Education, Administration

Rule R277-513

Dual Certification

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Repeal)

DAR File No.: 35679
Filed: 01/17/2012 07:36:13 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is repealed because much of the language and processes in the rule are outdated. Language and provisions that continue to be necessary have been incorporated into other rules as appropriate.

Summary of the rule or change:

This rule is repealed in its entirety.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 53A-1-401(3)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to the state budget. This rule is repealed because much of the language and processes in the rule are outdated.

local governments:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to local government. This rule is repealed because much of the language and processes in the rule are outdated.

small businesses:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to small businesses. This rule applies to public education and does not affect businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There are no anticipated costs or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. This rule is repealed because much of the language and processes in the rule are outdated.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons. This rule is repealed because much of the language and processes in the rule are outdated.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

I have reviewed this rule and I see no fiscal impact on businesses.

Larry K. Shumway, State Superintendent

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Education
Administration
250 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3272

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Carol Lear at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7835, by FAX at 801-538-7768, or by Internet E-mail at carol.lear@schools.utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

03/02/2012

This rule may become effective on:

03/09/2012

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Director, School Law and Legislation

R277. Education, Administration.

[R277-513. Dual Certification.

R277-513-1. Definitions.

A. "Basic Certificate" means the initial certificate issued by the Board permitting the holder to be employed as an educator in the public schools.

B. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.

C. "Core Curriculum" means minimum academic standards as established by the Utah State Board of Education which shall be mastered by all students K-12 as a requisite for graduation from Utah's secondary schools.

D. "Endorsement" means a specialty field or area listed on a certificate which indicates specific qualification of the holder.

E. "ESL" means English as a Second Language--an instructional method whereby an instructor teaches students of limited English-speaking ability how to use standard English in order to become functional in the world of work or in their daily activities.

F. "Standard Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Board after a holder has demonstrated teaching competency under the Basic Certificate.

 

R277-513-2. Authority and Purpose.

A. This rule is authorized under Article X, Section 3 of the Utah Constitution which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Sections 53A-6-101(1) and (2), U.C.A. 1953, which permit the Board to issue certificates for educators, and Section 53A-1-401(3), U.C.A. 1953, which allows the Board to adopt rules in accordance with its responsibilities.

B. The purpose of this rule is to specify the procedure whereby a teacher who holds one level of teaching certificate may qualify for a certificate on another level or whereby a teacher may be certified in a specific subject area.

 

R277-513-3. Dual Certification Levels.

A. This section applies to all of the following certification levels:

(1) elementary to secondary;

(2) secondary to elementary;

(3) elementary to special education;

(4) special education to elementary.

B. A teacher who holds a Basic or Standard Certificate on the Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary or Special Education level, may qualify for a certificate on another level by completing an approved program at the new level. Specific certification requirements for that level included in the Standards for Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Preschool Special Education, Special Education and Communications Disorders Certificates must be met.

C. Competencies developed as a result of completion of an approved program on one level of training which are also relevant and substantially equivalent to the competencies required on the other level shall be evaluated for the purpose of waiving comparable course and experience requirements.

D. Applications for dual certification from out-of-state candidates shall be evaluated according to the requirements of the minimum approved program of a Utah teacher education institution. Recommendation for certification from an institution in Utah is not required unless the applicant needs additional preparation and completes that training at a Utah institution.

E. Two years of successful teaching experience may be accepted in lieu of all or any part of the student teaching requirement.

F. Applicants for a Basic Elementary Certificate with a Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate must either have appropriate course work and laboratory experience or demonstrate the competencies prescribed for prospective intermediate grade teachers that provide greater depth in academic subjects to be taught.

 

R277-513-4. Dual Certification of Secondary Music Teachers.

A. Teachers holding or eligible to hold Basic or Standard secondary certification with a music endorsement may qualify to teach vocal or instrumental music in the elementary schools of the state by demonstrating the competency to:

(1) express a basic philosophy regarding appreciation and understanding of music at the elementary school level;

(2) identify the physical traits, mental traits, social-emotional traits, and needs relative to the growth and development of elementary school children;

(3) describe the characteristics of the child's voice at the kindergarten, primary, and intermediate levels relative to tone production and range;

(4) identify the physical characteristics which will influence the child's ability to play various musical instruments;

(5) identify and interpret the concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression as they appear in musical notation at the elementary school level;

(6) perform basic movement exercises and demonstrate coordination skills as they relate to rhythm, form, and melody;

(7) perform on basic classroom musical instruments such as the autoharp, recorder, tone bells, and ukulele;

(8) select and perform a repertoire of music literature appropriate to children at primary and intermediate grade levels including songs, recordings of master works, and orchestra and band music appropriate for the elementary school.

B. Applicants shall complete a successful elementary school clinical experience that demonstrates:

(1) management techniques, including scheduling;

(2) teaching techniques;

(3) grading procedures;

(4) curriculum planning;

(5) extra curricular activity planning; and

(6) lesson planning.

 

R277-513-5. Dual Certification of Secondary Physical Education Teachers.

Teachers holding secondary certification with a physical education endorsement may qualify to teach physical education in the elementary schools of the state by demonstrating the competency to:

A. Perform fundamental skills and body movements in games, gymnastics, and dance that would be encountered in an elementary school physical education curriculum.

B. Analyze skills and correct movement errors.

C. Actively participate in developmental skills pertinent to the education of elementary school-age children.

D. Articulate the importance of physical fitness for children and the activities that contribute to fitness.

E. Implement correct principles of teaching physical education to children.

F. Plan lessons, units, and program sequences for young children.

G. Select teaching methods appropriate for the teacher-learner activities and learning environment.

H. Organize a class for most effective learning.

I. Identify the growth and sequential development of movement patterns in children.

J. Adapt physical education activities for atypical children.

K. Design and implement a program of physical fitness for children.

L. Express a philosophy of physical education for children.

M. Recognize potentially hazardous situations and propose preventative measures;

N. Report the status and progress of skill development.

 

R277-513-6. Dual Certification of Secondary Art Teachers.

A. Teachers holding or eligible to hold secondary certification with an art endorsement may qualify to teach art in the elementary schools of the state by demonstrating the competency to:

(1) express a philosophy of appropriate visual arts instruction at the elementary school level;

(2) identify the physical, mental, and social-emotional traits and needs of elementary school children;

(3) use art media appropriate for elementary schools;

(4) implement the State core required for the visual arts, in grades kindergarten through six in an appropriate sequence;

(5) integrate the arts, including art, music, dance, and drama, as well as the visual arts, into other areas of the curriculum;

(6) use art prints and other visual resources at all grade level to assist elementary students in understanding and implementing basic art concepts;

(7) appropriately display and critique elementary student art work;

(8) use good classroom management techniques for media and materials used in elementary art activities;

(9) assist other elementary teachers to understand and implement basic art concepts.

B. Applicants shall complete a successful elementary school clinical experience that demonstrates competency in:

(1) management techniques;

(2) teaching techniques;

(3) lesson planning and scheduling;

(4) grading procedures;

(5) curriculum planning;

(6) extra curricular activity planning.

 

R277-513-7. Dual Certification of ESL Teachers.

A. Teachers holding or eligible to hold Basic or Standard secondary certification with an ESL endorsement may qualify to teach ESL in the elementary schools of the state by demonstrating the competency to:

(1) express a philosophy of appropriate ESL instruction at the elementary school level;

(2) identify the physical, mental, and social-emotional traits and needs of elementary school children;

(3) select and use ESL media and procedures appropriate for elementary schools;

(4) implement the State Core required for language arts (grades K-6) in an appropriate sequence for limited English-proficient students;

(5) integrate ESL into other areas of the curriculum; and

(6) assist other elementary teachers to understand and implement appropriate procedures for mainstreaming limited English-proficient students into other areas of the curriculum.

B. Candidates shall complete a successful elementary school clinical experience that demonstrates competency in:

(1) management techniques;

(2) teaching techniques;

(3) lesson planning (including scheduling);

(4) grading procedures;

(5) curriculum planning; and

(6) extracurricular activity planning.

 

KEY: professional competency, school personnel, teacher certification

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 1991

Notice of Continuation: March 30, 2011

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53A-6-101(1) and (2); 53A-1-401(3)]