14 Del. Admin. Code § 1559-4.0

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

Section 1559-4.0 - Prescribed Education, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

4.1 An applicant for a Skilled and Technical Sciences Teacher of a Specific Career Area Standard Certificate shall have satisfied the requirements in subsections 4.1.1 through 4.1.5 of this regulation.

4.1.1 The applicant shall have satisfied one of the education requirements in subsection 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, or 4.1.1.3.

4.1.1.1 The applicant earned a bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university in education or an area related to the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought that includes at least nine credits in the Specific Career Area and six credits in education pedagogy, taken either as part of the degree or in addition to it. Credits in the Specific Career Area may also be completed through an equivalent number of hours in professional development, technical training, or certification, with one credit equal to 15 hours of training.

4.1.1.2 The applicant earned an associate's degree in the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought that includes at least nine credits in the Specific Career Area and six credits in education pedagogy, taken either as part of the degree or in addition to it. In addition to earning the associate's degree, the applicant completed 21 credits from a Regionally Accredited college or university toward a degree in education. Credits in the Specific Career Area may also be completed through an equivalent number of hours in professional development, technical training, or certification, with one credit equal to 15 hours of training.

4.1.1.3 The applicant completed the requirements in subsections 4.1.1.3.1 and 4.1.1.3.2.

4.1.1.3.1 The applicant earned a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and completed one of the following options in the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought:

4.1.1.3.1.1 Two years of college majoring in the Specific Career Area with at least 50% of the major courses required for a bachelor's degree completed;

4.1.1.3.1.2 A state-issued certificate indicating completion of apprenticeship hours and apprentice-related training (e.g., journey papers) in the Specific Career Area;

4.1.1.3.1.3 Four years of sequential Delaware Trade Extension courses;

4.1.1.3.1.4 Four years of National Center for Construction Education and Research's Contren documented training;

4.1.1.3.1.5 A 70% or above score on both the written and performance elements of a Delaware Apprentice-related Education Provider's National Center for Construction Education and Research's Contren-derived full Apprentice Equivalency test-out covering all Apprentice-related Education years;

4.1.1.3.1.6 Passage of a State of Delaware Licensing Test in the Specific Career Area, offered through the Division of Professional Regulation;

4.1.1.3.1.7 576 hours of military training;

4.1.1.3.1.8 576 hours post-secondary trade school training;

4.1.1.3.1.9 An industry recognized certification of technical competence or journeyperson status in the specific career area; or

4.1.1.3.1.10 The equivalent of two years of college or technical training approved by the Department.

4.1.1.3.2 The applicant completed 36 credits from a Regionally Accredited college or university toward a degree in education, nine credits in the Specific Career Area, and six credits in education pedagogy. The nine credits in the Specific Career Area and six credits in education pedagogy may be taken as part of or in addition to that requirement in subsection 4.1.1.3.1.10. Credits in the Specific Career Area may also be completed through an equivalent number of hours in professional development, technical training, or certification, with one credit equal to 15 hours of training.

4.1.2 In Specific Career Areas where a State license or registration is required by law, the applicant shall hold an active, unencumbered license, registration, or privilege to practice through a compact state license in the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought that is issued or recognized by the applicable State agency.

4.1.3 In Specific Career Areas where a State license or registration is not required by law, the applicant shall hold one of the following:

4.1.3.1 An active, unencumbered license, registration, or privilege to practice through a compact state license in the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought that is issued or recognized by the applicable State agency; or

4.1.3.2 A valid and current certificate in the Specific Career Area for which the Standard Certificate is sought that is issued by a nationally-recognized professional organization.

4.1.4 In the Specific Career Areas where professional training is required, the applicant shall hold valid and current certifications as required by the Department.

4.1.5 The applicant shall have completed one of the following experience requirements:

4.1.5.1 Six years of work experience in an area related to the Specific Career Area, at least two of which shall have been within the last five years prior to the date of the application; or

4.1.5.2 Six years of work experience by teaching in or direct supervision of educators in an area related to the Specific Career Area, at least two of which shall have been within the last five years prior to the date of the application.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1559-4.0

19 DE Reg. 623 (1/1/2016)
19 DE Reg. 1087 (6/1/2016)
25 DE Reg. 177 (8/1/2021) (Final)