STATE OF RHODE ISLAND & PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
255 westminster Street
Providence, R.I. 02903
(401) 277-2031
FAX (401) 277-6178
Voice/TDD (401) 277-2031
This document contains the information you need to apply for Rhode Island certification. In order to provide more efficient service, we have changed the certification application process. Please refer to the included regulations for the areas in which you are seeking certification. In order to begin processing your request, you must submit the information as noted below and on the General Instructions sheet (new applicants only). Upon receipt of all required documentation, your application will be forwarded to a certification consultant for evaluation. Response time from receipt of your credentials is usually within two weeks, but can be extended during peak months of July, August, and September. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE PROCESSED.
REQUIRED INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION
(NEW APPLICANTS PLEASE REFER TO THE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS SHEET)
INITIAL APPLICATION (NEW) (PROVISIONAL)
PLEASE NOTE ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE PROCESSED, INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE ITEMS TO ENSURE COMPLETENESS OF YOUR APPLICATION.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 16-11-1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island requires that all educational personnel be properly certified PRIOR to being employed in an educational setting which requires certification.
Communication Skills 657 General Knowledge 649 Professional Knowledge 648 Total Composite Score 1954
An individual may also achieve a passing score if he/she achieves a composite score of at least 1954 and does not score more than four (4) points lower than the specified passing score on any of the subtests.
No person shall be barred from certification solely because of his or her score on any standardized teachers examination. The Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education may require those persons who score below a pre-set level on such an examination to undergo a successful job performance review, based on criteria established by the Board of Regents, annually for three (3) years. Said teacher's certification shall be given provisionally on an annual basis during said time.
SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR NTE SCORES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
*Vocational teachers are not required to complete the NTE exam. Vocational Educators are required to complete the NOCTI Exam.
RETURN YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WITH ALL CREDENTIALS TO:
TEL. NO. (401) 277-4600; TDD/VOICE 277-4600 X 2011
NOTE: AN EVALUATION OF YOUR CREDENTIALS FOR CERTIFICATION IS BASED UPON CURRENT REGULATIONS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME NEW CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE ADOPTED.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACCREDITED INSTITUTION Any postsecondary institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting commissions.
APPROVED IN-SERVICE COURSE WORK Staff development activities which have been approved, prior to the initiation of the activity, by the Office of Teacher Education and Certification. Such approval will also indicate number of credit hours to be allowed for the activity.
APPROVED INSTITUTION Any Rhode Island postsecondary institution approved
by the Board of Governors for Higher Education.
APPROVED PROGRAM A postsecondary teacher education program holding
current approved status under the program standards
of the State Department of Education. Initial certification is granted to individuals who have completed an approved program within the last five years.
DEMONSTRATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE A statement from the Superintendent of Schools or his/ her designee indicating the actual experience in terms of subject area, grade level, and length of said experience.
EVIDENCE OF COURSE WORK Official college transcripts bearing the seal of the
institution.
GRADUATE LEVEL Coursework taken at an accredited post-secondary
institution which offers graduate courses. Such
course work will be indicated as graduate level on the
institution's transcripts and/or in the catalog.
IN-SERVICE CREDIT HOURS One (1) in-service credit hour may be earned by an
individual who participates in fifteen (15) contact hours of Department of Education approved in- service activity.
TEACHING ENDORSEMENTS Those areas an individual may teach that are not
covered under the existing certificates and for which
the stated endorsement requirement has been met.
TYPES OF CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTTE-CERTIFICATE-- valid for one (1) year
Issued to educators who do not meet all the requirements for provisional certification but who have completed an approved teacher preparation program or who were certified as a professional educator. The substitute certificate is issued to individuals who are interested in day to day assignments in local school districts.
Renewal
The Substitute Certificate can be renewed annually at the request of the individual and payment of certification fee.
SPECIAL. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for two (2) years
Issued to educators who have:
The special provisional certificate is designed primarily for individuals who do not meet current certification requirements but who are in need of certification to hold a position or maintain a position in a local school district.
NOTE: This certificate does not apply in the area of Vocational Education.
The Special Provisional Certificate is not-renewable.
PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years
Issued to educators who have completed all the Rhode Island certificate requirements for specific areas of certification (see requirements for area of certification).
Renewal
The Provisional Certificate can be extended at the end of three years with the completion of six credits during these three years.
The provisional certificate is not renewable for individuals who have taught in the public schools of Rhode Island for three years. These educators must qualify for professional certification. (see professional certification)
PROFESSIONAL - valid for five (5) years
Issued to educators who have
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved professional development units for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate.
Renewal
This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued teaching experience in the area of certification. Six (6) of the nine (9) credits must be graduate level course work either in the certification area or in an area directly related to that area. Three (3) of the nine (9) credits may be approved professional development units.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five-year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for Life
Issued to educators who have completed
a Master's Degree in the area of certification from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education and six (6) years of teaching experience in the area of certification of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island,
a Master's Degree in any field of education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in the area of certification either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience in the area of certification, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island,
a Master's Degree in a field other than education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education and 21 semester hours of graduate level course work in the area of certification either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience in the area of certification, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island,
TEACHING CERTIFICATES:
A. Agriculture G. Science (specify science area)
B. Business Education-Social, Secretarial 1. Biology 3. General Science
C. English 2. Chemistry 4. Physics
D. Foreign Language (specify language) H. Social Studies (must qualify for history
and at least one of the following social
studies areas:
E. History 1. Anthropology 4. Sociology
F. Mathematics 2. Economics 5. Political Science
3. Geography
I. Other Academic Areas not listed above (for
emerging secondary areas only)
A. Art G. Technology Education B. Dance H. Library/Media C. Health I. Music D. Physical Education J. Theater E. Health/Physical Education K. Other Special Subject Areas not listed above F. Home Economics (for emerging PK-12 areas only)
SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES:
1. School Counselor 4. Speech/Language Pathologist
2. School Psychologist 5. Reading Specialist/Consultant
3. School Social Worker
ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATES:
1. Administrator of Curriculum/Instruction 5. Reading Supervisor/Director
2. Administrator of Special Education 6. Secondary Principal
3. Elementary Principal 7. Special Subjects Administrator
4. Guidance Supervisor 8. Superintendent of Schools
ENDORSEMENTS TO CERTIFICATES:
1. bilingual-Bicultural Endorsement 4. English as a Second Language Endorsement-
2. Driver Education Subject Content Area Teachers
3. English as a Second Language 5. Middle School Endorsement
Endorsement Elem., Early Child., Sec. 6. Endorsement for Adapted Physical Education
English & Foreign Language
RHODE ISLAND
REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE
I. Provisional, CERTIFICATE: valid for three (3) years.
B. Completion of an approved program, within five (5) years from date of application, designed for the preparation of early childhood school teachers.
C. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program, as defined in I-B. shal1 present evidence of six semester hours of student teaching in an early childhood setting and not less than twenty-four semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following content areas:
Child Growth & Development; Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood Education; Reading Readiness and Developmental Reading; Health and Nutrition for the Young Child; Child, Family, and Community Relationships; and identification of and Service to Special Needs Children.
D. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teachers Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THREE YEARS. HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENT UNDER II-A.
NOTE: The student, teaching requirement may be waived for an applicant, who has had two or more documented years of successful teaching experience in an approved early childhood setting. Certified Elementary or Secondary teachers who have had two or more years of teaching experience and who seek Early Childhood certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one-year supervised internship at the early childhood level. After completing the necessary course work for the early childhood certification, and arranging through the local community for a one-year internship at the early childhood level, the individual request the issuance of a one-year temporary provisions1 certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three-year provisional certificate.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for five (5) years,
B. Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate,
C. Three years of documented teaching experience in an approved early childhood education setting in Rhode Island while on provisional certification, This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee,
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine credits and verification of continued teaching experience as an early childhood teacher, Six of the nine credits must be graduate level course work either in early childhood education or in an area directly related to early childhood education, Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service course work,
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five-year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above, In addition, any teaching experience during the five-year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee,
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life,
B. Master's Degree in any field of Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen {15) semester hours of graduate level course work in early Childhood Education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience in an Early Childhood setting, of which three (3) years must he in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and 21 semester hours of graduate level course work in Early Childhood Education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience in an Early Childhood setting, of which three (3) .years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHING CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for teaching in grades one through eight, except where grades seven and eight are organized on the middle or secondary school plan,
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for three (3) years.
B. Completion of an approved program, within five (5) years from date of application, designed for the preparation of elementary school teachers,
C. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program, as defined in I-B, shall present evidence of six semester hours of student teaching in the elementary grades and not less than twenty-four semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following content areas:
Child Growth & Development; Methods and Materials of Teaching Reading, Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies in the Elementary Schools; The Arts: Identification of and Service to Special Needs Children; and Foundations of Education.
D. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode island must take the Core Battery of the National Teachers Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL, CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THREE YEARS. HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL. CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED T0 AN EXTENSION OF THE, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENT UNDER II -A,
NOTE: The student teaching requirement may be waived for an applicant who has had two or more documented years of successful teaching experience in an approved elementary setting. Certified teachers who have had two or more years of teaching experience and who seek Elementary certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one-year supervised internship at the elementary level. After completing the necessary course work for the elementary certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one-year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one-year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor must have at least 3 years of teaching experience Upon successful completion of the internship. the individual will be issued a three-year provisional certificate.
II. PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFICATE: valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate.
B. Three years of documented teaching experience on the elementary level in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine credits and verification of continued teaching experience as an elementary teacher. Six of the nine credits must be graduate level course work either in elementary education or in an area directly related to elementary education. Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five-year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during' the five-year period is to be documented b7¢ the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life.
B. Master's Degree in any field of Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15} semester hours of graduate level course work in elementary education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience at the elementary revel, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and 21 semester hours of graduate level course work in elementary education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six years of teaching experience at the elementary level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SECONDARY TEACHING CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for teaching in grades seven through twelve, except where grades seven and eight are organized on the elementary school plan.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for three (3) years.
B. Completion of an approved program, within 5 years from date of application, designed for the preparation of secondary school teachers.
C. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program, as defined in I-B, shall present evidence of six semester hours of student teaching in the secondary grades and not less than eighteen (18) semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following content areas;
Adolescent Psychology, Secondary Methods, Measurements and Evaluation, Identification of and Service to Special Needs Students, Teaching of Reading in the Content Area, and Foundations of Education.
D. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teachers Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The student teaching requirement may be waived for an applicant who has had two or more documented years of successful teaching experience in an approved secondary setting. Certified teachers who have had two or more years of teaching experience and who seek secondary certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one-year supervised internship at the secondary level. After completing the necessary course work for secondary certification, and arranging through the local community for a one-year internship at the secondary level, the individual may request the issuance of a one-year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor must have at least 3 years of teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three-year provisional certificate.
E. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS SEMESTER HOURS
1. Agriculture 36
2. Business Education
Secretarial Business 36
Social Business 36
3. English 30
4. History 30*
*May include up to six (6) semester hours of
Social Studies course work in areas defined
in the Social Studies certificate (see #8).
5. Language
A classical language 30*
A foreign language 30*
*Certified classical or foreign language teachers,
having earned initial certification with 30 credits,
are entitled to additional language certification
with 24 semester hours of language credit.
NOTE: A statement showing competency in the classical or foreign language in which an applicant wishes to be certified may be presented to waive certain portions of the academic requirements for provisional certification in the classical or foreign language. This statement, attesting to proficiency in the areas of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and a knowledge of the civilization and culture, must be submitted by a qualified official at the preparing institution or an authorized agent of the Board of Regents for Education. The decision to waive a portion of the academic requirements in the classical or foreign language will be made by the Department of Education.
6. Mathematics 30
7. Science 30*
a. General Science 30
(Must include at least 6 semester hours each
in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry or as
otherwise prescribed by law).
b. Biology 30
c. Chemistry 30
d. Physics 30
*Certified science teachers, having earned initial certification with 30 credits, are entitled to additional science certification with 24 semester hours in an area of science.
8. Social Studies 36*
*The issuance of a social studies certificate requires 24 semester hours in history as
required for a history certificate. The social studies certificate is valid for the teaching of
history and will be endorsed to teach any academic area in which an individual has
completed six semester hours. Academic areas include anthropology, economics,
geography, political science, and sociology.
9. Academic Areas not listed above 18*
*A teaching certificate will be issued in any academic area not listed above provided the candidate has met all requirements listed under parts A and C of Section I and has 18 semester hours of credit in the academic area for which certification is sought.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THREE YEARS. HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENT UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate.
B. Three years of documented teaching experience on the secondary level in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine credits and verification of continued teaching experience as a secondary teacher. Six of the nine credits must be on the graduate level, and three of the six graduate credits must be in the academic area in which secondary certification is held. Three of the nine credits may be in approved in-service course work. The nine semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five-year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate. Any teaching experience during the five-year period must be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee. An extension will be granted for the period of time the certificate was not used in the public schools of Rhode Island.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life.
B. Master's Degree from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in the academic field in which provisional certification is held' either as a part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience at the secondary level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
Individuals who desire to secure certification in secondary education by means of transcript evaluation will be required to submit evidence that they have completed appropriate academic course work (see Preamble for required course work in each academic area). The Certification Office will publish an updated list annually of academic content areas required for each secondary area of certification. This list of courses will take into consideration the desired distribution and appropriate level of academic course work which must be completed by individuals desiring to teach in the secondary grades.
PREAMBLE
ACADEMIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS IN SECONDARY SUBJECTS FOR CERTIFICATION BY TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS
Within the 36 credits for Agriculture certification, the candidate must have course work in Plant Science, Animal Science, Related Mechanics and Related Economics.
SOCIAL BUSINESS
Within the 36 credits for Social Business certification, the candidate must have course work in Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Law, Introduction to Computer Science, Word (Document) Processing, and two courses in Typewriting/Keyboarding.
SECRETARIAL BUSINESS
Within the 36 credits for Secretarial Business certification, the candidate must have course work in Accounting, Marketing, Management, Business Law, Introduction to Computer Science, Word (Document) Processing, Abbreviated Writing and Transcription, and two courses in Typewriting/Keyboarding.
ENGLISH
Within the 30 credits for English certification, the candidate must have course work in Composition, American Literature, and English Literature.
HISTORY
Within the 30 credits for History certification, the candidate must have course work in History of Western Civilization, United States History, European History, and a non-western history. Six semester hours may be included in the Social Studies areas (see Social Studies).
FOREIGN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
Within the 30 credits for a Foreign Language certification, the candidate must have course work in Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Grammar and Conversation, Literature, Culture and Civilization.
MATHEMATICS
Within the 30 credits for Mathematics certification, the candidate must have course work in the basic math areas of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Math course work in Number Theory, History of Math, Statistics, and two courses in calculus. Course work in basic math areas may not be required for individuals who have completed 30 semester hours in Math with a sequence of higher level course work. GENERAL SCIENCE
Within the 30 credits for General Science certification, the candidate must have course work in: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics unless otherwise qualified by law.
BIOLOGY
Within the 30 credits for Biology certification, the candidate must have course work in Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Genetics, and Ecology.
CHEMISTRY
Within the 30 credits for Chemistry certification, the candidate must have course work in General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
PHYSICS
Within the 30 credits for Physics certification, the candidate must have course work in General Physics and Modern Physics.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Within the 36 credits for Social Studies certification, the candidate must have 24 credits in History, as outlined previously under History. The Social Studies certificate may be endorsed to teach other areas of Social Studies by completing six (6) credits in any of the following content areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, and Sociology.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL SUBJECTS CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for teaching the special subject(s) listed below in all grades in the public schools of Rhode Island.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for three (3) years.
B. Completion of an approved program, within five (5) years from date of application, designed for the preparation of special subject teachers.
C. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of at least six semester hours of student teaching in the special subjects field. This student teaching must include placement at both the elementary and secondary levels. The applicant must also present evidence of at least eighteen semester hours of course work to include work in each of the following content areas:
Human Growth and Development; Foundations of Education; Methodology (must include at least one course in the Special Subjects field); Measurement and Evaluation; Identification of and Service to Special Needs Students; and the Teaching of Reading in the Content Area.
D. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The student teaching requirement may be waived for an applicant who has had two or more documented years of successful teaching experience in the special subject field prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified teachers who have had two or more years of teaching experience and who seek a special subject certificate may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one-year supervised internship in the special subjects field. After completing the necessary course work for the special subjects certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one-year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one-year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance, and the supervisor must have at least 3 years of teaching experience. The internship must include placement at both the elementary and secondary levels. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three-year provisional certificate.
E. Academic Requirements:
Requirements Semester Hours
1. Art 36
2. Dance 24
3. Health 24
4. Physical Education 24
5. Health and Physical Education 48
(twenty-four semester hours in each area)
6. Home Economics 36
7. Technology Education 36
8. Library/Media 36
9. Music 36
10. Theater 24
11. Special Subject Areas not listed above 18*
* A teaching certificate will be issued in any special subject area not listed above provided the candidate has met all requirements listed under Parts A and C of Section I and has 18 semester hours of credit in the special subject area for which certification is sought.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THREE YEARS. HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENT UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course, work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits credits for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate.
B. Three years of documented teaching experience in the special subjects field in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine credits and verification of continued successful experience as a special subject teacher. Six of the nine credits must be on the graduate level, and three of the six graduate credits must be in the special subject area in which special subject certification is held. Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five-year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life.
OR
B. Master's Degree in any field of education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in the special subject field in which provisional certification is held either as a part of or beyond the Master's Degree in education, and six (6) years of teaching experience in the special subject field, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
OR
Master's Degree in a field other than Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and 21 semester hours of graduate level course work in the special subject field either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience in the special subject field, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
Individuals who desire to secure certification in a special subject field by means of transcript evaluation will be required to submit evidence that they have completed appropriate special subject course work. The certification Office will publish an updated list annually of special subject course work required for each special subject field. This list of courses will take into consideration the desired distribution and appropriate level of special subject course work which must be completed by individuals desiring to teach in the special subject field(s).
Persons serving as teacher of theater and dance as of 10/1/85 shall be eligible to continue to perform in their present capacity under the certificate they now hold.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS IN THE SPECIAL SUBJECT FIELDS
FOR CERTIFICATION BY TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Within the 36 credits for Art certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: two courses in art history and studio course work in at least seven of the following nine areas: Drawing, Painting, Design, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Crafts, Photography, and Metals.
DANCE
Within the 24 credits for Dance certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: the various types of Dance including ballet, ballroom, ethnic, folk, jazz, and modern; dance History; Dance Production/Stagecraft; Choreography and Improvisation; and Human Anatomy.
HEALTH
Within the 24 credits for Health certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: Human Physiology and Anatomy, Microbiology, Genetics, Personal Health, Substance Use and Abuse, First Aid, CPR, Consumer Health, Nutrition, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Human Sexuality, Ecology, Community Health, and Social Health.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Within the 24 credits for Physical Education, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas; Human Anatomy, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Physical Training, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Aquatics, Kinesiology, Physiology of Exercise, Adaptive Physical Education, CPR, First Aid, Elementary School Games and Procedures, and Dance.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Within the 48 credits for Health and Physical Education, the candidate must have 24 semester hours in Health Education as previously identified under the category of Health and 24 semester flours in Physical Education as previously identified under the category of Physical Education.
HOME ECONOMICS
Within the 36 credits for Home Economics, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: Family Interaction, Clothing and Textiles, Consumer Economics, Foods and Nutrition, Home Management, and Community Relations.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Within the 36 credits for Technology Education certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: Graphic Arts Technology, Construction Technology, Electronic Communications, Energy & Transportation, Technical & Computerized Drafting, Materials Processing and Computer Assisted Drafting and Design.
LIBRARY/MEDIA
Within the 36 credits for Library/Media certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: Introduction to Libraries, Library Administration, Selection and Organization of Library Materials/Equipment (cataloging and classification), Production of Media, Reference Materials, School Library/Media Center, Multi-Media in the Library, and Computer Literacy.
MUSIC
Within the 36 credits for Music certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: Music Theory (Harmony, Sightsinging, Dictation, Counterpoint), Applied Music, Large Ensemble, Conducting, History of Music, and Music Composition.
THEATRE
Within the 24 credits for Theater certification, the candidate must have courses to include work in each of the following content areas: History of the Theater; theatrical Production; Basic Acting Skills and Techniques; Technical Aspects of Theater such as scenery, lights, makeup, sound, properties, costume, and special effects; and Creative Drama or Children's Theater.
RHODE ISLAND
This Certificate is valid for service as a teacher and supervisor in the special subject fields endorsed thereon. Special. subjects are: Art, Dance, Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Library/Media, Music and Theater.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE valid for three years.
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island teacher's certificate in the special subject field.
C. Fifteen semester hours of courses approved as preparation for supervisory service, including one or more courses for supervision of instruction in the special subject field,
D. Three years of successful teaching experience in the special subject field.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE, HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AFTER HAVING SERVED THREE YEARS IN RHODE ISLAND UNDER THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE valid for life,
B. Same as II.
C, Same as IC.
D. Three years of successful experiences a supervisor in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Holders of certificates valid for teaching Physical Education may obtain an endorsement to teach Adapted Physical Education by meeting the following requirements:
REQUIREMENTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT
SECONDARY TEACHERS
Holders of secondary school certificates may obtain an endorsement to teach their specific subjects or fields in the middle school (grades 5-8) by completing six semester hours of approved study. Approved study includes child psychology and either methods of teaching the subject in the elementary/middle school OR middle school curriculum, OR a reading course
Persons holding a secondary certificate without an endorsement for middle schools may continue to teach their subject field in grades 7 and 8 of a middle school.
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Holders of elementary school certificates may obtain an endorsement to teach a specific subject or field in the middle school (grades 5-8) by meeting the academic course requirements listed below and completing six semester hours of approved study. Approved study includes adolescent psychology and either methods of teaching the subject field in the secondary. middle school, OR middle school curriculum.
Academic Requirements Semester Hours Mathematics 18 English 18 Science 18 Social Studies 18 Humanities 18 Foreign Language 18
Persons holding an elementary certificate without an endorsement for middle schools may continue to teach in grades 5-6 of a middle school.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ENDORSEMENT ELEMENTARY, EARLY CHILDHOOD, SECONDARY ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
Holders of an elementary, early childhood. secondary English and foreign language teaching certificate may obtain an endorsement to teach English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level by meeting the following requirements:
Introduction to English Linguistics, Curriculum and Methods for ESL Programs, Second Language Assessment and Evaluation, Socio-Cultural Foundations of ESL Education, Second Language Literacy for LEP Learners, and Theories of First and Second Language Acquisition.
NOTE: INDIVIDUALS CERTIFIED WITH AN ESL ENDORSEMENT PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 1992 ARE EXEMPT FROM THESE REGULATIONS.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
This certificate is valid for service as an English as a Second Language Specialist (self-contained or resource model program) in all grades {PK-12) of the public schools of Rhode Island.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for three (3) years
B. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of English as a Second Language teachers.
C. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of at least six semester hours of student teaching in English as a Second Language. This student teaching must include placement at both the elementary and secondary levels. The applicant must also present evidence of at least twenty-four semester hours of coursework to include work in each of the following content areas:
Human Growth and Development, Identification and Service to Special Needs Students, Introduction to English Linguistics, Theories of First and Secondary Language Acquisition, Curriculum and Methods for ESL Programs, Second Language Assessment and Evaluation, Socio-Cultural Foundations of ESL Education, and Second Language Literacy for LEP Learners.
D. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teachers Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The student teaching requirement may be waived for an applicant who has had two or more documented years of successful teaching experience in English as a Second Language prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified teachers who have had two or more years of teaching experience and who seek an English as a Second Language certificate may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one-year locally supervised intern- ship in English as a Second Language. After completing the necessary coursework for the English as a Second Language certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one-year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one-year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance, and the supervisor must have at least 3 years of teaching experience. The internship must include placement at both the elementary and secondary levels.
Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three-year provisional certificate.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THREE YEARS. HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENT UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied coursework requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate.
B. Three years of documented teaching experience in English as a Second Language in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued successful experience as an English as a Second Language teacher. Six of the nine credits must be on the graduate level, and three of the six graduate credits must be in English as a Second Language. Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service coursework. The nine semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five-year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five-year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life.
OR
B. Master's Degree in any field of education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in English as a Second Language either as part of or beyond the Master's Degree in education, and six (6) years of teaching experience as an English as a Second Language teacher, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT VALID FOR SERVICE AS A GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER (ELEMENTARY) TEACHER AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL OR AS A SUBJECT CONTENT AREA TEACHER AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ENDORSEMENT FOR SUBJECT CONTENT AREA TEACHERS
This endorsement of a subject content area certificate {excluding English)is valid for service as a teacher of Limited English Proficient students, in a self-contained setting, receiving instruction in the subject content area. For special subjects teachers, this endorsement is valid in all grades {PK-12) and for secondary certified teachers, the endorsement is valid in grades 7 through 12.
The following coursework is required for this endorsement:
Individuals currently serving as content area teachers to Limited English Proficient students in a self contained setting have until October l. 1994 to satisfy requirements for issuance of this certificate.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL - BICULTURAL ENDORSEMENTS
Elementary Teachers Holders of elementary school certificates may obtain an endorsement to serve as all elementary bilingual-bicultural teacher by completing nine semester hours in the following areas:
In addition. an individual must show a demonstrated proficiency in sneaking, reading. and writing in a language other than English and an understanding of the history and culture, associated with the target language.
This proficiency must be attested to by an official designated by the Commissioner of Education at approved colleges or universities in Rhode Island. Forms for this purpose will be provided by the Office of Teacher Certification.
Secondary Teachers
Holders of secondary school certificates may obtain an endorsement to teacher specific subject or field in bilingual-bicultural programs by completing nine semester hours in the following areas:
In addition. an individual must show the demonstrated proficiency as noted above for elementary teachers.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE READING SPECIALIST/CONSULTANT CERTIFICATE This certificate is valid for service as follows:
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B. Eligibility for a provisional Rhode Island teacher's certificate.
C. Master's Degree in reading or completion of twenty-four semester hours of graduate level course work in reading which must include course work in the Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability, The Supervision of Reading Programs, Research in Reading, and a minimum of six semester hours in a Reading Clinic or Practicum.
D. Three years of documented classroom teaching experience.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE: HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION UPON SERVING THREE YEARS IN RHODE ISLAND UNDER THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
B. Three years of successful experience as a reading specialist/consultant in Rhode Island.
Effective October 1, 1986 *
* Teachers presently performing as reading teacher-specialist will follow certification requirements which were effective as of 8-1-74.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE READ1NG SUPERVISOR/DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for service as a reading supervisor, director, or coordinator of reading programs,
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B. Nine semester hours of graduate level course work in educational administration in the areas of Supervision of Personnel, Educational Program Planning, and Curriculum Development and Evaluation,
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE: HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE UPON SERVING THREE YEARS IN RHODE ISLAND UNDER THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE,
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life,
A. Same as I-A,
B. Same as I-B,
C. Three years successful experience as a reading supervisor/director in Rhode Island,
D. Fifteen semester hours of graduate level course work in Educational Administration and Curriculum beyond the requirements in I-B,
Effective October 1, 1986
REQUIREMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR
(Birth through Kindergarten) This certificate is valid for service as a teacher of children birth through kindergarten who have disabilities (mild, moderate to severe/profound). This certificate is also valid for service as a diagnostic prescriptive teacher (DPT) for this population.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years.
B. Eligibility for an Early Childhood Teacher's Certificate.
C. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of children with disabilities at the early childhood level within five (5) years from date of application.
D. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of a minimum of two hundred (200) clock hours of supervised student teaching or intern experience within the context of an approved teacher preparation program for young children who have disabilities at the early childhood level; and, not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of courses approved by the Department of Education for the preparation of teachers of children who have disabilities at the early childhood level in the following content areas:
E. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The practice teaching or intern experience may be waived for applicants who have had two (2) or more documented years of successful experience as an early childhood special education teacher prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified special education teachers who have had two (2) or more years of special education teaching experience and who seek additional special education certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one (1) year supervised internship at the appropriate level and setting. After completing the necessary course work for the special education certificate and arranging through the local community for a one (1) year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one (1) year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor must have at least three (3) years of special education teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three (3) year provisional certificate. Teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities must also meet the eligibility requirement under section I-B.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3) YEARS AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR IN RHODE ISLAND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section Ill) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five (5) year professional certificate.
B. Three (3) years of documented teaching experience as an early childhood special education teacher in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five (5) years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued teaching experience as an early childhood special education teacher. Six (6) of the nine (9) credits must be graduate level course work in special education. Three (3) of the nine (9) credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal. Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five (5) year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life.
B. Master's Degree in any field of education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree and six (6) years of teaching experience as an early childhood special education teacher of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as an early childhood special education teacher of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATOR - ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL This certificate is valid for service as a teacher of students with mild/moderate disabilities ages 5 through 13 or as a teacher of students with mild/moderate disabilities who are in any class grades K through 8. This certificate is also valid for service as a diagnostic prescriptive teacher (DPT) for this population.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years.
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island Early childhood or Elementary Teacher's certificate.
C. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of students who have mild/moderate disabilities at the elementary and middle levels within five (5) years from date of application.
D Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of a minimum of two hundred 200 clock hours of supervised student teaching or intern experience within the context of an approved preparation program for teachers of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the elementary and middle levels, and not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of courses approved by the Department of Education for the preparation of teachers of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the elementary and middle levels in the following content areas:
E. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The practice teaching or intern experience may be waived for applicants who have had two (2) or more documented years of successful experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the elementary or middle level prior to apply for certification in Rhode Island. Certified special education teachers who have had two (2) or more years of special education teaching experience and who seek additional special education certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one (1) year supervised internship at the appropriate level and setting. After completing the necessary course work for the special education certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one (1) year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one (1) year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor of the internship must have at least three (3) years of special education teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three (3) year provisional certificate. Teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities must also meet the eligibility requirements under Section I-B.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3) YEARS AS AN ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN RHODE ISLAND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate and who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see Section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five (5) year professional certificate.
B. Three (3) years of documented teaching experience as an elementary or middle level special education teacher in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five (5) years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued teaching experience as a teacher of students with mild to moderate disabilities at the elementary or middle level. The first renewal requires the completion of six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in reading. The remaining three (3) credits may be approved in-service course work. Further renewals require the completion of six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education. The remaining three (3) credits may be in approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and who lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five (5) year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life
B. Master's Degree in any field of education which must include fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education and six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in reading either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the elementary or middle level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education and six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in reading either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the elementary or middle level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
Effective October 1, 1995
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATOR - MIDDLE AND SECONDARY LEVEL
This certificate is valid for service as a teacher of students with mild/moderate disabilities ages 14-21 or as a teacher of students with mild/moderate disabilities who are in any class grades 7 through 12. This certificate is also valid for service as a diagnostic prescriptive teacher (OPT) for this population.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island Elementary or Secondary Teacher's certificate.
C. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of students who have mild/moderate disabilities at the middle and secondary levels within five (5) years from date of application.
D. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of a minimum of two hundred (200) clock hours of supervised student teaching
or
intern experience within the context of an approved preparation program for teachers of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the middle and secondary levels, and not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of courses approved by the Department of Education for the preparation of teachers of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the middle and secondary levels in the following content areas:
Introduction to Education of Exceptional Students; Characteristics of Students with Special Needs; Behavior Management; Assessment of students who have mild/moderate disabilities; Curriculum and Methodologies for students who have mild/moderate disabilities at the middle and secondary levels; Language and Speech Development; Vocational Programming; Collaboration, Home/School/Community; and Teaching of Reading.
E. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The practice teaching or intern experience may be waived for applicants who have had two (2) or more documented years of successful experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the middle school or secondary level prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified special education teachers who have had two (2) or more years of special education teaching experience and who seek additional special education certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one (1) year supervised internship at the appropriate level and setting. After completing the necessary course work for the special education certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one (1) year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one (1) year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor of the internship must have at least three (3) years of special education teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three (3) year provisional certificate. Teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities must also meet the eligibility requirement under Section I-B.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3)YEARS AS A MIDDLE OR SECONDARY LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A MIDDLE OR SECONDARY LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN RHODE ISLAND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five (5) years
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate and who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see Section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five (5) year professional certificate.
B. Three (3) years of documented teaching experience as a middle or secondary level special education teacher in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five (5) years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued teaching experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the middle or secondary level. The first renewal requires the completion of six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in reading. The remaining three (3) credits may be approved in-service course work. Further renewals require the completion of six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education. The remaining three (3) credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and who lack only the experience .requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five (5) year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life
B. Master's Degree in any field of education which must include six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in reading either as part of or in addition to the Masters Degree from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the middle school or secondary level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than education which must include six (6) semester hours of graduate level course work in reading either as part of or in addition to the Masters Degree from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who have mild to moderate disabilities at the middle or secondary level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
RHODE ISLAND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATOR OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE SEVERE/PROFOUND DISABILITIES
This certificate is valid for service as a teacher of students with severe/profound disabilities age 3 through 21 or as a teacher of students with severe/profound disabilities who are in any grade PreK through 12 whose educational program is focused primarily on mobility, communication, and functional daily living skills. This certificate is also valid for service as a diagnostic prescriptive teacher (DPT) for this population.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years.
B. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities within five (5) years from date of application.
C. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of twelve (12) semester hours of basic education course work in Foundations of Education, Teaching Reading in the Elementary Grades, Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary Grades, and Teaching Math in the Elementary Grades, in addition to the special education course work required in section I-D.
D. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of a minimum of three hundred (300) clock hours** of supervised student teaching or intern experience within the context of an approved preparation program for teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities. In addition the applicant must complete not less than twenty-seven (27) semester hours of courses approved by the Department of Education for the preparation of teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities in the following content areas:
Introduction to Education of Exceptional Students; Characteristics of Students With Specials Needs; Organization of Programs for students with severe or profound disabilities; Observation, Assessment and Interpretation of Life Patterns; Applications of Child Development with Emphasis on Mobility, Communication and Interaction; Curriculum and Methodologies for young students with severe or profound disabilities (3-12); Curriculum and Methodologies for adolescents and young adults with severe or profound disabilities (13-21 +); Adaptations, Instructional Methodology, and Technology for students with Physical Impairments and Sensory Impairments; Parents and Surrogates with Emphasis on Roles and Relationships; and Behavior Management.
**At least two hundred (200) of these hours must be with students who have severe and/or profound disabilities and at least one hundred (100) hours must be with children who have physical and/or sensory impairments.
E. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The practice teaching or intern experience may be waived for applicants who have had two (2) or more documented years of successful experience as a teacher of students who have severe/profound disabilities prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified special education teachers who have had two (2) or more years of special education teaching experience and who seek additional special education certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one (1) year supervised internship at the appropriate level and setting. After completing the necessary course work for the special education certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one (1) year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one (1) year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor of the internship must have at least three (3) years of special education teaching experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three (3) year provisional certificate.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3) YEARS AS A SEVERE/PROFOUND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A SEVERE/PROFOUND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN RHODE ISLAND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five (5) years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate and who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five (5) year professional certificate.
B. Three years of documented teaching experience as a teacher of students who have severe/profound disabilities in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE This certificate may be renewed every five (5) years upon the completion of nine credits and verification of continued teaching experience as a teacher of students who have severe/profound disabilities. Six (6) of the nine (9) credits must be graduate level course work in special education. Three (3) of the nine (9) credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or .in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five (5) year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: valid for life.
B Masters Degree in any field of Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Masters Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who have severe/profound disabilities, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Masters Degree in a field other than education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Masters Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who have severe/profound disabilities, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATOR - BLIND/PARTIALLY SIGHTED
This certificate is valid for service as a teacher of students who are blind/partially sighted ages birth through twenty-one. This certificate is also valid for services as a diagnostic prescriptive teacher (DPT) to this population.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary teacher's certificate.
C. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of students who are blind/partially sighted within five (5) years from date of application.
D. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of a minimum of two hundred (200) clock hours of supervised student teaching or intern experience within the context of an approved teacher preparation program for students who are blind/partially sighted, and not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of courses approved by the Department of Education for the preparation of teachers of students who are blind/partially sighted in the following content areas:
E. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The practice teaching or intern experience may be waived for applicants who have had who have had two (2) or more documented years of successful experience as a teacher of students who are blind/partially sighted prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified special education teachers who have had two (2) or more years of special education teaching experience and who seek additional special education certification may fulfill the student teaching by completing a one (1) year supervised internship at the appropriate level and setting. After completing the necessary course work for the special education certificate and arranging through the local community for a one (1) year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one (1) year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor of the internship must have at least three (3) years of experience as a teacher of the blind/partially sighted. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three (3) year provisional certificate. Teachers of students who have severe/profound disabilities must also meet the eligibility requirement under section I-B. (OVER)
NOTE:. THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3) YEARS AS A TEACHER OF THE BLIND/PARTIALLY SIGHTED IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXPENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEACHER OF THE BLIND/PARTIALLY SIGHTED IN RHODE ISLAND FOR ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five (5) years
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate and who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see Section Ill) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five (5) year professional certificate.
B. Three (3) years of documented teaching experience as a teacher of students who are blind/partially sighted in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five (5) years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued teaching experience as a teacher of students who are blind/partially sighted. Six (6) of the nine (9) credits must be graduate level course work in special education. Three (3) of the nine (9) credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for Life Professional certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or in-service credits for renewal.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five (5) year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life
B Master's Degree in any field of education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations. and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who are blind/partially sighted, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in additional to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who are blind/partially sighted, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATOR - DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
This certificate is valid for service as a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing ages birth through twenty-one. This certificate is also valid for services as a diagnostic prescriptive teacher (DPT) to this population.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Teacher's certificate.
C. Completion of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of students who are deaf/hard of hearing within five (5) years from date of application.
D. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of a minimum of two hundred (200) clock hours of supervised student teaching or intern experience within the context of an approved program designed for the preparation of teachers of students who are deaf/hard of hearing, and not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of courses approved by the Department of Education for the preparation of teachers of students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the following content areas:
Introduction to Education of students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Psychology of students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Speech Science and Audiology; Language for students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Communication for students who are deaf/hard of hearing; Curriculum and Methods for students who are deaf/hard of hearing; and Behavior Management.
E. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: The practice teaching or intern experience may be waived for applicants who have had two (2) or more documented years of successful experience as a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing prior to applying for certification in Rhode Island. Certified special education teachers who have had two (2) or more years of special education teaching experience and who seek additional special education certification may fulfill the student teaching requirement by completing a one (1) year supervised internship at the appropriate level and setting. After completing the necessary course work for the special education certificate, and arranging through the local community for a one (1) year internship, the individual may request the issuance of a one (1) year temporary provisional certificate. The Department of Education must approve the internship in advance and the supervisor of the internship must have at least three (3) years of experience as a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing. Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual will be issued a three (3) year provisional certificate. Teachers of students who are severe/profound disabled must also meet the eligibility requirement under Section I-B.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3) YEARS AS A TEACHER OF THE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A TEACHER OF THE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING IN RHODE ISLAND FOR ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five (5) years
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate and who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see Section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five (5) year professional certificate.
B. Three (3) years of documented teaching experience as a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This teaching experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five (5) years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued teaching experience as a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Six (6) of the nine (9) credits must be graduate level course work in special education. Three (3) of the nine (9) credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college credits or in- service credits for renewal. Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five (5) year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five (5) year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee or by the administrator of the non-public special education facility.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life
B. Master's Degree in any field of education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island, or
C. Master's Degree in a field other than education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in special education either as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of teaching experience as a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
Effective October 1, 1995
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST This certificate is valid for service as a speech/language
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - VAL1D FOR THREE YEARS
B. An Advanced Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations.
NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
*The person holding this certificate meets requirements for a Speech/Language Pathologist as defined in the Regulations of the Board of Regents Governing the Special Education of Handicapped Children.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
The administrator of special education certificate is valid for service as a supervisor, director, coordinator, and a principal in a field of special education, as established under rules and regulations of the State Board of Regents.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE: Valid for three (3) years.
B. Eligibility for a special education teaching certificate.
C. Three (3) years of teaching experience in special education.
D. Nine (9) semester hours of graduate level course work in Educational Administration of Special Education Programs; Supervision of Personnel; and Curriculum Development and Evaluation K-12.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SIX (6) CREDITS AS INDICATED UNDER SECTION II-A BELOW. THESE SIX (6) CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL OR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SIX (6) CREDIT REQUIREMENT BUT WHO HAVE NOT SERVED FOR THREE (3) YEARS AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN RHODE ISLAND. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING AN EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6) CREDITS TO ACQUIRE A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE. INDIVIDUALS HOLDING THE EXTENDED PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE NEED ONLY DOCUMENT THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN RHODE ISLAND FOR ISSUANCE OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE: Valid for five (5) years
B. Three (3) years of documented experience as an administrator of special education in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This experience must be verified by the superintendent of schools or his/her designee or by the chair of the governing board of the non-public special education facility.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS UPON THE COMPLETION OF NINE (9) CREDITS AND VERIFICATION OF CONTINUED SERVICE AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. SIX (6) OF THE NINE (9) CREDITS MUST BE GRADUATE COURSE WORK IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, THREE (3) OF THE NINE (9) CREDITS MAY BE APPROVED IN SERVICE COURSE WORK. THE NINE (9) SEMESTER HOUR COURSE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SATISFIED COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND LACK ONLY THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT. THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPLETE ANY SIX (6) COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE CREDITS FOR RENEWAL.
III. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - Valid for life
B. Fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in educational administrative course work beyond I-D.
REQUIREMENTS FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER
This certificate is valid for service in the Secondary grades as a vocational education teacher and will be endorsed for the specialized field as established in II.
I. TEMPORARY PROVISIONAL - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - VALID FOR 1 YEAR
B. Appropriate work experience]as recommended by the Rhode Island Vocational Credentials Review Committee.
C. Written and practical exam administered by the Rhode Island Vocational Credentials Review Committee.*
D. Twelve semester hours of professional education courses from E below, which are designed for the preparation of vocational education teachers. Six of the twelve credits must be in the area of vocational methods and curriculum.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed upon presentation of evidence of satisfactory completion of at least six (6) semester hours of approved credits annually toward a Bachelor's Degree. Those individuals holding a Bachelor's Degree must complete at least six (6) semester hours of approved credits annually toward the fulfillment of II D below.
E Courses approved as preparation for vocational teaching, including work in the following areas:
II. PROVISIONAL - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - VALID FOR 10 YEARS
B. Same as I B.
C. Same as IC. (Individuals holding a vocational certificate prior to October 1, 1981 will not be required to complete the written and practical exam unless they seek certification in another vocational field.)
D. Twenty-four semester hours of study as listed under I E above of which twelve (12) credits must be in the areas of vocational methods and curriculum.
NOTE: This certificate is not renewable. Holder must qualify for professional certificate either upon serving 10 years in Rhode Island under the provisional certificate or having fulfilled the requirements prior thereto.
III PROFESSIONAL - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - VALID FOR LIFE.
B. Same as IB.
C. Same as IC. (Individuals holding a vocational certificate prior to October 1, 1981 will not be required to complete the written and practical exam unless they seek certification in another vocational field.)
D. Same as ID.
E. At least three years successful service as certified vocational education teacher in Rhode Island.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT APPLY TO TEACHERS WHO WORK IN A "VOCATIONAL" SETTING AND ARE COVERED BY SEPARATE CERTIFICATION (e.g., BUSINESS EDUCATION, HOME ECONOMICS, AGRICULTURE).
NOTE: Appropriate work experience is defined as the length of an approved apprenticeship program plus one year's trade experience or other such work experience as recommended by the Rhode Island Vocational Credentials Review Committee.
'- NOTE: Approved study may include a maximum of twelve credits for workshops or trade seminars previously approved by the Rhode Island Vocational Credentials Review Committee on the basis of a maximum of one (1) credit for each ten (10) contact hours.
*VOCATIONAL CREDENTIALS REVIEW COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Rhode Island Vocational Credentials Review Committee is to provide technical assistance in an advisory capacity to the Department of Education in the certification of vocational educators. This committee consists of seven (7) members -- one (1) member representing the Department of Education, one (1) member representing institutions of higher education in Rhode Island training vocational educators, one (1) member representing vocational teachers in Rhode Island, one (1) member representing labor, one (1) member representing business and industry, one (1) member representing the Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association and one (1) member representing the association of area vocational school coordinators. Members of the vocational Credentials Review Committee are appointed by the Commissioner of Education and serve at the discretion of the Commissioner. The vocational Credentials Review Committee will provide technical assistance in the following areas:
B. Administer written and practical exam under section IC of the regulations and submit results and recommendations to staff in the Office of Teacher Certification.
C. Evaluate workshops and/or trade seminars for the purpose of coordinating the granting of college credits for these experiences.
D. Provide recommendations for a waiver of written and practical exam when an appropriate exam for the occupational area has not been developed.
Teachers holding the Temporary Provisional, Provisional, or Professional certificate prior to October 1, 1981 are exempt from the requirement of a written and practical exam unless they seek certification in another vocational field.
To secure vocational certification in Rhode Island, you must follow the steps outlined below. Failure to follow each step in sequence will delay the processing of your application.
1. Complete application form for teacher certification (Form TC-1000).
2. Complete work experience verification form(s). Any questions concerning the completion of this form should be directed to Constance T. Baker at 277-2675.
3. Submit your completed application to the Office of Teacher Certification and be sure to include the following items:
b. Completed work verification form(s) with attachments if necessary.
c. Official college transcripts of all course work completed if applicable.
d. A check for $25.00 made payable to the General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island.
Upon receipt of the above noted materials, a determination will be made concerning your work experience. You will be notified of this determination and, if approved, you will be provided further information concerning the written and practical exam for your vocational field.
To be certified in vocational education you must complete in addition to the items listed above under number 3, a written and practical examination and twelve semester hours of appropriate college credits as listed under section I-D and E of the requirements. in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR' S CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for service as a school counselor in grades PK- 12.
1. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR THREE YEARS.
B. An advanced degree in an approved program in school counseling or a Master's Degree from an accredited or an approved institution as defined in these regulations and completion of twenty-four semester hours of graduate level coursework in school counseling which must include, coursework in Introduction to Pupil Personnel Services. Technologies of Counseling/ Psychological and Educational] Assessment, Vocational and Educational Placement and a minimum of a 3 semester hour internship in school counseling.
C. Eligibility for a Rhode Island teacher's
D. Two years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level.
NOTE; THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERN OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL, CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER I 1 -A.
PROFESIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR FIVE YEARS
B. Three years of service as a school counselor in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This experience must be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
NOTE; THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS UPON THE COMPLETION OF NINE GRADUATE CREDITS IN SCHOOL COUNSEL, INC. THE NINE {9) SEMESTER HOUR COURSE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SATISFIED COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND LACK ONLY THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT, THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPLETE ANY SIX (6) COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE CREDITS FOR RENEWAL,.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFICATE- VALID FOR LIFE
OR
B. Fifteen semester hours of graduate level coursework in school counseling beyond a Masters Degree and six (6) years of experience as a school counselor of which three must be in Rhode [stand.
Effective October 1, 1992
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for service as a supervisor of school counseling programs for grades PK-12.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three (3) years.
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island school counselor's certificate
C. Three years of experience as a school counselor
D. Nine semester hours of graduate level coursework in educational administration in the areas of Administration and Organization of Counseling Programs: Supervision of Personnel; and Curriculum Development and Evaluation
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A SUPERVISOR FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five years
B. Three years of service as a School Counselor Supervisor in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This experience must be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL, CERTIFICATE- VALID FOR LIFE
OR
B. Fifteen semester hours of graduate level coursework in school counseling beyond a Masters Degree and six (6) years of experience as a school counselor of which three must be in Rhode [stand.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL NURSE-TEACHER
This certificate is valid for service as a school nurse-teacher/health educator in the pre-school, elementary, and secondary grades.
I. TEMPORARY PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for one year.
B. Completion of an approved program, within five (5) years from date of application, designed for the preparation of professional nurses.
C. Licensed as a professional registered nurse in Rhode Island.
D. Three years of documented experience in providing services as a professional nurse.
E. Twelve semester hours of college credits in the following content areas: Foundations of Education, Educational Psychology, Methods and Materials in Health Education, and Methods and Procedures in School Nursing.
F. Applicants who have not previously been certified in the State of Rhode Island must take the Core Battery of the National Teacher Exam prior to being certified.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY UPON COMPLETION OF SIX SEMESTER HOURS OF COURSE WORK LISTED UNDER SECTION II-E. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED ALL COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS UNDER I-E AND II--E BUT HAVE NOT ACQUIRED THE NECESSARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE ARE ENTITLED TO RENEWAL OF THE TEMPORARY PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE WITHOUT COURSE WORK.
II. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B. Same as I-B.
C. Same as I-C.
D. Same as I-D.
E. In addition to the course work listed in I-E, twelve semester hours of college credits in the following content areas: Introduction to Education of the Exceptional Child, Principle's of Program Design-Health Education, Organization and Administration of School Health Programs, and Principles of Guidance.
F. Two years of experience as a School Nurse-Teacher while on temporary provisional certification.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR THREE YEARS. HOLDER MUST QUALIFY FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT TAUGHT FOR EITHER ALL, OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENT UNDER III-A.
III. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five years.
Those individuals issued a provisional certificate who have satisfied course work requirements for a life professional certificate (see section III) are required to complete six (6) credits which may be college credits or approved in-service credits for the issuance of a five-year professional certificate.
B. Three years of documented experience in an elementary and/or secondary education setting in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine credits and verification of continued experience as a nurse-teacher. Six of the nine credits must be graduate level course work either in nursing or in health education. Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service course work.
Individuals who have not taught for either all or part of the term of the five-year professional certificate are entitled to a renewal of this certificate provided they have completed the course requirements stated above. In addition, any teaching experience during the five-year period is to be documented by the Superintendent of Schools Or his designee.
IV. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
B. Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate level course work in the academic field in which provisional certification is held either as a part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of experience at the elementary and/or secondary level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
C. Master's Degree in a field other than Nursing or Health Education from an accredited or an approved institution of higher education, as defined in these regulations, and twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in nursing or health education as part of or in addition to the Master's Degree, and six (6) years of experience at the elementary and/or secondary level, of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
Effective 10/1/86
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
This certificate is valid for service as a School Social Worker in grades PK-12.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR THREE YEARS
B. A Masters Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
C. Licensed as a certified Social Worker by the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Social Workers,
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR LIFE*
* Continued service as a School Social Worker in the public schools of Rhode Island requires that the individual maintain their license as a certified Social Worker as required by the Rhode Island State Board of Registration of Social Workers.
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
This certificate is valid for service as a School Psychologist in grades PK-12,
I, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR THREE YEARS
B. Twelve (12) semester hours of education course work at the undergraduate or graduate level to include course work in each of the following content areas:
Foundations of Education, Introduction to Education of the Exceptional Child, Curriculum and Instruction, and Reading,
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS, INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR FIVE YEARS
B, Three years of service as a school psychologist in Rhode Island while on provisional certification, This experience must be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS UPON THE COMPLETION OF NINE GRADUATE CREDITS IN ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY. THE NINE (9) SEMESTER HOUR COURSE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SATISFIED COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND LACK ONLY THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT, THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPLETE ANY SIX (6) COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE CREDITS FOR RENEWAL.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - VALID FOR LIFE
OR
B. Fifteen semester hours of graduate level course work in advanced psychology beyond a Masters Degree in school psychology and six (6) years of experience as a school psychologist of which three (3) must be in Rhode Island.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island Elementary Teaching Certificate.
C. Three years teaching experience in the elementary grades.
D. Completion of an approved program, within five {5) years from date of application, designed for the preparation of elementary school principals.
E. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of having completed not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of graduate level course work to include work in each of the following content areas: School/Community Relations, Elementary Curriculum Development, Organization and Administration of the Elementary School, Supervision of Instruction, Supervision and Evaluation of Professional Staff, Educational Research, Program Evaluation, Fiscal Planning and Management, School Law (Federal and State Laws and Regulations).
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS AN ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE {3) YEARS. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A PRINCIPAL FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER II-A.
II PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five years.
B. 'three years of documented service as an elementary principal in Rhode Island while on provisional certification, This experience must be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: This certificate may be renewed every five years upon, the completion of nine credits and verification of continued service as an elementary principal. Six of the nine credits must be graduate course work in the areas of Educational Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum. Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine {9) semester hour course requirement does not apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for. a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college or in-service credits for renewal.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
OR
B. · Thirty (30) semester hours of graduate level course work beyond a Master's Degree which must include twenty-one (2]) semester hours of graduate level course work in the areas of Educational Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum and six {6} .years of experience as an Elementary Principal of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SECONDARY PRINCIPAL'S CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for service as a principal or assistant principal in the secondary school or middle school, except where grades seven and eight are organized on the elementary school plan.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island Secondary Teaching Certificate.
C. Three years teaching experience in the secondary grades.
D. Completion of an approved Program, within five (5) years from date of application, designed for the preparation of secondary school principals.
E. Those applicants who have not completed an approved program shall present evidence of having completed not less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of graduate level course work to include work in each of the following content areas: School/Community Relations, Secondary Curriculum Development, Organization and Administration of the Secondary School, Supervision of Instruction, Supervision and Evaluation of Professional Staff, Educational Research, Program Evaluation, Fiscal Planning and Management, School Law (Federal and State Laws and Regulations).
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS A SECONDARY PRINCIPAL IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE {3) YEARS, INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A PRINCIPAL FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five years.
B. Three years of documented service as a secondary principal in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This experience must be documented by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
NOTE: THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS UPON THE COMPLETION OF NINE CREDITS AND VERIFICATION OF CONTINUED SERVICE AS A SECONDARY PRINCIPAL. SIX OF THE NINE CREDITS MUST BE GRADUATE COURSE WORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, SUPERVISION, AND CURRICULUM. THREE OF THE NINE CREDITS MAY BE APPROVED IN-SERVICE COURSE WORK. THE NINE (9) SEMESTER HOUR COURSE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SATISFIED COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND LACK ONLY THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT. THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPLETE ANY SIX (6) COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE CREDITS FOR RENEWAL.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
OR
B. Thirty (30) semester hours of graduate level course work beyond a Master's degree which must include twenty-one (21) semester hours of graduate level course work in the areas of Educational Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum and six (6) years of experience as a Secondary Principal of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for service as a superintendent or assistant superintendent in the State of Rhode Island.
I. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B. Eligibility for a Rhode Island teacher's certificate.
C. Eight years of educational experience to include both teaching and administration.
NOTE: THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS A SUPERINTENDENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS A SUPERINTENDENT FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER II-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for five years.
B. Three years of documented service as a superintendent of schools in Rhode Island while on provisional certification. This experience must be documented by the Chairperson of the School Committee.
THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE RENEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS UPON THE (COMPLETION OF NINE (9) CREDITS AND VERIFICATION SERVICE AS A SUPERINTENDENT. SIX OF THE NINE CREDITS MUST GRADUATE COURSE WORK IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, SUPERVISION, AND CURRICULUM. THREE OF THE NINE CREDITS MAY BE APPROVED IN-SERVICE COURSE WORK. THE NINE (9) SEMESTER HOUR COURSE REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SATISFIED COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND LACK ONLY THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT. THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY COMPLETE ANY SIX (6) COLLEGE OR IN-SERVICE CREDITS FOR RENEWAL.
III. LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
OR
B. Thirty (30) semester hours of graduate level course work beyond a Master's Degree which must include 21 semester hours of graduate level course work in the areas of Educational Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum and six {6} years of experience as a superintendent of schools of which three (3) years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CURRICULUM/ INSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
This certificate is valid for service as an Administrator of instruction and/or Curriculum in the .State of Rhode Island.
PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for three years.
B.. Eligibility for a Rhode Island teaching certificate.
C,. Six years of Professional education experience to include at least three ,years of teaching experience.
THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE IS NOT RENEWABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SERVED AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OF CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF RHODE ISLAND FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3} YEARS. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NOT SERVED AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OF CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION FOR EITHER ALL OR PART OF THE TERM OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE .ARE ENTITLED TO AN EXTENSION OF THE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE PROVIDED THEY HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER 1 I-A.
II. PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATE - valid for five years.
B. Three years of documented experience as an Administrator of Curriculum or instruction while on provisional certification. This experience must be verified by the Superintendent of Schools.
This certificate may be renewed every five years upon the completion of nine (9) credits and verification of continued service as an Administrator of Curriculum or Instruction, Six of the, nine credits must be graduate course work in areas related to the role of Administrator of Curriculum or' Instruction. Three of the nine credits may be approved in-service course work. The nine (9) semester hour course requirement does not. apply to individuals who have satisfied course work requirements for a Life Professional Certificate and lack only the experience requirement. These individuals may complete any six (6) college or in-service credits for renewal [.
III .LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE - valid for life.
OR
P,. Thirty semester hours of graduate Level course work beyond a Master's Degree which must include twenty,-one (21) semester hour's of .graduate level course work in the areas of Educational Administration. Supervision. and Curriculum and six (6) years of experience as an administrator of curriculum/instruction of which three (3} years must be in Rhode Island.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATION OF ADULT EDUCATION
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