Title 14 Education
1500 Professional Standards Board
1500 Professional Standards Board (Licensure, Certification and Professional Development)
1556 School To Work Transition Teacher
1.0 Content
1.1 This regulation shall apply to the issuance of a Standard Certificate, pursuant to 14 Del.C. §1220(a), for School to Work Transition Teacher. This certification is required for grades 9 to 12 and is valid in a Middle Level school, grades 6 - 8.
1.2 Except as otherwise provided, the requirements set forth in 14 DE Admin. Code 1505 Standard Certificate, including any subsequent amendment or revision thereto, are incorporated herein by reference.
14 DE Reg. 1355 (06/01/11)
2.0 Definitions
2.1 The definitions set forth in 14 DE Admin. Code 1505 Standard Certificate, including any subsequent amendment or revision thereto, are incorporated herein by reference.
2.2 The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“School to Work Transition” means the provision of work transition training, counseling and assistance to, and support in meeting graduation requirements for public high school students.
14 DE Reg. 1355 (06/01/11)
3.0 Standard Certificate
3.1 In accordance with 14 Del.C. §1220(a), the Department shall issue a Standard Certificate as a School to Work Transition Teacher to an applicant who has met the following:
3.1.1 Holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License; or a Standard or Professional Status Certificate issued by the Department prior to August 31, 2003; and,
3.1.2 Has met the requirements as set forth in 14 DE Admin. Code 1505 Standard Certificate, including any subsequent amendment or revision thereto.
9 DE Reg. 136 (7/1/05)
14 DE Reg. 1355 (06/01/11)
4.0 Additional Requirements
4.1 An educator must also have met the following additional education requirements:
4.1.1 Has completed eighteen (18) semester hours or the equivalent in course work or professional development, to include three semester hours in each of the following areas:
4.1.1.1 Educational Psychology, Human Growth and Development and Adolescent Psychology;
4.1.1.2 Tools and Techniques in Counseling;
4.1.1.3 Methods of Teaching School to Work Transition Students;
4.1.1.4 Job Development Training;
4.1.1.5 Career Guidance and Information; and
4.1.1.6 Occupational and Educational Information.
4.1.2 Professional development programs developed by the Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) Office and approved by the Department may be substituted.
4.2 An educator must also have completed a minimum of two years of full time work experience in trade, business, education, social services or industry, as approved by the Department.
9 DE Reg. 136 (7/1/05)
14 DE Reg. 1355 (06/01/11)
Renumbered effective 6/1/07 - see Conversion Table
