14 Del. Admin. Code § 1512-6.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1512-6.0 - Renewal of the Advanced License

6.1 In order to continue practicing as an educator in a Delaware public school, an Educator who holds an Advanced License shall renew the Educator's Advanced License prior to the expiration date. Pursuant to 14 Del.C. § 1214, the Department may renew an Educator's Advanced License for up to 10 additional years if the Educator maintained proficiency through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The term of renewal shall be the same as the balance of the term of the Educator's National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate.

6.2 Application for Renewal

6.2.1 An applicant must disclose the applicant's criminal conviction history upon application for renewal of an Advanced License. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction history is grounds for denial of an Advanced License as specified in 14 Del.C. § 1219.

6.2.2 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, the Department shall not act on an application to renew an Advanced License if the applicant is under official investigation by any national, state, or local authority with the power to issue educator licenses or certifications. The Department shall not act where the allegations include but are not limited to conduct such as Immorality, misconduct in office, incompetence, willful neglect of duty, disloyalty, or falsification of credentials until the applicant provides evidence of the investigation's resolution.

6.2.3 The Department will not process an application to renew an Advanced License until the applicant has submitted all of the required documentation. The following documentation is required to be submitted to the Department with the application for renewal of an Advanced License:

6.2.3.1 A completed renewal application; and

6.2.3.2 Proof of renewal of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate or the applicable equivalent certificate; and

6.2.3.3 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

6.3 An applicant who elects not to renew the applicant's National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate or who fails to meet the recertification requirements set forth by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards shall notify the Department and apply for a Continuing License if the applicant wants to continue practicing as an Educator in a Delaware public school.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1512-6.0

26 DE Reg. 859 (4/1/2023) (final)