Section 8-65-11 - Pre-residency(a) The alternative certification program shall incorporate a pre-residency component to include, but not be limited to, orientation, coursework, effective mentoring and coaching, workshops, ongoing support, and assessments throughout the component and particularly one at the conclusion of the component. Before commencement of the pre-residency component, the program shall evaluate the individual candidates' education and experience to determine the portions of study the candidate will be required to complete.(b) The pre-residency component shall consist of technical knowledge of content including, but not limited to: (1) Educational and instructional leadership including the ability of leaders to be instructionally centered and change oriented;(2) Personnel management including supervision and evaluation;(3) Curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including but not limited to high-quality instruction that addresses pedagogy and the needs of all students, including English language learners and students with disabilities;(4) Governance and organization relating to schools;(5) School improvement planning;(6) Community and its culture, including public relations; and(7) Applicable federal and state laws relating to civil rights, including but not limited to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 or the currently existing version and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its amendments, and federal and state laws relating to employee and student safety.(c) The pre-residency component shall significantly limit the amount of coursework required or have options for qualified candidates to test out of courses.(d) The pre-residency component shall also ensure candidates' proficiency in oral and written communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building skills, and analyses, decision making, and problem solving skills.(e) The alternative certification program shall have clearly articulated methodologies and criterion by which it will assess the candidate's required proficiency in the subject matter listed in subsections (b) and (d), at the conclusion of the pre-residency component. [Eff JUN 14 2012] (Auth: HRS §§ 302A-605, 302A-1112) (Imp: HRS § 302A-605)