200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-20-1.10

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 200-RICR-20-20-1.10 - Administrator Certificate Areas

A. Administrator certification is offered in a variety of PK-12 areas that qualify the administrator for specific assignments in Rhode Island Public Schools.

B. Certification in administrator areas requires:

1. An advanced degree (except for school business manager);

2. Completion of an approved educator preparation program that ensures completers demonstrate the competencies within the certification field prescribed by the appropriate professional association;

3. Field experience that includes a three hundred (300) hour internship for building level administrators; and

4. Passing scores on any knowledge of field testing required for the certification area.

1.10.1Building Level Administrator Certificates

A. Building Level Administrator PK-12

1. Validity of Certificate:

This certificate is valid for assignment as a Building Level Administrator in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools.

2. Requirements:

a. Has completed an approved program in this certification area;

b. Holds an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution;

c. Has completed a minimum of a three hundred (300) hour internship in this area;

d. Has three (3) years of PK-12 professional education experience;

e. Has demonstrated the professional competencies of the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leadership (RISEL) with an emphasis on the content required of a building level administrator;

f. Has demonstrated content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by the appropriate RIDE approved national professional associations; and

g. Has met all knowledge of field-testing requirements for this certification area.

B. Building Level Administrator PK-12 Fast-track (New Section)

1. Validity of Certificate:

This certification is valid for assignment as a Building Level Administrator in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools.

2. Eligibility Requirements pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11-9; verified by the employing agency:

a. Has a minimum of ten (10) years' experience as a teacher or support professional;

b. Has achieved evaluation ratings of Highly Effective or Effective;

c. Holds a master's degree or higher;

d. Has a record of consistent leadership within the LEA, demonstrated through serving as a facilitator of professional learning, a dean, a district coach, a department chair, or in another leadership position within a school or LEA;

e. Has a recommendation from the superintendent of the LEA where the individual has worked previously or is currently working.

3. Requirements pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11-9:

a. Has completed a year-long, minimum of three hundred (300) hours, internship where currently employed. The internship experience is designed by the employing agency, in accordance to RIDE guidelines, to approximate the activities of a building administrator. The Superintendent will evaluate the internship experience according to the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leaders and will provide a recommendation only for educators who demonstrate the competency to successfully meet the expectations established in the internship;

b. Has led a district or school-wide initiative;

c. Has completed coursework in school finance, school law, and instructional leadership/program evaluation inclusive of data analysis from a regionally accredited institution;

d. Has met all knowledge of field-testing requirements for this certification area;

e. During the first (1^st) renewal cycle, individuals must complete a RIDE-approved leadership development program.

1.10.2District Level Administrator Certificates

A. District Level Administrator-Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

1. Validity of Certificate:

This certificate is valid for assignment as a District Level Administrator-Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools.

2. Requirements:

a. Holds certification as Building Level Administrator;

b. Has completed an approved program in this certification area;

c. Holds an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution;

d. Has demonstrated the professional competencies of the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leadership (RISEL) with an emphasis on the content required of a district level curriculum, instruction, and assessment administrator;

e. Has demonstrated content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by the appropriate RIDE approved national professional associations; and

f. Has met all knowledge of field testing requirements for this certification area.

B. District Level Administrator-Special Education

1. Validity of Certificate:

This certificate is valid for assignment as a District Level Administrator-Special Education in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools.

2. Requirements:

a. Has completed an approved program in this certification area; or

b. Has completed nine (9) graduate level credits in Special Education and has completed graduate level credits in the following areas: supervision of Special Education programs and services, supervision of personnel, supervision of instruction or program evaluation, and school and district finance;

c. Holds an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution;

d. Has three (3) years of professional education experience in teaching as a special educator, speech and language pathologist, school social worker, or school psychologist;

e. Has demonstrated the professional competencies of the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leadership (RISEL) with an emphasis on the content required of a district level Special Education Administrator;

f. Has demonstrated content competencies as prescribed by the appropriate RIDE approved national professional associations; and

g. Has met all knowledge of field testing requirements for this certification area.

C. School Business Administrator

1. Validity of Certificate:

This certificate is valid for assignment as a School Business Administrator in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools.

2. Requirements:

a. Has completed an approved program in this certification area;

b. Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field;

c. Three (3) years of professional experience in financial management or school business operations;

d. Has demonstrated the professional competencies of the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leadership (RISEL) with an emphasis on the content required of a school business administrator; and

e. Has demonstrated content competencies as prescribed by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).

D. Superintendent of Schools

1. Validity of Certificate:

This certificate is valid for assignment as a Superintendent of Schools in Grades PK-12 in Rhode Island Public Schools.

2. Requirements:

a. Has completed an approved program in this certification area;

b. Holds an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution;

c. Holds building level administrator certificate or has significant leadership experience in organizations other than schools;

d. Has demonstrated the professional competencies of the Rhode Island Standards for Educational Leadership (RISEL) with an emphasis on the content required of a superintendent of schools;

e. Has demonstrated content and pedagogical competencies as prescribed by the appropriate RIDE approved national professional associations; and

f. Has met all knowledge of field testing requirements for this certification area.

200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-20-1.10

Adopted effective 1/7/2019
Amended effective 9/24/2020