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South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:34 - School business official permit eligibility requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The school business official permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Has a bachelors degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(2) Has two years of experience as a school business official in a public or Department-accredited school or a minimum of two semester hours in each of the following areas of undergraduate or graduate level coursework including: accounting, school finance, school law, and school business administration.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:35 - CEO permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The CEO permit is a five-year renewable permit issued in the field of educational leadership to individuals from outside the traditional educational route. CEOs serve in the leadership role for the public or Department-accredited school or district in absence of a certified school superintendent or K-12 principal.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:36 - CEO permit eligibility requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The CEO permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Holds a bachelors degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;
(2) Has a minimum of three years of documented business, management, leadership, or instructional experience; and
(3) Passes the state-designated content test.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:37 - Limitations of a CEO permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Holders of a CEO permit may not complete teacher evaluations or be designated as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, or assistant principal.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:38 - CTE instructor permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The CTE instructor permit is awarded to individuals who qualify to teach in specific CTE fields.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:38.01 - Length of CTE instructor permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The initial CTE instructor permit is a three-year permit that can be renewed upon completion of §
									24:28:09:39(3). This permit is afterward a five-year renewable permit.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:39 - CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The CTE instructor permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(2) Has an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree or higher in a related CTE field, has 4,000 hours of work experience in a related CTE field, or holds a national certification in a related CTE field; and
(3) Completes a minimum of six transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher. The credits must include a four-credit mentorship experience and two credits in methods of CTE completed in the first three years of employment.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:40 - CTE instructor permit employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The employing public or department-accredited school must meet the following requirements until the CTE instructor completes the requirements of 24:28:09:39(3):
(1) Provide a mentor teacher to the applicant;
(2) Develop a program to assist the CTE instructor with academic and classroom support;
(3) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of the performance of assigned duties; and
(4) Recommend the CTE instructor based on documented performance and progress.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:41 - Limitations of a CTE instructor permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Holders of a CTE instructor permit are limited to the following endorsement areas:
(1) CTE career pathway;
(2) Education and training career cluster; or
(3) Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:42 - Library science permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The Library Science permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession as a school librarian in grades K-12. The Library Science permit is limited to the area of a school librarian.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:43 - Library science permit eligibility requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A Library science permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Has a masters degree or higher in library science;
(2) Passes the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) Passes the state-designated content test.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:44 - Library science permit employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The employing public or department-accredited school must provide a mentor school librarian, approved by the state library, during the first two years of employment as a librarian.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:45 - Student teacher permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The student teacher permit is awarded to an individual who is under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher. The student teacher permit is limited to candidates who have met the requirements of their regionally accredited educator preparation program including, but not limited to:
(1) Successfully completed 60 minutes of suicide awareness and prevention training from an approved provider within the year prior to application;
(2) Obtained permission and sign-off from the regionally accredited educator preparation program; and
(3) Submitted an official transcript that verifies satisfactory completion of educational coursework expected to be met by the start date of the student teaching experience.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:45:01 - Length of student teacher permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The student teacher permit is a one-year non-renewable permit.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:46 - Student teacher permit employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The school partner or department-accredited school must follow the guidelines as determined by the regionally accredited educator preparation program.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:47 - Student teacher permit regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall:
(1) Ensure the student teacher candidate has the documented performance and progress to qualify for the student teaching experience under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher; and
(2) Provide permission and sign off on the student teacher's assignment, with acknowledgement that the student teacher candidate has successfully completed the coursework expected of the student teacher candidate to qualify for the student teaching experience at the time of application.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:48 - Advanced student teacher permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The advanced student teacher permit is awarded to an individual who does not require direct supervision by an assigned cooperating teacher. This permit would allow employment with a school partner or department-accredited school during their student teaching experience as a teacher of record, and upon successful completion, will also satisfy the associated criteria for the student teaching experience. The advanced student teacher permit is limited to candidates who have and/or are:
1. Successfully completed the state-designated pedagogy test;
2. Successfully completed the state-designated content test(s) for the area(s) assigned;
3. Successfully completed 60 minutes of suicide awareness and prevention training from an approved provider within the year prior to application;
4. Obtained permission and sign-off from the regionally accredited educator preparation program;
5. Submitted an official transcript that verifies satisfactory completion of educational coursework expected to be met by the start of the student teaching experience;
6. Registered for the final coursework necessary for program completion, with such coursework reflected on an official transcript;
7. Participating in a mentor program; and
8. Adhering to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:48:01 - Length of advanced student teacher permit

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The advanced student teacher permit is a one-year non-renewable permit.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:49 - Advanced student teacher permit employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The employing school partner or department-accredited school must meet the following requirements:
1. Verify the applicant has a valid advanced student teacher permit;
2. Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an advanced student teaching permit;
3. Complete an intent to employ for an individual holding an advanced student teacher permit;
4. Provide board minutes indicating the approval of hiring a student teacher holding an advanced student teacher permit to serve as the teacher of record;
5. Provide an assigned cooperating teacher for the candidate to assist with academic and classroom management support through regular meetings;
6. Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of assigned duties by the building principal;
7. Report the approved student teacher in the Personnel Record Form;
8. Provide monetary compensation to the student teacher, if the individual is serving as a teacher of record;
9. Offer enrollment in a mentor program in addition to the assigned cooperating teacher; and
10. Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:09 - Educator permit requirements › Section 24:28:09:50 - Advanced student teacher permit regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall provide permission and sign off on the student teacher's assignment, with acknowledgement that the student teacher candidate has successfully completed the requirements as determined by the regionally accredited educator preparation program including, but not limited to:
1. Successful completion of the state-designated pedagogy test;
2. Successful completion of the state-designated content test(s) in the area(s) assigned;
3. A minimum level of proficiency of a 3.0 grade point average for content and pedagogy coursework;
4. Successful completion of coursework expected of the student teacher candidate to qualify for student teaching experience at the time of application; and
5. Registration for the final coursework necessary for program completion, with such coursework reflected on an official transcript.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 through  13-42-4,  13-43-5,  13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:10 - Alternative preliminary certification › Section 24:28:10:01 - Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a general education alternative certificate, career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification, Teach for America (TFA) alternative certification, and administrator alternative certification shall hold an alternative preliminary certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:10 - Alternative preliminary certification › Section 24:28:10:02 - General requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant shall:
(1) Have a bachelors degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;
(2) Have an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree or higher in a CTE field;
(3) Have 4,000 documented hours of work experience in a CTE field; or
(4) Hold a national certification in a related CTE field.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:10 - Alternative preliminary certification › Section 24:28:10:03 - Application process for an alternative preliminary certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for an alternative preliminary teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documentation that the requirements of §
									24:28:10:02  are met;
(2) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed; and
(3) Additional documentation upon request.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:10 - Alternative preliminary certification › Section 24:28:10:04 - Duration of certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The alternative preliminary certificate is a two-year renewable certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:10 - Alternative preliminary certification › Section 24:28:10:05 - Duration of certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The alternative preliminary certificate is a two-year renewable certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:01 - General education alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a general education alternative certificate may teach as a grade five through eight elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher while pursuing alternative certification. Applicants may not teach early childhood education, elementary self-contained or subject-specific grades K through four, early childhood special education, or special education.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:02 - General requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant shall:
(1) Have a valid alternative preliminary certificate pursuant to chapter 24:28:10;
(2) Receive a qualifying offer of employment from a public or department-accredited school pursuant to §
									24:28:11:08;
(3) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(4) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training if an approved training has not been submitted within the previous year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:03 - Application process for general education alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for a general education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documentation that the requirements of §
									24:28:11:02  are met;
(2) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;
(3) Additional documentation upon request; and
(4) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by an agency approved by the Department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for educator certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grade, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:04 - Scope of certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A general education alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach grades or content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:05 - Duration

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The general education alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:06 - Maximum length of the general education alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant has three years to complete the general education alternative teaching certificate. The general education alternative certificate is invalid following the expiration date of the third year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:08 - Employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A public or department-accredited school employing a general education alternative teaching certificate applicant shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;
(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an alternative certificate;
(3) Offer a mentoring program;
(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03;
(5) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and
(6) Recommend the general education alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:09

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:11 - General education alternative certification › Section 24:28:11:10 - Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
To advance from a general education alternative certificate to a professional teaching certificate, the applicant shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 15 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a C or higher in: classroom management, teaching methods, student assessment, differentiated instruction, adolescent psychology, and South Dakota Indian studies;
(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;
(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03;
(4) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing public or department-accredited school; and
(5) Participate in a mentor program.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:01 - Career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for CTE alternative certification may teach grade seven through 12 CTE endorsement areas while pursuing certification. Applicants may not teach early childhood education, elementary education, early childhood special education, or K-12 special education. Applicants may complete standard CTE alternative certification or advanced CTE alternative certification. Applicants for the advanced CTE alternative certificate may add secondary and K-12 education endorsement areas if all endorsement requirements are met.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:02 - General requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant shall:
(1) Have a valid alternative preliminary certificate according to chapter 24:28:10;
(2) Receive a qualifying offer of employment from a public or department-accredited school pursuant to §
									24:28:12:08;
(3) Hold an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree or higher in a related CTE field, have 4,000 hours of work experience in a related CTE field, or hold a national certification in a related CTE field; and
(4) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training if an approved training has not been submitted within the previous year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:03 - Application process for CTE alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a CTE alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documentation that the requirements of §
									24:28:12:02  are met;
(2) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education or postsecondary technical institute attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;
(3) Additional documentation upon request; and
(4) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by an agency approved by the Department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for educator certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grade, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned, and documentation that the equivalent of a Department-approved educator preparation program was completed.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:04 - Scope of certificate

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A CTE alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:05 - Duration

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The CTE alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:06 - Maximum length of the CTE alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant has three years to complete the CTE alternative teaching certificate. The CTE alternative certificate is invalid following the expiration date of the third year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:07

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General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:08 - Employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A public or department-accredited school employing a CTE alternative teaching certificate applicant shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;
(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an alternative certificate;
(3) Offer a mentoring program;
(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03;
(5) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and
(6) Recommend the CTE alternative certificate applicant based on documented performance and progress.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:09 - Standard CTE alternative certification endorsement limitations

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for a standard CTE alternative certificate may obtain endorsements in:
(1) CTE career pathway;
(2) Education and training career cluster; or
(3) Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:10

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General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:11 - Requirements to complete CTE alternative certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for CTE alternative certificate shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 12 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher. The 12 transcripted credits must include six credits in methods of CTE and mentorship that include units on classroom management, student assessment, and differentiated instruction; three credit adolescent psychology course; and a three credit South Dakota Indian studies course;
(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;
(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(4) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing public or department-accredited school.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:12 - Requirements to complete an advanced CTE alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for an advanced CTE alternative certificate shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 12 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in the following: a four-credit mentored internship completed in the first year of employment; three credits of South Dakota Indian studies; and three credits in human relations, adolescent psychology, classroom management, student assessment, or differentiated instruction;
(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;
(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(4) Receive signoff from the applicants employing public or Department-accredited school.
These requirements are in effect until June 30, 2019.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:13 - Requirements to complete an advanced CTE alternative certificate effective July 1, 2019

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for an advanced CTE alternative certificate shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 15 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in the following: two credits in methods of CTE; a four-credit mentored internship experience completed in the first year of employment; three credits in South Dakota Indian studies; and six credits in classroom management, teaching methods, student assessment, differentiated instruction, or adolescent psychology;
(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;
(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(4) Receive signoff from the applicants employing public or Department-accredited school.
These requirements are effective July 1, 2019. Prior to July 1, 2019, the applicant may complete the requirements of this section to obtain advanced CTE alternative certification.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:12 - Career and technical education alternative certification › Section 24:28:12:14 - Requirements to obtain a standard teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant may obtain a standard teaching certificate upon completion of the advanced CTE alternative certificate requirements. Completion of the standard CTE alternative certificate requirements do not qualify an applicant to receive a standard teaching certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:01 - Teach for America (TFA) alternative certification

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An applicant for TFA alternative certification who meets the requirements of the TFA national teacher corps may act as an elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher while pursuing certification. Applicants may not teach early childhood education, early childhood special education, or K-12 special education. Applicants may receive a CTE alternative certificate if the requirements for CTE alternative certification are met.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:02 - General requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant shall:
(1) Have a valid alternative preliminary certificate pursuant to chapter 24:28:10;
(2) Receive a qualifying offer of employment from a public or department-accredited school pursuant to §
									24:28:13:08;
(3) Have a bachelors degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(4) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training if an approved training has not been submitted within the previous year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 158, effective 7/3/2024 is not yet available.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:03 - Application process for TFA alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a TFA alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documentation that the general requirements of §
									24:28:13:02  are met;
(2) Documentation that the applicant is a current participant in the TFA program;
(3) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;
(4) Additional documentation upon request; and
(5) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by an agency approved by the Department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for educator certification that includes a detailed course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grade, semester hours earned, and U.S. equivalency of degree earned.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:04 - Scope of certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A TFA alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:05 - Duration

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The TFA alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:06 - Maximum length of the TFA alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant has three years to complete the TFA alternative certificate. The TFA alternative certificate is invalid following the expiration date of the third year.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:08 - Employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A public or department-accredited school employing a TFA alternative teaching certificate applicant shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;
(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring a teacher with an alternative certificate;
(3) Offer a mentoring program;
(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03;
(5) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and
(6) Recommend the TFA alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:09

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General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification › Section 24:28:13:10 - Requirements to obtain a professional certificate

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A TFA alternative certificate holder applying for a professional teaching certificate shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 15 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in classroom management, teaching methods, student assessment, differentiated instruction, adolescent psychology, and South Dakota Indian studies;
(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;
(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03;
(4) Receive signoff from the applicants employing public or department-accredited school; and
(5) Participate in a mentor program.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-1-48,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.