14 Del. Admin. Code § 1565-5.0

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

Section 1565-5.0 - Application Requirements

5.1 If an applicant is applying for an Initial License, a Standard Certificate must be applied for simultaneously with the application for an Initial License, and the applicant shall also provide all required documentation for the License.

5.2 If the applicant is also applying for the issuance or renewal of an educator's license or paraeducator's permit, the applicant must disclose the applicant's criminal conviction history upon application. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction history is grounds for denial of the license or permit application as specified in 14 Del.C. § 1219 and it could delay the processing or result in the denial of the application for a World Language Teacher Standard Certificate.

5.3 For an applicant who does not hold a content area Standard Certificate, the following documentation is required with the application for a World Language Teacher Standard Certificate:

5.3.1 Evidence of obtaining a World Languages certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, if applicable; and

5.3.2 Official transcript from the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university.

5.3.2.1 Electronic transcripts may be submitted by the Employing Authority or by the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university; or

5.3.2.2 Sealed paper transcripts may be submitted.

5.3.2.3 The Department will not accept copies of transcripts; and

5.3.3 Documents verifying successful completion of Department-approved professional development, if applicable; and

5.3.4 Official scores on the Praxis Subject Assessment or ACTFL OPI and WPT as provided in subsection 4.1.2; and

5.3.5 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

5.4 For an applicant who holds at least one content area Standard Certificate, the following documentation is required in the application for a World Language Teacher Standard Certificate:

5.4.1 Official scores on the Praxis Subject Assessment or ACTFL OPI and WPT as provided in subsection 4.2; and

5.4.2 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

5.5 For an applicant who is applying for a World Language Teacher - American Sign Language Standard Certificate, the following documentation is required with the application:

5.5.1 Official transcript from the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university;

5.5.1.1 Electronic transcripts may be submitted by the Employing Authority or by the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university; or

5.5.1.2 Sealed paper transcripts may be submitted.

5.5.1.3 The Department will not accept copies of transcripts; and

5.5.2 Documents verifying successful completion of Department-approved professional development, if applicable; and

5.5.3 Official scores on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview; and

5.5.4 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

5.6 For applicants who have met the requirements for licensure as an educator in Delaware and hold a Valid and Current License or Certificate as a world language teacher from another state or jurisdiction, the following documentation is required in the application for a World Language Teacher Standard Certificate:

5.6.1 An official copy of the Valid and Current License or Certificate; and

5.6.2 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1565-5.0

22 DE Reg. 64 (7/1/2018)
26 DE Reg. 56 (7/1/2022)
26 DE Reg. 589 (1/1/2023) (Final)