Section 200-RICR-20-20-2.8 - Evaluation processA. If concerns, in accordance with § 2.5 of this Part, are raised about a teacher's competency in the use of English, an evaluator who has been trained in evaluating such competency shall observe the classroom instruction provided by the teacher.B. If the evaluator concludes that the teacher lacks competency in English, a second similarly trained evaluator shall observe the classroom instruction provided by the teacher.C. If both evaluators conclude that the teacher's English skills do not meet the competency standard specified in § 2.5 of this Part, the evaluators shall inform the superintendent or other chief executive officer who shall inform the teacher and the Commissioner of the conclusion in writing on a form to be provided by the Commissioner.D. The form provided to the teacher shall inform the teacher that he or she will be accorded the opportunity to take an English competency examination endorsed by the Council. This examination shall take place within ten school days from the date the teacher is given notice of the findings of the two evaluators, unless the time for taking the examination is enlarged by the Commissioner for good cause shown. A delay in the provision of the examination shall not abate proceedings under these regulations.E. If the teacher obtains a passing score on the examination, as set by the Council, the teacher shall be deemed to be competent in English, and no further action concerning the teacher's competence in English shall be taken.200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-20-2.8