No. 27000 (Amendment): R277-518. Vocational-Technical Certificates

DAR File No.: 27000
Filed: 03/15/2004, 03:06
Received by: NL

 

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is amended to make the rule consistent with current law and other administrative rules.

 

Summary of the rule or change:

The changes include changing Vocational-Technical Certificates to Applied Technology Education (ATE) Licenses consistent with current licensing terminology, clarifying and updating definitions, and providing for alternative routes to licensing secondary ATE teachers.

 

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsection 53A-1-401(3) and Section 53A-6-104

 

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There may be increased costs to the Utah State Office of Education if the number of alternative licensing candidates increases significantly. Numbers for potential increase are very speculative.

 

local governments:

There are no anticipated cost or savings to local government. All costs of licensing and tracking licenses are borne by the state or individual; no costs for local school boards.

 

other persons:

There may be costs for individuals seeking ATE licensing through alternative routes. Generally this process allows individuals to earn licenses for reduced costs; individual costs are speculative and may vary.

 

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There may be compliance costs for affected persons, especially those seeking licenses through alternative routes. At this point, because individual alternative licensing requirements may be so individual, costs are speculative.

 

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. Steven O. Laing

 

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 [e-mail]

 

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:

05/03/2004

 

This rule may become effective on:

05/04/2004

 

Authorized by:

Carol Lear, Coordinator School Law and Legislation

 

 

RULE TEXT

R277. Education, Administration.

R277-518. [Vocational-Technical Certificates]Applied Technology Education Licenses.

R277-518-1. Definitions.

A. "Applied technology education (ATE)" means organized educational programs or competencies which directly or indirectly prepare students for employment, or for additional preparation leading to employment, in occupations where entry requirements generally do not require a baccalaureate or advanced degree. The programs provide all students a continuous education system, driven by a student education occupation plan (SEOP), through competency-based instruction, culminating in essential life skills, certified occupational skills, and meaningful employment. Occupational categories include agriculture; business; family and consumer sciences; health science and technology; information technology; marketing; trade and technical education; technology and engineering education; and work-based learning, consistent with R277-916.

B. "ATE Alternative Preparation Program (APP) license area of concentration (license area)" means the provisional license area of concentration issued by the Board for a three year period which enables the holder to teach only in a specific ATE or technical field in the public school system and may require educational coursework.

[A]C. "Board" means the Utah State Board of Education.

[B. "Provisional Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Board for a two year period which enables the holder to teach only in a specific vocational or technical field in the public school system.

C. "Basic Certificate" means the initial certificate issued by the Board which permits the holder to be employed in the public school system as an educator.

D. "Standard Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Board after a holder has demonstrated competence under the Basic Certificate.]D. "Level 1 license" means the initial provisional license issued by the Board to an individual who is recommended by a Board-approved educator preparation program or approved alternative preparation program. A complete Utah educator license requires both a level and a specified license area.

E. "Level 2 license" means a license issued by the Board to a Level 1 license holder upon completion of the Entry Years Enhancement (EYE) Program consistent with R277-522. A complete Utah educator license requires both a level and a specified license area.

F. "Level 3 license" means a license issued by the Board to a Level 2 license holder who has achieved National Board Professional Teaching Standards Certification or who holds a doctorate in the educator's field of practice. A complete Utah educator license requires both a level and a specified license area.

G. "A license area of concentration (license area)" is obtained by completing an approved preparation program or an alternative preparation program in a specific area of educational studies such as Early Childhood (K-3), Elementary 1-8, Middle (5-9), Secondary (6-12), Administrative/Supervisory, Applied Technology Education, School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, Special Education (K-12), Preschool Special Education (Birth-Age 5), Communication Disorders.

[E]H. "USOE" means the Utah State Office of Education.

 

R277-518-2. Authority and Purpose.

A. This rule is authorized by Utah Constitution, Article X, Section 3 [of the Utah Constitution ]which vests general control and supervision of public education in the Board, Section 53A-6-10[1(1)]4 [and (2), U.C.A. 1953,] which permits the Board to issue [teaching certificates]licenses 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 standards for [Vocational-Technical Certificates]an ATE license area and endorsements. An appropriate ATE or secondary license area and appropriate endorsement(s) are required for all persons teaching ATE programs at the secondary and adult level where high school credit is earned.

 

R277-518-3. [Vocational-Technical Certificate]Applied Technology Education License Required.

An [Vocational-Technical Certificate]ATE or secondary license area with appropriate endorsements is required for all persons teaching [vocational-technical]ATE programs at the secondary and adult level where high school credit is earned.

 

R277-518-4. [Provisional Certificates]Level 1 ATE (APP) License.

A. A [Provisional Vocational-Technical Education Certificate]Level 1 ATE (APP) license area may be issued to an applicant who:

(1) has six years of related occupational experience or documented evidence of a bachelor's degree in a related area and two years of full-time related work experience or documented evidence of an associate's degree in a related area and four years of full-time related work experience with an appropriate endorsement in [one]any of the following [endorsement]program areas:

(a) agriculture;

(b) business;

(c) marketing;

(d) trade and technical;[

(e) industry;]

([f]e) technology and engineering;

([g]f) [home economics]family and consumer sciences;[ or]

([h]g) health [occupations]science and technology;[ and]

(h) information technology; and

(i) work-based learning.

(2) has been [given]offered a teaching assignment directly related to the applicant's occupational experience and which is in an approved area of endorsement.

B. A [Provisional Vocational-Technical Certificate]Level 1 ATE (APP) license area for the [Handicapped]Disabled, which is restricted to teaching in workshop centers for the handicapped, may be issued to an applicant who has 18 months of related occupational experience in business or industry related to the teaching assignment [given]offered the applicant.

C. Verification of related occupational experience [must]shall accompany an application for a [provisional certificate]Level 1 ATE (APP) license area.

(1) Periods of employment lasting less than one month and periods of employment prior to [16]18 years of age are not accepted for purposes of calculating the occupational experience requirement.

(2) All work experience shall be within 10 years of application.[D. (1) A maximum of four years of post-secondary education and training in the same area as the teaching field may be accepted in lieu of required occupational experience.]

[(2)]D. State-approved testing:

The [trade, industrial, or technical ]occupational experience requirement may be waived by the appropriate USOE ATE Program Specialist if the applicant has passed a state-approved competency examination in the respective field at or above the USOE established cut-off scores.[ The cut-off scores are one-half standard deviation below the national mean.] Individual applicant scores may be used for [certification]licensing purposes up to five years after completion of the respective examination(s).

E. Besides meeting the requirements of Subsection 4(A)(1), an applicant for a [Provisional Certificate]Level 1 ATE (APP) license area to instruct in:

(1) barbering, cosmetology, or [plumbing]building trades [must]shall also hold a valid license in the respective area issued by the Utah State Department of [Business Regulation]Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing;

(2) a nurse['s aide] assistant course [must]shall also be a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse;

(3) a licensed practical nurse course [must]shall also be a registered nurse;

(4) a health [occupations overview course must]science medical anatomy and physiology course shall also have a minimum of an associate's degree in a[n allied] health care related area.

F. An ATE (APP) license area applicant shall complete pedagogical coursework or satisfy pedagogical standards consistent with R277-503-4. A Level 1 ATE (APP) license area applicant shall provide evidence of mastery of the following areas:[(1) A Provisional Certificate may be renewed for subsequent two-year periods by successfully completing a minimum of nine quarter hours, of which 4.5 quarter hours may be in-service approved by the Office, in any of the following areas:]

([a]1) concepts, principles, and methods of teaching;

([b]2) human relations or educational psychology;

([c]3) curriculum development related to the program area;

([d]4) development and use of instructional materials and aids;

([e]5) facility management and safety;

([f]6) measurement and evaluation;

([g]7) [vocational youth organizations]Applied Technology Education Leadership Organizations (ATELO), equity education, [cooperative education, and vocational]work-based learning, and comprehensive guidance[;].

[(h) any modules taken from the Performance Based Teacher Education Program;

(i) other special courses and workshops preapproved by state specialists.]G. In addition to satisfaction of the pedagogical areas of R277-518-4F, an ATE (APP) license area applicant is strongly encouraged to and may be required by an employing school district to complete a USOE-approved program or assessment that demonstrates mastery of beginning teaching skills and competency.

H. A person shall be employed under an ATE (APP) license area for one three year period. It is expected that an ATE (APP) license area holder shall complete requirements for a Level 1 ATE license area within three years or satisfy the employing district's/charter school's requirement for a district-specific license under Section 53A-6-104.5 in subsequent years.

[(2)]I. A person teaching an [vocational]ATE program up to one-half day in relation to the respective school schedule, whose regular employment is or has been in [agriculture, trade, industry, technology, marketing, or health occupations]any ATE program area, may, in lieu of the requirements of [Subsection ]R277-518-4(F)[(1)], have the [Provisional Certificate]Level 1 ATE (APP) license area renewed for subsequent [two]three-year periods upon the recommendation of the employing agency [with written assurance of appropriate in-service teacher education or supervision ]and with the approval of the [state vocational-technical] appropriate USOE ATE [education]Program [s]Specialist[ concerned].

J. Secondary License: A Level 1 ATE (APP) license area holder with a bachelor's degree may obtain a Level 2 ATE license area and secondary license area by successfully completing the following requirements within a three-year period:

(1) if the applicant's bachelor's degree is not related to the subject area he would like to teach, he shall document at least six years of work experience in the desired teaching area;

(2) has satisfied the requirements of R277-518-4F;

(3) is strongly encouraged to and may be required by an employing school district to complete a USOE-approved program or assessment that demonstrates mastery of beginning teaching skills and competency

(4) provide documentation of any additional content area coursework as advised by the appropriate USOE ATE Program Specialist; and

(5) have completed the Entry Years Enhancement (EYE) Program consistent with R277-522.

 

R277-518-5. [Basic Certificate]Level 1 ATE License.

[A. ]An applicant for a [Basic Vocational-Technical Certificate]Level 1 ATE license area with endorsement(s) [must]shall have:

[(1)]A. a baccalaureate degree in an approved teacher educational program, including [24 quarter]16 semester hours of course work in the endorsement area in which the applicant [intends]desires to teach, and at least two years of successful related occupational experience; or,

[(2)]B. [for home economics endorsements, one of the following:

(a) a baccalaureate degree in an approved home economics teacher education program, including 24 quarter hours of supporting course work in one of the approved home economics endorsement areas, and completion of one of the following work experience options:

(i) four hundred clock hours of directed cooperative work experience and six quarter hours of approved course work in the home economics endorsement area; or

(ii) two years or 4,000 clock hours unsupervised work experience directly related to the approved endorsement area; or

(b) ]a baccalaureate degree with a major in the related occupational field in which the applicant [intends]desires to teach, including [18 quarter]satisfaction of 15 semester hours or competency [of teacher]in USOE-approved education course work and [one]two years of related occupational experience.

[B. The trade, industrial, and technical occupational experience requirement may be waived if the applicant has passed a state approved competency examination at or above the established cut-off score. Cut-off scores are one-half standard deviation below the national mean. Individual applicant scores may be used for certification purposes up to five years after completion of the respective examination.]C. An applicant without public school teaching experience is strongly encouraged to and may be required by an employing school district to complete a USOE-approved program or assessment that enhances or demonstrates mastery of beginning teaching skills and competencies.

 

R277-518-6. [Standard Vocational-Technical Certificate]Level 2 ATE License.

An applicant for the [Standard Vocational-Technical Certificate]Level 2 ATE license area with endorsements [must]shall have:

A. [C]completed at least [two]three years of successful teaching experience under a [Provisional or Basic Vocational-Technical Certificate]Level 1 ATE (APP) license area or Level 1 ATE license area[ or its equivalent]; and

B. [Received the recommendation of the employing school district]completed the Entry Years Enhancement (EYE) Program consistent with R277-522.

 

R277-518-7. Level 3 ATE License.

A. An applicant for the Level 3 ATE license area with endorsements shall have a Level 2 ATE license area and have achieved National Board Professional Teaching Standards Certification or hold a doctorate in the educator's field of practice.

B. The Level 3 ATE license area shall be renewed for successive seven year periods consistent with R277-501, Educator Licensing Renewal.

 

KEY: [teacher certification]educator licensing, professional education, [vocational]applied technology education

[1987]2004

Notice of Continuation January 14, 2003

Art X Sec 3

53A-6-10[1(1) and (2)]4

53A-1-401(3)