14 Del. Admin. Code § 1559-2.0
The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning:
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.
"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 Professional Standards Board and approved by the State Board of Education. The term 'educator' does not include substitute teachers.
"Employing Authority" means any entity which employs educators, and includes, but is not limited to, school districts, charter schools, boards of directors, and management companies.
"Specific Career Area" means a specific career area approved by the Department as a Career Technical Education Program as defined in the Skilled and Technical Sciences Certification Inventory or included in the Department's Skilled and Technical Sciences Standards.
"Standard Certificate" means a credential issued to certify that an educator has the prescribed knowledge, skill or education to practice in a particular area, teach a particular subject, or teach a category of students.
"Work Experience" means full time employment or work training experience in the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought. An educator may substitute an Associate's degree in the specific Skilled and Technical Sciences career area of certification for a maximum of two years of work experience or a Bachelor's degree in the specific Skilled and Technical Sciences career area of certification for a maximum of four years of work experience.
14 Del. Admin. Code § 1559-2.0
19 DE Reg. 1087 (6/1/2016)
25 DE Reg. 177 (8/1/2021) (Final)