D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A1604

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A1604 - CREDENTIAL STATUSES AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

1604.1

The following statuses shall apply to the credentials described in this chapter:

(a) Active;

(b) Expired;

(c) Revoked; and

(d) Suspended

1604.2

Each credential holder shall be responsible for knowing the requirements needed to maintain a valid District of Columbia credential. When a teaching credential is renewed, all sub-specializations for which the credential holder is authorized will be renewed.

1604.3

To renew a standard teaching credential, credential holders shall present:

(a) Documentation showing that the credential holder has achieved a summative LEA teacher evaluation rating of effective or equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years during the four (4) year term of validity; or

(b) Evidence showing that the credential holder has engaged in a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of professional development activities during the four (4) year term of validity.

1604.4

A standard teaching credential that has expired cannot be renewed but may be reinstated by submitting and meeting the requirements for a new application.

1604.5

To renew an advanced teaching credential, a credential holder shall present documentation showing that the credential holder has achieved a summative LEA evaluation rating of highly effective or equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years during the five (5) year term of validity.

1604.6

An advanced teaching credential that has expired cannot be renewed but may be reinstated by submitting and meeting the requirements for a new application.

1604.7

To renew a standard administrative services credential, credential holders will present:

(a) Documentation showing that the credential holder has achieved summative LEA administrator evaluation rating of effective or equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years during the four (4) year term of validity; or

(b) Evidence showing that the credential holder has engaged in a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of professional development activities during the four (4) year term of validity.

1604.8

A standard administrative services credential that has expired cannot be renewed but may be reinstated by submitting and meeting the requirements for a new application.

1604.9

[RESERVED]

1604.10

[RESERVED]

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A1604

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9071 (7/1/2016)