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as a Physical Education Teacher Secondary to an applicant who holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003, and who meets the following requirements:
3.1 Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and,
3.2 Professional Education
3.2.1 Completion of a teacher preparation program in Physical Education (must include 7-12) or,
3.2.2 Minimum of 24 semester hours to include Human Development, Methods of Teaching Physical Education/Secondary Level, Special/Adapted Physical Education, Effective Teaching Strategies, Multicultural Education, and,
3.3 Specific Teaching Field
3.3.1 Major in Physical Education or,
3.3.2 Completion of an approved teacher preparation program in Physical Education, 9 -12 or,
3.3.3 Minimum of 45 semester hours including course work in the following areas of Physical Education:
3.3.3.1 Foundations and Theory (15 semester hours): History, Philosophy, Administration, Program Planning, Concepts of Play, Coaching Strategy and Techniques, Evaluation.
3.3.3.2 Movement Experience* (18 semester hours): Individual Sports, Dual Sports, Team Sports, Elementary Rhythms/Dance, Aquatics, Low Organization or Cooperation Games, Basic Movement/Tumbling, Gymnastics Apparatus, Recreation and Leisure Activities, Health-related Fitness. (Must include two courses in Elementary School Physical Education Activities)
3.3.3.3 Science (12 semester hours): Anatomical, Physiological, Biomechanical, Kinesiological, Exercise Performance, Technical Applications (including computers).
4.0 This regulation shall be effective through June 30, 2006 only. Applicants who apply for a Standard Certificate as a Physical Education Teacher - Secondary after that date must comply with the requirements set forth in 14 Del.C. §1516.
