14 Del. Admin. Code § 1511-9.0

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

Section 1511-9.0 - Renewal of the Continuing License

9.1 In order to continue practicing as an Educator in a Delaware public school, an Educator who holds a Continuing License shall renew the Educator's Continuing License prior to the expiration date. Pursuant to 14 Del.C. § 1212, the Department may renew an Educator's Continuing License for an additional 5-year term if the Educator completed 90 Clock Hours of Professional Development or Professional Learning during the term of the Educator's Continuing License. Notwithstanding subsection 6.1, an individual whose Continuing License is not renewed and has expired does not hold a valid license to practice as an Educator in a Delaware public school and is not permitted to practice instruction, administration, or other related professional support services in Delaware public schools.

9.1.1 Professional Development and Professional Learning activities for renewal are listed in Section 10.0. The criteria for determining if a Professional Development or Professional Learning activity is acceptable for Clock Hour credit are set forth in subsections 9.1.1.1 through 9.1.1.4.

9.1.1.1 The activity must be 1 of the renewal activities in Section 10.0; and

9.1.1.2 The activity must be completed during the term of the Educator's current Continuing License; and

9.1.1.3 Completion of the activity must be documented; and

9.1.1.4 The activity must meet 1 of the following criteria:

9.1.1.4.1 The activity enhances the Educator's understandings and abilities in the Educator's job, leading to more effective instruction, administration, or support, or contributes to the Educator's school or profession. For applicants who change positions (grade levels, content areas, areas of supervisory responsibility, etc.) during the 5-year term of a Continuing License, Clock Hours documented shall have been appropriate to the Educator's position at the time the Clock Hours were completed; or

9.1.1.4.2 The activity addresses 1 of the content standards for the Educator's area of the profession; or

9.1.1.4.3 The activity addresses specific professional educator standards.

9.1.2 The Educator is responsible for obtaining approval from the Educator's Employing Authority before participating in a Professional Development or Professional Learning activity.

9.1.3 The Educator is responsible for obtaining documentation of the Educator's participation in and completion of a Professional Development or Professional Learning activity from the individual, school or school district, or other entity that organizes and conducts the activity.

9.1.4 Professional Development and Professional Learning activities which fulfill the criteria for renewal for which Educators receive compensation may be submitted in fulfillment of the 90 Clock Hour requirement for renewal.

9.2 Application for Renewal

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

9.2.2 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, the Department shall not act on an application to renew a Continuing 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.

9.2.3 The Department will not process an application to renew a Continuing 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 a Continuing License:

9.2.3.1 A completed renewal application; and

9.2.3.2 Documentation to verify participation in and completion of Professional Development or Professional Learning activities if required by the Department; and

9.2.3.3 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

9.2.4 Each activity must be verified by the applicant's Employing Authority as provided in Section 10.0. Even if an activity has been verified by the applicant's Employing Authority, the Department ultimately determines whether an activity satisfies the requirements for renewal of a Continuing License. If, at the time of application, the applicant is not employed by an Employing Authority in Delaware, the applicant must submit the documentation required to verify the applicant's participation in and completion of each activity to the Department as provided in Section 10.0.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1511-9.0

25 DE Reg. 958 (4/1/2022)
28 DE Reg. 297 (10/1/2024) (Final)