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584-225-0020 Adapted Physical Education Specialization (1) Purpose : An Adapted Physical Education specialization indicates that an educator has obtain additional and specialized preparation to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 assignments in Adapted Physical Education. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add an Adapted Physical Education specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Possess an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with a Physical Education endorsement; (b) Complete a Commission-approved Adapted Physical Education specialization program in accordance with 584-420-0610. (c) At least fifty percent (50%) of the Adapted Physical Education coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization unless the applicant has ever held the Adapted Physical Education endorsement on an Oregon Teaching License; and (d) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE : Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) An adaptive physical education specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Adapted Physical Education. (6) Once the specialization is noted on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.121–342.144 History: TSPC 19-2023, amend filed 10/23/2023, effective 11/01/2023 TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-225-0030 American Sign Language Specialization (1) Purpose: An American Sign Language specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized training to communicate and teach prekindergarten through grade 12 students in American Sign Language learning environments. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add an American Sign Language specialization to an Oregon educator license, an applicant must: (a) Possess an active and valid non-provisional Oregon educator license; (b) Hold an American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA) Provisional, Qualified or Professional Certification; (c) Complete a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in teaching American Sign Language or equivalent preparation that meets the competency standards set forth in this rule. The Executive Director or Director of Licensure will make the determination if applicant’s equivalent preparation is sufficient to meet the competency standards. (d) Provide evidence of American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating of 3 or better; or, an ASLPI rating of Advanced Plus; and (e) Complete a Commission-approved program for American Sign Language (ASL) specialization as provided in OAR 584-420-0600 or equivalent preparation that meets the competency standards set forth in this rule. The Executive Director or Director of Licensure will make the determination if an applicant’s equivalent preparation is sufficient to meet the competency standards. (f) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE 2: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) The specialization will be indicated as follows on the license: World Language Specialization: American Sign Language. (5) Except for a Limited Teaching License, a World Language: American Sign Language (ASL) specialization may not be added to a provisional license; (6) Once the specialization is noted on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-225-0040 Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization (1) Purpose: An Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder learning variances. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add an Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Possess an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with any special education endorsement; (b) Complete a Commission-approved Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization program in accordance with OAR 584-420-0640. (c) At least fifty percent (50%) of the Autism Spectrum Disorder coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; and (d) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) An Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Autism Spectrum Disorder. (6) Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-225-0050 Bilingual Specialization (1) Purpose: A Bilingual specialization indicates that an educator has met the Commission-approved language proficiency standard as provided in the TSPC Program Review and Standards Handbook. The Bilingual specialization does not authorize the holder to teach the language associated with the specialization. An educator must have the appropriate endorsement to teach a language. For example, a teacher must hold a teaching license with a World Language: Spanish endorsement to teach Spanish. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add a Bilingual specialization to an Oregon educator license, an applicant must submit: (a) (A) Official certification of a passing score on the Commission-approved language proficiency exam as provided in the TSPC Program Review and Standards Handbook; or (B) A statement from an American Indian Tribe, as defined in ORS 97.740, that certifies that the applicant is qualified for the bilingual specialization in the American Indian language. (b) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: The Commission will return the original certification to the applicant upon request when applying for the license or specialization. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) The following licenses and registrations may not hold or add a bilingual specialization: (a) Charter School Registry (teacher and administrator); (b) Emergency teacher, administrator, school counselor, or school nurse; (c) Restricted substitute, teacher, administrator, or school counselor; (d) Reciprocal teaching, administrator, superintendent, school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker; and (e) Teacher Associate; (5) The Bilingual Specialization will be indicated as follows on the license: Bilingual Specialization: (Proficient Language), for example: Bilingual Specialization: Spanish. (6) Removal of Specialization: Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. (7) All licensees issued an ESOL/Bilingual endorsement prior to January 1, 2016 will be provided with a Bilingual specialization upon renewal of their teaching license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 5-2017, amend filed 11/14/2017, effective 11/15/2017 TSPC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-17 TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-225-0065 Dual Language Specialization (1) Purpose: A Dual Language specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 students in dual language learning environments. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add a Dual Language specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Be admitted to and complete a Commission-approved Dual Language specialization program in accordance with 584-420-0630. (b) At least fifty percent (50%) of the Dual Language program coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; (c) Submit official certification of a passing score on the Commission-approved language proficiency exam as provided in the TSPC Program Review and Standards Handbook or meet the requirements of at least one Multiple Measures assessment option for this specialization area; and (d) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) A Dual Language specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Dual Language. (6) Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.121 - 342.144 History: TSPC 14-2022, amend filed 10/20/2022, effective 11/01/2022 TSPC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-17
584-225-0070 Early Childhood Education Specialization (1) Purpose: An Early Childhood Education specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to teach in Early Childhood learning environments in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 3. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add an Early Childhood Education specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Possess an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with an Elementary-Multiple Subjects endorsement; (b) Complete a Commission-approved Early Childhood Education specialization program in accordance with 584-420-0620. At least fifty percent (50%) of the Early Childhood Education coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization unless the applicant has previously held the Early Childhood authorization or Early Childhood endorsement on any license; and (d) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) An Early Childhood Education specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Early Childhood Education (6) Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-225-0090 Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization (1) Purpose: A Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to assist other teachers with mathematic content and pedagogy skills for teaching mathematics in grades prekindergarten through grade 8. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Applying for the Specialization : To be eligible to add a Mathematics Instructional Leader : PreK-8 Specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Hold an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with an Elementary-Multiple Subjects or Foundational Mathematics endorsement; (b) Complete a Commission-approved Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader specialization program in accordance with 584-420-0650. At least fifty percent (50%) of the Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 program coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; and (c) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) An Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 . (6) Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 11-2018, amend filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018 TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-225-0095 Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization (1) Purpose: A Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to assist other teachers with mathematic content and pedagogy skills for teaching mathematics in grades six through grade 12. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Applying for the Specialization: To be eligible to add a Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Hold an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with an advanced mathematics endorsement; (b) Complete a Commission-approved Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization program, as provided in 584-420-0650. At least fifty percent (50%) of the S Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization program coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; and (c) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) A Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Mathematics Instructional Leader: 6-12 Specialization. (6) Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 11-2018, adopt filed 12/04/2018, effective 12/04/2018
584-225-0100 Talented and Gifted Specialization (1) Purpose: A Talented and Gifted specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 students with identified as talented and gifted learners. (2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license. (3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add a Talented and Gifted specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must: (a) Possess an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license; (b) Complete a Commission-approved Talented and Gifted specialization program in accordance with 584-420-0660. At least fifty percent (50%) of the Talented and Gifted program coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; and (c) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process. (4) A Talented and Gifted specialization may not be added to a provisional license. (5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Talented and Gifted. (6) Once the specialization is noted on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553 History: TSPC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16 TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16