For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, an early childhood SPED birth through grade three endorsement requires completion of the state-designated pedagogy test. This endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated content test and completion of state-designated coursework. This endorsement may also be added through completion of special education alternative certification.
S.D. Admin. R. 24:28:20:02
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.