The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning :
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"Comprehensive Educator Induction Program" means an educator induction program approved by the Department to provide mentoring and professional development for Educators.
"Educator" means a person licensed and certified by the State under 14 Del.C. Ch. 12, to engage in the practice of instruction, administration or other related professional support services in Delaware public schools, including charter schools, pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Standards Board and approved by the State Board of Education. The term 'educator' does not include substitute teachers.
"Immorality" means conduct which is inconsistent with the rules and principles of morality expected of an educator and may reasonably be found to impair an educator's effectiveness by reason of his or her unfitness or otherwise.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed education, knowledge, or skill to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
"Standards Board" means the Professional Standards Board established pursuant to 14 Del.C. § 1201.
14 Del. Admin. Code § 1512-2.0
20 DE Reg. 897 (5/1/2017)
26 DE Reg. 859 (4/1/2023) (Final)