7 PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

SOAHR 2005-085 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION CODE

Filed with the Secretary of State on

 

These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 34, 45a(6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

 

(By authority conferred on the superintendent of public instruction by section 15 of 1964

PA 287, MCL 388.1015, sections 1531, 1535a and 1539b of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531, MCL

380.1535a, and MCL 380.1539b, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-6 and 1996-7, MCL 388.993 and 388.994)

 

R 390.1101, R 390.1103, R 390.1105, R 390.1111, R 390.1115, R 390.1117, R 390.1118,

R 390.1121, R 390.1122, R 390.1123, R 390.1124, R 390.1125, R 390.1126, R 390.1127,

R 390.1128, R 390.1129, R 390.1129a, R 390.1130, R 390.1132, R 390.1134, R 390.1135,

R 390.1141, R 390.1142, R 390.1143, R 390.1145, R 390.1146, R 390.1151, R 390.1152,

R 390.1153, R 390.1154, R 390.1155, R 390.1156, R 390.1161, R 390.1162, R 390. 1163,

R 390.1164, R 390.1165, R 390.1166, R 390.1201, R 390.1202, R 390.1203, R 390.1204,

R 390.1206, R 390.1207, R 390.1209, R 390.1210, R 390.1212, R 390.1213, R 390.1214, and R

390.1216 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended; R 390.1164a is added to the Code; and R 390.1133, R 390.1136, R 390.1157, R 390.1205, R 390.1208, R 390.1211 and R 390.1215 are rescinded

to the Code as follows:

 

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

R 390.1101 Definitions.

Rule 1. As used in this code:

(a)    "Bilingual endorsement" means either an authorization for a person with an elementary certificate to teach in a bilingual instruction program in grades kindergarten to and including 8 in all subjects and  in his or her major and minor endorsement areas in grade 9 or an authorization for a person with a secondary certificate to teach in a bilingual instruction program in grades 7 to and including 12 in his or her major and minor endorsement areas.

(b)    "Certificate endorsement" means attainment of a specific major or majors or a minor or minors, or both, or the extension of the grade level validity of an existing certificate, or the completion of a planned an endorsement preparation program in an area of specialization. The intent of the additional endorsement program is to permit a person with a certificate to obtain an endorsement at another level   or to obtain an endorsement for teaching an additional subject or subjects. After 1992, passage of appropriate state teacher subject area examination or examinations is required for endorsements.

 

 

(c)(b) "Early childhood certificate endorsement" means an authorization specialization to teach in any school program preceding or and including kindergarten grade 2.

(d)(c) "Elementary school" means a school that consists of grades kindergarten to and including 9 8.

(d) “Field experience” means structured, supervised activity in a prekindergarten to and including grade 12 classroom setting in which a teacher candidate may assist a teacher, give lessons or demonstrations, assist pupils individually, or conduct or participate in other teaching activity.

(e)    "General elementary certificate endorsement on a secondary certificate" means an authorization to teach all subjects in grades kindergarten to and including 5, in major and minor areas of preparation all subjects in grades 6 to and including 8, and all subjects in grades 6 to and including 8 in a self- contained classroom, where the majority of instruction is provided by 1 teacher and in subject area endorsements on the teaching certificate in grades 6 to and including 8.

(f)    "Michigan teaching certificate" means any of the following:

(i)    A permanent certificate. (No longer issued.)

(ii)    A life certificate. (No longer issued.)

(iii)    A provisional certificate.

(iv)    An occupational education certificate.

(v)    A continuing certificate. (No longer issued.)

(vi)    A professional education certificate.

(vii)     A temporary or full vocational authorization. (No longer issued.)

(viii)     An interim occupational certificate (Formerly the temporary vocational authorization.)

(ix)    A 2-year extended provisional certificate.

(x)    A temporary teacher employment authorization.

(g)"Middle school level certificate endorsement" means an authorization specialization to teach in grades 5 to and including 9 in the major and minor areas of preparation subject area endorsements on the teaching certificate.

(h)   “Nonpublic school” means a private, denominational, or parochial school.

(i)   “Occupational recency” means work experience in the occupational area that has occurred within 6 years of application for an interim occupational authorization or certificate.

(j)   “Occupational relevancy” means work experience gained through employment in the occupational area.

(h) (k) "Satisfactory college semester credit hours" means an average grade of C or its equivalent.

(l) “School district” means a local school district established under section 5 of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.5, an intermediate school district established under part 7 of 1976 PA 451, a public school academy established under part 6a of 1976 PA 451, an urban high school academy established under part 6c of 1976 PA 451 and a strict discipline academy established under sections 1311b to 1311l of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1311b to MCL 380.1131l.

(i)   (m) "Secondary certificate endorsement" means an authorization to teach in grades 9 6 to and including 12 in major and minor areas of preparation subject area endorsements on the teaching certificate.

(j)   (n) "Secondary school" means a school that consists of some or all of grades 7 6 to 12.

(k)   (o) "Self-contained classroom" means a classroom in which a majority of instruction is provided  by 1 teacher provides instruction to the same pupils for the majority of the instructional day.

(l) “Sponsoring institution” means a higher education institution which is approved for teacher education by the state board and which is willing to make recommendations as to applicants for the several certificates provided for in this code.

(m)   (p) "State board" means the state board of education.

 

 

(n)   (q) "Substantive field" means means courses in areas other than professional preparation courses  in education or courses of content or methods related to the preparation of teachers academic disciplines offered in the K to 12 school’s curriculum, appropriate to the grade level of the certificate. Preparation in a substantive field does not include courses in education or content methods courses.

(r) “Teacher preparation institution" means a baccalaureate or higher degree granting institution which is approved for teacher education by the state board to recommend applicants for the several certificates provided for in these rules.

 

R 390.1103 Successful teaching.

Rule 3. (1) The determination of 3 years of successful teaching specified in these rules shall be according to the following:

(a)    Employment may be with one 1 or more employers in a regular or substitute teaching capacity

within the validity of the certificate.

(b)    Each period of employment shall be characterized as successful or unsuccessful by the employer.

(c)    A year of employment is a minimum of 150 teaching days and may be either an academic or a calendar year, but not more than 1 year of employment can be earned during a calendar year.

(d)    A day of employment is ½ or more of a teaching day, but not more than 1 day of employment can be earned during a calendar day.

(2) A teacher may appeal any decision to under these rules through the recommending institution’s appeal procedure and, failing relief from that source, to the state board of education superintendent of public instruction.

 

R 390.1105 Persons required to hold certificates or permits.

Rule 5. (1) A person employed as a teacher in an elementary or secondary school with instructional responsibilities shall hold a certificate, permit, or vocational authorization valid for the positions to which he the teacher is assigned.

(2)   A teacher aide, instructional paraprofessional classroom assistant, secretary to instructional personnel, or other paraprofessional person legally employed in a non-instructional capacity need not be certificated as a teacher.

(3)   A student teacher candidate enrolled for student teaching or internship semester credit hours at an approved teacher education preparation institution need not hold a teaching certificate. but shall be certified by such a teacher education institution to the state board as enrolled for student teaching. The certificate shall include the initial and final dates of the assignment and the name of the school to which the student is assigned. Upon filing such certificate with the state board, persons assigned school duties by a board of education shall be considered as lawfully exercising such duties.

(4)   A full-time teacher of a day school program reimbursed from vocational education funds  (agriculture, business, homemaking, trade and industrial), shall meet the minimum qualifications for endorsement or authorization in the particular vocational education field as specified by the state board.

(5)   A teacher in a reimbursed program in special education shall meet the minimum qualifications for certification when required by law in the particular special education field as specified by the state board.

(6) A person employed as a junior reserve officer training corps teacher need not be a certified teacher but shall be approved by the department of defense to provide instruction in a junior reserve officer training corps assignment.

(6) (7) A previously issued certificate retains its original designation and validity. A permanent certificate continues as a permanent certificate.

 

 

 

R 390.1111 Equality of opportunity.

Rule 11. (1) The state board holds that segregation of students pupils at any level in educational programs seriously interferes with the achievement of equal opportunity guarantees of this state and that segregated schools fail to provide maximum opportunity for the full development of human resources in a democratic society. Therefore, it directs each Michigan teacher preparation institution of higher education approved for the preparation of teachers to provide an opportunity for prospective teachers to understand the effect of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap disability and to be educated in integrated teacher education programs so that in their professional careers they will be able to further achievement of the equal opportunity guarantees of this state.

(2)   An applicant for provisional certification shall show an awareness that Michigan's constitution and laws guarantee the right to equal educational opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap disability.

(3)   An applicant for provisional certification has an important responsibility to create a climate for learning based upon the practice and an understanding of equality of educational opportunity in its fullest sense.

(4)   An applicant for provisional certification who is otherwise qualified shall not be denied the right to be certified by the state board, to receive training for the purpose of becoming a teacher, or to engage in practice teaching in any school because he or she is blind, deaf, or physically handicapped disabled in some other manner. A school district shall not refuse to engage a handicapped disabled teacher on such grounds if the teacher is able to carry out the duties of the position in the school district for which he or she applies.

 

R 390.1115 Applications; and semester credits hours.

Rule 15. (1) The application for a certificate, or permit, or authorization shall be directed to the state board of education superintendent of public instruction, Lansing, Michigan, presented on a form supplied or approved by the state board superintendent of public instruction.

(2) Semester cCredits hours toward certification shall be completed through an approved teacher education preparation institution, or accepted in transfer by such an institution, and shall be acceptable toward requirements for a provisional teaching certificate and a bachelor’s or higher degree. The state board superintendent of public instruction reserves the right to determine the acceptability of credits hours presented for certification from approved teacher education preparation institutions located in other states.

(3) Passing test scores from the state teacher preparation content area tests are valid for 5 years from the date of testing. Basic skills test scores are valid indefinitely.

 

R 390.1117 Certificate restrictions and expiration.

Rule 17. (1) A certificate, and a permit, and an authorization have certain restrictions as to the nature of teaching for which the holder may be employed. The applicant and employer shall be thoroughly familiar with the specific provisions regarding the validity of the several certificates.

(2) All certificates, and permits, and authorizations expire on June 30 of the expiration year indicated on the certificate or permit with the exception of the temporary teacher employment authorization and the 2-year extended provisional renewal, or unless otherwise noted on the certificate, permit or authorization.

 

R 390.1118 Nullification of teaching certificate.

 

 

Rule 18. (1) The holder of a Michigan teaching certificate may, for good cause, request the state board superintendent of public instruction to immediately nullify a teaching certificate, 1 or more certificate endorsements based on a major or minor in a substantive field of study, or a grade level certification if the grade level certification has not been used for employment purposes for 10 or more years. Grade level certification means a certificate endorsement for the extension of the grade level validity of an existing certificate, as defined in R 390.1129.

(2)   Any nullification approved by the state board superintendent of public instruction on or before March 1 shall take effect July 1 of the same year. Any nullification approved by the state board after March 1 shall take effect July 1 of the subsequent calendar year immediately.

(3)   Requests for nullification shall be made on an application form provided by the department and  shall set forth facts demonstrating good cause to support granting the application. An application for nullification may be withdrawn by the applicant any time before the approval. A request shall be made in writing.

(4) Endorsements required for a certificate shall not be nullified unless the certificate contains other additional endorsements that can be substituted for the required endorsements.

    (5) For purposes of notifying potential intervening parties who may be affected by a nullification, the state board shall provide, by certified mail, a copy of the application and a copy of these rules to the  following entities:

The superintendent of the school district or districts in which the applicant is employed  or has a right to recall.

If appropriate, the administrator or each nonpublic school where the applicant is

 employed.

The applicant’s bargaining agent in each district.

    (6) Any objection shall be filed within 30 days, in writing, and shall include all of the following: The objector’s name, address, and telephone number.

Facts demonstrating that the objector would be directly affected by the granting of the nullification application.

    (c) Facts demonstrating that good cause does not exist to support granting the application. Certification that a copy of the objection has been mailed to the applicant.

    (7) A person who files an objection and who satisfies the requirements of subrule (6) of this rule shall be allowed to intervene and may participate in proceedings pertinent to the application.

    (8) An applicant shall have 30 days from the date of the mailing of an objection in which to file a written response. A copy of the response shall be mailed to the objector.

    (9) The board shall review the application and any information available to the department and shall take 1 of the following actions:

Grant the request for nullification for good cause shown if a person does not intervene

or if intervention information provided by the intervener did not provide facts warranting the board’s  denial of the application.

Deny the request for nullification because it did not provide an appropriate statement

 of good cause or because the interveners presented justifiable cause for not granting the nullification. A person whose application for nullification has been denied may request a hearing pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (c) of this subrule.

Direct that a hearing be convened to determine the justification for the nullification.

The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of sections 71 to 92 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being SS24.271 to 24.292of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

    (10) “Good cause” means either of the following:

A change in the teacher’s determinable medical, physical, or psychological status

 

 

which has occurred since the certificate, grade level certification, or endorsement sought to be nullified  was granted and which has rendered the teacher unable to perform the customary duties and functions normally associated with the certification or endorsement. The department shall require supporting documentation about the teacher, which may include a physical or psychological examination report by  a licensed medical or psychological practitioner.

An impairment of the ability to teach within the certificate, grade level certification, or  endorsement due to a deficiency in teaching experience over a period of time sufficient to render the

teacher unable to perform the customary duties and functions normally associated with the certification  or endorsement. In determining whether a teacher’s deficiency in experience is sufficient to support a finding of good cause, the state board shall take into consideration the teacher’s academic studies and training, teaching experience, and changes in curriculum within the certification or endorsement.

    (11) For purposes of subrule (10)(b) of this rule, there can be no finding of good cause in either of the following circumstances:

If, upon completion of inservice or other training that is regularly provided by the

teacher’s employer to the teaching staff using the certificate, grade level certification, or endorsement, the teacher would be able to adequately teach in accordance with the certification or endorsement.

Where the deficiency in teaching experience is for a period of less than 5 years if, within that period, the teacher used the certification or endorsement more than 100 days.

    (12) If a teacher meets all other conditions of this rule during the period of time from December 29, 1988, to the effective date of this rule, a written request for nullification may be made to the state board within 1 year of the effective date of this rule.

    (13) False information on a request for a nullification may result in a denial of the application.

    (14) An applicant who receives a nullification shall surrender the certificate to the department. A new  revised certificate shall be issued.

    (15) All approved Michigan teacher preparation institutions shall be notified of any nullification.

    (16) (4) Any certificate, endorsement, or grade level certification that has been nullified shall not be reinstated.

 

PART 2. STATE PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATES

 

R 390.1121 General provisions.

Rule 21. (1) A qualified person shall complete an application for provisional certification within 5 years after certification requirements have been met, and recommendation by the teacher preparation institution is valid for 5 years.

(2)   The requirements in this part of the code for the several certificates are minimum requirements.

(3)   The provisions of this part are mandatory for all pPersons enrolled in teacher education institutions in this state shall comply with this part after July 1, 1970 2006.

 

R 390.1122 General education; and substantive fields.

Rule 22. (1) An applicant for a provisional certificate shall demonstrate present evidence that he or she has an acquaintance with the substance, concepts, and methods of the principal areas of human knowledge, and skills essential to communication and inquiry in modern society. He shall present evidence that he has completed not less than 40 semester credit hours in a program of general or liberal education, including humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural or physical sciences, and the arts.

(2) An applicant shall achieve a passing score on all components of the state teacher preparation basic skills test before assignment to directed student teaching.

 

 

(2)   (3) An applicant shall present evidence of completion of a program providing for depth in any substantive field he or she proposes to teach. At the secondary level, such specialization is ordinarily initiated by completing a major or its equivalent in a specific substantive field. or in closely allied fields. At the elementary level, responsibility for introducing pupils to many areas of human knowledge or inquiry shall not deprive the prospective teacher of the opportunity to develop a degree of specialization in a particular substantive field. Evidence of content mastery by both elementary and secondary candidates shall include a passing score on the state teacher preparation content area tests before certificate recommendation. The applicant shall have early and ongoing field experiences in kindergarten to and including grade 12 classrooms before student teaching. Therefore, the applicant shall present evidence that he or she has begun to master a substantive field and is able, because of his or her teaching skills, to stimulate students pupils to seek more knowledge and understanding.

 

R 390.1123 Professional education.

Rule 23. (1) An applicant for an elementary or secondary Michigan provisional certificate shall present evidence that he or she has completed 20 semester credit hours of theoretical and practical knowledge in the following fields that reflect the following standards and related proficiencies which articulate the knowledge, skills, and disposition entry level teachers should possess upon completion of an approved teacher preparation program:

Commitment to student learning and achievement. Knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy.

The ability to manage and monitor student learning. Elementary preparation

shall focus on the developmental needs of early childhood, preadolescents, and early adolescents. Secondary preparation shall focus on the developmental needs of early adolescents and adolescents. All study shall provide at least 6 contact hours in each of the following categories of exceptional children:

(i)      Those with disabilities.

(ii)    The gifted and talented.

(iii)    Those with cultural differences.

The ability to systematically organize teaching practices and learn from

experiences. Programs that prepare applicants to teach kindergarten to and including grade 12 content programs should include field experiences. Content programs should include field experiences and pedagogy at the preschool, if applicable, elementary, middle school, and secondary levels.

(e)    Commitment and willingness to participate in professional development and learning opportunities.

(f)    An ability to use information age learning and technology operations and concepts to enhance learning and personal professional productivity.

(a)(g) How human beings grow and how they learn. Elementary preparation shall focus on the developmental needs of preadolescents and early adolescents. Secondary preparation shall focus on the developmental needs of early adolescents and adolescents. All study shall include the needs of the exceptional child, including those with handicapping conditions, the gifted and talented, and those with cultural differences.

    (b)(h) The structure, function, and purposes of educational institutions in our society.

    (c)(i) The methods and materials of instruction appropriate to the elementary and middle levels or the middle and secondary levels. The provisions of this part are mandatory for pPrograms at state board

 

 

approved teacher education preparation institutions in this state shall comply with this part after July 1, 1987 2006.

(2)   The applicant shall present evidence that he or she has participated under institutional supervision for a minimum of 6 semester credit hours (of the 20) in directed teaching at the level for which the certificate is granted. The directed teaching assignment shall be for a minimum duration of 12 weeks.

 

R 390.1124 Scholastic averages; and directed teaching.

Rule 24. (1) An applicant for an elementary or secondary provisional certificate shall have present evidence that he or she has satisfactoryily met and completed course college credits and passed the state teacher preparation basic skills test before assignment to directed teaching. To qualify for a certificate, an applicant shall obtain satisfactory college credit in directed teaching. An applicant shall have satisfactory college credit in the required hours for each successive certificate. The candidate shall present evidence of all of the following:

(a)     Demonstration of high academic achievement.

(b)     Demonstration of successful group work with children as a condition of admission to the teacher preparation curriculum.

(c)     Knowledge of research based teaching.

(d)     Working knowledge of modern technology.

(e)     Use of computers.

(2)   For certification purposes, a minimum of 30 60 clock hours of responsible classroom teaching and observation under the supervision of a sponsoring teacher preparation institution is equivalent to 1 semester credit hour of credit in directed teaching. The directed student teaching experience shall engage the applicant in practical experiences that reflect and support the standards and related proficiencies for entry level teachers.

An applicant shall satisfactorily complete the directed student teaching experience. Indicators associated with the standards and related proficiencies shall be used to evaluate the directed student teaching experience.

(3)   The directed teaching requirement for the initial elementary or secondary provisional certificate may be waived for an experienced teacher as follows:

(a)    For an applicant with an earned master’s or higher degree or higher degree and 3 years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level, together with a recommendation from the school superintendent and the sponsoring teacher preparation institution regarding the certificate, the complete requirement of 6 semester credit hours may be waived. entirely or in part.

 

R 390.1125 Degree and recommendations.

Rule 25. (1) An applicant for a provisional certificate shall have been granted a bachelor’s degree and shall be recommended by a Michigan college or university approved for teacher education preparation by the state board. A Michigan college or university approved for teacher education preparation may accept a degree from a regionally accredited institution if it is determined that the degree is equivalent to that awarded by the sponsoring teacher preparation institution. The state board reserves the right to determine the acceptability of degree equivalent recommendations.

 

 

(2) The sponsoring teacher preparation institution shall make recommendations concerning all certificates.

(3)   The teacher preparation institution shall provide evidence that the applicant has successfully completed a course in first aid, which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (adult and child), when submitting recommendations concerning all initial provisional certificates and authorizations.

 

R 390.1126 State elementary provisional certificates.

Rule 26. (1) An initial state elementary provisional certificate may be issued to an applicant who presents evidence that he or she has completed the requirements in the provisions of R 390.1123 and either of the following:

(a)    A major of not less than 30 semester credit hours or a group major of 36 semester credit hours and, in addition to such major or group major, a planned program minor of 20 semester credit hours in other substantive fields deemed appropriate to elementary education. After July 1983, there shall be evidence to prove that the applicant has completed 6 semester credit hours in the teaching of reading.

(b)    Three minors of not less than 20 semester credit hours each, 2 of which shall be in substantive fields which may include a group minor of 24 semester credit hours and 1 the third of which may to be a planned program minor of 20 semester credit hours or a group minor of 24 semester credit hours  in a combination of methods and content appropriate to elementary education. After July 1, 1983, there shall be evidence to prove that the applicant has completed 6 semester credit hours in the teaching of required reading courses.

(2) A state elementary provisional certificate is valid for teaching all subjects in grades kindergarten to 8 and in subject matter areas in grade 9 in which the applicant has completed a major or minor. The certificate is valid for 6 years. This subrule expires on September 1, 1988.

(3)   (2) A state elementary provisional certificate which is issued after September 1, 1988, is valid for teaching all subjects in grades kindergarten to and including 5, for teaching subject areas endorsements in grades 6 to and including 8 in which the applicant has completed a major or minor, and for teaching all subjects in grades kindergarten to and including 8 when those subjects are taught in a self-contained classroom in which a majority of the instruction is provided by 1 teacher. The certificate is valid for 6  years. All initial provisional certificates issued within a calendar year expire 6 years from June 30 of that year.

(3)   A conviction of a crime described in MCL 380.1535a(2) is considered to be reasonable and adversely related to the ability of the person to serve in an elementary or secondary school and is sufficient grounds for denial.

 

R 390.1127 State secondary provisional certificates.

Rule 27. (1) An initial state secondary provisional certificate may be issued to an applicant who presents evidence that he or she has completed the requirement in the provisions of R 390.1123 and all of the following:

(a)    A major of not less than 30 semester credit hours or a group major of not less than 36 semester

credit hours. or a comprehensive group major of not less than 50 semester credit hours.

(b)    A minor of not less than 20 semester credit hours or a group minor of not less than 24 semester

credit hours. After June 1, 2006, the requirement for a minor is optional.

(c)    After July 1, 1983, 3 semester credit hours in the required teaching of reading in the content area course. Evidence shall be presented to prove completion of such credit.

 

 

(2)   A state secondary provisional certificate is valid for teaching all subjects in grades 7 and 8 and in subject matter areas in grades 9 to 12 in which the applicant has completed a major. or minor. The certificate is valid for 6 years. This subrule expires on September 1, 1988.

(3)   An initial state secondary provisional certificate which is issued after September 1, 1988, is valid for teaching in subject areas on in grades 7 6 to and including 12 in which the applicant has completed a major or minor. or valid endorsement area. The certificate is valid for 6 years. All initial provisional certificates issued within a calendar year expire 6 years from June 30 of that year. Secondary teaching certificates issued before September 1, 1988, are also valid for teaching in subject area endorsements in grades 6 to and including 12.

(3) A conviction of a crime described in MCL 380.1535a(2) is considered to be reasonable and adversely related to the ability of the person to serve in an elementary or secondary school and is sufficient grounds for denial.

 

R 390.1128 Additional majors and minors specialty area endorsements.

Rule 28. A person who is already certificated and who wishes to qualify for a new major, a or minor, or an additional endorsement may combine credit coursework to meet preparation standards in the specialty area with already earned with additional semester credit hours to bring the total up to the minimum for a major of 30 credits or a minor of 20 credits as specified in this code these rules. Upon completion of the credits and passage of the state teacher preparation content area test(s), Tthe additional major or minor endorsement shall be recommended by a sponsoring teacher preparation institution in the same manner as the original provisional, permanent, professional, or continuing certificate.

 

R 390.1129 Additional Ccertificate endorsements.

Rule 29. (1) The holder of an elementary or secondary provisional, permanent, continuing, or professional education certificate may qualify for another certificate endorsement by presenting evidence that he or she has completed 1 of the following planned endorsement programs with a minimum of 18 20 semester credit hours:

(a)    Early childhood.

(b)  Bilingual language area.

(c)    (b) General elementary.  (d) (c) Middle school level.

(e) (d) Areas appropriate to the secondary grades.

(2) If adding an additional endorsement that crosses levels of certification, the program shall have early and ongoing field experiences and methods appropriate to the content and the expanded level.

(2)   (3) The general elementary and middle school endorsements shall include not less than 6 semester credit hours in the teaching of reading, which shall include reading in the content areas and studies in developmental reading. When the planned program is completed following the issuance of the initial provisional state certificate, a person may apply the credit to the requirements for the continuing professional education certificate. If the endorsement covers the kindergarten to and including grade 12 range, the program shall include the 6 semester credit hours of required reading preparation.

(3)   (4) Upon successful completion of the credits and passage of the state teacher preparation content area test(s), A a Michigan institution approved for teacher education preparation or an approved out-of-state institution, as authorized by the provisions of

R 390.1132(1)(c), may recommend the additional certificate endorsement.

 

 

 

R 390.1129a Procedures at expiration of provisional certificates.

Rule 29a. (1) To be qualified for teaching at the expiration of an elementary or secondary provisional certificate or temporary vocational authorization certificate, an applicant shall qualify within the provisional or temporary vocational authorization interim occupational certificate period for a continuing, professional education, or occupational education, or full vocational authorization certificate. If the applicant does not so qualify, a 3-year renewal of the provisional or temporary                  vocational authorization interim occupational certificate may be granted if the applicant presents evidence that he or she has completed 10 9 semester credit hours of credit in a planned program at an approved teacher preparation institution since the issuance of the provisional or temporary vocational authorization certificate or that he or she holds an earned master's or doctorate higher degree                  in areas appropriate to kindergarten to and including grade 12. A second 3-year renewal may be granted if the applicant presents evidence that he or she has earned 18 semester credit hours after the issuance of the provisional or temporary vocational authorization interim occupational certificate in a planned course of study that are applicable toward the requirements for a continuing, professional education, or occupational education, or full vocational authorization certificate or that he or she holds an earned master's or doctorate higher degree in a subject or subjects taught at the kindergarten to and including grade 12 level. If the planned program is completed at an out-of-state teacher preparation institution, the planned program shall be a specific masters or higher degree program or an additional subject area endorsement program of at least 20 semester credit hours. A master’s or higher degree completed for purposes of certificate renewal cannot be a degree in religion, law, or medicine, or other content inappropriate for teaching at the kindergarten to and including grade 12 level. The teacher preparation institution may determine which courses or credits are applicable to an endorsement or planned program. All initial provisional certificate renewals issued within a calendar year expire 3 years from June 30 of that year.

(2)   The sponsoring teacher preparation institution shall make a recommendation concerning the certificate.