ARC 2454C

ARC 2454C

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272.2(1)"a," the Board of Educational Examiners hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 18, "Issuance of Administrator Licenses and Endorsements," Iowa Administrative Code.

The proposed amendments clarify language regarding temporary permits for administrators, adjust the experience requirement for an initial administrator license to mirror the experience requirement for superintendent licensure, correct conflicting language regarding the administrative experience required for superintendents, and strike language setting forth different endorsements and requirements for out-of-state candidates.

Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendments before 4 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016. Written comments and suggestions should be addressed to Kim Cunningham, Board Secretary, Board of Educational Examiners, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319; or sent by e-mail to kim.cunningham@iowa.gov; or by fax to (515)281-7669.

Any interested party or persons may present their views either orally or in writing at the public hearing that will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 1 p.m. in Room 3 Southwest, Third Floor, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

At the hearing, persons will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed amendments. Persons who wish to make oral presentations at the public hearing may contact the Executive Director, Board of Educational Examiners, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, or at (515)281-5849, prior to the date of the public hearing.

Any person who intends to attend the public hearing and requires special accommodations for specific needs, such as a sign language interpreter, should contact the office of the Executive Director at (515)281-5849.

These amendments are subject to waiver pursuant to 282—Chapter 6.

After analysis and review of this rule making, there is no anticipated impact on jobs.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 272.2(1)"a."

The following amendments are proposed.

Item 1. Amend rule 282—18.1(272) as follows:

282—18.1(272) All applicants desiring an Iowa administrator license.

18.1(1) Administrator licenses. Administrator licenses are issued upon application filed on a form provided by the board of educational examiners and upon completion of the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).

18.1(2) Temporary permits. The executive director may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for any type of license, certification, or authorization issued by the board, after receipt of a fully completed application, including certification from the applicant of completion of the Praxis II examination, if required; determination that the applicant meets all applicable prerequisites for issuance of the license, certification, or authorization; and satisfactory evaluation of the Iowa criminal history background check.

The temporary permit shall serve as evidence of the applicant's authorization to hold a position in Iowa schools, pending the satisfactory completion of the national criminal history background check and the board's receipt of verification of completion of the Praxis II examination. The temporary permit shall expire upon issuance of the requested license, certification, or authorization or 90 days from the date of issuance of the permit, whichever occurs first, unless the temporary permit is extended upon a finding of good cause by the executive director.

The executive director may issue a temporary permit to an applicant for any type of license, certification, or authorization issued by the board, after receipt of a fully completed application; determination that the applicant meets all applicable prerequisites for issuance of the license, certification, or authorization; and satisfactory evaluation of the Iowa criminal history background check. The temporary permit shall serve as evidence of the applicant's authorization to hold a position in Iowa schools, pending the satisfactory completion of the national criminal history background check. The temporary permit shall expire upon issuance of the requested license, certification, or authorization or 90 days from the date of issuance of the permit, whichever occurs first, unless the temporary permit is extended upon a finding of good cause by the executive director.

Item 2. Amend subrule 18.4(4) as follows:

18.4(4) Specific requirements for an initial administrator license for applicants who have completed a professional service endorsement. An initial administrator license valid for one year may be issued to an applicant who:

a. Is the holder of an Iowa professional service license; and

b. Has three years of experience in an educational setting in the professional service endorsement area or has three years of professional service and administrative experience provided that at least two years are professional service experience and one year is administrative experience, all while holding a valid license; and

c. Has completed a state-approved PK-12 principal and PK-12 supervisor of special education program (see subrule 18.9(1)); and

d. Is assuming a position as a PK-12 principal and PK-12 supervisor of special education (see subrule 18.9(1)) for the first time or has one year of out-of-state or nonpublic administrative experience; and

e. Has completed the required coursework in human relations, cultural competency, diverse learners and reading instruction set forth in 281—subrules 79.15(2) and 79.15(3); and

f. Has completed the professional education core in 281—paragraphs 79.15(5)"b" to "k"; and

g. Has completed an evaluator approval program.

Item 3. Amend rule 282—18.8(272) as follows:

282—18.8(272) Specific requirements for a Class B license. A nonrenewable Class B license valid for two years may be issued to an individual under the following conditions:

18.8(1) Endorsement in progress. The individual has a valid Iowa teaching license but is seeking to obtain an administrator endorsement. A Class B license may be issued if requested by an employer and the individual seeking this endorsement has completed at least 75 percent of the requirements leading to completion of all requirements for this endorsement.

18.8(2) Experience requirement.

a. Principal endorsement. For the principal endorsement, three years of teaching experience must have been met before application for the Class B license the applicant must meet the experience requirement set forth in subparagraph 18.9(1)"c"(1).

b. Superintendent endorsement. For the superintendent endorsement, three years of teaching experience and three years as a building principal or other PK-12 districtwide or intermediate agency experience are acceptable for becoming a superintendent, and must have been met before application for the Class B license the applicant must meet the experience requirement set forth in subrule 18.10(3).

18.8(3) Request for exception. Rescinded IAB 2/23/11, effective 3/30/11.

Item 4. Amend rule 282—18.9(272) as follows:

282—18.9(272) Area and grade levels of administrator endorsements.

18.9(1) PK-12 principal and PK-12 supervisor of special education.

a. and b. No change.

c. Other.

(1)The applicant must have had three years of teaching experience at the early childhood through grade twelve level while holding a valid license or have had three years of teaching and administrative experience provided that at least two years are teaching experience and one year is administrative experience, all while holding a valid license.

(2)Graduates from out-of-state institutions who are seeking initial Iowa licensure and the PK-12 principal and PK-12 supervisor of special education endorsement must meet the coursework requirements for the standard an Iowa teaching license in addition to the experience requirements.

18.9(2) PK-8 principal—out-of-state applicants. This endorsement is only for applicants from out-of-state institutions.

a. Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a principal of programs serving children from birth through grade eight.

b. Program requirements.

(1)Degree—master's.

(2)Content: Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been a part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements.

1.Knowledge of early childhood, elementary, and early adolescent level administration, supervision, and evaluation.

2.Knowledge and skill related to early childhood, elementary, and early adolescent level curriculum development.

3.Knowledge of child growth and development from birth through early adolescence and developmentally appropriate strategies and practices of early childhood, elementary, and early adolescence, to include an observation practicum.

4.Knowledge of family support systems, factors which place families at risk, child care issues, and home-school community relationships and interactions designed to promote parent education, family involvement, and interagency collaboration.

5.Knowledge of school law and legislative and public policy issues affecting children and families.

6.Planned field experiences in early childhood and elementary or early adolescent school administration.

7.Completion of evaluator training component.

8.Competencies: Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been a part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by accomplishing the following competencies.

•Facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

•Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

•Ensures management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

•Collaborates with families and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.

•Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

•Understands, responds to, and influences the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

c. Other. The applicant must have had three years of teaching experience at the early childhood through grade eight level while holding a valid license.

18.9(3) 5-12 principal—out-of-state applicants. This endorsement is only for applicants from out-of-state institutions.

a. Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a principal in grades five through twelve.

b. Program requirements.

(1)Degree—master's.

(2)Content:Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been a part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements.

1.Knowledge of early adolescent and secondary level administration, supervision, and evaluation.

2.Knowledge and skill related to early adolescent and secondary level curriculum development.

3.Knowledge of human growth and development from early adolescence through early adulthood, to include an observation practicum.

4.Knowledge of family support systems, factors which place families at risk, and home-school community relationships and interactions designed to promote parent education, family involvement, and interagency collaboration.

5.Knowledge of school law and legislative and public policy issues affecting children and families.

6.Planned field experiences in early adolescence or secondary school administration.

7.Completion of evaluator training component.

8.Competencies: Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been a part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements. A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by accomplishing the following competencies.

•Facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

•Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

•Ensures management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

•Collaborates with families and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.

•Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

•Understands, responds to, and influences the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

c. Other. The applicant must have had three years of teaching experience at the secondary level (5-12) while holding a valid license.

Item 5. Amend subrule 18.11(2) as follows:

18.11(2) Program requirements.

a. to c. No change.

d. Experience. An applicant must have three years of administrative experience as a PK-12 principal or PK-12 supervisor of special education meet the experience requirement set forth in 18.10(3).

e. No change.