ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULES GOVERNING

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

November 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Regulatory Authority – Purpose - Definitions

1-1.0 Regulatory Authority and Purpose ........................................................................................2

1-2.0 Definitions.............................................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 - Traditional Licensure

2-1.0 Standard License Requirements

Standard License – Traditional Expired or No Previous License ........................................12

Standard License – Reciprocity ............................................................................................14

Provisional License – Traditional .........................................................................................15

Provisional License – Reciprocity ........................................................................................16

Provisional and Standard License – Out-of-Country Applicant ............................................17

2-2.0 Ancillary License Requirements

(School Psychology, Speech Language Pathology) ..............................................................19

2-3.0 Adding Endorsements, Areas and Levels of Licensure.........................................................20

Chapter 3 – Administrator License Requirements

3-1.0 Building-Level Administrator License ..................................................................................25

3-2.0 Curriculum/Program Administrator License ........................................................................27

3-3.0 District-Level Administrator License ...................................................................................29

Chapter 4 – General Provisions for all Licenses

4-1.0 License Effective Dates ........................................................................................................31

4-2.0 License Renewal

Professional Development Requirements for Renewal .........................................................31

Renewal of Current / Recently Expired Licenses .................................................................36

Renewal of Licenses Expired More Than One (1) Year .......................................................37

4-3.0 Miscellaneous Provisions ......................................................................................................38

4-4.0 Waivers for Public Schools and School Districts ..................................................................39

Contracted Positions ............................................................................................................39

Additional Licensure Plans (ALP) ....................................................................................40

Administrative License Administrator Licensure Completion Plans (ALCP) ..................41

Waiver (ALP or ALCP) ....................................................................................................42

Substitute Teachers ..........................................................................................................44

4-5.0 Renewal of Initial or Provisional Licenses Issued Under Old Rules ...................................46

Chapter 5 – Nontraditional Licensure

5-1.0 General Requirements for Nontraditional Licensure ............................................................47

5-2.0 Arkansas Professional Pathway to Educator Licensure (APPEL) ........................................49

5-3.0 Provisional Professional Teaching License ..........................................................................52

5-4.0 Accelerated Teaching Program Provisional and Standard License .......................................53

5-5.0 Master’s Degree in Teaching Provisional and Standard License .........................................54

Chapter 6 – Lifetime Teaching License

6-1.0 Eligibility Requirements for Obtaining the Lifetime Teaching License. ..............................56

6-2.0 General Policies and Procedures Relating to the Lifetime Teaching License .......................56

6-3.0 Employment of Lifetime Teaching License Holders ............................................................57

Appendix A, Areas and Levels of Licensure.......................................................................................59

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

CHAPTER 1:

TRADITIONAL LICENSURE

1-1.0 REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

1-1.01 These Rules shall be known as Arkansas Department of Education Rules

Governing Educator Licensure.

1-1.02 The State Board of Education enacts these Rules pursuant to its authority as set

forth in Ark. Code Ann. §§ 6-10-122, 6-10-123, 6-11-105, 6-15-1004, 6-15-1703,

6-17-401 et seq., 6-17-2601 et seq., 6-20-2204, 6-20-2305, 6-41-609, 6-61-133,

and 25-15-201 et seq.

1-1.03 The purposes of these Rules are to:

1-1.03.1 Establish requirements and procedures for the issuance, licensure, re-

licensure, and continuance of licensure of educators in the public

schools of this state, as required by Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-402;

1-1.03.2 Provide for the acceptance of educator licenses by reciprocity, as

required by Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-403;

1-1.03.3 Implement as a prerequisite to licensure the requirement of basic-

skills, pedagogical, and content-area assessments, as required by Ark.

Code Ann. §§ 6-17-402, 6-17-601, & 6-15-1004;

1-1.03.4 Implement as a prerequisite to licensure the requirement of college-

level coursework in Arkansas History for certain educators, as

required by Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-418;

1-1.03.5 Provide for the issuance of provisional licenses, as required by Ark.

Code Ann. §§ 6-17-403 & 6-17-418;

1-1.03.6 Provide for the issuance of provisional and standard licenses through

nontraditional programs, under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-409; and

1-1.03.7 Provide for a Lifetime Teaching License, under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-

17-2601 et seq.

1-1.04 These Rules implement Arkansas law requiring that school districts provide ten

(10) professional development days in the basic contract for teachers under Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-2402;

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1-1.04.1 It is noted here that higher education shall include within educator

preparation programs curriculum that addresses requirements

established by Arkansas statutes governing preparation for educator

licensure, including without limitation, instruction in:

1-1.04.1.1 Child maltreatment, under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-133;

and

1-1.04.1.2 Information on the identification of students at risk for

dyslexia and related disorders, under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-

41-609.

1-1.05 In addition to the pathways to licensure contained in these Rules, the Arkansas

Department of Career Education Program Policies and Procedures for Career and

Technical Education provide other pathways to licensure for individuals who

meet that Department’s requirements and who:

1-1.05.1 Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree in the career or technical area to be

taught; or

1-1.05.2 Document a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the career or

technical area to be taught, and hold a high school diploma or GED

credential.

1-2.0 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Rules:

1-2.01 “Accelerated Teaching Program” means a program intended for college

graduates that provides intensive training and support for a period of two (2) or

more years for teaching and leading in schools, including the Teach for America

program, the Arkansas Teacher Corps program offered by the University of

Arkansas at Fayetteville, or another accelerated teaching program approved by the

Department.

1-2.02 “Accredited College or University” means an institution of higher education

that is regionally or nationally accredited by an accrediting organization

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher

Education Accreditation.

1-2.03 “Accredited Guidance and School Counseling Program” means a guidance

and school counseling program that is offered by an accredited college or

university, and the program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of

Educator Preparation (CAEP), or approved by the licensing authority of a state

government.

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1-2.04 “Accredited Speech-Language Pathology” or “School Psychology Program”

means a speech-language pathology or school psychology program that is offered

by an accredited college or university, and the program is:

1-2.04.1 Nationally accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association; or

1-2.04.2 Nationally accredited in school psychology by the Commission on

Accreditation of the American Psychological Association; or

1-2.04.3 Approved by the National Association of School Psychologists; or

1-2.04.4 Nationally accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by

the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher

Education Accreditation.

1-2.05 “Accredited Educator Preparation Program” means an educator preparation

program that is:

1-2.05.1 Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation

(CAEP); or

1-2.05.2 Accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation; or

1-2.05.3 Approved by the licensing authority of a state government.

1-2.06 “Additional Licensure Plan (ALP)” means a plan approved by the Office of

Educator Licensure that allows an individual holding a Standard License or

Provisional License (by reciprocity only) to accept employment or assignment in

an out-of-area position, prior to completion of the requirements for the required

endorsement, licensure content area, or level of licensure, for no more than three

(3) school years dependent on successful progress towards completion.

1-2.07 “Administrator License” means a five (5)-year renewable license, issued by the

State Board, which allows the license holder to serve as an administrator in

Arkansas public schools. Administrator licenses include:

1-2.07.1 “Curriculum/Program Administrator” - a school leader who is

responsible for program development and administration, and who

may be responsible for employment evaluation decisions, in one (1)

of the following areas:

1-2.07.1.1 Special Education;

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1-2.07.1.2 Gifted and Talented Education;

1-2.07.1.3 Career and Technical Education;

1-2.07.1.4 Content Area Specialist, in a licensure content area;

1-2.07.1.5 Curriculum Specialist; or

1-2.07.1.6 Adult Education;

1-2.07.2 “Building-Level Administrator” - a principal, assistant principal, or

vice principal in an Arkansas public school or in the Arkansas

Correctional Schools;

1-2.07.3 “District-Level Administrator” - a superintendent, assistant/associate

superintendent, or deputy superintendent.

1-2.08 “Administrator Licensure Completion Plan (ALCP)” means a plan approved

by the Office of Educator Licensure that allows an individual holding a Standard

License to accept employment as an administrator, prior to completion of the

requirements for an Administrator License, for no more than three (3) school

years dependent on successful progress towards completion.

1-2.09 “Affected District” means a public school district that loses territory or students

as a result of annexation, consolidation, or detachment.

1-2.10 “Ancillary License” means a five (5)-year renewable license, issued by the State

Board, that does not require prior classroom teaching experience, and which

allows the license holder to practice in Arkansas public schools as a School

Psychology Specialist or Speech Language Pathologist.

1-2.11 “Approved Professional Development” means the continuing learning

experiences for educators that meet the standards and focus areas under the

Department’s Rules Governing Professional Development.

1-2.12 “ArkansasIDEAS” means Internet Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools, a

partnership between the ADE and the Arkansas Educational Television Network

(AETN) to provide through the AETN access to high-quality, online professional

development for Arkansas licensed educators.

1-2.13 “Arkansas Professional Pathway to Educator Licensure Program (APPEL)”

means the program administered by the Department, whose participants hold a

minimum of a baccalaureate degree (and have passed the appropriate state-

mandated assessments) and are allowed to teach in an Arkansas public school

with a Provisional Teaching License. The program requirements consist of two

(2) years of teaching and instructional modules, which must be completed within

three (3) years.

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1-2.14 “Breach of Fiduciary Trust” means the wrongful misappropriation by a person

of any fund or property, which had lawfully been committed to him or her in a

fiduciary character.

1-2.15 “Certified Mentor” means a person who:

1-2.15.1 Holds a current Arkansas teaching or administrator’s license, unless

the person is employed where the law does not require a license or the

legal requirement for a teaching license is waived in the charter of a

charter school; and

1-2.15.2 Is certified by the Department’s Office of Educator Effectiveness as

trained in the state-adopted mentoring model.

1-2.16 “Charter School” includes an open-enrollment public charter school, limited

enrollment public charter school, conversion public charter school, or other type

of public charter school authorized under Arkansas law.

1-2.17 “Department” means the Arkansas Department of Education.

1-2.18 “Educational Entity” means a school district, a charter school, or an education

service cooperative.

1-2.19 “Educational Setting” for purposes of a Lifetime Teaching License, means the

employment setting where the licensed employee works, including without

limitation: public school, private school, institution of higher education, education

service cooperative, Department, adult education setting or other

agency/organization that employs licensed teachers for educational purposes.

1-2.20 “Educator” means any individual holding a license issued by the State Board,

specifically including, without limitation, teachers, administrators, library media

specialists, and counselors.

1-2.21 “Endorsement” means any licensure area or licensure level that may be added

only to an existing Standard License.

1-2.22 “Equity Plan” means the Department’s Equitable Access to Excellent Educators

Plan.

1-2.23 “Good Standing” means, for the purpose of reciprocity, that:

1-2.23.1 There are no ethics proceedings or proceedings on criminal offenses

for which the license would be subject to sanctions in Arkansas

pending against a licensee;

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1-2.23.2 The licensee has not been sanctioned for an ethics violation or

criminal offense for which the license would be subject to sanction in

Arkansas during the two (2) most recent years of teaching experience,

if any; and

1-2.23.3 The license has not been revoked by or is not currently under

suspension in the licensing state or country based on an offense for

which the license would be subject to sanction in Arkansas.

1-2.24 “Highly-Qualified Teacher” means a teacher who is highly qualified as defined

by the Department’s Rules Governing Highly Qualified Teachers Promulgated

Pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

1-2.25 “Internship” means a practical administrative or curricular experience within a

program of study, which provides the candidate with practice in the specific

licensure content area, or in the specific administrative area and level sought.

1-2.26 “LEADS” is the acronym for the Leadership Excellence and Development

System.

1-2.27 “Level of Licensure” or “Licensure Level” means the grade/age level parameter

of the teaching license as identified in Appendix A, Areas and Levels of

Licensure.

1-2.28 “Licensure Content Area” means a particular content field as recognized by the

State Board. Licensure content areas are listed in Appendix A, Areas and Levels

of Licensure.

1-2.29 “Lifetime Teaching License” means a standard Arkansas teaching license that is

issued without the teacher having to meet the general renewal requirements of

professional development and teaching experience. There is no fee for the

Lifetime Teaching License.

1-2.30 “Mentoring” means the acts of a certified mentor providing support and focused

feedback to a novice teacher (according to the state-adopted mentoring model)

with the goal of enhancing instructional skills, classroom management, and

professional behavior.

1-2.31 “Nontraditional Licensure Program” means an alternative licensure program

under these rules, including the Arkansas Professional Pathway to Educator

Licensure program, the Professional Provisional Teaching License, the

Accelerated Teaching Program Provisional and Standard Teaching License, and

the Master’s Degree in Teaching Provisional and Standard Teaching License.

1-2.32 “Novice Teacher” means a licensed teacher employed under an employment

contract with a public school, charter school, or school district who has less than

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one (1) year of public school classroom teaching experience, not including student

internship or substitute teaching.

1-2.33 “Out-of-Area Position” means a licensed position requiring a particular license,

endorsement, licensure content area, or level of licensure that the employee filling

the position does not currently hold.

1-2.34 “Passing Score” for a state-mandated basic-skills, pedagogical, or content-area

assessment means the cut score on the assessment approved by the State Board.

1-2.34.1 A passing score on a basic-skills, pedagogical, or content-area

assessment approved by the State Board before the currently approved

version of an assessment will be accepted for three (3) years after the

date the State Board discontinued or replaced the assessment provided

the passing score was achieved before the date the assessment was

discontinued or replaced.

1-2.34.2 In lieu of the state-approved basic skills assessment, an applicant may

substitute:

1-2.34.2.1 A minimum composite score of 24 on the ACT with

scores of at least 22 in each of the Reading,

Mathematics, and either a 22 on the English/Writing

section or a passing score on the Praxis Core Writing

Section; or

1-2.34.2.4 A minimum SAT composite score of 1650 in combined

Math and Critical Reading, and Writing, with a

minimum score of 510 in each of the Math, Critical

Reading, and Writing sections.

1-2.35 “Preservice Teacher” means an unlicensed person admitted to an educator

preparation program approved by the Department that is offered by an institution

of higher education in this state.

1-2.36 “Private Credential Evaluation Agency” means an independent agency

approved by the Department that:

1-2.36.1 Is located in the United States; and

1-2.36.2 Provides an educational background assessment that:

1-2.36.2.1 Contains a course-by-course evaluation of the applicant’s

transcript;

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1-2.36.2.2 Indicates the applicant’s major area of study and

documents the candidate’s cumulative grade point

average;

1-2.36.2.3 Documents whether the applicant’s out-of-country degree

is equivalent to one that would have been completed at an

accredited college or university in the United States;

1-2.36.2.4 Documents whether the out-of-country professional

preparation program is equivalent to one that would have

been completed at an accredited educator preparation

program or accredited speech-language pathology or

school psychology program;

1-2.36.2.5 Indicates the areas of licensure represented by the out-of-

country license; and

1-2.36.2.6 Documents which areas of licensure on the out-of-country

license are equivalent to the areas of licensure approved

by the State Board.

1-2.37 “Professional Development” means a coordinated set of planned, learning

development activities for teachers that are based on research, are standards-based

and that meet the focus areas for professional development required by the

Department.

1-2.38 “Program of Study” means a curriculum that requires a candidate to demonstrate

and document competency in the specific knowledge, skills, and dispositions for a

particular endorsement to an educator’s license, a licensure content area, or level

of licensure, and is:

1-2.38.1 Provided by one (1) or more accredited colleges or universities;

1-2.38.2 Aligned with Arkansas Teaching Standards and the appropriate

content knowledge and pedagogical competencies for the respective

licensure areas; and

1-2.38.3 Approved by the Department.

1-2.39 “Provisional License” means a temporary non-renewable license issued by the

State Board which that allows the license holder to teach or work in Arkansas

public schools.

1-2.39.1 In the nontraditional licensure context, a provisional license:

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1-2.39.1.1 Is available to nontraditional licensure candidates who

have not completed all requirements for a Standard

Arkansas teaching license; and

1-2.39.1.2 Is subject to revocation for failure to complete annual

requirements for the applicable nontraditional licensure

program.

1-2.40 “Provisional Professional Teaching License” means a three-year provisional

license issued to an experienced professional for the purpose of teaching on a

part-time or full-time basis as teacher-of-record in an Arkansas public school.

1-2.41 “Receiving or Resulting Public School District” means a public school district

that is created or gains territory or students as the result of a consolidation,

annexation, or detachment.

1-2.42 “Reciprocity” means the recognition of a teaching license from another state or

country based on these Rules or the terms of the National Association of State

Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate

Agreement for Educator Licensure.

1-2.43 “School Psychology Specialist” means an individual holding an Ancillary

License in School Psychology.

1-2.44 “SPED 101 Academy” means a three (3) credit hour course developed by

institutions of higher education based on competencies developed in collaboration

with the ADE’s Educator Preparation Unit, Special Education Unit, and public

school districts, public charter schools, and education service cooperatives.

1-2.445 “Speech Language Pathologist” means an individual holding an

Ancillary License in Speech Pathology.

1-2.456 “Standard License” means a five-year renewable license, issued by the

State Board, which allows the license holder to perform professional education

services for the licensure content area and licensure level specified on the license.

1-2.467 “Standard License Equivalent” means a current, unrestricted, non-

probationary, non-provisional teaching license that allows an individual to work

as a teacher, administrator, counselor, or library media specialist in another state’s

public schools and is in good standing with the licensing state.

1-2.478 “State Board” means the Arkansas State Board of Education.

1-2.489 “Successful Completion”:

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1-2.489.1 In relation to post-secondary credit-hours taken to add an

endorsement or administrator licensure to a license, means:

1-2.489.1.1 Maintaining a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of

2.7 for undergraduate-level coursework; and

1-2.489.1.2 Maintaining a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of

3.00 for graduate-level coursework; and

1-2.489.2 In relation to background checks, means that the individual cleared

both the state and federal criminal history checks and cleared the

Child Maltreatment Central Registry check as provided under the

ADE Rules Governing Background Checks.

1-2.4950 “Teacher of Record” means an individual (or individuals in co-teaching

assignments) who has been assigned the lead responsibility for a student’s

learning in a subject/course with aligned performance measures.

1-2.501 “Teaching Experience”, for the purpose of a Lifetime Teaching License,

means the experience gained while working in an educational setting as a teacher,

librarian, counselor, administrator, educational consultant, substitute teacher or

other licensed position.

1-2.512 “TESS” means the Teacher Excellence and Support System.

1-2.523 “Waiver”, for purposes of Chapter 4 – General Provisions for all

Licenses, means an approval granted by the Department allowing a public school

district or charter school to employ:

1-2.523.1 A licensed individual in an out-of-area position for more than thirty

(30) days during one (1) school year; or

1-2.523.2 An unlicensed or non-degreed substitute teacher in an out-of-area

position for more than thirty (30) consecutive days during one (1)

semester.

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

CHAPTER 2:

TRADITIONAL LICENSURE

2-1.0 STANDARD LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Standard License – Traditional (Expired or No Previous License)

2-1.01 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a Standard License upon receipt of

the following from an applicant who does not hold a current, valid educator

license from Arkansas or another state or country:

2-1.01.1 A completed application for licensure, with payment of any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-1.01.2 Documentation that the applicant has successfully completed all

background checks required by the Department’s Rules Governing

Background Checks.

2-1.01.2.1 A preservice teacher who is disqualified from licensure or

employment in a public school as a result of the

background checks required under Ark. Code Ann. § 6-

17-410(c) may apply for a waiver of the disqualification

under the Rules Governing Background Checks;

2-1.01.3 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as approved by the

State Board, on the appropriate basic-skills, pedagogical, and content-

area assessments as mandated by the State Board, except as noted in

Section 1-2.36 of these rules;

2-1.01.4 An official transcript from an accredited college or university

documenting an awarded bachelor’s degree or higher;

2-1.0.14.1 An applicant whose post-secondary degree is from a non-

accredited college or university outside of the United

States, shall have his or her credentials evaluated by a

Department-approved private credential evaluation

agency.

2-1.01.5 Documentation of successful completion of an accredited educator

preparation program.

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2-1.01.5.1 An awarded education degree from an institution inside of

Arkansas shall be recognized for licensure only if the

institution’s Licensure Officer signs and verifies the

application for licensure;

2-1.01.5.2 An applicant who has never been licensed and whose

most recent licensure content area degree or educator

preparation program was completed more than ten (10)

years before the date of application shall be required to

complete a current program of study as determined by an

accredited educator preparation program;

2-1.01.6 For an applicant seeking licensure in Early Childhood (P-4),

Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary

Social Studies (7-12), documentation of the successful completion of

three (3) college credit-hours in Arkansas History at an accredited

college or university;

2-1.01.6.1 The reference to Early Childhood (P-4) here applies only

to an applicant who entered a P-4 teacher education

program before Fall 2015.

2-1.01.7 If an applicant for first-time licensure or administrator licensure or for

the addition of a licensure content area, endorsement, or level of

licensure, was enrolled in a program of study prior to July 1, 2015,

and meets all other requirements for licensure, the Office of Educator

Licensure may reference and utilize the licensure content areas,

endorsements, or levels of licensure that were recognized by the State

Board immediately prior to the effective date of these Rules.

2-1.01.8 For an applicant holding an expired license from another state, a copy

of the expired license.

2-1.01.8.1 An applicant holding an expired license from another state

is not required to document completion of the basic-skills

assessment required under Section 2-1.01.3; and

2-1.01.9 Documentation of the completion of the following professional

development, which may be obtained on ArkansasIDEAS, from the

applicant’s teacher education program, or by another method of

delivery approved by the Department under the Rules Governing

Professional Development:

2-1.01.9.1 Two (2) hours of parental involvement;

2-1.01.9.2 Two (2) hours of child maltreatment training;

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2-1.01.9.3 Two (2) hours of teen suicide awareness and prevention;

and

2-1.01.9.4 Dyslexia awareness.

Standard License - Reciprocity

2-1.02 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a Standard License upon receipt of

the following from an applicant holding a current, valid educator license from

another state:

2-1.02.1 A completed application for licensure, with payment of any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-1.02.2 Documentation that the applicant has successfully completed all

background checks required by the Department’s Rules Governing

Background Checks;

2-1.02.3 A copy of the out-of-state license(s) held by the applicant;

2-1.02.4 Certification from the state that issued the license that the license has

been in good standing for the most recent two (2) years;

2-1.02.5 An official score report: (a) reflecting passing scores on the

appropriate basic-skills, pedagogical, and content-area assessments

required by the licensing state; or (b) if the licensing state does not

require such assessments, reflecting passing scores, as approved by

the State Board, on the appropriate basic-skills, pedagogical, and

content-area assessments as mandated by the State Board, except as

noted in Section 1-2.36 of these rules.

2-1.02.5.1 This requirement shall be waived upon the receipt of

documentation on school district, agency, or organization

letterhead of at least three (3) years of experience in

another state as a licensed teacher, administrator, library

media specialist, or counselor, or similar licensed

experience in a licensure content area or level of

licensure;

2-1.02.6 An official transcript documenting an awarded bachelor’s degree or

higher from an accredited college or university;

2-1.02.7 Documentation of one (1) of the following:

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2-1.02.7.1 Successful completion of a program of teacher education

at an accredited college or university a nationally or

regionally accredited institution of higher education, but

only if the applicant possesses a Standard License

Equivalent;

2-1.02.7.2 Successful completion of an accredited educator

preparation program that is nationally accredited by an

accrediting organization recognized by the United States

Department of Education, the Council for Higher

Education, or the Council for the Accreditation of

Educator Preparation; or

2-1.02.7.3 Current certification from the National Board of

Professional Teaching Standards; and

2-1.02.8 For applicants seeking licensure in Early Childhood (P-4), Elementary

Education (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary Social

Studies (7-12), documentation of the successful completion of three

(3) college credit-hours in Arkansas History at an accredited college

or university or a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas

History through ArkansasIDEAS; and

2-1.02.9 Documentation of the completion of the following professional

development through the Arkansas IDEAS Portal:

2-1.02.9.1 Two (2) hours of parental involvement;

2-1.02.9.2 Two (2) hours of child maltreatment training;

2-1.02.9.3 Two (2) hours of teen suicide awareness and prevention;

and

2-1.02.9.4 Dyslexia awareness.

2-1.04 The Department may recommend to the State Board that a person’s Arkansas

Standard License issued by reciprocity be revoked, suspended, or placed on

probation if the out-of-state license is revoked, suspended, or placed on probation,

as applicable, by the issuing state for any reason that a Standard License may be

revoked, suspended, or placed on probation in Arkansas.

Provisional License – Traditional

2-1.05 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a non-renewable, one (1) year

Provisional License to an applicant who:

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2-1.05.1 Submits a completed application for provisional licensure, with

payment of any fees (if applicable) as established by the State Board

pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-1.05.2 Submits proof of employment with an Arkansas public school district,

open-enrollment public charter school, or other agency or

organization, in a position that requires an educator license; and

2-1.05.3 Meets all of the requirements of Sections 2-1.01 or 2-1.02 of these

Rules except for:

2-1.05.3.1 Successful completion of Arkansas History coursework

required by Section 2-1.01.6; or

2-1.05.3.3 Submission of an official score report reflecting passing

scores, as approved by the State Board, on the appropriate

pedagogical assessments as mandated by the State Board,

as required by 2-1.01.3.

2-1.05.4 The Provisional License may be converted to a Standard License

upon the submission of written verification of completion of the

missing requirements within the one-year term of the Provisional

License.

Provisional License – Reciprocity

2-1.06 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a non-renewable, one (1) year

Provisional License to a licensee who holds a current or expired Standard License

Equivalent, and who:

2-1.06.1 Submits a completed application for provisional licensure, with

payment of any applicable fees as established by the State Board

pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-1.06.2 Submits proof of employment with an Arkansas public school district,

open-enrollment public charter school, or other agency or

organization in a position that requires an educator license; and

2-1.06.3 Meets all of the requirements of Sections 2-1.01 through 2-1.04 of

these Rules except for:

2-1.06.3.1 Verification of the professional development required by

2-1.01.8;

2-1.06.3.2 For applicants seeking licensure in Early Childhood

Education, Elementary (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or

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Secondary Social Studies (7-12), documentation of the

successful completion of three (3) college credit-hours in

Arkansas History at an accredited college or university or

a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas

History through ArkansasIDEAS; or

2-1.06.3.3 Submission of an official score report reflecting passing

scores, as approved by the State Board, on the appropriate

pedagogical and content-area assessments as mandated by

the State Board, as required by 2-1.02.5.

2-1.06.4 The Provisional License may be converted to a Standard License

upon the submission of written verification of completion of the

missing requirements within the one-year term of the Provisional

License.

Provisional and Standard License – Out-of-Country Applicant

2-1.07 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a two-year Provisional License to an

applicant who holds an out-of-country license or its equivalent and who:

2-1.07.1 Submits a completed application for Provisional licensure, with

payment of any applicable fees as established by the State Board

pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-1.07.2 Is not a United States citizen and provides evidence satisfactory to the

Department that the applicant meets the criteria of an exception under

U.S.C. § 1261 for the state to issue a professional license;

2-1.07.3 Submits documentation of the successful completion of a

Department-approved assessment of English-language skills;

2-1.07.4 Submits an official college transcript evaluation from a private

credential evaluation agency approved by the Department;

2-1.07.5 Submits proof of employment with an Arkansas public school district,

charter school, or other agency or organization in a position that

requires an educator license;

2-1.07.6 Submits verification of professional development as required by 2-

1.01.9; and

2-1.07.7 Meets all of the requirements of Sections 2-1.02 through 2-1.04 of

these Rules, except for 2-1.02.5.

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2-1.08 In the second year of the Provisional License, the applicant shall provide to the

Department documentation of:

2-1.08.1 For applicants seeking licensure in Early Childhood Education,

Elementary (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary Social

Studies (7-12), documentation of the successful completion of three

(3) college credit-hours in Arkansas History at an accredited college

or university or a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas

History through ArkansasIDEAS.

2-1.08.2 Submission of an official score report reflecting passing scores, as

approved by the State Board, on the appropriate basic-skills,

pedagogical and content-area assessments as mandated by the State

Board, as required by 2-1.02.5.

2-1.09 During the two (2) years of provisional licensure, an out-of-country applicant

shall participate in the mentoring required of novice teachers under the

Department’s Rules Governing Mentoring Programs.

2-1.10 The Department may rescind the Provisional License for the licensee’s failure to

meet any of the requirements for the Provisional License.

2-1.11 The Provisional License may be converted to a Standard License upon completion

of all requirements in Sections 2-1.07 through 2-1.09.

2-1.11.1 Licensure content areas, levels, and endorsements listed on an out-of-

country license may be recognized for reciprocity in accordance with

the credential evaluation required in Section 2-1.06.4 of these Rules.

An applicant whose licensure content area, endorsement, or level is

not recognized by Arkansas shall receive the licensure content area,

endorsement, or level of licensure that most closely parallels their out-

of-country licensure content area, endorsement, or level.

2-1.11.2 An applicant whose licensure content area, endorsement, or level is

not recognized by Arkansas shall receive the licensure content area,

endorsement, or level of licensure that most closely parallels their out-

of-state licensure area, endorsement, or level.

2-1.12 The Department may recommend to the State Board that a person’s Arkansas

Standard License issued to an out-of-country applicant be revoked, suspended, or

placed on probation if the out-of-country license is revoked, suspended, or placed

on probation, as applicable, by the issuing country for any reason that a Standard

License may be revoked, suspended, or placed on probation in Arkansas.

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2-2.0 ANCILLARY LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

2-2.01 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue an Ancillary License in Speech-

Language Pathology or School Psychology upon receipt of the following from an

applicant, whether or not the applicant is licensed in another state:

2-2.01.1 A completed application for licensure, with payment of any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-2.01.2 Documentation that the applicant has successfully completed all

background checks required by the Department’s Rules Governing

Background Checks;

2-2.01.3 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as approved by the

State Board, on the specialty area assessment for Speech Pathology or

School Psychology as mandated by the State Board; and

2-2.01.4 Documentation of one (1) of the following:

2-2.01.4.1 An official transcript documenting an awarded bachelor’s

and master’s or higher degree, from an accredited college

or university, in Speech Language Pathology, and either:

2-2.01.4.1.1 Successful completion of a graduate-level,

accredited Speech-Language Pathology

program, or a degree with equivalent

competencies; or

2-2.01.4.1.2 Certification of Clinical Competence in

Speech-Language Pathology from the

American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association; or

2-2.01.4.2 An official transcript documenting an awarded master’s

or higher degree, from an accredited college or university,

in School Psychology, or Psychology, and successful

completion of a graduate-level, accredited School

Psychology program.

2-2.02 A licensure content area, endorsement, or level of licensure shall not be added to

an Ancillary License and the applicant must first obtain a Standard License,

except as follows:

2-2.02.1 An individual holding an Ancillary License in Speech Language

Pathology or School Psychology may add a Curriculum/Program

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Administrator License in Special Education by meeting the criteria of

3-2.0 of these Rules.

2-3.0 ADDING ENDORSEMENTS, AREAS, AND LEVELS OF LICENSURE

General Provisions

2-3.01 The Office of Educator Licensure shall add an endorsement, licensure content

area, or level of license to a Standard License upon receipt of the following from

an applicant:

2-3.01.1 A completed application for addition of area or level, with payment of

any applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

2-3.01.2 If an endorsement requires a program of study (see Appendix A):

2-3.01.2.1 An official transcript documenting successful completion

of a program of study at an accredited educator

preparation program, to include an internship if applicable

in the licensure content area to be taught; and

2-3.01.2.2 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as

approved by the State Board, on the appropriate licensure

content area assessment as mandated by the State Board.

2-3.01.3 When a licensure content area assessment is not approved or available

for a specific licensure area, the Department may use a current

Principles of Learning and Teaching exam.

2-3.01.4 For applicants seeking an endorsement for Elementary Education (K-

6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary Social Studies (7-12),

documentation of the successful completion of three (3) college

credit-hours in Arkansas History at an accredited college or university

or a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas History

through ArkansasIDEAS;

2-3.01.5 For applicants seeking an endorsement for Birth to Kindergarten (B-

K), Elementary Education (K-6), documentation of successful

completion of six (6) hours of instruction in reading that includes at a

minimum theories and strategies for teaching reading, diagnosis of

reading difficulties, intervention strategies for struggling readers, and

disciplinary literacy, and if disciplinary literacy was not embedded in

the six (6) hours, documentation of successful completion of either a

3-hour course in disciplinary literacy or a 45-hour professional

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development piece in disciplinary literacy through ArkansasIDEAS;

and

2-3.01.6 For applicants seeking an endorsement for Middle Childhood (4-8)

documentation of successful completion of either a 3-hour course in

disciplinary literacy or a 45-hour professional development piece in

disciplinary literacy through ArkansasIDEAS.

2-3.02 An educator may not use an endorsement as a platform for testing out of other

areas and levels of licensure.

Endorsement by testing out:

2-3.03 The licensure content areas that may be added as an endorsement to a license by

testing out are identified on Appendix A.

2-3.04 To add a level endorsement by testing out, the level to be added must be no more

than one level above or one level below that of the original licensure level or

licensure content area (See Appendix A), except as follows:

2-3.04.1 A person holding a Standard License with a licensure level of P-4, K-

6, K-12, 4-8, or 7-12 may test out of the following licensure content

areas:

2-3.04.1.1 Art;

2-3.04.1.2 Business;

2-3.04.1.3 Computer Science;

2-3.04.1.4 Foreign Language;

2-3.04.1.5 Music; and

2-3.04.1.6 Physical Education.

2-3.05 To add a K-6 or 7-12 Special Education Resource endorsement by testing out, an

applicant shall:

2-3.05.1 Select one of the following licensure levels:

2-3.05.1.1 A person holding a standard K-6 license may test of out

K-6 Special Education Resource;

2-3.05.1.2 A person holding a standard 4-8 license may test out of

either (but not both) K-6 Special Education Resource or

7-12 Special Education Resource; or

2-3.05.1.3 A person holding a standard 7-12 English Language Arts,

Mathematics, or Science license may test out of 7-12

Special Education Resource;

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2-3.05.2 Document successful completion of the special education content area

assessment approved by the State Board;

2-3.05.3 Document successful completion of the SPED 101 Academy; and

2-3.05.4 Document successful completion of three (3) college credit hours in

special education at an accredited college or university or a 45-hour

professional development piece in special education through

ArkansasIDEAS.

2-3.05.5 The training or coursework, or in combination, under 2-3.05.3 and 2-

3.05.4 shall include at a minimum multi-sensory reading instruction

and classroom management for special education.

Endorsement by program of study:

2-3.056 The areas and levels of licensure that are not eligible for testing out and

require a program of study are:

2-3.056.1 Any licensure level that is more than one (1) level above or one (1)

level below that of the licensure level or area on the license first

issued to the licensee by the Department. (See Appendix A);

2-3.056.2 As noted on Appendix A; and

2-3.056.3 The addition of a Curriculum/Program Administrator endorsement to

an Ancillary License, an adult education license issued by the

Department, or a career-technical permit that was issued pursuant to

regulations established by the Arkansas Department of Career

Education. No other addition or endorsement may be made to an

Ancillary License, an adult education license, or a career-technical

permit. An applicant must first obtain a Standard License.

2-3.056.4 An individual holding a Standard License first issued with a guidance

and school counseling licensure area may add Building-Level

Administrator by meeting the requirements of Section 3-1.0 of these

rules.

2-3.07 To add a K-6 or 7-12 Special Education Resource endorsement by program of

study, an applicant shall:

2-3.07.1 Hold a standard K-6 or 4-8 license, or a standard 7-12 license in a

content area of English Language Arts, Mathematics, or Science;

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2-3.07.2 Document successful completion of nine (9) to twelve (12) hours of

study in special education, to include:

2-3.07.2.1 SPED 101 Academy;

2-3.07.2.2 An additional nine (9) credit hours in special education

except that three (3) college credit hours of a special

education survey course successfully completed by the

applicant in a previous program of study may count as

three (3) of the nine (9) credit hours; and

2-3.07.3 Document successful completion of the special education content area

assessment approved by the State Board.

2-3.07.4 The training or coursework, or in combination, under 2-3.07.2 shall

include at a minimum multi-sensory reading instruction and

classroom management for special education.

Addition of Areas and Endorsements by Reciprocity

2-3.068 Except as otherwise provided herein, a Standard License issued by

reciprocity shall be issued for and shall reflect only those licensure content areas,

endorsements, and levels of licensure that are recognized by the State Board.

2-3.068.1 Licensure content areas, levels, and endorsements listed on an out-of-

state license shall be recognized for licensure through reciprocity, as

follows:

2-3.068.1.1 An applicant from a state with a reciprocity agreement

through the National Association of State Directors of

Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) shall

receive the Arkansas-equivalent licensure content areas,

endorsements, or levels of licensure provided all other

licensure requirements have been met.

2-3.068.1.2 An applicant whose licensure content area, endorsement,

or level is not recognized by Arkansas shall receive the

licensure content area, endorsement, or level of licensure

that most closely parallels their out-of-state licensure area,

endorsement, or level.

2-3.068.2 For the purpose of reciprocity, the Office of Educator Licensure may

reference and utilize any licensure content area, endorsement, or level

of licensure that has ever been recognized by the State Board in the

past, regardless of whether the area, endorsement, or level is current.

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2-3.068.3 Only the licensure content areas, levels, or endorsements specifically

listed on an out-of-state license shall be recognized for licensure

through reciprocity.

2-3.068.4 All coursework and testing completed for the purpose of adding an

additional licensure area or areas for reciprocity shall first be applied

to the out-of-state license before adding the new area or areas by

reciprocity.

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

CHAPTER 3:

ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

3-1.0 Building-Level Administrator License

3-1.01 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a Building-Level Administrator

endorsement to a Standard License upon receipt of the following from an

applicant holding a current, Arkansas Standard License for a licensure content

area, as a school counselor that was issued as a first-time licensure content area,

or for a career and technical area as provided in these rules:

3-1.01.1 A completed application for licensure, with payment of any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

3-1.01.2 An official transcript documenting an awarded master’s or higher

degree from an accredited college or university in education,

educational leadership, or a licensure content area;

3-1.01.2.1 An awarded degree from an institution inside of Arkansas

shall be recognized for licensure only if the institution’s

Licensure Officer and Education Leadership Chair sign

and verify the application for licensure;

3-1.01.3 If the master’s degree is not in Educational Leadership, an official

transcript documenting successful completion of a Department-

approved, graduate-level program of study reflective of the standards

for building-level administrator licensure, to include an internship

aligned with Arkansas Teaching Standards and competencies, with

experiences at both the K-6 and 7-12 grade levels;

3-1.01.3.1 An applicant who has never received an administrator

license and whose program of study in Educational

Leadership was completed more than ten (10) years

before the date of application shall be required to meet all

current licensure requirements as determined by either the

Department or an accredited educational leadership

program;

3-1.01.4 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as approved by the

State Board, on the appropriate administrative licensure assessment as

mandated by the State Board;

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3-1.01.5 Subject to Section 3-1.01.8, documentation of at least four (4) years

of P-12 experience as an educator who holds a valid standard license.

3-1.01.5.1 One (1) year of experience is defined as a minimum of

one hundred sixty (160) days of full-time work in a single

school year, either:

3-1.01.5.1.1 With a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of

each day directly engaged in instruction

with students in a classroom setting; or

3-1.01.5.1.2 As a guidance and school counselor.

3-1.01.5.2 For purposes of this Chapter 6, the term “Standard

License” does not include an ancillary license or technical

permit.

3-1.01.5.3 Up to two (2) years of the experience requirement may be

satisfied by equivalent working experience, including

without limitation employment with an education service

cooperative or the Department.

3-1.01.5.4 Teaching experience in a career and technical education

area as recognized by the State Board may satisfy this

requirement only if the educator has obtained a bachelor’s

degree or higher in:

3-1.01.5.4.1 The career and technical education area

taught by the educator; or

3-1.01.5.4.2 Another licensure content area that is

related to the career and technical

education area taught by the educator; and

3-1.01.6 Documentation that the educator has successfully completed the

training for administrators and evaluators on the implementation of

the Teacher Excellence and Support System.

3-1.01.6.1 A person who receives a Building-Level Administrator’s

license shall complete the certification assessment for the

training before or after receiving the Building-Level

Administrator’s license.

3-1.01.7 The Commissioner of Education may approve an applicant’s request

for a waiver from the four-year requirement in Section 3-1.01.5 if the

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applicant provides evidence, acceptable to the Commissioner, that the

applicant is enrolled in a leadership program that supports the

Department’s equity plan.

3-2.0 Curriculum/Program Administrator License

3-2.01 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a Curriculum/Program

Administrator endorsement to a Standard License upon receipt of the following

from an applicant holding a Standard License in the relevant area, or an Ancillary

License in Speech Language Pathology or School Psychology:

3-2.01.1 A completed application for licensure, with payment of any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

3-2.01.2 An official transcript documenting an awarded master’s or higher

degree from an accredited college or university in education,

educational leadership, or a licensure content area, or in a Career and

Technical Education area recognized by the Arkansas Department of

Career Education;

3-2.01.2.1 An awarded degree from an Arkansas institution shall be

recognized for licensure only if the institution’s Licensure

Officer and Education Leadership Chair sign and verify

the application for licensure;

3-2.01.3 If the master’s degree is not in Educational Leadership, an official

transcript documenting successful completion of a graduate-level

program of study reflective of the standards for curriculum/program

administrator licensure, to include an internship;

3-2.01.3.1 An applicant who has never received an administrator

license and whose program of study for

curriculum/program administrator licensure was

completed more than ten (10) years before the date of

application shall be required to meet all current licensure

requirements as determined by either the Department or

an accredited educational leadership program;

3-2.01.4 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as approved by the

State Board, on the appropriate administrative licensure assessment as

mandated by the State Board;

3-2.01.5 Subject to Section 3-2.01.7, documentation of at least four (4) years

of licensed experience in the relevant area as follows:

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3-2.01.5.1 Special Education – Classroom teaching experience in

special education, or experience in speech language

pathology or school psychology, while employed by a

public or private school under the terms of an approved

teacher employment contract and not under a purchase-

service contract;

3-2.01.5.2 Gifted and Talented Education – Classroom teaching

experience in the area of gifted and talented education;

3-2.01.5.3 Career and Technical Education – Classroom teaching

experience in one (1) or more career and technical

education areas as recognized by the State Board, if the

educator has obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher in:

3-2.01.53.1 The career and technical education area

taught by the educator; or

3-2.01.5.3.2 Another licensure content area that is

related to the career and technical

education area taught by the educator, as

determined by the Department;

3-2.01.5.3 Content Area Specialist – Classroom teaching experience

in a licensure content area;

3-2.01.5.4 Curriculum Specialist – Experience as a school counselor,

library media specialist, or classroom teacher in any

licensure content area or level of licensure; or

3-2.01.5.5 Adult Education – Classroom teaching experience in the

area of adult education.

3-2.01.5.6 One (1) year of experience is defined as a minimum of

one hundred sixty (160) days of full-time work in a single

school year, with a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of

each day spent as a licensed classroom teacher, school

counselor, or library media specialist.

3-2.01.5.7 Up to two (2) years of the experience requirement may be

satisfied by equivalent working experience, including

without limitation employment with an education service

cooperative or the Department.

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3-2.01.6 The Commissioner of Education may approve an applicant’s request

for a waiver from the four-year requirement in Section 3-2.01.5 if the

applicant provides evidence, acceptable to the Commissioner, that the

applicant is enrolled in a leadership program that supports the

Department’s equity plan.

3-3.0 District-Level Administrator License

3-3.01 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue a District-Level Administrator

endorsement to a Standard License upon receipt of the following from an

applicant holding a Building-Level or Curriculum/Program Administrator

License:

3-3.01.1 A completed application for licensure, with payment of any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark.

Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

3-3.01.2 An official transcript documenting an awarded master’s or higher

degree from an accredited college or university in education,

educational leadership, or a licensure content area;

3-3.01.2.1 An awarded degree from an Arkansas institution shall be

recognized for licensure only if the institution’s Licensure

Officer and Education Leadership Chair sign and verify

the application for licensure;

3-3.01.3 An official transcript documenting successful completion of a

Department-approved, graduate-level program of study, above and

beyond a master’s degree, reflective of the standards for district-level

administrator licensure, to include an internship;

3-3.01.3.1 An applicant whose program of study for district-level

administrator licensure was completed more than ten (10)

years before the date of application shall be required to

meet all current licensure requirements as determined by

either the Department or an accredited educational

leadership program;

3-3.01.4 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as approved by the

State Board, on the appropriate administrative licensure assessment as

mandated by the State Board; and

3-3.01.5 Documentation of at least one (1) year of experience as a building-

level or curriculum/program administrator.

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3-3.01.5.1 One (1) year of experience is defined as requiring a

minimum of one hundred sixty (160) days of full-time

work, in a single school year, with a minimum of fifty

percent (50%) of each day spent as a building-level or

curriculum/program administrator.

3-3.01.5.2 This one-year experience requirement may be satisfied by

experience with an education service cooperative or the

Department, if the Department determines that the

experience is substantially equivalent to building-level

administration experience.

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

CHAPTER 4:

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL LICENSES

4-1.0 LICENSE EFFECTIVE DATES

4-1.01 A Standard License, Ancillary License, or Technical Permit is a renewable

license, valid for a period of five (5) years.

4-1.02 A first-time license is effective from the first date of issuance through December

31 of the fourth full calendar year following the year of the issue date.

4-1.02.1 The first year of a first-time license issued after January 1 of the

calendar year shall expire on December 31 even if the first year is not

a full calendar year.

4-1.03 Addition of an endorsement, including an Administrator’s License, licensure

content area, or level of licensure to a license shall reflect the actual date of the

addition and the same expiration date as the licensee’s Standard License.

4-1.04 The renewal of a license, including all endorsements, licensure content areas, and

levels of licensure for the license, is effective from January 1 of the year

following the expiration date of the old license, or if the old license was expired

for more than one (1) year, January 1 of the year renewed, and expires on

December 31 of the year of renewal.

4-1.05 A Provisional License is effective on the date of issuance stated on the license and

expires on the last day of the provisional license period.

4-2.0 LICENSE RENEWAL

4-2.01 Applications for license renewal may be submitted to the Office of Educator

Licensure no earlier than January 1 of the year of expiration of the license.

Professional Development Requirements for License Renewal - Generally

4-2.02 Except as specifically provided in these Rules for Educator Licensure, no license

issued by the State Board may be renewed unless the following requirements of

this Section 4-2.0 are met.

4-2.02.1 Every individual holding a license issued by the State Board shall

document completion of the minimum hours of approved professional

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development required annually each school year under Section 4-2.03

of these Rules.

4-2.02.2 Professional development completion may be documented by:

4-2.02.2.1 Submitting verification, by an authorized representative

of the school, district, or organization employing the

licensee, that the licensee has completed all professional

development required during the term of the license; or

4-2.02.2.2 Submitting proof of completion of professional

development hours attended.

4-2.02.3 Professional development completion shall be waived for a teacher

who is retired, as verified by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement

System (ATRS).

4-2.02.4 A retired teacher who returns to licensed employment shall complete

the professional development required for the year in which the

person applies for license renewal and in each year thereafter while

employed in a licensed position.

Minimum Annual Professional Development Requirements

4-2.03 Each educator shall obtain thirty-six (36) hours of professional development

annually for renewal of an educator’s license.

4-2.03.1 Of the sixty (60) hours of professional development required by law

or by contract annually for an educator employed with a school

district, thirty-six (36) of those hours shall be credited toward renewal

of the educator’s license.

4-2.03.2 The thirty-six (36) professional development hours under this section

shall include, at a minimum:

4-2.03.2.1 The professional development required in the educator’s

professional growth plan under the requirements of TESS

or LEADS; and

4-2.03.2.2 Professional development required by law or by rule.

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Scheduled Professional Development

4-2.04 The professional development required under this Section 4-2.04 shall include

content that is provided by:

4-2.04.1 The Department, including ArkansasIDEAS;

4-2.04.2 An institution of higher education; or

4-2.04.3 A provider approved by the Department;

4-2.04.4 An education service cooperative.

4-2.05 The two (2) hours in each area of professional development required under this

Section 4-2.0 shall be counted in the school year in which the professional

development is taken toward the minimum number of hours of professional

development required for educators for that school year.

4-2.06 If an educator obtains additional hours above the minimum requirements of this

Section 4-2.0, the educator may count those additional hours toward the total

minimum hours of professional development required for educators for that

school year.

4-2.07 As part of the minimum annual requirement under these Rules, a public school or

school district shall make available to the appropriate educator, or an educator not

employed by a public school or school district shall obtain, professional

development on the following schedule:

4-2.07.1 Child Maltreatment Mandated Reporter

4-2.07.1.1 In the 2013-2014 school year and every fourth year

thereafter, all educators shall obtain two (2) hours of

professional development in:

(a) Recognizing the signs and symptoms of child

maltreatment;

(b) The legal requirements of the Child Maltreatment

Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 12-18-101 et seq., and the

duties of mandated reporters under the Act;

victims; and

(d) Methods for connecting a victim of child

maltreatment to appropriate in-school services and

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other agencies, programs, and services needed to

provide the child with the emotional and

educational support the child needs to continue to

be successful in school.

4-2.07.1.2 The child maltreatment professional development

required under this section shall be based on curriculum

approved by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic

Violence Commission and may be obtained in-person or

online.

4-2.07.2 Parent Involvement

4-2.07.2.1 In the 2014-2015 school year and every fourth school

year thereafter, each educator shall be required to have

two (2) hours of professional development designed to

enhance understanding of effective parent involvement

strategies.

4-2.07.2.2 In the 2014-2015 school year and every fourth school

year thereafter, each administrator shall be required to

have two (2) hours of professional development designed

to enhance understanding of effective parent involvement

strategies and the importance of administrative leadership

in setting expectations and creating a climate conducive to

parent participation.

4-2.07.3 Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention

4-2.07.3.1 In the 2015-2016 school year and every fourth school

year thereafter, all educators shall obtain two (2) hours of

professional development in teen suicide awareness and

prevention.

4-2.07.3.2 The required professional development under this section

may be accomplished by self-review of suitable suicide

prevention materials approved by the Department.

4-2.07.4 Arkansas History

4-2.07.4.1 In the 2016-2017 school year and every fourth school

year thereafter, each educator who provides instruction in

Arkansas history shall obtain two (2) hours of

professional development in Arkansas history.

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4-2.08 Professional Development Requirements for Specific Licensure Areas

4-2.08.1 Administrator

4-2.08.1.1 For each administrator, the annual professional

development requirement shall include training in data

disaggregation, instructional leadership, and fiscal

management.

4-2.08.1.2 This training may include without limitation the Initial,

Tier 1 (twelve (12) hours) and Tier 2 (four (4) hours)

training required for superintendents and district

designees by the Department’s Rules Governing the

Arkansas Financial Accounting and Reporting System

and Annual Training Requirements.

4-2.08.1.3 An applicant for a building-level administrator license

shall successfully complete the teacher evaluation

professional development program.

4-2.08.1.3.1 An educator who receives a building-level

administrator’s license shall complete the

credentialing assessment for the teacher

evaluation professional development

program either before or after receiving the

building-level administrator’s license.

4-2.08.2 Athletic Coaches

At least once every three (3) years, each person employed as an

athletic coach shall obtain training in recognition and management of

the following events or conditions that may be encountered by a

student during athletic training and physical activities:

4-2.08.2.1 A concussion, dehydration, or other health emergency;

4-2.08.2.2 An environmental issue that threatens the health or safety

of students; and

4-2.08.2.3 A communicable disease.

4-2.08.2.4 The training may include a component on best practices

for a coach to educate parents of students involved in

athletics on sports safety.

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4-2.08.3 Advanced Placement

Each hour of approved training received by educators related to

teaching an Advanced Placement class for a subject covered by the

College Board and Educational Testing Service shall count as

professional development up to a maximum of thirty (30) hours

annually.

4-2.08.4 Adult Education

Educators working solely part time in one of the following settings

shall obtain thirty (30) hours of professional development annually for

licensure.

4-2.08.4 .1 Adult basic education;

4-2.08.4 .2 General adult education;

4-2.08.4 .3 English as a second language for adults; and

4-2.08.4 .4 General Educational Development (GED

) Test

examiners.

Renewal of Current / Recently Expired Licenses

4-2.09 The Office of Educator Licensure shall renew a Standard, Ancillary, or

Administrator License that is current or has been expired for less than one (1)

year, upon receipt of the following from a licensee:

4-2.09.1 A completed application for renewal, with payment of any applicable

fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §

6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

4-2.09.2 Documentation that the applicant has successfully completed all

background checks required by the Department’s Rules Governing

Background Checks; and

4-2.09.3 Documentation of professional development completion, as required

by Section 4-2.0.

4-2.09.3.1 An individual unable to document professional

development completion may be eligible for a Provisional

License by meeting the criteria of Section 2-1.05 of these

Rules.

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4-2.09.4 The Office of Educator Licensure may, in the last effective year of a

license, automatically renew a Standard, Ancillary, or Administrator

License, if:

4-2.09.4.1 The licensee is employed, during the last effective year of

the license, by an Arkansas public school district, charter

school, education service cooperative, or the Department;

4-2.09.4.2 The licensee or the licensee’s employer pays any

applicable fees as established by the State Board pursuant

to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C); and

4-2.09.4.3 The Office of Educator Licensure is able to document

from its records that the licensee has satisfied the

background check and professional development

requirements of Sections 4-2.02 through 4-2.07 and 4-

2.09.2.

Renewal of Licenses Expired More Than One (1) Year

4-2.10 The Office of Educator Licensure shall renew a Standard, Ancillary, or

Administrator License that has been expired for more than one (1) year, upon

receipt of the following from a licensee:

4-2.10.1 A completed application for renewal, with payment of any applicable

fees as established by the State Board pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §

6-17-422(h)(3)(C);

4-2.10.2 Documentation that the applicant has successfully completed all

background checks required by the Department’s Rules Governing

Background Checks; and

4-2.10.3 Documentation of completion of sixty (60) or more hours of approved

professional development.

4-2.10.4 An individual required to take additional professional development

may be eligible for a Provisional License by meeting the criteria of

Section 2-1.05 of these Rules.

4-2.11 A person who holds an Arkansas teaching license that is expired for more than

one (1) year, who obtained the license before state-mandated licensure

assessments were required by law and by rule for licensure, and who has less than

three (3) years of teaching experience shall be allowed to renew that teaching

license by:

4-2.11.1 Passing the content-area assessment for the requested license;

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4-2.11.2 Completing the requirements of Section 4-2.10.

4-3.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

4-3.01 A Standard or Ancillary License may reflect the highest earned degree awarded to

the licensee in:

4-3.01.1 Education, if the degree was awarded by an accredited teacher

education program;

4-3.01.2 Educational Leadership, if the degree was awarded by an accredited

college or university;

3-2.05.3 Speech-Language Pathology, if the degree was awarded by an

accredited speech-language pathology program;

4-3.01.4 School Psychology, Psychology, or Counseling, if the degree was

awarded by an accredited school psychology program; or

4-3.01.5 A licensure content area, if the degree was awarded by an accredited

college or university.

4-3.02 Every individual holding a license issued by the State Board shall complete the

child maltreatment recognition training required by Ark. Code Ann. § 6-61-133,

Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-709, and the Department’s Rules Governing Professional

Development.

4-3.03 An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen shall provide evidence satisfactory to the

Department that the applicant meets the criteria of an exception under U.S.C. §

1261 for the state to issue a professional license.

4-3.04 The Office of Educator Licensure may issue a duplicate of a current license upon

application of a current license holder, with payment of any applicable fees as

established by the State Board pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-422(h)(3)(C).

4-3.05 All information and documentation submitted for an Arkansas teaching license

must be accurate, authentic, and unaltered. Any license issued as a result of a

violation of this Section 4-3.06 will be null and void.

4-3.06 The Office of Educator Licensure, as authorized by the State Board, reserves the

right to amend or rescind any license that has been issued in error.

4-3.07 If an applicant for first-time licensure or administrator licensure or for the

addition of a licensure content area, endorsement, or level of licensure, was

enrolled in a program of study prior to July 1, 2015, and meets all other

requirements for licensure, the Office of Educator Licensure may reference and

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utilize the licensure content areas, endorsements, or levels of licensure that were

recognized by the State Board immediately prior to the effective date of these

Rules.

4-3.08 Any license issued by the Department is subject to revocation by the State Board

pursuant to the Department’s Rules Governing Background Checks.

4-4.0 WAIVERS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS

4-4.01 Contracted Positions (ALP/ALCP)

Except as specifically allowed by law or regulation, no person shall be employed by a

public school in an out-of-area position for more than thirty (30) instructional days

without a waiver issued to the school pursuant to this Section 4-4.0.

4-4.01.1 Schools shall aggressively seek to employ in licensed positions

individuals who are licensed and highly qualified (when required) for

the grade level and licensure content areas assigned.

4-4.01.2 When a school cannot employ a qualified individual licensed at the

grade level or for the licensure content area being assigned, the school

shall actively recruit a licensed individual who will work under an

Administrator Licensure Plan (ALP) or Administrator Licensure

Completion Plan (ALCP) towards becoming licensed and highly

qualified (when required) for the grade level assigned or for the

specific licensure content area assigned.

4-4.01.3 Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section 4-4.0, if the State

Board or the Commissioner of Education orders the suspension or

removal of a superintendent or school board under authority granted

under Title 6 of the Arkansas Code, the State Board or Commissioner

may appoint, subject to state law and for no more than three (3)

consecutive school years, one (1) or more individuals in out-of-area

positions as district-level administrators for that public school district.

4-4.01.4 This section 4-4.01 shall not apply to:

4-4.01.4.1 Non-degreed vocational-technical teachers; or

4-4.01.4.2 Those persons approved by the Department to teach the

grade level or subject matter of the class in the

Department’s distance learning program.

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Administrator Additional Licensure Plan (ALP)

4-4.02 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue an ALP to an individual holding a

Standard License and employed in an out-of-area position, upon the submission of

a completed application for an ALP.

4-4.02.1 An ALP is valid for a maximum of three (3) school years and is not

renewable.

4-4.02.2 An ALP requiring a Department-approved program of study shall

remain valid only so long as the applicant:

4-4.02.2.1 Successfully completes within the three (3) year period of

the ALP any specialty-area assessment required to be

designated as a highly-qualified teacher; and

4-4.02.2.2 Successfully completes a minimum of three (3) hours of

program-of-study coursework in the first year of the ALP

and a minimum of six (6) hours of Department-approved

program-of-study coursework in both the second and third

years.

4-4.03 An ALP requiring testing shall remain valid only so long as the applicant, by the

end of each year of the ALP, either:

4-4.03.1 Successfully completes the content-knowledge portion(s) of the

required specialty-area assessment required to be designated as a

highly-qualified teacher; or

4-4.03.2 Successfully completes a minimum of three (3) hours of coursework

in the licensure content area at an accredited college or university in

the first year of the ALP and a minimum of six (6) hours of

Department-approved program-of-study coursework in both the

second and third years.

4-4.04 A school district may request an ALP for a person or a position one (1) time.

4-4.04.1 If the person does not make the progress required under 4-4.02.2, he

or she is not eligible for another ALP in the same licensure content

area.

4-4.04.2 If the person in the position for which the ALP was approved leaves

the school district:

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4-4.04.2.1 The ALP may transfer with the person as long as the

person is making the progress required under 4-4.02.2;

and

4-4.04.2.2 The school district may continue to use the ALP for the

position until either the original expiration date of the

ALP or the date the position is filled by an appropriately

licensed individual.

4-4.05 Whether or not an ALP is issued, no person shall be employed by a public school

in an out-of-area position for more than thirty (30) instructional days without a

waiver issued pursuant to Section 4-4.0 of these Rules.

4-4.06 An individual holding a provisional license issued by reciprocity is eligible for an

ALP subject to the remaining requirements of Sections 4-4.01 through 4-4.05.

Administrator Licensure Completion Plan (ALCP)

4-4.07 The Office of Educator Licensure shall issue an Administrator Licensure

Completion Plan (ALCP) to an individual employed in an out-of-area position

who:

4-4.07.1 Submits a completed application for an ALCP;

4-4.07.1.1 The application must be verified by the Educational

Leadership Chair of the accredited college or university

where the degree or program of study is offered;

4-4.07.2 Submits proof of employment with an Arkansas public school district,

charter school, or other agency or organization, in a position that

requires an Administrator License;

4-4.07.2.1 Employment must be verified by an authorized

representative of the public school district, charter school,

agency, or organization; and

4-4.07.3 Meets all of the requirements of Section 3-1.01, 3-2.01, or 3-3.01 of

these Rules except for:

4-4.07.3.1 Successful completion of an awarded master’s or higher

degree as required by Section 3-1.01.3, 3-2.01.3, or 3-

3.01.3;

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4-4.07.3.2 Successful completion of a graduate-level program of

study as required by Section 3.1.01.4, 3-2.01.3, or 3-

3.01.3; or

4-4.07.3.3 Submission of an official score report reflecting passing

scores on the appropriate administrative licensure

assessment, as required by 3-1.01.5, 3-2.01.5, or 3-3.01.5.

4-4.08.4 An ALCP is valid for a maximum of three (3) school years, is not

renewable, and shall remain valid so long as the applicant:

4-4.08.4.1 Remains employed with an Arkansas public school

district, charter school, or other agency or organization, in

a position that requires an Administrator License;

4-4.08.4.2 Holds the degree required by Section 3-1.01.5, 3-2.01.5,

or 3-3.01.5, or remains enrolled and actively participates

in the appropriate degree program; and

4-4.08.4.3 Has completed or remains enrolled and actively

participates in the appropriate program of study required

by Section 3.1.01.4, 3-2.01.4, or 3-3.01.4.

4-4.08.4.4 Active participation in a degree program or program of

study means successful completion of a minimum of three

(3) hours of graduate-level coursework in the first year of

the ALCP, and a minimum of six (6) hours of graduate-

level coursework in both the second and third years of the

ALCP.

4-4.09.5 Whether or not an ALCP is issued, no person shall be employed by a

public school in an out-of-area position for more than thirty (30) days

without a waiver issued pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 4-4.0 of these

Rules.

Waiver (ALP/ALCP)

4-4.10 The Office of Educator Licensure may grant a public school, agency, or

organization a one-year waiver of the requirements of Sections 4-4.01 through 4-

4.09 if it imposes an undue hardship in that a school is unable to timely fill a

vacant position with a qualified individual licensed in the required licensure

content area and level of licensure.

4-4.11 A request for waiver shall be submitted by the superintendent of the public school

district or director of the charter school and shall include:

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4-4.11.1 A listing of all licensed employees employed by the school district or

charter school, including for each licensed employee:

4-4.11.1.1 Social Security number;

4-4.11.1.2 Current licensure area(s);

4-4.11.1.3 Whether the employee is currently employed in an out-of-

area position, and if so, whether the position requires a

highly-qualified teacher;

4-4.11.1.4 Any prior completed Additional Licensure Plan(s) (ALP);

and

4-4.11.1.5 All prior school years in which the employee was

employed in an out-of-area position;

4-4.11.2 A justification for the waiver documenting the efforts of the district or

charter school to find a fully licensed, highly qualified employee.

Districts will not have to verify re-advertising for the second and third

years for a position, as long as the individual holds a valid ALP or

ALCP;

4-4.11.3 A written plan with timelines for completion of the ALP or ALCP

requirements; and

4-4.11.4 If a waiver was granted for the same position in the prior school year,

evidence that the ALP or ALCP plan timelines are being met in

accordance with Sections 4-4.02, 4-4.03, or 4-4.08.

4-4.12 A school, district, agency, or organization shall annually apply for renewal of the

waiver each additional year the employee is working under an approved ALP or

ALCP. The one (1)-year waiver may be renewed two (2) times, for a maximum of

three (3) years of waiver for the same position, so long as the ALP or ACLP

issued to the employee remains valid and the employee meets the ALP or ALCP

plan timelines.

4-4.13 The district superintendent or charter school director shall send written notice of

the assignment of an employee to an out-of-area position to the parent or guardian

of each student in the employee’s classroom no later than thirty (30) school

instructional days after the date of the assignment.

4-4.13.1 Parental notice is not required for the out-of-area assignment of a

counselor, library media specialist, or administrator.

4-4.14 The final decision regarding the granting of a waiver rests with the State Board.

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Substitute Teachers

4-4.15 Since it is sometimes necessary to utilize the services of substitute personnel,

public schools should select competent individuals who can be entrusted with the

instructional responsibilities of the school. As much care should be given to the

recruitment, selection, and utilization of those who will be used as substitutes as is

given to licensed personnel.

4-4.15.1 A person employed as a temporary substitute for a licensed teacher in

a public school shall:

4-4.15.1.1 Be a high school graduate; or

4-4.15.1.2 Hold a GED

test certificate.

4-4.15.2 No class of students in any public school shall be under the

instruction of a substitute teacher for more than thirty (30)

consecutive instructional days in the same class during a school year

unless the substitute teacher instructing the class has:

4-4.15.2.1 A bachelor's or higher degree awarded by an accredited

college or university; or

4-4.15.2.2 A current Standard Teaching License, Ancillary License,

Provisional License, Administrator’s License, or Lifetime

Teaching License issued by the State of Arkansas.

4-4.15.3 A public school shall request a waiver for each semester, not to

exceed two (2) consecutive semesters to employ a substitute teacher

whenever a class of students will be receiving instructions from the

substitute teacher for longer than thirty (30) consecutive instructional

days unless the substitute is fully licensed in Arkansas for areas in

which the substitute is employed.

4-4.15.4 A public school may not avoid a waiver request by:

4-4.15.4.1 Relying on the license of another teacher or administrator

in the building who is not the assigned substitute teacher

and is not actively teaching the class;

4-4.15.4.2 Terminating the services of a substitute teacher(s) prior to

the thirty-first (31st) instructional day;

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4-4.15.4.3 Granting the substitute teacher one (1) or more days of

personal or administrative leave; or

4-4.15.4.4 Using any other method of circumventing the intent of the

law or these rules.

4-4.15.5 The district superintendent or charter school director shall send

written notice of the assignment of a substitute teacher to an out-of-

area position to the parent or guardian of each student in the teacher’s

classroom no later than thirty (30) consecutive instructional days after

the date of the assignment.

4-4.15.6 This Section 4-4.15 shall not apply to non-degreed vocational-

technical teachers.

4-4.15.7 The superintendent of a public school district or director of a charter

school may apply for a waiver from the State Board if the

requirements set forth in this Section 4-4.15 impose an undue

hardship on the school or district.

4-4.15.7.1 A written application for waiver shall be submitted to the

Department as soon as an undue hardship is determined

by the superintendent or charter school director. The

application letter shall include:

4-4.15.7.1.1 A justification of need for the waiver;

4-4.15.7.1.2 Documentation that a degreed or properly-

licensed individual is not available to be

employed;

4-4.15.7.1.3 Instructional area that will be assigned to

the substitute teacher, and

4-4.02.8.1.4 The length of time the substitute will be

employed.

4-4.15.7.2 Waivers for use of a substitute teacher for longer than

thirty (30) consecutive instructional days may be granted

for only one (1) semester but may be renewed for a

second (2nd) semester. Such waivers are to be submitted

immediately once the substitute has been in the classroom

for thirty-one (31) days.

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4-4.15.7.3 Applications for waivers shall be reviewed by the

Department and presented to the State Board for its

decision.

4-4.15.7.4 The final decision regarding the granting of this waiver

will rest with the State Board.

4-4.15.7.5 Any school district or charter school granted this waiver

will be reported in the Department’s annual school district

or school report card.

4-5.0 RENEWAL OF INITIAL OR PROVISIONAL LICENSES ISSUED UNDER OLD

RULES

4-5.01 A licensee holding a current or expired “Initial Teaching License” issued by the

State Board pursuant to the Department’s Rules Governing Initial,

Standard/Advanced Level and Provisional Teacher Licensure (eff. July 2010 or

July 2007) may renew the license as a Standard License pursuant to Section 4-2.0

of these rules.

4-5.02 A licensee holding a current or expired “Initial Administrator License” issued by

the State Board pursuant to the Department’s Rules Governing Initial and

Standard / Advanced Level Administrator and Administrator – Arkansas

Correctional School Licensure (eff. August 2003 or November 2010) may renew

the license as a standard Administrator License under the applicable provisions of

Chapter 3 of these rules.

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

CHAPTER 5:

NONTRADITIONAL LICENSURE

5-1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NONTRADITIONAL LICENSURE

5-1.01 Unless specifically provided otherwise herein, each applicant for a provisional

license issued under this Chapter 5 shall document the following:

5-1.01.1 A completed application form for the applicable nontraditional

licensure program, with payment of any fees (if applicable) as

established by the State Board pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-

422(h)(3)(C);

5-1.01.2 Official transcript(s) documenting an awarded four-year college

bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution of higher education

that is regionally or nationally accredited by an accrediting

organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the

Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

5-1.01.2.1 For out-of-country candidates, an official college

transcript evaluation from a private credential evaluation

agency;

5-1.01.3 A minimum cumulative undergraduate or graduate grade point

average (GPA) of 2.70 or a minimum GPA of 2.9 for the last 60 credit

hours of coursework;

5-1.01.4 An official score report reflecting passing scores, as approved by the

State Board, on the state required basic skills assessment.

5-1.01.4.1 An individual seeking entry into a post-baccalaureate

program for first-time educator licensure may substitute

passing scores, determined by the ADE from the Graduate

Record Examination (GRE), the Law School Admission

Test (LSAT), or the Medical College Admission Test

(MCAT) in lieu of the state-approved basic skills

assessment(s);

5-1.01.5 An official score report evidencing passing scores on the state-

required assessments for the licensure content area in which the

applicant seeks to teach; and

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5-1.01.6 Before a candidate may enter a public school classroom, the candidate

shall apply for and successfully complete the required background

checks by the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, Arkansas State

Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as required by Ark.

Code Ann.§ 6-17-410.

5-1.02 A Provisional Teaching License under this Chapter 5 is issued to a participant in

one (1) license area (except as follows) based upon the areas and levels of

teaching assignment approved by the State Board.

5-1.02.1 A Middle Childhood 4-8 participant must be licensed in two (2) or

more of the four (4) middle childhood licensure content areas of math,

science, social studies, and language arts, and may have one (1) or

more endorsements approved by the State Board.

5-1.02.2 A Secondary participant may be issued a Provisional Teaching

License in one (1) secondary licensure content area or in one (1)

license content area with one (1) endorsement added.

5-1.02.2.1 To be licensed in two (2) areas, a Secondary participant

must have successfully completed all state-mandated

content specific licensure assessments for both areas, and

have a teaching assignment in both licensure areas.

5-1.02.2.2 A Secondary participant with one (1) licensure area may

add one (1) endorsement if the participant completes the

required program of study, if applicable for the

endorsement, successfully completes the state-mandated

assessment for the endorsement, and has a teaching

assignment in the endorsement area.

5-1.03 Unless specifically provided otherwise herein, each applicant for a Standard

License issued under this Chapter 5 shall document the following:

5-1.03.1 A completed application for licensure;

51.03.2 Payment of the applicable licensure fee;

5-1.03.3 An official score report evidencing passing scores on the state-

required pedagogical assessment, basic-skills assessment, and

content-area assessments for the licensure content area in which the

applicant seeks to teach;

5-1.03.4 For applicants seeking licensure in Middle Childhood (4-8), or

Secondary Social Studies (7-12), document the successful completion

of three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas History at an accredited

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college or university or a 45-hour professional development piece in

Arkansas History through ArkansasIDEAS.

5-1.03.5 As required by the grade level or licensure content area for which the

applicant seeks licensure, furnish evidence of successful completion

of six (6) college credit-hours of instruction in reading that includes at

a minimum theories and strategies for teaching reading, diagnosis of

reading difficulties, intervention strategies for struggling readers, and

disciplinary literacy, and either a 3-hour course in disciplinary literacy

at an institution of higher education that is regionally or nationally

accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation (completed with a grade of “B” or better) or a 45-hour

professional development piece in disciplinary literacy through

ArkansasIDEAS.

5-1.03.6 Document the completion of the following professional development

through the Arkansas IDEAS Portal:

5-1.03.6.1 Two (2) hours of parental involvement;

5-1.03.6.2 Two (2) hours of child maltreatment training; and

5-1.03.6.3 Two (2) hours of teen suicide awareness and prevention;

and

5-1.03.6.4 Dyslexia awareness.

5-1.04 An individual who holds a provisional license under this Chapter 5 must

participate in mentoring as required for novice teachers under the Department’s

Rules Governing Mentoring Programs or a substantial equivalent offered by the

accelerated teaching program and approved by the Department.

5-1.05 An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen shall provide evidence satisfactory to the

Department that the applicant meets the criteria of an exception under U.S.C. §

1261 for the state to issue a professional license.

5-2.0 ARKANSAS PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY TO EDUCATOR LICENSURE

(APPEL)

5-2.01 The following is required for admission to the APPEL program:

5-2.01.1 Candidates for the APPEL program may be exempt from the standard

minimum GPA requirement if all the following conditions are met:

5-2.01.1.1 Have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in the field

related to the teaching/licensure subject area.

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5-2.01.1.2 Demonstrate a minimum of a 2.25 cumulative

undergraduate or graduate grade point average.

5-2.01.1.3 Submit one (1) letter of justification from the applicant

expressing the relevance of the applicants’ credentials to

teach the subject in question.

5-2.01.1.4 Have two (2) professional letters of recommendation

submitted by references to the Office of Educator

Effectiveness; and

5-2.01.1.5 Complete the regular APPEL program application

process.

5-2.02 In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 5-1.0, to obtain a Provisional

Teaching License through APPEL a candidate must:

5-2.02.1 Be admitted into the APPEL program;

5-2.02.2 Be assigned to an APPEL program satellite site for instructional

modules and successfully complete all required APPEL program

instructional modules, including the summer instructional modules.

5-2.02.2.1 To maintain the Provisional Teaching License, the

candidate must continue and successfully complete the

school year instructional modules;

5-2.02.3 Document employment as a teacher-of-record, teaching a minimum of

three (3) hours per day in the appropriate licensure area(s), with a

certified mentor approved by the Department in an Arkansas public

school, charter school, education service cooperative, or private

school (subject to Section 5-2.09), during the provisional licensure

period.

5-2.02.3.1 If appropriate employment is not secured by October 1 of

the year of admission into the APPEL program, the

candidate shall be maintained on “hold” (one year only),

until the following year.

5-2.02.3.2 A candidate on “hold” shall not be issued a license and

shall be required to teach the following year. (The

candidate shall still be required to complete two (2) years

of teaching within a three-year period.)

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5-2.03 If the appropriate state-mandated pedagogical assessment is not successfully

completed within the APPEL program period, the Provisional Teaching License

will be revoked. The participant will be allowed to attend Department-scheduled

remedial sessions for one (1) year, during which time the participant may attempt

to pass the assessment and, if successful, will be issued a Standard Teaching

License.

5-2.03.1 If the pedagogical assessment is not successfully completed within the

remedial year as provided under Section 5-2.03, the participant will

be administratively withdrawn from the program.

5-2.041 An applicant for a Provisional Teaching Licensure under APPEL shall

adhere to and abide by all the policies and procedures as outlined in the published

APPEL Program Handbook for the year of admission.

5-2.05 A Provisional Teaching License is issued to an APPEL program participant at the

beginning of the first year of participation in the program for:

5-2.05.1 One (1) year if the participant is in a one-year program; and

5-2.05.2 Two (2) years if the participant is in a two-year program.

5-2.062 An APPEL participant may not file an ALP or teach in an out-of-licensure

area while enrolled in the APPEL program.

5-2.07 There are two (2) tracks in the APPEL program: a one-year program or a two-year

program.

5-2.07.1 Candidates with a four-year degree who have completed a program of

study in the field of Education (all coursework with the exception of

student teaching) may be eligible to complete a one-year program if

their degree was awarded within five (5) years of the date of

application.

5-2.07.2 Candidates with a four-year degree, who have not completed a

program of study in the field of Education, or those whose Education

degree was awarded more than five (5) years before the date of

application, must complete a two-year program.

5-2.083 An APPEL participant who successfully completes the APPEL program

and meets In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 5-1.03, to may

obtain a Standard License:.

5-2.08.1 An APPEL participant shall successfully complete the APPEL

program.

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5-2.094 Annual enrollment in the APPEL program may be limited by:

5-2.094.1 Licensure requirements;

5-2.094.2 Licensure area and level of candidates (shortage areas and areas under

the Department’s equity plan may be given preference);

5-2.094.3 Program capacity (in which case applications will not be accepted

after capacity is reached).

5-2.05 The Department may refuse to admit for enrollment in the APPEL program a

person who has been dismissed from an educator preparation program at an

institution of higher education.

5-3.0 PROVISIONAL PROFESSIONAL TEACHING LICENSE

5-3.01 A Provisional Professional Teaching License (PPTL) is:

5-3.01.1 A nonrenewable three-year provisional license issued to an

experienced professional for the purpose of teaching on a part-time or

full-time basis as teacher-of-record in an Arkansas public school; and

5-3.01.2 Issued for one (1) or more licensure content areas.

5-3.02 In addition to meeting the requirements of Sections 5-1.01 and 5-1.02, to obtain a

Provisional Professional Teaching License a candidate must:

5-3.02.1 Have a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in the

licensure content area of the class to be taught.

5-3.02.2 Be offered employment to teach classes for credit in an Arkansas

public school.

5-3.02.3 Submit one (1) letter of justification from the applicant expressing the

relevance of the applicant’s credentials to teach the subject in

question.

5-3.02.4 Have two (2) professional letters of recommendation submitted by

references to the Office of Educator Licensure.

5-3.03 An individual who receives a three-year Provisional Professional Teaching

License shall complete, in the first year of provisional licensure, twenty-four (24)

hours of training in pedagogy as determined by the Department.

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5-3.03.1 The twenty-four (24) hours of training in pedagogy are in addition to

and not considered a part of the annual professional development

required for a Standard Teaching License.

5-3.04 In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 5-1.03, to obtain a Standard

Teaching License, an individual holding a Provisional Professional Teaching

License must:

5-3.04.1 Undergo a summative evaluation at the end of three (3) years of

provisional licensure.

5-2.04.1.1 The applicant must have been identified by the employing

school district as proficient or above on the summative

evaluation; and

5-3.04.3 Provide a recommendation from the superintendent of the employing

school district for full licensure.

5-4.0 ACCELERATED TEACHING PROGRAM

5-4.01 An Accelerated Teaching Program Provisional License is a nonrenewable

provisional teaching license valid for the term of the accelerated teaching program

issued to a participant in an accelerated teaching program who meets the

following criteria:

5-4.01.1 Is a participant in an accelerated teaching program; and

5-4.01.2 Is teaching in an Arkansas public school.

5-4.02 In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 5-1.0, to obtain a Standard

Teaching License, an individual who has completed an accelerated teaching

program must furnish evidence of successful completion of the accelerated

teaching program.

5-4.03 If Arkansas History is required, an applicant who meets all requirements of

Section 5-4.03 except completion of the Arkansas History requirement and who

has not previously held an Accelerated Teaching Program Provisional License

may complete the Arkansas History requirement under a one-year nonrenewable

Provisional Teaching License. If the Arkansas History requirement is completed

during the one-year provisional licensure period, the applicant may be issued a

Standard Teaching License.

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5-5.0 MASTER’S DEGREE IN TEACHING PROVISIONAL AND STANDARD

LICENSURE

5-5.01 In addition to meeting the requirements of Sections 5-1.01 and 5-1.02, an

individual enrolled in a master’s degree in teaching program (MAT, M.Ed., or

MTLL) may obtain a Provisional Teaching License if the individual:

5-5.01.1 Submits evidence of enrollment in a master’s degree in teaching

program that:

5-5.01.1.1 Is from an institution of higher education that is

regionally or nationally accredited by an accrediting

organization recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education or the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation;

5-5.01.1.2 Either has attained recognition from its affiliated Council

for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Specialized Professional Association (SPA), is accredited

by a CAEP recognized organization associated with the

field of study, or is recommended for approval based

upon results of a CAEP or state review of the program;

and

5-5.01.1.3 Is approved by the Department under the ADE Policies

Governing Programs for Educator Licensure Offered By

Institutions of Higher Education in Arkansas;

5-5.01.2 Maintains a cumulative grade point average in the master’s degree in

teaching program of no less than 3.0 (4.0 scale); and

5-5.01.3 Documents employment as a teacher-of-record, teaching a minimum

of three (3) hours per day in the appropriate licensure area(s).

5-5.01.4 A candidate in a Special Education MAT program shall document

successful completion of the following before a provisional license

may be issued:

5-5.01.4.1 SPED 101 Academy;

5-5.01.4.2 Three (3) credit hours in special education; and

5-5.01.4.3 The appropriate content area assessment for either K-6, 4-

8, or a 7-12 content area of English Language Arts,

Mathematics, or Science.

5-5.03 In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 5-1.03, to obtain a Standard

Teaching License under these Rules, an individual holding a master’s degree in

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teaching (MAT, M.Ed., or MTLL) must submit official transcript(s) documenting

an awarded master’s degree in teaching from an accredited institution of higher

education.

5-5.04 For an applicant who was not employed as a teacher-of-record and did not hold a

Master’s Degree in Teaching Provisional License under this section, a one-year,

non-renewable provisional teaching license shall be available for an applicant who

holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching if the applicant has completed all other

requirements under Section 5-5.03 but has not successfully completed:

5-5.04.1 The Arkansas History requirement under 5-1.03.4 if required; or

5-4.04.2 The instruction in reading and disciplinary literacy required under

Section 5-1.03.5.

5-5.05 An individual receiving a Standard Teaching License under this Section 5-5.0

who was employed in a private school but not mentored under these rules while in

a Master’s Degree in Teaching program shall upon employment in a public school

participate in mentoring as required for novice teachers under the Department’s

Rules Governing Educator Mentoring Programs, unless the individual has

completed mentoring or a substantial equivalent in an in-state private school or

border-state private or public school settings.

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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RULES GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE

CHAPTER 6:

LIFETIME TEACHING LICENSE

6-1.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING THE LIFETIME

TEACHING LICENSE

6-1.01 Applicants for the Standard Lifetime shall meet the following eligibility

requirements:

6-1.01.1 Hold a current, or expired standard Arkansas teaching license;

6-1.01.2 Be at least (62) years of age; and

6-1.01.3 Either:

6-1.01.3.1 Have worked in an educational setting while maintaining

an Arkansas teaching license, or

6-1.01.3.2 Have made significant contributions to education,

educational research, or the profession of teaching

through scholarly endeavors, teaching experience,

excellence in teaching, or educational innovation;

6-1.02 Applicants shall apply for and successfully complete the criminal background

checks and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check required under the

Department’s Rules Governing Background Checks upon application for the

Lifetime Teaching License.

6-1.02.1 The required background check or Child Maltreatment Central

Registry check cannot be older than one year at the time of

application.

6-2.0 GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE LIFETIME

TEACHING LICENSE

6-2.01 The Department shall issue a Lifetime Teaching License upon:

6-2.01.1 The applicant submitting to the Office of Educator Licensure at the

Department a completed application requesting the Lifetime Teaching

License, using the application form developed by the Department;

6-2.01.2 The applicant meeting the eligibility requirements in Section 6-1.0 of

these rules; and

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6-2.01.3 The application being approved by the State Board.

6-2.02 The Lifetime Teaching License shall reflect the applicant’s licensure areas at the

time of the application.

6-2.03 A teacher holding a Lifetime Teaching License is not required to renew his or her

teaching license.

6-2.04 A Lifetime Teaching License is subject to the same laws for revocation as any

Arkansas teaching license.

6-2.05 A Lifetime Teaching License holder is not subject to the requirements for annual

professional development , except as provided in Section 6-3.02.2 of this rule.

6-2.06 The Lifetime Teaching License shall terminate upon the death or legal incapacity

of the license holder.

6-3.0 EMPLOYMENT OF LIFETIME TEACHING LICENSE HOLDERS

6-3.01 A Lifetime Teaching License holder is eligible to serve a school district,

educational services cooperative or the Department in the following capacities:

6-3.01.1 Substitute teacher

6-3.01.2 Tutor

6-3.01.3 Mentor

6-3.01.4 Test Investigator

6-3.01.5 Scholastic Audit Consultant

6-3.01.6 Others as defined by the Department

6-3.02 A Lifetime Teaching License holder who becomes employed full-time or part-

time by a school district, education service cooperative as a licensed educator, or

by the Department in a position that requires a current license issued by the State

Board shall:

6-3.02.1 Apply for and successfully complete the criminal background checks

and Child Maltreatment Central Registry check required under the

Department’s Rules Governing Background Checks; and

6-3.02.2 Participate in the professional development programs as required by

the employing school district, cooperative or Department.

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6-3.02.2.1 A Lifetime Teaching License holder who has not taught

or been employed in an educational setting for which a

license is required for one (1) or more years shall be

required to provide the Department verification of twenty

(20) hours of relevant professional development prior to

reentering the educational setting.

6-3.02.3 A school district that hires a Lifetime Teaching License holder shall

notify the Department of the within thirty (30) days of the

employment of the Lifetime Teaching License holder.

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Appendix A: LEVELS AND AREAS OF LICENSURE

CHART 1.A

FIRST-TIME LICENSURE AREAS

AVAILABLE LICENSURE LEVEL (see also Chart 3.)

LICENSURE CONTENT AREA:

B-K

K-6

4-8

7-12

K-12

4-12

ECH/SP.ED INTEGRATED

ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD (Math, Science, Lang Arts, Social

Studies) Must choose any two of the four content areas listed for

initial licensure. Any area may be added individually to a Standard

License.

BIOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

ENGLISH LANG ARTS

SOCIAL STUDIES

PHYSICS/MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

DRAMA

SPEECH

ART

VOCAL MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

DRAMA / SPEECH

PHYSICAL EDU / HEALTH

SPECIAL EDUCATION

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

GUIDANCE & SCHOOL COUNSELING

ADULT EDUCATION

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION:

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

MARKETING TECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & TECH

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

NOTE: B-K=BIRTH TO KINDERGARTEN; ECH=EARLY CHILDHOOD; SP.ED=SPECIAL EDUCATION; PS=POST-SECONDARY

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CHART 1.B

ENDORSEMENT TO STANDARD LICENSE

AVAILABLE LICENSURE LEVEL (see also Chart 3.)

***AGE 3-4

SP. ED.

B-K

K-6

4-8

7-12

K-12

4-12

P-12

LICENSURE CONTENT AREA:

*ECH/SP.ED INTEGRATED

*AGE 3-4 ECH

AGE 3-4 SP. ED

ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD (Math, Science, Lang Arts, Social Studies)

Must choose any two of the four content areas listed for initial licensure.

Any area may be added individually to a Standard License.

BIOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCE X

CHEMISTRY X

PHYSICS

**PHYSICAL SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE

ENGLISH LANG ARTS

SOCIAL STUDIES

PHYSICS/MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

DRAMA

SPEECH

JOURNALISM

ART X X X

VOCAL MUSIC X X X

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

DRAMA / SPEECH

PHYSICAL EDU / HEALTH

SPECIAL EDUCATION

* VISUAL SPECIALIST

* HEARING SPECIALIST

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

* GUIDANCE & SCHOOL COUNSELING

*ADULT EDUCATION

*DYSLEXIA THERAPIST

COMPUTER SCIENCE

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY X

MARKETING TECHNOLOGY X

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & TECH

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

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* These areas cannot be added to a standard license by testing out.

** The reference to physical science here applies only to an applicant who entered a physical science teacher education program before fall 2016.

*** Must hold a special education license to test out of age 3-4 special education

NOTE: B-K=BIRTH TO KINDERGARTEN; ECH=EARLY CHILDHOOD; SP.ED=SPECIAL EDUCATION; PS=POST-SECONDARY

AVAILABLE LICENSURE LEVEL (see also Chart 3.)

***AGE 3-

4 SP. ED.

B-K

K-6

4-8

7-12

K-12

4-12

P-12

ADMINISTRATOR LICENSURE:

*DISTRICT-LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR

*BUILDING-LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR

*CURRICULUM/PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

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CHART 2.

ENDORSEMENT BY PROGRAM OF STUDY ONLY

AVAILABLE LICENSURE LEVEL

AGE 3-4 K-6 5-6 K-12 P-12

EXCEPTION AREA ENDORSEMENTS: (EXCEPTION AREA

ENDORSEMENTS CANNOT BE ADDED TO A STANDARD TEACHING

LICENSE BY TESTING OUT.)

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST X

READING SPECIALIST X

GUIDANCE & SCHOOL COUNSELING X

GIFTED & TALENTED X

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE X

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINER X

COACHING X

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR X

GRADE 5-6 ENDORSEMENT (FOR 7-12 TEACHER LICENSED IN

A CORE CONTENT AREA(S) OF MATH, SCIENCE, LANG ARTS

OR SOCIAL STUDIES)

AGE 3-4 ENDORSEMENT (FOR TEACHERS HOLDING AN

ELEMENTARY K-6 LICENSE; NON-SPECIAL ED)

CONTENT SPECIALIST (FOR MATH, SCIENCE AND LITERACY

FOR TEACHERS HOLDING A K-6 LICENSE)

DYSLEXIA THERAPIST X

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION:

DISTRICT-LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR X

BUILDING-LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR X

CURRICULUM/PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR X

ANCILLARY STUDENT SERVICES:

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIST X

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY X

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CHART 3.

ENDORSEMENT BY TESTING OUT

This chart is to be used in conjunction with Chart 1. Exceptions to the testing out requirements

may be found in Section 2-3.04 of these rules.

* The reference to P-4 here applies only to an applicant who entered a P-4 teacher education program before Fall 2015.

AVAILABLE ENDORSEMENT LEVEL

AGE 3-4

SP. ED.

K-6 4-8 4-12 7-12 K-12

FIRST-TIME LICENSURE LEVEL

FOR ANY CONTENT AREA:

B-K Integrated X

P-4* X X

K-6 X X

1-6 X X

4-8 X X X X

4-12 X X X X

7-12 X X X

P-8 X X X

K-12 X X X X

K-12 SP. ED X X X X X X

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