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South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:01 - Special education alternative certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for a special education alternative certificate may teach early childhood special education or K-12 special education while pursuing the special education alternative 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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:02 - General requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant shall:
(1) Have a valid professional or advanced teaching certificate;
(2) Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience within the past five years;
(3) Be employed as a special education teacher by a public or department-accredited school that meets the requirements of §
									24:28:14:08; 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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:03 - Application process for special education alternative teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for a special education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documentation that the requirements of §
									24:28:14:02  are met; and
(2) 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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:04 - Preparations required to add early childhood special education endorsement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for special education alternative certification with an early childhood or elementary preparation may add an early childhood special education endorsement.
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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:05 - Preparations required to add K-12 special education endorsement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for special education alternative certification with an elementary preparation, secondary preparation, K-12 preparation, or CTE preparation may add a K-12 special education endorsement
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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:06 - Duration

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The special 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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:07 - Maximum length of the special education alternative teaching certificate endorsement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant has three years to complete the special education alternative teaching certificate. The special education alternative certificate is invalid upon expiration 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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:08 - Employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A public or Department-accredited school employing an individual with a special education alternative teaching certificate shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has three years of teaching experience in the past five years;
(2) Verify the applicant has a valid standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate;
(3) Provide mentorship by an individual with special education experience;
(4) Recommend the applicant for the special education alternative certificate endorsement;
(5) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate holder qualified to teach special education prior to hiring an applicant for the special education alternative certificate; and
(6) Recommend the special 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 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification › Section 24:28:14:09 - Requirements to obtain an early childhood special education or K-12 special education endorsement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A special education alternative certification applicant for an early childhood special education endorsement or K-12 special education endorsement shall:
(1) Complete a six-credit, year-long special education practicum;
(2) Complete nine credits of coursework in special education law, assessment, and a special education-related course within 10 years of application;
(3) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;
(4) Pass the state-designated content test; and
(5) Receive signoff from the applicants employing public or department-accredited school.
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 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:01 - Administrator alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for administrator alternative certification may perform administrative duties at a public or department-accredited school or district while pursuing alternative certification as a superintendent or principal, but may not complete both a superintendent and principal alternative certification at the same time.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:02 - 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 §
									24:28:15:11;
(3) Submit a professional development plan identifying how the requirements of §§
									24:28:15:09  or 24:28:15:10  will be met; 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, 13-42-28, 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 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:03 - Application process for administrator alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant for an administrator alternative certification shall submit:
(1) Documentation that the requirements of §
									24:28:15:02  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 certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grades, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned, and documentation of completion of the equivalent of a Department-approved educator preparation program.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:04 - Scope of certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An administrator alternative certificate holder may not teach or administer beyond the endorsement areas 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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:05 - Duration

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The administrator alternative 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 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:06 - Maximum length of the administrator alternative certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
An applicant shall complete an administrator alternative certificate within five years. The administrator alternative certificate is invalid upon expiration of the fifth 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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:07 - Eligibility requirements for superintendent administrator alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for superintendent alternative certification shall:
(1) Have a master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(2) Have three or more years of experience in a management role in a business, public school, or department-accredited school or be employed as a teacher with a leadership role in a public or department-accredited school.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:08 - Eligibility requirements for principal administrator alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for principal alternative certification shall:
(1) Complete a state-approved teacher education program or alternative certification program; and
(2) Have three or more years of teaching experience.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:09 - Requirements to obtain a standard administrator certificate with a superintendent endorsement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
To obtain a standard administrator certificate with a superintendent endorsement, an individual with a superintendent administrator alternative certificate shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 21 transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in the following areas:
i. Leadership and district culture;
ii. Organizational management;
iii. Values and ethics of leadership;
iv. Educational policy and law;
v. Communication;
vi. Community relations;
vii. Curriculum planning and development;
viii. School finance;
ix. Instructional management; and
x. Three-hour approved South Dakota Indian studies course;
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:10 - Requirements to obtain a standard administrator certificate with a principal endorsement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
To obtain a standard administrator certificate with a principal endorsement, an individual with a principal administrator alternative certificate shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of 18 transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in the following areas:
i. Instructional leadership;
ii. Ethical and inclusive leadership;
iii. Cognitive coaching/facilitation skills;
iv. Creating a safe and inclusive school environment;
v. Process management;
vi. Systems management;
vii. Educational policy and law; and
viii. Three-hour approved South Dakota Indian studies course;
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:15 - Administrator alternative certification › Section 24:28:15:11 - Employer requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
A public or Department-accredited school employing an individual with an administrator alternative certificate shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;
(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a certified administrator prior to hiring an administrator with an alternative certificate;
(3) Assign a mentor with experience as a school administrator to support the applicant;
(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03, and the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Administrators in chapter 24:11:03;
(5) Train the applicant on the administrator and teacher evaluation system; and
(6) Recommend the administrator 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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:01 - Eligibility for reciprocity based on completion of approved program

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The Secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who completes an approved program for educator certification and has:
(1) Received a teacher, administrator, or educator specialist license or certificate in a state other than South Dakota, exclusive of a temporary, emergency, substitute or provisional certificate. The license or certificate shall be equivalent to an educator certificate issued by the Secretary and meet all of the requirements of that state for full certification;
(2) Completed a successful student teaching, internship, field experience; and
(3) Provided verification from the licensing state that there are no prior or pending disciplinary actions against the certificate holder for actual or alleged ethics violations.
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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:02 - Eligibility for reciprocity based on completion of alternative certification

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The Secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who completes an alternative certification program in a state other than South Dakota. The applicant eligible for certification through reciprocity must:
(1) Complete an alternative certification program in another U.S. state or territory;
(2) Complete the experience verification form, documenting three years of experience in the applicants certification area within the last five years. The form must be completed by the superintendent, principal, agency director, or designated personnel officer of the applicants current or previous employing school district. If a current or former employer is unable or unwilling to complete the experience verification form, supplemental documentation provided by the applicant may be accepted at the Departments discretion;
(3) Provide documentation of a valid educators license from the issuing state; and
(4) Provide verification from the licensing state that there are no past or pending disciplinary actions against the certification holder for actual or alleged ethics violations.
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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:03 - South Dakota Indian studies requirement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for reciprocal certification shall pass an approved South Dakota Indian studies course with a grade of C or better to obtain a teacher or administrator certificate.
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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:04 - Suicide awareness and prevention training requirement

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for reciprocal certification shall complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training to obtain an educator certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:05 - Provisional certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant who meets all requirements for reciprocity set forth in §§
									24:28:16:01  or 24:28:16:02  but has not passed the South Dakota Indian studies course may receive a provisional certificate which shall expire on the following June 30. This certificate may be renewed once, for one additional 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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:06 - Adding preparations and endorsements to a valid out-of-state educator certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the applicant for reciprocal certification has a valid out-of-state certificate, preparations and endorsements may be added to the educator certificate based on a review of the out-of-state certificate and the equivalent South Dakota preparation programs and endorsements.
If an applicant for reciprocal certification has a categorical special education endorsement, the applicant must pass the state-designated content test to receive a K-12 special education endorsement.
If an applicant for reciprocal certification has a K-8 special education endorsement, the applicant must have a minimum of one year of teaching experience as a secondary teacher or pass the state-designated pedagogy test for the secondary level to receive a K-12 special education endorsement.
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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:07 - Adding preparations and endorsements to an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If an applicant for reciprocal certification has an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator certificate, endorsements may be added to the reciprocal certificate only if the applicant has a major in content, an active national board certification in the content area, or meets Departmental endorsement requirements.
An education preparation from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education may be added to the certificate for applicants with an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator 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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:08 - Requirements to add new endorsements

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the applicant for reciprocal certification seeks new endorsements not included on the out-of-state certificate, the applicant shall meet requirements of §§ 24:28:19 through 24:28:27 to add the endorsement.
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 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:09 - Reciprocity for military personnel or spouse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Military personnel or spouse applying for a reciprocal certificate shall identify their military status on the application. The department may require documentation to verify the military status of the applicant. The application is considered complete when the department has received all required documentation necessary to process the application.
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, 13-42-67 to 13-42-69, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:10 - Review of application for military personnel or spouses

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Within thirty days of receipt of a complete application pursuant to §
									24:28:16:09, the Secretary shall determine whether the military applicant meets the requirements for the issuance of a reciprocal certificate according to this chapter and, if so, expedite the issuance of 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, 13-42-67 to 13-42-69, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:11 - Temporary Military certificate for military personnel or spouse

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
If the Secretary cannot make the determination required in §
									24:28:16:10  within thirty days of the receipt of the complete application, or if the Secretary determines that the requirements for the issuance of a certificate in the state or District of Columbia where the military applicant holds a valid certificate are substantially equivalent to the requirements in South Dakota, then the Secretary shall issue a temporary military certificate to the military applicant. The certificate is valid from the date of issuance until the military applicants date of separation from the service, or five years from the date arrived on station if a date of separation has not been established by the service branchs headquarters. Upon expiration of the temporary military certificate, the military applicant must reapply with the department and meet the requirements for issuance of a 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, 13-42-67 to 13-42-69, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:16 - Reciprocity › Section 24:28:16:12 - Secretary's powers unaffected

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
Nothing is this chapter limits the Secretary's ability to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate for failure to fulfill the requirements of this chapter, SDCL  13-42-7 to  13-42-16, inclusive, or SDCL  13-43-28.1.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:01 - Renewal cycle

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The educator certificate is valid from the date of issuance until June 30 of the year of expiration. A valid certificate may be renewed from January 1 to June 30 of the year of expiration. The certificate is invalid if renewal requirements are not complete by October 1 of the year of expiration.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:02 - Recency of credits for renewal

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for renewed certification shall complete the renewal requirements for a valid certificate between the issue date of the previous certificate and October 1 of the expiration 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:03 - Single consideration of credits

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for renewed certification who took multiple courses with identical content during a renewal period may count the courses as a single course for the purpose of meeting credit requirements for renewal.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:04 - Transcripted credit requirements

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Transcripted courses shall be education-related and reflect a grade of C or higher or a pass on a pass/fail scale.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:05 - Continuing education contact hour requirements

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Continuing education contact hours shall be education-related. Continuing education training or in-service providers may include, but are not limited to: school districts, educational service agencies, education-related organizations, or health care providers. Fifteen contact hours is equal to one renewal credit. Meals and breaks may not be counted towards the calculation of contact hours.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:06 - Specialized learning experience requirement

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A specialized learning experience shall be education-related and may occur within the public or private sector. A specialized learning experience includes, but is not limited to, experience incorporating the applicants occupational field or instruction provided by the applicant to teacher candidates at an accredited institution of higher education as part of an approved teacher preparation program. A specialized learning experience does not include other forms of instruction provided by the applicant.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:07 - Documentation requirements for renewal credits

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Renewal credits must meet the following documentation requirements:
(1) Transcripted credits shall be verified on official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education or accredited community, technical, or junior college attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, and including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;
(2) Continuing education contact hours shall be verified with documentation that includes the course title, name of agency or individual awarding the contact hours, name of person receiving the contact hours, number of contact hours, date of training, and location of training; and
(3) Specialized learning experiences shall be documented on the specialized learning experience verification form and include verification that the experience is education-related.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:08 - Certificate extension for active military duty

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A certified educator called to active duty while the certificate is valid may have the certificate re-issued with extended dates with no additional fees. A copy of military orders verifying the start and end dates of the active duty period is required to obtain the extension.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:09 - Renewal requirements for an expired certificate

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The expired certificate is renewed if all requirements are met and the renewal certificate fee is paid before October 1 of the year of expiration.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:10 - Renewal requirements for an invalid educator certificate

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The educator renewing an invalid educator certificate shall complete the following requirements:
(1) The educator with a teaching certificate, administrator certificate, education specialist certificate, or library science permit shall complete all renewal requirements and pay the invalid educator fine;
(2) The educator with a general education alternative certificate, CTE alternative certificate, TFA alternative certificate, or administrator alternative certificate shall complete three transcripted credit hours;
(3) The educator with an educator permit shall complete six education-related credits; or
(4) The educator with a performing artist educator permit shall complete one education-related credit.
All other renewal requirements must be met.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:11 - Duration of temporary certificate

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The educator with an invalid certificate who applies for renewal may receive a one-year temporary certificate to complete the renewal requirements of the certificate type. A temporary certificate may not be renewed.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:12 - Renewal requirements for teacher certification

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Standard, professional, and advanced educator certificates are valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, the applicant for renewed certification shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training;
(2) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(3) Verify completion of the required transcripted credits and continuing education contact hours required for a renewed standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:13 - Renewal requirements for standard teaching certificate

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The applicant for a renewed standard teaching certificate shall:
(1) Participate as a mentee in a state-approved mentor program for at least two of the past five years;
(2) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or
(3) Complete six education-related credits with a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining three credits shall include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credit hours.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:14 - Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate

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The applicant for a renewed professional teaching certificate shall:
(1) Participate as a mentor in a state-approved mentor program for at least two of the past five years;
(2) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or
(3) Complete six education-related credits with a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining three credits shall include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credit hours.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:15 - Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 10, July 15, 2024
The applicant for a renewed advanced teaching certificate shall:
(1) Participate as a mentor in a state-approved mentor program at least two of the past five years;
(2) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or
(3) Complete six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:16 - Renewal requirements for administrator certification

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The applicant for a renewed professional administrator certificate shall document completion of the requirements of §
									24:28:17:15  and verify completion of six education-related credits that include a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining credits may include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credits.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
South Dakota Administrative Rules › Title 24 - EDUCATION › Article 24:28 - Educator Certification › Chapter 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:17 - Renewal requirements for standard administrator certificate

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The applicant for a renewed standard administrator certificate shall document completion of the requirements of §
									24:28:17:16  and verify completion of six education-related credits that include a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining credits may include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credits.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:18 - Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate

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The applicant for a renewed professional administrator certificate shall document completion of the requirements of §
									24:28:17:16  and verify completion of six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:19 - Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification

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Education specialist certificates are valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, applicants for renewed certification shall:
(1) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training;
(2) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(3) Complete National Board of School Counselors certification or recertification during the previous five years or any combination of six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:20 - Renewal requirements for the general education alternative teaching certificate

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The general education alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed general education alternative teaching certificate shall:
(1) Submit documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of §
									24:28:11:10;
(2) Submit a recommendation for renewal from the applicant's employing public or department-accredited school or district based on documented performance and progress; and
(3) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:21 - Renewal requirements for the CTE alternative teaching certificate

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The CTE alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. An applicant for a renewed CTE alternative certificate shall:
(1) Submit documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of §
									24:28:12:11;
(2) Submit a recommendation for renewal from the applicant's employing public or department-accredited school or district based on documented performance and progress; and
(3) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:22 - Renewal requirements for CTE alternative teaching certificate

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The CTE alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. An applicant for a renewed CTE alternative certificate shall:
(1) Submit documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of §§
									24:28:12:11, 24:28:12:12, or 24:28:12:13;
(2) Submit a recommendation for renewal from the applicants employing public or Department-accredited school or district based on documented performance and progress; and
(3) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:23 - Renewal requirements for the TFA alternative teaching certificate

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The alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed TFA alternative teaching certificate shall:
(1) Submit verification of continued eligibility for the Teach For American program;
(2) Submit a recommendation for renewal from the applicants employing public or Department-accredited school or district based on documented performance and progress; and
(3) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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 24:28:17 - Certification renewal › Section 24:28:17:24 - Renewal requirements for the special education alternative teaching certificate

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The special education alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed special education alternative teaching certificate shall:
(1) Submit documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of §
									24:28:14:09;
(2) Submit a recommendation for renewal from the applicants employing public or Department-accredited school or district based on documented performance and progress; and
(3) Complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training.
General Authority:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-3,  13-42-71.
Law Implemented:
SDCL  13-1-12.1,  13-42-1 to  13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 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.