Guidance Document for Registering Teacher, Educational Leader and Pupil Personnel Services Programs Leading to Certification

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1 THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY Guidance Dcument fr Registering Teacher, Educatinal Leader and Pupil Persnnel Services Prgrams Leading t Certificatin TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW... 3 THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROCESS... 4 COMPLETING THE PROPOSAL APPLICATION 5 EXTERNAL PROGRAM REVIEWS... 8 PROPOSALS REQUIRING MASTER PLAN AMENDENT PROPOSALS REQUIRING CHARTER AMENDMENT OR SIMILAR AUTHORIZATION IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION Department Expectatins: General Institutinal Infrmatin Institutinal Infrmatin Prgram Infrmatin fr New r Existing Prgrams Cntact Infrmatin.. 15 Department Expectatins: Prgram Infrmatin and Sample Prgram Schedule Prgram Frmat Frmat Definitins Prgram Descriptin and Purpse Financial Aid Cnsideratins Curriculum Matters Sample Prgram Schedule Department Expectatins: Review Prcess fr Apprval f Prgrams in the Distance Educatin Frmat Distance Educatin Prgrams: Principles f Gd Practice Field Experience and Student Teaching in Distance Educatin Outcmes and Assessment Prgram Evaluatin Determining Time n Task. 30 Department Expectatins: Faculty Department Expectatins: Resurces Resurces, Facilities, and Academic Supprt Services Library Resurces.. 36 Department Expectatins: Admissins, General Educatin and Cntent Cres Admissin Requirements General Educatin Cre in Liberal Arts and Sciences Cntent Cre

2 Department Expectatins: Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk Cmpleting the Pedaggical Cre Curses Table Department Expectatins: Teacher Certificatin Field Experience and Student Teaching Department Expectatins: Cre Applicatin Supplement A: Prfessinal Teacher Certificate Supplement B: Alternative Transitinal B Certificate Supplement C: Intensive Transitinal C Teacher Certificate Department Expectatins: Educatin Leadership Certificate Including Transitinal D Admissin Requirements Educatinal Leadership Cre Cursewrk Leadership Field Experiences and Internships Additinal Requirements fr Alternative Transitinal D Prgrams Prgram Cmpletin Requirements fr Educatinal Leadership Registering Cmpanin Prgrams Educatinal Leadership Regulatins.. 75 Department Expectatins: Changes t Currently Registered Prgrams 85 Department Expectatins: Pupil Persnnel Services Titles 91 Department Expectatins: Bilingual Extensin fr Pupil Persnnel Services and Educatinal Leadership Titles 95 2

3 Intrductin and Overview: Teacher and Leader Preparatin Prgram Registratin Prcess Prcedures Cmmn t all Prpsals The Office f Higher Educatin assesses the cmpliance f public, independent, and prprietary degree-granting institutins and the prgrams f study they ffer with the standards f quality set frth in laws, rules, and regulatins. This includes assessing applicatins t establish new higher educatin institutins, majr changes t the missins f existing higher educatin institutins, prpsed prgrams f study and changes t currently registered prgrams. New Yrk State Educatin Department (NYSED r Department) apprved prgrams are listed n the Department s Inventry f Registered Prgrams (IRP). The Department registers individual curricula ( prgrams ) rather than an institutin as a whle. Hwever, the registratin prcess takes int cnsideratin all significant aspects f an institutin s educatinal enterprise as it relates t a prpsed prgram. Prgram registratin is the Department s chief means t ensure that clleges, universities, and prfessinal schls maintain quality standards. What Requires Registratin? Registratin f a curriculum (prgram f study) indicates its apprval based n quality standards in the Regulatins f the Cmmissiner f Educatin (Cmmissiner s Regulatins). Sectin 50.1 (i) f thse regulatins defines curriculum r prgram as the frmal educatinal requirements necessary t qualify fr certificates r degrees. A curriculum r prgram includes general educatin r specialized study in depth in a particular field, r bth. Sectin 52.1 requires registratin f the fllwing types f curricula at clleges, universities, and prfessinal schls befre thse institutins may ffer them: every curriculum creditable tward a degree ffered by institutins f higher educatin; every curriculum leading t a certificate r diplma bearing credit twards a degree; every curriculum leading t licensure in a prfessin; every curriculum fr which registratin is required by statute, the Rules f the Bard f Regents, r any ther sectin f these regulatins; and every curriculum leading t a certificate r diplma ffered by a nn-chartered prprietary institutin authrized by the Regents t grant degrees, except nncredit curricula apprved by anther State agency fr the purpse f licensure by that agency. (Statutry Authrity: Sectins 207, 210, 6506, and 6507 f Educatin Law. See als Sectin 13.1 f the Rules f the Bard f Regents.) 3

4 The Prpsal Submissin Prcess Prpsal applicatins t register r change a Teacher Educatin, Educatinal Leadership r Pupil Persnnel Services certificate title prgram must be submitted in prtable dcument frmat (PDF) t: [email protected] Prpsal applicatins are required fr the fllwing actins: Registratin f a new degree prgram (with sme exclusins), including thse requiring master plan amendment (MPA) Registratin f a new certificate r advanced certificate prgram Additin f the distance educatin frmat t an existing registered prgram Changes in prgram cntent, including: Changes in the prgram s fcus r design Adding a certificate title (e.g., adding a 5-6 extensin) Adding r eliminating a majr r cncentratin Altering the liberal arts and science cntent A cumulative curricular change f 1/3 r mre f the ttal credits A curricular change that impacts the pedaggical cre Eliminating a requirement fr cmpletin Changes in prgram infrmatin, including: A change in degree award (e.g., frm a B.S. t B.A.) A change in prgram title A change in frmat (e.g., frm day t evening, frm full-time t part-time) A change in delivery mde (e.g., frm traditinal frmat t an n-line frmat f the prgram) A change in the ttal number f credits f any certificate r advanced certificate prgram (if less than 1/3 f ttal credits and des nt impact the pedaggical cre) Deleting a certificate title Discntinuing a prgram If the request des nt fall int ne f the abve categries, please cntact the Office f Cllege and University Evaluatin (OCUE) at (518) , r at [email protected] fr further infrmatin and instructins. Examples f Prgram Registratins nt included in this prcess: Dctral Prgrams ITI Prgrams (Intensive Training Institutes) in Bilingual Educatin Prgrams leading t prfessinal licensure Clleges and universities within the State University f New Yrk (SUNY) and City University f New Yrk (CUNY) systems shuld cntact their respective system administratins fr the apprpriate prpsal submissin prcess. Cmpleting the Prpsal Applicatin After a prpsal has been submitted t the New Yrk State Educatin Department, Office f Cllege and University Evaluatin, a preliminary review is cnducted. This preliminary review checks t see if the crrect applicatin has been cmpleted as well as fr inclusin f certain basic infrmatin, such as purpse f the prpsal, cntact persn, and signature f apprved institutinal designee. 4

5 Once the preliminary review is cmpleted and the infrmatin is cnfirmed, the prpsal is lgged in and assigned t an OCUE reviewer. The Office is cmmitted t reviewing prpsals within 30 wrking days f their submissin, when the submissin is cmplete and n the crrect applicatin frm. If issues are raised, the institutinal cntact persn identified in the prpsal will be ntified f the specific prblem areas, questins and issues. Once cntacted, institutins will have 30 wrking days t prvide a cmprehensive respnse that addresses all prblem areas, questins and issues identified by OCUE staff. If the prpsal is nt resubmitted within the required 30 wrking day perid with all the requested infrmatin, and/r if any f the prblem areas, questins and issues have nt been fully addressed in the institutin s respnse, the prpsal will be withdrawn frm further cnsideratin. In this case, the institutinal cntact will be ntified via a letter citing the regulatry deficiencies in its submissin and resubmissin/respnse. Therefre, institutins are urged t read this guidance dcument t have a clear understanding f what the expectatins are regarding prgram review criteria, submit the prpsal n the crrect applicatin frm, check t ensure the applicatin is cmpleted thrughly and ensure that all additinal attachments and submissins are included. Again, institutins are encuraged t read this guidance dcument in its entirety. If mre infrmatin is needed after reading the guidance dcument, [email protected]. There may be instances when, as a result f a unique prpsal r ther special circumstances, additinal time is needed t engage the institutin and cnfirm cmpliance with quality standards. In such cases the OCUE evaluatr will cntact the institutin s liaisn, explain the cncern and ask fr the apprpriate additinal infrmatin t mve the review prcess frward. In additin, institutins are asked t limit the ttal number f prpsals they submit within a three mnth perid f time. As a general guide, institutins shuld nt submit mre than five new prgram registratins in any single three mnth perid, and nt mre than ne Master Plan Amendment in any six mnth perid. If an institutin submits mre than five prpsals in three mnths, the Department expects that the institutin has submitted the prpsals in pririty rder and will review them accrdingly. Applicatins fr Prgrams Leading t Classrm Teacher, Educatinal Leadership, and Pupil Persnnel Services Certificatins There are five different applicatins fr prgrams leading t teacher, educatinal leadership r pupil persnnel services (PPS) certificatin, discussed belw. I. The Applicatin t Register New Prgrams Leading t Initial r Initial/Prfessinal Classrm Teaching Certificates/Extensins/Anntatins Use this applicatin t register a traditinal undergraduate prgram leading t initial classrm teaching certificatin r a graduate level prgram leading t initial/prfessinal classrm teaching certificatin. Use this applicatin t register a traditinal prgram leading t an extensin, including bilingual extensin fr teachers, r anntatin. D nt use this applicatin fr Transitinal B prgram registratin, please see belw. II. The Cre Applicatin fr Registratin f a New Prgram Leading t Prfessinal, Transitinal B, r Transitinal C Certificatin. Applicants fr a prgram leading t the Prfessinal, Transitinal B, r C Certificatin, must cmplete the Cre Applicatin and applicable Supplement (A, B r C). Use this applicatin t register a traditinal graduate prgram leading t prfessinal certificatin nly. Prgrams leading nly t prfessinal certificatin require candidates t hld initial certificatin in the same certificatin subject area as the prpsed prfessinal prgram. 5

6 These prgrams cannt be used as a secnd certificate pathway as they d nt require field experience r student teaching (Supplement A). Use this applicatin t register an alternative graduate prgram leading t Transitinal B classrm teaching certificatin, r Transitinal C classrm teaching certificatin (Supplement B r C). III. The Educatinal Leadership Applicatin Use this applicatin t register a graduate prgram leading t initial schl building leader certificatin, prfessinal schl district leader certificatin including alternative Transitinal D r prfessinal schl district business leader certificatin. This applicatin includes the ptin f a bilingual extensin fr these certificate titles. IV. Pupil Persnnel Services (PPS) Applicatin Use this applicatin t register a prgram that leads t certificatin as a schl psychlgist, schl scial wrker, r schl cunselr. This applicatin includes the ptin f a bilingual extensin fr these certificate titles. V. The Applicatin fr Changes in a Currently Registered Prgram Leading t Certificatin in Teacher r Educatinal Leadership Certificatin. Use this applicatin t make changes t currently registered prgrams leading t classrm teacher r educatinal leadership certificatin. Instructins fr Cmpleting a Prpsal Applicatin 1. Review the instructins and tasks required fr each applicatin befre actual submissin. Each applicatin frm can be dwnladed and cmpleted fr hard cpy submissin. 2. Please nte that all SUNY and CUNY clleges and universities shuld cntinue t prepare and submit prpsals as required by their respective system administratins. SUNY and CUNY clleges and universities please cntact yur system administratin fr directin regarding prcesses, prcedures, timelines and applicatins. 3. Use the Instructins, Resurces, Guidance and Relevant Regulatins assciated with each applicatin and task. This Teacher, Leader and PPS Guidance Dcument fr Prgram Registratin can be dwnladed and printed. 4. Incmplete applicatins r applicatins that d nt use the apprpriate frms, will be returned t the institutin and withdrawn frm further cnsideratin. Please ensure that yu understand the applicatins and frms that are required fr yur particular prpsal. 5. An applicatin that has been returned may cunt tward the five prpsal limit within a three mnth perid fr each institutin, depending n the reasn fr the return. 6. Prpsals that represent a significant change in the institutin's academic missin may require a master plan amendment. Fr mre infrmatin n master plan amendments, see 7. Certain actins may require an amendment t the institutin's charter r certificate f incrpratin. Fr mre infrmatin see 8. If the change invlves establishing an existing registered prgram at a new lcatin, this is cnsidered t be a new prgram, nt a change t an existing prgram. A new registratin applicatin fr the prpsed prgram is required, with all requisite accmpanying materials. 6

7 9. Fr prgrams that are registered jintly with anther institutin, all institutins invlved in the jint registratin must cnfirm their supprt fr the changes by signing the required dcuments. 10. T change a registered prfessinal licensure prgram r t add a license qualificatin t an existing prgram (e.g., Schl Psychlgist, Speech & Language Pathlgy), please cntact the Office f the Prfessins (OP) fr guidance. Please see fr infrmatin n state prfessinal license. 7

8 External Prgram Reviews When is an External Prgram Review Required? An external review f a prpsed teacher, educatinal leadership r pupil persnnel services prgram is required if the prgram falls int ne f the fllwing tw categries: 1. The prgram leads t a graduate degree and is in a new certificate area in Teaching r Educatinal Leadership. When an Institutin f Higher Educatin (IHE) mves t a new certificate area at the graduate level (adlescence educatin when they have nly physical educatin), an external review is required. 2. An external review is requested by the Department. The Department reserves the right t request an external review f a prgram leading t teacher, educatinal leadership r pupil persnnel services certificate at any time. Such instances include, but are nt limited t, when pass rates fall belw 80% n the New Yrk State Teacher Certificatin Exams (NYSTCE), lw graduatin rates, cmplaints and/r evidence f ineffective candidate preparatin. If an external review is required, the new prgram prpsal must include the submissin f: A cpy f either the riginal External Review fr Teacher Educatin Prgrams frm, the External Review fr Educatinal Leadership Prgrams r External Review f Pupil Persnnel Services Prgrams frm, cmpleted and signed by a recgnized expert in the field and certificate area. IMPORTANT: The expert must be apprved by OCUE in advance f the External Review ccurring. A cpy f the frm the State Educatin Department (OCUE), indicating that advanced apprval f the external evaluatr was received prir t the external review ccurring. A cpy f the institutin s respnse t the external evaluatin, including hw the institutin s prpsal has been mdified in respnse t the external reviewer s cmments and recmmendatins. Wh Qualifies as an Acceptable External Reviewer? The prpsed external reviewer is expected t be a recgnized expert in the field f the prpsed prgram, as demnstrated by apprpriate educatinal credentials, prfessinal experience, academic teaching and/r administrative experience in similar prgrams, r publicatins in the field in peer reviewed jurnals. A terminal degree in the field f study is preferred. The prpsed reviewer must nt have a cnflict f interest r the appearance f a cnflict f interest with the institutin r prgram under review. What Cnstitutes a Cnflict f Interest? There is a cnflict f interest when the ptential reviewer: is a present r frmer emplyee, student, member f the gverning bard, wner r sharehlder f, cnsultant (past r present) t the institutin r in a partnership with the institutin that is prpsing the new prgram; this includes thse persns wh may have cnsulted r helped develp the prpsed prgram. is a spuse, parent, child, r sibling f an individual r persns listed abve; has expressed an pinin fr r against the prpsed prgram; is seeking r being sught fr emplyment r ther relatinship with the institutin prpsing the prgram; 8

9 has a persnal r prfessinal relatinship with the institutin that might cmprmise bjectivity; and/r has a cmpetitive relatinship with the institutin that might cmprmise bjectivity. Hw is Apprval f an External Reviewer Obtained? Prcess Once Apprval is Obtained? What is the Review External reviewers must be apprved befre the review takes place. The apprval f an external prgram reviewer, and the external review prcess, includes the fllwing steps: 1. Ensure there is n cnflict f interest with the prpsed reviewers (see list abve). 2. Submit t the institutin s OCUE liaisn, via , the names and CVs r bigraphies f prpsed reviewers (usually three). 3. Include a brief descriptin f the prgram. 4. The OCUE liaisn reviews the credentials f the prpsed reviewers and advises the institutin. 5. An external reviewer cmpletes the review. 9

10 What is a Master Plan? Prpsals Requiring Master Plan Amendment A cllege r university states its missin, gals and bjectives in its master plan. The master plan describes the institutin s philsphy, purpses and directin; the characteristics f the peple it seeks t serve; the level and range f prgrams it ffers; the research it cnducts; and the services it prvides. This plan may be mdified by amendment as the institutin evlves. What is a Master Plan Amendment? When an institutin seeks t expand its academic missin (e.g., by ffering a degree at a new level f study r in a new disciplinary area), it must submit a master plan amendment applicatin fr review and apprval by the Bard f Regents. The Regents must apprve an amendment f an institutin s master plan befre the institutin can undertake the prpsed activities. The main purpse f this prcess is t permit public review f significant changes in an institutin s academic missin. What Requires a Master Plan Amendment? Apprval f a master plan amendment is required when the institutin seeks initial authrizatin t award a degree; ffers its first prgram at a new level f study; establishes a branch campus r inter-institutinal prgram ( see Sectin I: General Infrmatin fr definitins); r establishes at each degree level its first prgram in each f the 10 general disciplinary areas. Under certain circumstances, prpsed prgrams may require amendment f the institutin s master plan and/r charter r certificate f incrpratin, in additin t prgram registratin. Additinal infrmatin abut master plan amendment is available nline: Prpsals Requiring Charter Amendment r Similar Authrizatin The Bard f Regents incrprates independent, nt-fr-prfit clleges and universities by issuing a charter, which defines the institutin s legal authrity and the lcatin and scpe f its prgrams f study and the degrees it may award. Charter amendments may be needed fr such actins as initial authrity t award degrees, new degree titles, including degrees at new levels, change f lcatin r establishment f a branch campus, and peratin beynd the specified limitatins in the existing charter. A prpsal fr registratin frm a prprietary cllege may require amendment f the cllege s certificate f incrpratin n file with the Department f State. Such amendments require the cnsent f the Cmmissiner f Educatin. Additinal infrmatin abut charter amendments and similar authrizatins is available nline at: 10

11 Imprtant Plicy Infrmatin T strengthen the preparatin f teachers and leaders and t supprt the Regents Refrm Agenda, please take nte f the fllwing: The Department will n lnger register, as ne prgram, a teacher preparatin prgram with a track that leads t teacher certificatin and a track that des nt lead t certificatin. These tracks have different career utcmes and bjectives, and shuld be designed, administered and implemented differently. Tracks that d nt lead t teacher r leader certificatin shuld be submitted using the applicatin fr general academic prgrams. Educatinal leadership cmpanin prgrams are an exceptin. See Registratin f Cmpanin Prgrams. If the prpsed prgram leads t initial and/r prfessinal certificatin fr library media specialist, the prgram must lead t a master s r higher degree. Cmmissiner s Regulatins, Part 52.21(b)(3)(xiv) require that prgrams leading t the library media specialist certificatin shall lead t a master s r higher degree. As such, the Department will n lnger register new library media specialist prgrams leading t an advanced certificate, since an advanced certificate is nt a degree title. Sectin 3.50 f the Rules f the Bard f Regents lists all degree titles in New Yrk State, fund at: ereddegrees. Existing library media specialist prgrams leading t an advanced certificate shuld cnsider a change t a master s degree t be in cmpliance with Cmmissiner s Regulatins and Regent s Rules. If the prpsed prgram leads t initial and/r prfessinal certificatin in teaching Literacy Birth-Grade 6 r teaching Literacy Grades 5-12, the prgram must lead t a master s r higher degree. Cmmissiner s Regulatins, Part 52.21(b)(3)(xi) require that prgrams leading t the teaching literacy certificatins shall lead t a master s r higher degree. As such, the Department will n lnger register new literacy certificatin prgrams that lead t an advanced certificate, since an advanced certificate is nt a degree. Sectin 3.50 f the Rules f the Bard f Regents lists all degree titles in New Yrk State, fund at: rees. Existing Literacy Birth- Grade 6 and Literacy Grade 5-12 prgrams shuld cnsider a change t a master s degree t be in cmpliance with Cmmissiner s Regulatins. Prgrams that lead t multiple, unrelated certificates (i.e., Childhd Educatin, Adlescent Educatin (Chemistry 7-12) and Specific Subject Educatin (Health)) r certificates at different levels (i.e., initial/prfessinal with a secnd track fr prfessinal) shuld be registered as separate prgrams. Prgrams shuld nt be designed t lead t a list f certificate titles. Cmbining multiple certificate tracks and levels may lead t a curriculum that is diluted and diffused. A fcus n ne r tw certificate titles at the same level will help maintain the fcus and integrity f the prgram s that candidates are fully prepared t meet their specific career bjectives. Advanced certificates leading t a base teaching certificate shuld minimally be 15 credits fr teachers already hlding an initial certificate. The institutin shall take int accunt the capacity f the student t undertake a curse f study and the capacity f the institutin t prvide the instructinal and ther supprts the student needs t successfully cmplete the prgram. Lw institutinal retentin and graduatin rates can be indicatrs that the supprts necessary fr student learning are ineffective r insufficient. These rates will be cnsidered when the applicatin is submitted. 11

12 Department Expectatins: General Institutinal Infrmatin Cmplete Fr All Teacher, Educatinal Leader, and Pupil Persnnel Services Prgram Prpsals The infrmatin requested in this General Infrmatin sectin pertains t all prpsals and prvides directins fr cmpleting the Institutin and Prgram Infrmatin Task in OCUE s Prpsal Submissin prcess. I. Institutinal Infrmatin Institutin Name Institutin name is the registered fficial name f the institutin. Institutin Address Institutin address is the registered fficial address f the institutin. Related Regulatins n Authrizatin f Institutins Sectin f Educatin Law states that n individual, assciatin, cpartnership r crpratin nt hlding university, cllege r ther degree cnferring pwers by special charter frm the legislature f this state r frm the regents, shall cnfer any degree r use, advertise r transact business under the name university r cllege, r any name, title r descriptive material indicating r tending t imply that said individual, assciatin, cpartnership r crpratin cnducts, carries n, r is a schl f law, medicine dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, nursing, ptmetry, pdiatry, architecture r engineering, unless the right t d s shall have been granted by the regents in writing under their seal. Additinal Infrmatin Specify campus where prgram will be ffered, if ther than the main campus. If any curses will be ffered ff campus, indicate the lcatin and number f curses and credits. Please see fr categries f ff- campus instructin and definitins. Nte: Institutins must seek prir apprval t perate a branch campus r extensin center. Applicatins fr apprval f an extensin center r branch campus are available n line at: Related Regulatins n Off-Campus Instructin: Branch Campus Sectin 50.1 Definitins. As used in this Subchapter (r) Branch campus means a unit f an institutin lcated at a place ther than the institutin s principal center r anther degree-granting institutin, at which the institutin ffers ne r mre curricula leading t a certificate r degree. Sectin 54. Apprval f Off-Campus Instructin. (a) Branch Campuses. (1) N independent institutin shall establish a branch campus unless the institutin is authrized t establish such branch campus by its charter and master plan, as apprved by the Regents. (2) N public university r cllege theref shall establish a branch campus unless the university is authrized t establish such branch campus by its master plan as apprved by the Regents and the Gvernr. (3) N degree-granting prprietary institutin shall establish a branch campus unless the institutin has the permissin f the Regents t establish such branch campus. 12

13 Related Regulatins n Off-Campus Instructin: Extensin Center Sectin 50.1 Definitins. As used in this Subchapter (s) Extensin center means a unit f an institutin lcated at a place ther than the institutin s principal center r anther degree-granting institutin, at which the institutin des nt ffer any curricula leading t a certificate r degree, but at which the institutin either cnducts mre than 15 curses fr credit r has mre than 350 curse registratins fr credit in any academic year. Sectin 54. Apprval f Off-Campus Instructin. (c) Extensin centers. 1) N institutin shall begin t perate an extensin center after September 2, 1980, and n institutin shall, after September 2, 1981, cntinue t perate an extensin center existing prir t September 2, 1980, unless the institutin has applied fr and btained specific apprval f the cmmissiner t perate such extensin center. (2) In reviewing the applicatin f an institutin t perate an extensin center, the cmmissiner will cnsider: (i) the impact f the extensin center upn the institutin ffering curses, including its impact n the quality f academic curricula registered at the institutin; (ii) the need r demand fr the extensin center and fr the curses ffered there fr credit frm the pints f view f students r special grups f students, including military persnnel and peple in sparsely ppulated areas, ptential emplyers f the students cmpleting thse curses, the institutin and the public; (iii) the impact f the extensin center upn ther institutins in the area and in the State as a whle; and (iv) the cmpatibility f the extensin center with the Regents Statewide Plan fr the Develpment f Pstsecndary Educatin II. Prgram Infrmatin fr New r Existing Prgrams Prgram Cde Prgram Title The institutin enters the existing prgram cde when requesting a change t a currently registered prgram. N prgram cde is entered if requesting a new prgram. Prpsed prgram title reflects prgram purpse. Nte: Award is a separate prgram element and shuld nt be included in the prpsed prgram title. Fr example, if the prpsed prgram title is fr an advanced certificate in Bilingual Educatin, the registered prgram title will be changed t Bilingual Educatin since advanced certificate is the award. Degree Award Prpsed prgram degree award must be authrized in the institutin s charter. Befre submitting an applicatin, check the institutin s charter fr eligibility. If the prpsed prgram award is nt authrized in the institutin s charter, the institutin will need t request a charter amendment t register the prgram. Infrmatin n charter amendments is available at: If the prpsed prgram leads t a teaching certificate fr library media specialist, the prgram must lead t a master s degree r higher. If the prpsed prgram leads t a certificate in Literacy Birth-Grade 6 r Literacy Grades 5-12, the prgram must lead t a master s degree r higher. An apprpriate award fr a master s level prgram leading t teacher certificatin fr smene withut initial certificatin is the Master f Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) 13

14 Baccalaureate degree prgrams shall nrmally be capable f cmpletin in fur academic years f full-time study, r, in the case f five-year prgrams, five academic years f full-time study, r their equivalent in part-time study, with an accumulatin f nt less than 120 semester hurs. Master s degree prgrams shall nrmally require a minimum f ne academic year f full-time graduate level study, r its equivalent in part-time study, with an accumulatin f nt less than 30 semester hurs. Research r a cmparable ccupatinal r prfessinal experience shall be a cmpnent f each master s degree prgram. The requirements fr a master s degree shall nrmally include at least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject. Related Regulatins n Awards Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service (3) Specific requirements. (xi) Prgrams leading t initial and prfessinal certificates fr teaching literacy (birth thrugh grade 6) r fr teaching literacy (grades 5 thrugh 12). (a) Ntwithstanding the requirements f subparagraph (2)(ii) f this subdivisin, the prgram shall lead t a master's r higher degree. Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service (3) Specific requirements. (xiv) prgrams leading t initial and prfessinal certificates valid fr service as a library media specialist (all grades). (a) Ntwithstanding the requirement f subparagraph (2)(ii) f this subdivisin that prgrams leading t an initial certificate shall lead t a baccalaureate r higher degree, a prgram leading t an initial certificate valid fr service as a library media specialist shall lead t a master's r higher degree in library science. In additin, the requirements fr the cntent cre prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) f this subdivisin shall nt apply. HEGIS Cde HEGIS (Higher Educatin General Infrmatin Survey) is a set f cdes used t classify academic curricula. Nte: Infrmatin n HEGIS Cde is available at: The assigned HEGIS Cde is cnsistent with the fcus and purpse f the curriculum. Number f Credits Indicate the minimum and maximum number f credits required fr prgram cmpletin. The minimum number f credits fr baccalaureate degree is 120 semester hurs. The minimum number f credits fr master s degree is 30 semester hurs. The number f credits identified is cnsistent with the ttal number f credits indicated n the prgram sample schedule. Advanced certificates leading t an additinal teaching certificate fr teachers wh already hld certificatin must have a minimum f 15 credits f cursewrk. 14

15 Related Regulatins n Credits Part 52.2 Standards fr the Registratin f Undergraduate and Graduate Curricula. (c) Curricula and awards. (2) Fr each curriculum, the institutin shall assure that curses will be ffered with sufficient frequency t enable students t cmplete the prgram within the minimum time fr cmpletin, in accrdance with paragraphs (6)-(10) f this subdivisin. (7) Baccalaureate degree prgrams shall nrmally be capable f cmpletin in fur academic years f full-time study, r, in the case f five-year prgrams, five academic years f full-time study, r their equivalent in part-time study, with an accumulatin f nt less than 120 semester hurs. (8) Master s degree prgrams shall nrmally require a minimum f ne academic year f full-time graduate level study, r its equivalent in part-time study, with an accumulatin f nt less than 30 semester hurs. Research r a cmparable ccupatinal r prfessinal experience shall be a cmpnent f each master s degree prgram. The requirements fr a master s degree shall nrmally include at least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject. When the prgram leads t a certificate r an advanced certificate, indicate the registered degree prgram(s) t which the credits apply. The degree prgram(s) listed here must be (an) existing registered prgram(s). Nte: Infrmatin n the current registered prgram is required. Cmmissiner s Regulatins Part 50.(n) defines credit as a unit f academic award applicable tward a degree ffered by the institutin, and Part 50(j) defines certificate as a credential issued by an institutin in recgnitin f the cmpletin f a curriculum ther than ne leading t a degree. Institutins wishing t simultaneusly register new degree prgrams and new certificate r advanced certificate prgrams assciated with the same new prgram, the master s prpsal must first be evaluated and apprved fr registratin befre the Advanced Certificated will be cnsidered. When the prgram is part f a dual degree prgram, prvide the prgram title, degree award, HEGIS cde, and minimum and maximum number f credits required t cmplete the secnd degree f the dual degree prgram. The degree prgram(s) listed here must be (an) currently registered prgram(s). The degree prgram listed in respnse t this item must be registered. III. Cntact Persn fr this Prpsal If any prblem areas, questins r issues arise during the review perid, the Department (OCUE) liaisn(s) will send questins n the prpsal t the cntact persn. Therefre please be certain that the cntact persn is listed, and that the persn is reachable and knwledgeable abut the prgram. Infrmatin fr the prgram cntact persn, including an address and phne number, has been prvided. 15

16 Department Expectatins: Prgram Infrmatin and Sample Prgram Schedule Prgram Frmat Prgram descriptin and sample prgram schedule reflect allwable prgram scheduling and frmat features. Fr the Distance Educatin frmat, an Applicatin t Add the Distance Educatin Frmat is submitted. Frmat Definitins Prgram frmat definitins (e.g., evening, weekend, accelerated, etc.) are available at: See Review Prcess fr Apprval f Prgrams in Distance Educatin Frmat fr detailed infrmatin n distance educatin. Prgram Descriptin and Purpse a) Prgram descriptin as it appears in the institutin s catalg A prgram descriptin is prvided that includes the philsphy, purpse, and specific career bjectives f the prgram. The prgram has a clear fcus and specific career bjectives. The prgram fcuses n ne r tw certificate titles in rder t ensure the integrity f the prgram, the curricular design and attentin t the student ppulatin t be taught. Related Regulatins n Prgram Descriptin Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (i) Standards fr all prgrams. In additin t meeting the applicable prvisins f this Part, including but nt limited t the applicable prvisins f sectin 52.2 f this Part, all prgrams leading t certificatin in teacher educatin shall meet the fllwing requirements: (a) Prgrams shall have a written statement f the philsphy, purpses and bjectives f the prgram. b) Certificate titles Certificatin Titles Certificate titles fr which the institutin wuld like the authrity t recmmend as a result f the registratin f this prpsed prgram are identified. Prgrams leading t multiple certificatin title areas are designed fr a specific develpmental level r have a specific pedaggical fcus. 16

17 Prgrams that lead t multiple, unrelated certificates (i.e., Childhd Educatin, Adlescent Educatin (Chemistry 7-12) and Specific Subject Educatin (Health)) r certificates at different levels ( i.e., initial/prfessinal with a secnd track fr prfessinal) shuld be registered as separate prgrams. Prgrams shuld nt be designed t lead t a list f certificate titles. Cmbining multiple certificate tracks and levels may lead t a curriculum that is diluted and diffused. A fcus n ne r tw certificate titles at the same develpmental level will help maintain the fcus and integrity f the prgram s that candidates are fully prepared t meet their specific career bjectives and have the knwledge and skill t tech the New Yrk State Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum. Teacher, PPS and Educatinal Leader Certificate Title List Early Childhd Educatin (Birth-Grade 2); Childhd Educatin (Grades 1-6); Generalist In Middle Childhd Educatin (Grades 5-9); English Language Arts (Grades 5-9); Language Other Than English (Specified) (Grades 5-9); American Sign Language, Arabic, Cantnese, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Greek, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Urdu; Mathematics (Grades 5-9); Bilgy (Grades 5-9); Chemistry (Grades 5-9); Earth Science (Grades 5-9); Physics (Grades 5-9); Scial Studies (Grades 5-9); English Language Arts (Grades 7-12); Language Other Than English (Specified) (Grades 7-12);; American Sign Language, Arabic, Cantnese, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Greek, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Urdu; Mathematics (Grades 7-12); Bilgy (Grades 7-12); Chemistry (Grades 7-12); Earth Science (Grades 7-12); Physics (Grades 7-12); Scial Studies (Grades 7-12); Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2); Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6); Students With Disabilities Generalist (Grades 7-12); Deaf And Hard Of Hearing (All Grades); Blind And Visually Impaired (All Grades); Speech And Language Disabilities (All Grades); Literacy (Birth-Grade 6);Literacy (Grades 5-12); Dance (All Grades); Health Educatin (All Grades); Music (All Grades); Physical Educatin (All Grades); Theater (All Grades); Visual Arts (All Grades); English T Speakers Of Other Languages (All Grades); Library Media Specialist (All Grades); Educatinal Technlgy Specialist (All Grades); Agriculture (All Grades); Family And Cnsumer Sciences (All Grades); 17

18 Business And Marketing (All Grades); Technlgy Educatin (All Grades); Educatinal Leadership: Schl Building Leader; Schl District Leader; Schl District Business Leader Pupil Persnnel Services: Schl Cunselr, Schl Scial Wrker, Schl Psychlgist Extensins and Anntatins Review Criteria Definitins fr extensin and anntatin may be fund belw the Extensin and Title List and at in Cmmissiner s Regulatins Part (b)(1)(i) and (vi) Extensins t authrize the teaching f a subject in Grades 5 and 6 must be tied t a certain base certificate, including grades 7-12 certificates in teaching bilgy, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, physics, scial studies r languages ther than English (LOTE). The 5-6 extensin is nly valid fr smene with the apprpriate 7-12 base certificate, r wh is cncurrently earning the base certificate. Extensins t authrize the teaching f a subject fr students in Grades 7 thrugh 9 fr teachers with existing base certificates in childhd educatin shall require study f at least 30 semester hurs in the subject t be taught and at least 6 semester hurs in middle childhd educatin. Subject area extensins fr Students with Disabilities (SWD) certificates are tied t the develpmental level f the base certificate. Only SWD 7-12 subject area extensins can be added t the SWD Generalist 7-12 certificate. As f September 2011, prgram registratin fr the SWD 5-9 specialist and generalist certificates ended with previusly existing prgrams being phased ut by There is n 5-6 extensin t the SWD Generalist 7-12 certificate. Prgrams leading t extensins t authrize the teaching f gifted educatin must assciate the extensin t a classrm teaching certificate. Prgrams leading t extensins in crdinatr f wrk-based learning prgrams fr career explratin r t authrize crdinatin f discipline-specific and diversified wrk-based learning prgrams fr career develpment must assciate the extensin t a valid teaching certificate, and shall require study f at least six semester hurs in develping, implementing, crdinating and evaluating wrk-based learning prgrams. Prgrams leading t anntatins fr teaching students with severe r multiple disabilities must assciate the anntatin t certificates fr teaching students with disabilities in early childhd, childhd, adlescence, students wh are blind r visually impaired, students wh are deaf r hard f hearing r students with speech and language disabilities. Extensins t authrize the teaching f Bilingual Educatin must be tied t an apprpriate base teaching, leadership, r pupil persnnel services certificate. The Bilingual Extensin is nly valid fr smene wh has an existing certificate r wh is cncurrently earning a valid certificate. TESOL is nt an apprpriate base certificate fr the bilingual extensin. Bilingual extensin requirements differ fr teacher educatin and educatinal leadership and PPS certificates. Please see Department Expectatins: Bilingual Extensins fr Pupil Persnnel Services and Educatinal Leadership Titles 18

19 Extensin and Anntatin Title List 5-6 Ext Sev/Mult Dis Ann General Science 7-12 Ext SWD Arabic 7-12 Ext General Science 5-9 Ext SWD American Sign Language 7-12 Ext English 7-9 Ext SWD Bilgy 7-12 Ext Amer Sign Language 7-9 Ext SWD Cantnese 7-12 Ext Arabic 7-9 Ext SWD Chinese 7-12 Ext Cantn 7-9 Ext SWD Chemistry 7-12 Ext Chinese 7-9 Ext SWD English 7-12 Ext French 7-9 Ext SWD Earth Science 7-12 Ext German 7-9 Ext SWD French 7-12 Ext Greek 7-9 Ext SWD German 7-12 Ext Hebrew 7-9 Ext SWD Greek 7-12 Ext Italian 7-9 Ext SWD Hebrew 7-12 Ext Japanese 7-9 Ext SWD Italian 7-12 Ext Latin 7-9 Ext SWD Japanese 7-12 Ext English 7-9 Ext SWD Latin 7-12 Ext Physics 7-9 Ext SWD Mandarin 7-12 Ext General Science 7-9 Ext SWD Math 7-12 Ext Math 7-9 Ext SWD Physics 7-12 Ext Scial Studies 7-9 Ext SWD Russian 7-12 Ext Mandarin 7-9 Ext SWD Spanish 7-12 Ext Russian 7-9 Ext SWD Scial Studies 7-12 Ext Spanish 7-9 Ext SWD Urdu 7-12 Ext Urdu 7-9 Ext Gifted Ed Ext Bilgy 7-9 Ext Cr Wrkbs Lr Ex Chemistry 7-9 Ext Bilingual Ext PPS/ADM Earth Science 7-9 Ext Related Regulatins n Certificatin Titles Extensins and Anntatins Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (1) Definitins.As used in this subdivisin: (i) Anntatin f a teaching certificate means the recgnitin that the hlder f an apprpriate valid teaching certificate has additinal pedaggical knwledge, skills and experiences attained n a vluntary basis, and subject t the limitatins and requirements set frth in the teacher certificatin requirements f this Title. (vi) Extensin f a teaching certificate means the required authrizatin fr the hlder f an apprpriate valid teaching certificate t teach an additinal student ppulatin, grade r subject nt therwise authrized by the certificate held, and subject t the limitatins and requirements set frth in the teacher certificatin requirements f this Title. Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (4) Prgrams leading t extensins and anntatins. T be registered as a prgram leading t an extensin r anntatin f a teaching certificate, the prgram shall meet the requirements f this paragraph. The requirements fr the extensin r anntatin are additinal t the requirements set frth in this subdivisin fr the teaching certificate but may be cmpleted as part f the prgram leading t the certificate. (i) Prgrams leading t extensins authrizing the prvisin f bilingual educatin fr certificates fr teaching early childhd educatin; childhd educatin; middle childhd educatin; adlescence educatin; a special subject; literacy educatin; career and technical educatin; students with disabilities in early childhd, r childhd, r middle childhd fr prgrams registered prir t September 2, 2011, r adlescence; students wh are blind r visually 19

20 impaired; students wh are deaf r hard f hearing; and students with speech and language disabilities (ii) Prgrams leading t extensins authrizing the prvisin f bilingual educatin fr certificates in library media specialist and educatinal technlgy specialist (iii) Prgrams leading t extensins t authrize the teaching f a subject in grades 5 and 6 fr certificates in teaching bilgy, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, physics, r scial studies (grades 7 thrugh 12) shall require study f at least 6 semester hurs in middle childhd educatin (iv) Prgrams leading t extensins t authrize the teaching f a subject in grades 7 thrugh 9 fr certificates in childhd educatin (grades 1 thrugh 6) (v) Prgrams leading t extensins fr gifted educatin fr classrm teaching certificates (vi) Prgrams leading t extensins fr classrm teaching certificates t authrize crdinatin f wrk-based learning prgrams fr career explratin r t authrize crdinatin f disciplinespecific and diversified wrk-based learning prgrams fr career develpment (vii) Prgrams leading t anntatins t recgnize additinal pedaggical knwledge, skills, and experiences fr teaching students with severe r multiple disabilities fr certificates fr teaching students with disabilities in early childhd, r childhd, r middle childhd, r adlescence; students wh are blind r visually impaired; students wh are deaf r hard f hearing; and students with speech and language disabilities (viii) Prgrams leading t extensins t authrize the teaching f certain subjects in grades 7 thrugh 12 t students with disabilities fr a certificate in students with disabilities adlescence (generalist) shall require study f at least 18 hurs in the subject t be taught. Additinal Regulatins frm Part 80 f the Regulatins f the Cmmissiner f Educatin relating t Extensins, including the bilingual extensin. Sectin Requirements fr the extensin f a certificate. (i) Requirements fr the extensin t teach general science (grades 5-9). The candidate shall meet the requirements in each f the fllwing paragraphs: (1) The candidate shall hld an initial r prfessinal certificate in a science (grades 5-9). (2) The candidate shall satisfactrily cmplete 18 semester hurs f study in tw additinal sciences. (j) Requirements fr the extensin t teach general science (grades 7-12). The candidate shall meet the requirements in each f the fllwing paragraphs: (1) The candidate shall hld a prvisinal, permanent, initial r prfessinal certificate in a science (grades 7-12). (2) The candidate shall satisfactrily cmplete 18 semester hurs in at least tw additinal sciences. Sectin Requirements fr a bilingual extensin fr PPS Certificates (iii) Fr pupil persnnel service prfessinals (see sectin f this Subpart), administrative and supervisry persnnel (see sectin f this Subpart), and schl media specialists (see sectin f this Subpart), the prgram will include cultural perspectives, thery and practice f bilingual/multicultural educatin, and methds f prviding services in the native language. The prgram will prvide apprpriate cllege- supervised field experience in the certificate area in a bilingual cntext. (iv) Language prficiency. The candidate will submit evidence f having achieved a satisfactry level f ral and written prficiency in English and in the target language f instructin n the New Yrk State Teacher Certificatin Examinatins. 20

21 c) Dcumented need fr the prgram Strng evidence indicating a demnstrated need and demand fr teachers r leaders in the title area and gegraphic regin and/r statewide is prvided, such as: Quantitative data regarding the need fr this prgram that leads t this specific certificate(s) The nature (and level) f the ccupatinal demand fr graduates f the prgram Evidence shwing that the demand will cntinue (See the Department s Office f Research and Infrmatin Services (ORIS) database fr infrmatin n supply and demand fr teacher and leader certificate titles at: As an example, Childhd Educatin (Grades 1-6) is an area f surplus and is nt likely t be apprved as a new prgram withut very strng supprting quantitative data that there is a need fr this prgram. d) Frmal relatinships and faculty invlvement with partnering schls fr the purpse f imprving the preparatin f teachers and educatinal leaders, and the student teaching and leadership internship experiences. Evidence that frmal relatinships and faculty invlvement exist with partnering schls and, when apprpriate t the certificate, cmmunity based agencies hsting Universal Pre-K prgrams where candidates may be placed fr lab and field experiences and student teaching. Frmal relatinships are evidenced by: funds allcated fr IHE schl partnerships; a template f the MOU between the IHE and partnering schl fr the prpsed prgram; current (within the past tw years) examples f Memrandums f Understanding (MOU) and/r ther agreements frm registered teacher educatin and educatinal leadership prgrams; a plan regarding hw the faculty intend t cllabrate with the schl. This plan culd indicate hw the schl will benefit frm the relatinship with the teacher/leader preparatin prgram; previus prfessinal develpment fferings the IHE has prvided t partnering schls; plans fr prspective prfessinal develpment the IHE will prvide t partnering schls; prcedural agreements regarding the edtpa. Is cnsistent with the prgram s philsphy, purpses and bjectives and carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty, with learning utcmes specified and their achievement regularly evaluated. Is accmpanied by cursewrk r seminars and supervised by ne r mre faculty wh participate actively in the prgram and in prgram develpment and wh have training and skills in supervisin and the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. Full-time faculty are invlved in supervising candidates during their student teaching r practica assignments. 21

22 Candidates are prvided with experiences in a variety f cmmunities and acrss the range f student develpmental levels f the certificate. Experiences include skill develpment in interacting with parents r caregivers, teaching in high need schls, and with each f the fllwing student ppulatins: sciecnmically disadvantaged students, students wh are English language learners, and students with disabilities. Related Regulatins n Faculty Invlvement Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (i) Standards fr all prgrams. (f) Institutins shall demnstrate hw they maintain frmal relatinships with lcal schls fr the purpse f imprving the preparatin f teachers and imprving teaching and learning at bth the institutinal and the elementary and/r secndary schl levels. (g) Institutins shall demnstrate hw they prmte faculty invlvement with public r nnpublic schls fr the purpse f imprving the preparatin f teachers with regard t understanding diversity and issues facing high need schls. (i) institutins ffering educatinal leadership prgrams shall cllabrate with schl districts r with educatinal r leadership assciatins. Part 52.21(c) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the educatinal leadership service. (1) General requirements fr all prgrams preparing educatin leaders. (iii) External relatinships. Prgrams shall establish and maintain frmal relatinships with distinguished practitiners and schlars in the field f educatin and in ther fields, such as business r the prfessins, fr the purpses f prgram develpment, leadership preparatin, prgram evaluatin, and prgram imprvement. e) Anticipated Year 1 thugh Year 5 enrllment: The institutin prvides sufficient resurces t supprt candidates enrlled in the prgram as the prgram grws. (See Department Expectatins fr Resurces) Related Regulatins n Enrllment: Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (i) Standards fr all prgrams. (j) Institutins shall prvide sufficient resurces and equipment and adequate facilities and physical space, as prescribed in sectin 52.2(a) f this Part, t supprt effective teaching and schlarship by faculty and effective learning and schlarship by students in the prgram. Financial Aid Cnsideratins The eligibility f the prpsed prgram fr the New Yrk State Tuitin Assistance Prgram (TAP) is determined thrugh a review f the Sample Student Schedule. If a prgram can be cmpleted in the nrmal time fr the particular degree level, the prgram is registered as being ffered n a full-time basis. Only prgrams registered as full time are eligible fr TAP. 22

23 A full-time prgram is ne that is capable f cmpletin in the nrmal (statutry) time. Sectin 52.2(c)(7) f Cmmissiner s Regulatins specifies that a baccalaureate degree must be capable f cmpletin in fur academic years f full-time study. While a full-time prgram must be capable f cmpletin in the nrmal time t be registered as a full-time prgram, students need nt cmplete the prgram at the rate f 15 semester hurs a semester. The full-time study requirement fr financial aid purpses, pursuant t Cmmissiner s Regulatins sectin (a), is a minimum curse lad f 12 semester hurs. Fr mre infrmatin n the New Yrk State Tuitin Assistance Prgram, cntact the Higher Educatin Services Crpratin (HESC). 23

24 Curriculum Matters Curriculum Fr teacher educatin and educatin leadership prgrams, curriculum is addressed thrughut the applicatins and the guidance dcument, including the Prgram Infrmatin and Sample Prgram Schedule, Admissin, General Educatin and Cntent Cres, Faculty, Resurces, Student Teaching and Field Experiences, Pedaggical Cre Curses and the Cre Applicatin Supplements. The regulatry requirements fr curriculum are specific fr each certificate title. In additin t the specific certificate title requirements, field experiences, student teaching, the NYS Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum, required wrkshps, literacy and teaching t diverse student ppulatins are amng the curricular elements that generally must be addressed. In additin t the guidance belw, check each specific applicatin sectin fr additinal guidance. The curriculum design is cherent, implements the philsphy and purpses f the prgram, aligns with the educatinal and career bjectives f the prgram, and is cnsistent with prfessinal expectatins in the field. Curriculum cntent prceeds frm intrductry level t advanced level in lgical sequence with apprpriate breadth, depth, and currency. Apprpriate prerequisite knwledge and skill is required. Faculty in educatin cllabrate with arts and sciences faculty t develp curriculum and ensure that teacher preparatin and educatinal leadership candidates are f cnsistent high quality, equivalent t that f higher educatin students in ther fields. T ensure a strng curriculum and t ensure teachers have the cntent knwledge t teach t the NYS Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum, institutins shuld further develp and supprt strng relatinships between the Educatin and the Liberal Arts and Science Faculties. Undergraduate degree prgrams must cntain the required amunt f liberal arts and science cntent fr the degree award cited. See Plicy Statement n Liberal Arts and Sciences Sample Prgram Schedule The Undergraduate Prgram Schedule Table and/r the Graduate Prgram Schedule Table are submitted. The minimum number f credits fr baccalaureate degrees is 120 semester hurs. The minimum number f credits fr master s degrees is 30 semester hurs. At least 90 credits in the liberal arts and sciences are included in a Bachelr f Art (A.B. r B.A.) Degree; at least 60 credits in the liberal arts and sciences are included in a Bachelr f Science Degree r Bachelr f Science in Educatin (B.S. in Ed.) Degree (Refer t fr Plicy Statement n Liberal Arts and Sciences). Prgram schedules include all curses, nt slely teacher educatin specific curses. 24

25 One semester hur r a credit represents at least 15 hurs (f 50 minutes each) f classrm instructin and at least 30 hurs f supplementary assignments (hmewrk), such as reading and research, beynd what is scheduled fr in the classrm. Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t thse f cmparable curse and prgrams at cmparable institutins: syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Cursewrk in graduate curses is clearly graduate-level wrk, and advanced in cntent, rigr and requirements. A master s degree includes at least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject. The curriculum design is cherent, implements the philsphy and purpses f the prgram, and is aligned with the educatinal and career bjectives f the prgram. (See Prgram Descriptin and Purpse) Curses are ffered frequently enugh t ensure timely cmpletin f the prgram, as demnstrated in the sample prgram schedule. A nntraditinal schedule is explained and the explanatin includes its impact n financial aid eligibility. 25

26 Department Expectatins: Review Prcess fr Apprval f Prgrams in the Distance Educatin Frmat Clleges and universities lcated in r perating in New Yrk State that ffer degree r certificate prgrams in which a majr prtin f the requirements (i.e., 50% r mre) can be cmpleted thrugh study delivered by distance educatin must have thse prgrams registered in the distance educatin frmat. T add the distance educatin frmat t a registered prgram, submit the Add the Distance Educatin Frmat applicatin. T submit a prpsal fr a new degree r certificate prgram t be ffered in the Distance Educatin frmat, submit the Add the Distance Educatin Frmat applicatin and the Register a New Degree Prgram (nn-dctral) applicatin. If the teacher preparatin r educatinal leader prgram prpsal has nt been previusly apprved and registered in the traditinal classrm (n-grund) frmat, full applicatins t Register a New Prgram and Add the Distance Educatin Frmat must be submitted. If the teacher preparatin r educatinal leader prgram prpsal has been previusly apprved and registered in the traditinal classrm frmat, the Applicatin t Add the Distance Educatin Frmat t a Registered Teacher Preparatin r Educatinal Leader Prgram must be submitted. Distance Educatin Prgrams: Principles f Gd Practice Organizatinal Cmmitment Principle: Distance learning must be backed by an rganizatinal cmmitment t prgram quality and effectiveness in all aspects f the learning envirnment. Discussin: T be effective distance learning prgrams must be backed by the institutin s cmmitment t include distance learning in its planning and gal-setting, t treat distance educatin and n-campus educatin equitably in its plicies and prcedures, and t prvide the necessary resurces human, fiscal, prgrammatic and technical t supprt thse prgrams. Operatinal Criteria: The institutin's distance learning activity is cnsistent with the institutinal missin. The institutin shws evidence - thrugh its pririties, gals, strategic plans, plicies, prcedures, faculty recgnitin, and infrastructure - that it values distance learning. The institutin's distance learning prgrams shw evidence f careful planning, including identificatin f the need, the nature and size f the intended audiences, prvisins fr serving thse audiences, and a plan fr adding resurces (financial and human, including instructinal staffing and supprt functins) t accmmdate future prgram grwth ("scalability"). The institutin has cmmitted sufficient resurces t its distance learning prgrams and services t ensure their effectiveness. The institutin has clearly identified a single ffice r fficer with respnsibility fr assuring the quality f all distance educatin acrss the institutin. 26

27 The institutin ensures that the administratin f its distance learning prgrams is carried ut by knwledgeable persnnel with adequate time and resurces t accmplish this task. The institutin has develped and implemented a prcess fr sustaining faculty prfessinal develpment in distance learning. This prcess recgnizes that teaching in the distance learning envirnment requires different pedaggical and cmmunicatin strategies t functin effectively, and that the faculty member and the institutin share respnsibility fr assuring effectiveness. If the institutin uses curses, prgrams, r academic supprt services frm anther prvider, it has an adequate prcess in place (with faculty participatin) fr evaluating their quality, academic rigr, and suitability fr the award f cllege credit and a degree r certificate. The institutin has in place a cmprehensive, viable technlgy plan t supprt current and planned curricula in the distance learning frmat. The institutin has a clear plicy n wnership f curse materials develped fr its distance educatin curses; this plicy is shared with all faculty and staff invlved in distance educatin at the institutin. Learning Design Principle: The institutin's distance learning prgrams are designed t fit the specific cntext fr learning. Discussin: All prgrams the institutin ffers in a distance learning frmat must have quality, integrity, and cnsistency, and must fit the specific cntext fr learning. That cntext includes the nature f the subject matter, the intended learning utcmes, the needs and gals f the learner, the learner s envirnment, and the instructinal technlgies and methds. Operatinal Criteria: The same academic standards and requirements are applied t prgrams ffered n campus and thrugh distance learning. Distance learning prgrams are cherent, cmplete, and ffered in a sequence r cnfiguratin that allws timely cmpletin f requirements. The same faculty qualificatins are applied t distance educatin prgrams as all ther academic prgrams. Faculty is respnsible fr the initial and nging develpment and delivery f instructin in distance prgrams. Distance learning prgrams prvide clear statements f learner respnsibilities and expectatins f student participatin and learning. Distance learning prgrams prvide fr apprpriate and flexible interactin between faculty and students and amng students. The technlgies selected fr a specific distance learning pprtunity are apprpriate fr the intended learning utcmes, cntent, relevant characteristics f the learning and the learner, and student cst. Distance learning prgrams include adequate verificatin f learners' wrk. Faculty and prgram administratrs determine the apprpriate enrllment that can be supprted in the distance learning prgram and in individual curses based upn the cntent and learning activities, the nature f the learners, the technlgies used, and the supprt available t faculty. 27

28 Learner Supprt Principle: Distance learning activities are effectively supprted fr candidates thrugh fully accessible mdes f delivery and resurces. Discussin: Distance learners (candidates) ften must assume greater respnsibility fr their wn learning. They must understand and address their wn learning needs; take initiative in asking questins and btaining help; interact with faculty and ther candidates as apprpriate; and be prepared t deal with technical difficulties in the tw-way flw f infrmatin. At the same time, institutins must develp and prvide the necessary infrmatin and learner supprt systems t assist learners in carrying ut their learning activities and using the available resurces. Learner supprt must be apprpriate t the distance learning mdes used. Operatinal Criteria: The institutin prvides distance educatin candidates with detailed infrmatin n admissins and prgram graduatin requirements. Distance prgram materials clearly and accurately represent the prgram, including detailed prgram cmpletin requirements, the nature f the learning experience, prgram and faculty respnsibilities, and the nature f faculty-candidate, candidatefaculty, and candidate-candidate interactin pprtunities, techniques, and requirements. They define any specific candidate backgrund, knwledge, r technical skills needed t undertake and successfully cmplete the distance prgram, and describe in layman's terms any technical equipment and/r sftware required r recmmended. The institutin prvides distance learners adequate academic supprt, including academic advisement, technical supprt, and ther student supprt services nrmally available n campus. Prgram materials clearly describe hw candidates btain these supprt services. The institutin prvides adequate library and infrmatin resurces, services, and supprt fr academic prgrams, including training in infrmatin literacy. These resurces and services are accessible at a distance n a timely basis. Administrative prcesses such as admissins and registratin are readily accessible t distance candidates, and prgram materials clearly describe hw access is btained. The institutin prvides rientatin pprtunities and resurces fr distance learners that are apprpriate t the technlgies used, the cntent, and the learners. Field Experience and Student Teaching in Distance Educatin Prgrams Principle: The fllwing are guiding principles in fieldwrk, student teaching and/r practica fr distance educatin: Field experience and student teaching/practica must be cnsistent with the prgram s philsphy, purpses and bjectives, and carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty, with learning utcmes specified and the achievement f utcmes regularly evaluated. Field experience and student teaching/practica are accmpanied by cursewrk r seminars. In additin, they are supervised by ne r mre IHE faculty wh participate actively in the prgram and its develpment, and wh pssess training and skills in supervisin and the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. Full-time faculty participates in supervising candidates during their student teaching and/r practicum. Candidates are prvided with experiences in a variety f cmmunities and acrss the student develpmental range f the certificate. Experiences include: practicing skills fr interacting with parents and ther caregivers; wrking with students and ther staff in high 28

29 needs schls; and wrking with students wh are sciecnmically disadvantaged, English language learners and students with disabilities. Operatinal Criteria (cmmn t all prgrams): Curses that require field experience(s) and student teaching/practica are listed. Instructrs (i.e., supervisrs) fr field experiences and student teaching/practica are included in the Faculty Table. Instructrs invlved with supervising field experiences and student teaching/practica have the subject area expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. The supervising (cperating) teacher is apprpriately certified, and has been identified as a trained, effective teacher mentr. The supervising (cperating) teacher is supprted by the institutin and prgram. The time requirements fr field experiences and student teaching are minimally 100 clck hurs f field experience, f which 15 hurs must be in understanding SWD. Student teaching/practica must meet the minimum standard f tw twenty-day supervised placements. Fr candidates preparing fr tw certificates simultaneusly, the secnd certificate is required t meet a reduced standard f 50 clck hurs in the secnd certificate area, with 20 days f student teaching/practica. All ther requirements fr the first certificate apply. There is active and nging cllabratin between IHE faculty and the supervising teacher that includes regularly scheduled meetings held face-t-face r using ther meeting frmats. Operatinal Criteria (specific t Distance Educatin Teacher Preparatin prgrams): Candidates in the fieldwrk and student teaching/practica and seminar are fully engaged; they are fully supprted within the distance educatin frmat and curriculum. The technlgy fully supprts the required interactins between faculty and student teachers needed fr delivery f curriculum, nging supervisin, candidate evaluatin and skills assessment. Face-t-face interactins between supervisrs and teacher preparatin prgram candidates, t discuss their placements and experiences, are held with sufficient frequency. Available technlgical resurces are sufficient t cver the current and planned prgram curricula in distance educatin. Operatinal Criteria (specific t Distance Educatin Educatinal Leader Preparatin prgrams): Candidates in the fieldwrk, educatinal leader internship and seminar are fully supprted within the distance educatin frmat and curriculum. The technlgy fully supprts the required interactins between faculty and educatinal leader interns that are needed fr nging supervisin, candidate evaluatin, and skills assessment. Face-t-face interactins between supervisrs and educatin leadership prgram candidates, t discuss their placements and experiences, are held with sufficient frequency. 29

30 Available technlgical resurces are sufficient t cver current and planned prgram curricula in distance educatin. Outcmes and Assessment Principle: Distance educatin prgrams rganize learning activities arund demnstrable utcmes (ften expressed in learning bjectives), assist the learner t achieve these utcmes, and assess learner prgress by reference t these utcmes. Operatinal Criteria: Distance learning prgrams are expected t prduce the same learning utcmes as cmparable classrm-based prgrams. These learning utcmes are clearly identified - - in terms f knwledge, skills, r credentials -- in curse and prgram materials. All aspects f the distance learning prgram are cnsistent with and shaped t achieve the demnstrable learning utcmes. The means chsen fr assessing student learning are apprpriate t the cntent, learning design, technlgies, and characteristics f the learners. Prgram Evaluatin Principle: The institutin evaluates the effectiveness f its distance learning prgrams and uses the findings t imprve the prgrams and services. Operatinal Criteria: The institutin has a prcess in place t mnitr and evaluate the effectiveness f all aspects f its distance learning prgrams n a regular basis. The evaluatin results are used fr cntinuus prgram imprvement. Prgram evaluatin prcedures include a determinatin that distance learning prgrams result in learning utcmes apprpriate t the rigr and breadth f the cllege degree r certificate awarded. Determining Time n Task in Distance Educatin Discussin: Time n task is the ttal learning time spent by a student in a cllege curse, including instructinal time as well as time spent studying and cmpleting curse assignments (e.g., reading, research, writing, individual and grup prjects.) Regardless f the delivery methd r the particular learning activities emplyed, the amunt f learning time in any cllege curse shuld meet the requirements f Cmmissiner's Regulatin Sectin 50.1 (), a ttal f 45 hurs fr ne semester credit (in cnventinal classrm educatin this breaks dwn int 15 hurs f instructin plus 30 hurs f student wrk/study ut f class.) "Instructin" is prvided differently in nline curses than in classrm-based curses. Despite this difference in methdlgy and activities, hwever, the ttal "learning time" nline nrmally can be measured. Rather than try t distinguish between "in-class" and "utside-class" time fr students, the faculty member develping and/r teaching the nline curse shuld calculate hw much time a student ding satisfactry wrk wuld take t cmplete the wrk f the curse. This includes: reading curse presentatins/ "lectures" reading ther materials participatin in nline discussins ding research writing papers r ther assignments cmpleting all ther assignments (e.g. prjects) 30

31 The ttal time spent n these tasks shuld be rughly equal t that spent n cmparable tasks in a classrm-based curse. Time spent dwnlading r uplading dcuments, trubleshting technical prblems r in chat rms (unless n curse assignments such as grup prjects) shuld nt be cunted. In determining the time n task fr an nline curse, useful infrmatin includes: the curse bjectives and expected learning utcmes the list f tpics in the curse utline r syllabus; the textbks, additinal readings, and related educatin materials (such as sftware) required statements in curse materials infrming students f the time and/r effrt they are expected t devte t the curse r individual parts f it a listing f the pedaggical tls t be used in the nline curse, hw each will be used, and the expectatins fr participatin (e.g., in an nline discussin, hw many substantive pstings will be required f a student fr each week r unit?) Related Regulatins n Distance Educatin and Prgram Cmpletin Sectin 50.1 Definitins. As used in this Subchapter () Semester hur means a credit, pint, r ther unit granted fr the satisfactry cmpletin f a curse which requires at least 15 hurs (f 50 minutes each) f instructin and at least 30 hurs f supplementary assignments Sectin 52.1 Registratin f Pstsecndary Curricula. (b) T be registered, each curriculum shall: (3) shw evidence f careful planning. Sectin 52.2 Standards fr the Registratin f Undergraduate and Graduate Curricula. (c) Curricula and awards. (7) Baccalaureate degree prgrams shall nrmally be capable f cmpletin in fur academic years f full-time study, r, in the case f five-year prgrams, five academic years f full-time study, r their equivalent in part-time study, with an accumulatin f nt less than 120 semester hurs. (8) Master s degree prgrams shall nrmally require a minimum f ne academic year f full-time graduate level study, r its equivalent in part-time study, with an accumulatin f nt less than 30 semester hurs. The requirements fr a master s degree shall nrmally include at least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject. Sectin Full-time and part-time study and remedial wrklad. (a) Fr prgrams at degree granting institutins which measure study in terms f credit hurs r a cmparable measure, the fllwing definitins shall apply: 1.(i) Fr State student financial aid prgrams, except the supplemental tuitin assistance prgram (STAP), full-time study, where required by law, shall mean enrllment in creditbearing curses applicable t the students' prgram f study, fr at least 12 semester hurs fr a semester f nt less than 15 weeks r 100 calendar days, inclusive f examinatin perids; r eight semester hurs a quarter; r, in prgrams nt rganized n a semester r quarter basis, 24 semester hurs fr an academic year f nt mre than 12 mnths r the equivalent Sectin 3.47 Requirements fr earned degrees. (c) Undergraduate degrees. Undergraduate degrees shall be distinguished, as fllws, by the minimum amunt f liberal arts cntent required fr each degree (1) Three-quarters f the wrk fr the fllwing degrees shall be in the liberal arts and sciences: Bachelr f Arts (A.B. r B.A.) (2) One half f the wrk fr the fllwing degrees shall be in the liberal arts and sciences: Bachelr f Science (B.S.) Bachelr f Science in Educatin (B.S. in Ed) 31

32 Department Expectatins: Requirements fr Prgram Faculty Faculty Requirements Faculty assigned t the prpsed prgram have cllege teaching and administrative experiences apprpriate t their assignments. Faculty in the prgram have the dcumented expertise, including the advanced study and licensure apprpriate t the field, t teach effectively each curse t which they are assigned, in apprpriate depth and breadth, and t cnduct ther faculty respnsibilities set frth in the standards. The infrmatin listed in the Faculty chart(s) (e.g., earned degrees in specific/related disciplines and/r majrs, teaching certificates, teacher educatin experiences in P-12 and/r higher educatin, schlarly cntributins, including lcal, state, and natinal presentatins and publicatins in recgnized jurnals in the field f study) demnstrates hw prgram faculty pssess the needed expertise and backgrund t teach the assigned curses. Clinical /schl experiences alne d nt cnstitute special cmpetence. Faculty in educatin cllabrate with arts and sciences faculty t develp curriculum and ensure that teacher preparatin and educatinal leadership candidates are f cnsistent high quality, equivalent t that f higher educatin students in ther fields. Faculty in educatin cllabrate with P-12 teachers and leaders t imprve the preparatin f P-12 educatrs in understanding diversity and the issues facing high need schls. At least ne faculty member teaching in each curriculum at the baccalaureate level hlds an earned dctrate either in the discipline r certificate area f the prpsed prgram. Faculty members teaching at the graduate level hld earned dctrates r ther terminal degrees in the field f the certificate sught. Faculty members teaching at the graduate level withut an earned dctrate r ther terminal degree in the discipline r the majr f the prpsed prgram have significant, widely-recgnized special cmpetence in the field in which they teach, as demnstrated thrugh natinal r internatinal publicatins, research recgnized in the field and ther cntributins t the advancement f knwledge, prfessinal practice r quality f life. The burden f prf is with the institutin t demnstrate the special cmpetence f such individuals. The number f full-and part-time faculty members is sufficient t assure the cnsistent attainment f prgram bjectives with respect t the depth and breadth f instructin, timely ffering f all curses needed t cmplete the prgram within the apprpriate perid f time and effective cnduct f ther academic respnsibilities, including: develpment, implementatin and evaluatin f curricula nging assurance f the integrity f credit quality f teaching and learning academic advising apprpriate allcatin and use f services and resurces The Department may calculate, based n the applicatin submitted, whether the faculty are sufficient t meet the standard f a successful prgram. At least 51% f the pedaggical cre curse sectins are taught by full-time faculty unless the institutin is eligible fr a waiver by: 32

33 Faculty members teach within the fllwing curse lad limits: fr undergraduate curses, 12 r fewer semester hurs per semester fr graduate curses, 9 r fewer semester hurs per semester fr a cmbinatin f undergraduate and graduate curses, 21 r fewer semester hurs per academic year, unless the institutin is eligible fr a waiver by having a pass rate f greater than 80 percent n the last reprted NYSTCE exams and n identified faculty issues in the mst recent teacher accreditatin reprt. Class size and the methds f instructin are cnsistently cnducive t effective learning and are cnsistent with the characteristics and needs f the student ppulatin. The size f each class is such t assure prmpt, cntinual and substantive feedback n candidate perfrmance during the curse and t assure nging faculty accessibility t candidates in the curse. Faculty wrklads prvide sufficient time fr curse preparatins and fr frequent, timely and careful assessments f candidates prgress, including the develpment f writing and analytical skills. having an 80% pass rate n the NYSTCE exams and n identified faculty issues in the mst recent accreditatin reprt. Faculty members teaching at the certificate and baccalaureate levels hld at least a master's degree in an apprpriate field f study, and have the backgrund fr delivering in-depth instructin, curriculum develpment and prgram evaluatin that infrms prgram and/r teaching imprvements. Faculty resumes/curricula vitas include all f the fllwing: educatin degrees/credentials in specific field(s) f study (e.g., licenses r teaching certificates) P-12 teaching and administrative experiences publicatins/schlarly activity service memberships in prfessinal/academic rganizatins In faculty areas the Department will cnsider the verall cllective educatin, experiences, research and ther evidence t supprt a new prgram. Fr example, available higher educatin faculty with dctrates in special educatin are in shrt supply. The Department wuld cnsider apprving a graduate level prgram that des nt include a faculty with a dctrate. in Special Educatin if: unsuccessful attempts t hire a dctrate in special educatin have been dcumented and are available faculty with dctrates that have been hired fr the prgram are in clsely aligned fields (e.g., Educatinal Psychlgy fr Special Educatin). there exists significant practical experience by master-level prepared faculty, such as 10 years f P-12 special educatin experience and published research, with cntributins t the field. Fr prpsed prgrams whse faculty has yet t be hired, a descriptin f the required academic credentials/cntent specializatin and experience is prvided and the anticipated hire date is identified. the psitin descriptin r annuncement may be submitted. Related Regulatins n Faculty Sectin 52.2 Standards fr the registratin f undergraduate and graduate curricula. 33

34 (b) Faculty. (1) All members f the faculty shall have demnstrated by training, earned degrees, schlarship, experience, and by classrm perfrmance r ther evidence f teaching ptential, their cmpetence t ffer the curses and discharge the ther academic respnsibilities which are assigned t them. (2) T fster and maintain cntinuity and stability in academic prgrams and plicies, there shall be in the institutin a sufficient number f faculty members wh serve full-time at the institutin. (3) Fr each curriculum the institutin shall designate a bdy f faculty wh, with the academic fficers f the institutin, shall be respnsible fr setting curricular bjectives, fr determining the means by which achievement f bjectives is measured, fr evaluating the achievement f curricular bjectives and fr prviding academic advice t students. The faculty shall be sufficient in number t assure breadth and depth f instructin and the prper discharge f all ther faculty respnsibilities. The rati f faculty t students in each curse shall be sufficient t assure effective instructin. (4) At least ne faculty member teaching in each curriculum culminating in a bachelr s degree shall hld an earned dctrate in an apprpriate field, unless the cmmissiner determines that the curriculum is in a field f study in which ther standards are apprpriate. (5) All faculty members wh teach within a curriculum leading t a graduate degree shall pssess earned dctrates r ther terminal degrees in the field in which they are teaching r shall have demnstrated, in ther widely recgnized ways, their special cmpetence in the field in which they direct graduate students. (6) The teaching and research f each faculty member, in accrdance with faculty member s respnsibilities, shall be evaluated peridically by the institutin. The teaching f each inexperienced faculty member shall receive special supervisin during the initial perid f appintment. (7) Each member f the faculty shall be allwed adequate time, in accrdance with the faculty member's respnsibilities, t braden prfessinal knwledge, prepare curse materials, advise students, direct independent study and research, supervise teaching, participate in institutinal gvernance and carry ut ther academic respnsibilities, apprpriate t his r her psitin, in additin t perfrming assigned teaching and administrative duties. Part 52.21(b) f Cmmissiner s Regulatins (2) General Requirements states: (i) Standards fr all prgrams (b) Institutins shall demnstrate hw faculty in the arts and sciences and faculty in educatin cperate fr the purpse f ensuring that prspective teachers receive academic preparatin f high quality, equivalent t that f students in ther fields. (c) Institutins shall demnstrate effrts t recruit qualified faculty and student bdies fr teacher educatin frm grups histrically underrepresented in such prgrams. (d) Institutins shall demnstrate effrts t recruit and retain qualified faculty wh understand the prblems f high need schls and have prfessinal experience in such schls. (g) Institutins shall demnstrate hw they prmte faculty invlvement with public r nnpublic schls fr the purpse f imprving the preparatin f teachers with regard t understanding diversity and issues facing high need schls. (h) Faculty. (1) Institutins shall prvide sufficient numbers f qualified, full-time faculty in rder t fster and maintain cntinuity and stability in teacher educatin prgrams and plicies and ensure the prper discharge f all instructinal and ther faculty respnsibilities. Institutins shall meet the requirements fr faculty set frth in sectin 52.2 f this Part. (2) Staffing requirements. (i) Except as prvided in item (ii) f this subclause, institutins shall meet the fllwing staffing requirements: Institutins shall ensure that the majrity f credit-bearing curses in the prgram are ffered by full-time teaching faculty. Faculty teaching assignments shall nt exceed 12 semester hurs per semester fr undergraduate curses, r 9 semester hurs per semester fr graduate curses, r 21 semester hurs per academic year fr faculty wh teach a cmbinatin f graduate and undergraduate curses, while still prviding sufficient curse fferings t allw students t cmplete their prgrams in the minimum time required fr earning the degree. Individual faculty members shall 34

35 nt supervise mre than 18 student teachers per semester. Supervisin f field experiences, practica, and student teaching shall be cnsidered by the institutin in determining faculty lad, and institutins shall demnstrate hw such supervisin is cnsidered in determining faculty lad. (ii) Waiver and exceptin. (A) Waiver. The cmmissiner may grant a waiver frm ne r mre requirements f item (i) f this subclause upn a shwing f gd cause satisfactry t the cmmissiner, including but nt limited t a shwing that the institutin cannt meet the requirement because f the nature f the prgram, which therwise meets the requirements f this Part. (B) Exceptin. Institutins that meet the standard fr student perfrmance n the New Yrk State teacher certificatin examinatin set frth in clause (iv)(b) f this paragraph and are accredited in accrdance with clause (iv)(c) f this paragraph shall nt be required t meet the staffing requirements prescribed in item (i) f this subclause. (i) Institutins shall demnstrate that participatin in relatinships with lcal schls is a valued cmpnent f the respnsibilities f the faculty with primary appintments t teacher educatin. (j) Institutins shall prvide sufficient resurces and equipment and adequate facilities and physical space, as prescribed in sectin 52.2(a) f this Part, t supprt effective teaching and schlarship by faculty and effective learning and schlarship by students in the prgram. (ii) Standards fr prgrams leading t an initial certificate. c) Pedaggical cre. (2) Field experiences, student teaching and practica. (ii) The field experiences, student teaching and practica shall: (A) be cnsistent with the prgram's philsphy, purpses and bjectives and carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty, with learning utcmes specified and their achievement regularly evaluated; (B) be accmpanied by cursewrk r seminars and supervised by ne r mre faculty wh participate actively in the prgram and in prgram develpment, and wh have training and skills in supervisin and the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. Fulltime faculty shall participate in supervising students during their studentteaching r practica experiences; 35

36 Department Expectatins: Resurces Resurces, Facilities and Academic Supprt Services An explanatin is prvided if n new resurces are identified. The New Resurces Table is submitted; indicating new resurce expenditures fr the first three years f the prgram. The budget shuld include expenses fr faculty cmpensatin, library resurces, and equipment and student supprt services. Facilities and equipment are adequate t supprt the prgram at the level described. The New Resurces Table includes infrmatin abut the specific resurces t supprt the prgram, such as: Labratries Clinical facilities Technical and ther equipment Studis Meeting spaces Office space Student study space Technlgy and equipment t supprt candidate s preparatin fr P-12 technlgy Supprt staff Field Experience, Student Teaching, and Internship Sites The institutin shall take int accunt the capacity f the student t undertake a curse f study and the capacity f the institutin t prvide the instructinal and ther supprts the student needs t successfully cmplete the prgram. Lw institutinal retentin and graduatin rates can be indicatrs that the supprts necessary fr student learning are ineffective r insufficient. These rates will be cnsidered when the applicatin is submitted. The academic supprt services include infrmatin abut access t resurces fr students with disabilities and academic supprt (i.e., tutring, writing center services, ther). If n new library resurces are identified, a descriptin is prvided detailing the current library resurces t supprt this prpsed prgram. The institutin has budgeted a satisfactry amunt t launch, implement and sustain the prpsed prgram at a strng qualitative level. The institutin prvides adequate academic advice and academic supprt services fr teaching and educatinal leadership candidates thrugh faculty and ther apprpriately qualified persns. Library Resurces Review Criteria The descriptin f library resurces and/r plan fr library develpment includes educatinal and research materials in an apprpriate print and nn-print mix in depth and breadth t supprt the prpsed new curriculum. The institutin demnstrates that students attain thrugh instructin and practice the advanced infrmatin literacy skills apprpriate t the achievement f the general educatin and prgram skills gals. 36

37 Library resurces include a sufficient number f apprpriately trained library staff t supprt the prpsed prgram. Prfessinal library staff pssesses a minimum f a master's degrees frm accredited library schls. Related Regulatins n Resurces Part 52.21(b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (2) General Requirements: (i) Standards fr all prgrams. (j) Institutins shall prvide sufficient resurces and equipment and adequate facilities and physical space, as prescribed in sectin 52.2(a) f this Part, t supprt effective teaching and schlarship by faculty and effective learning and schlarship by students in the prgram. Sectin 52.2 Standards fr the registratin f undergraduate and graduate curricula. (a) Resurces. The institutin shall: (1) pssess the financial resurces necessary t accmplish its missin and the purpses f each registered curriculum; (2) prvide classrms, faculty ffices, auditria, labratries, libraries, audivisual and cmputer facilities, clinical facilities, studis, practice rms, and ther instructinal resurces sufficient in number, design, cnditin, and accessibility t supprt the curricular bjectives dependent n their use; (3) prvide equipment sufficient in quantity and quality t supprt instructin, research, and student perfrmance; and (4) prvide libraries that pssess and maintain cllectins sufficient in depth and breadth t supprt the missin f the institutin and each registered curriculum. Libraries shall be administered by prfessinally trained staff supprted by sufficient persnnel. Library services and resurces shall be available fr student and faculty use with sufficient regularity and at apprpriate hurs t supprt the missin f the institutin and the curricula it ffers. Related Regulatins n Academic Supprt Services Part 52.2 Standards fr the registratin f undergraduate and graduate curricula. (d) Admissins. (2) Admissins shall take int accunt the capacity f the student t undertake a curse f study and the capacity f the institutin t prvide the instructinal and ther supprt the student needs t cmplete the prgram. (e) Administratin. (5) The institutin shall prvide academic advice t students thrugh faculty r apprpriately qualified persns The institutin shall assure that students are infrmed at stated intervals f their prgress and remaining bligatins in the cmpletin f the prgram. (f) Other requirements. The institutin shall assure: (2) that whenever and wherever the institutin ffers curses as part f a registered curriculum it shall prvide adequate academic supprt services. 37

38 Department Expectatins Admissins, General Educatin and Cntent Cres Admissin Requirements Listed belw are general admissin requirements fr mst prgrams. Specialized admissin criteria fr specific subject titles and certificates may be an additinal requirement. All pre-requisites fr admissin are fully described. Admissins criteria are fully and accurately described in the prpsal and admissin checklists used t verify admissin criteria are prvided The admissin f students shall be determined thrugh an rderly prcess using published criteria which shall be unifrmly applied. Admissins criteria may include: Minimum GPA r entrance exam scres Wrk experience Achievement f specific degree prgram Cmpletin f specific cursewrk Required certificatin Admissins criteria specific t the prpsed prgram may be different frm general institutin admissins criteria. If s, this shuld be nted and the differences fully described. If identical t the general admissins criteria, please identify the general admissins criteria. The institutin identifies and encurages the enrllment f prspective students frm histrically underrepresented grups by including targeted activities in its admissins prcess. All curse placement testing is fully described in the publicatins f the institutin and available upn request. The institutin adheres t published admissin criteria and plicies fr admitting nly thse students capable f cmpleting the curse f study t which they apply, given the instructinal and ther supprts the institutin prvides. If the prpsed prgram leads t a literacy certificate, the prgram requires candidates t have cmpleted the requirements fr an initial classrm teaching certificate in anther certificate title, as a pre-requisite fr admissin. The prcesses fr evaluating exceptins t the admissin requirements are described. Any deficiencies must be made up prir t cmpletin f the prgram recmmendatin fr the teaching certificate. Passing the NYSTCE exams has nt been validated fr use as a prgram admissin requirement and, as such, may nt be used unless the institutin has cnducted the validity and reliability studies fr use as an admissin requirement. 38

39 General Educatin Cre in the Liberal Arts and Sciences The institutin ensures that candidates have the knwledge, understanding, and skills in the liberal arts and sciences, including but nt limited t: artistic expressin; cmmunicatin; infrmatin retrieval; cncepts in histry and scial sciences; humanities; a language ther than English; scientific and mathematical prcesses; and written analysis and expressin, upn cmpletin f the prgram. The institutin ensures that candidates have the knwledge, understanding, and skills t successfully pass the Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST). The teacher preparatin general educatin cre may, and likely will, exceed the institutin s general educatin cre requirements fr undergraduate prgrams. Evidence f n ging cllabratin between the Educatin and the Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculties may include, but may nt be limited t: changes in curse syllabi t supprt the NYS Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum; changes in instructinal delivery (e.g., Liberal Arts and Sciences and Educatin Faculty team teach); agreements between Liberal Arts & Sciences and Educatin Deans and/r Schl Chairs; affirmatins between Liberal Arts & Sciences and Educatin Deans and/r Schl Chairs (Agreements are available upn request.); dcuments shwing effrts t align cntent and pedaggy with the NYS Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum. Related Regulatins n General Educatin Cre in Liberal Arts and Sciences Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service (2) General requirements. (ii) Standards fr prgrams leading t an initial certificate. (a) General educatin cre in the liberal arts and sciences. The prgram shall include a requirement that the candidate cmplete study that prepares candidates with knwledge, understanding, and skills in the liberal arts and sciences, including but nt limited t: artistic expressin; cmmunicatin; infrmatin retrieval; cncepts in histry and scial sciences; humanities; a language ther than English; scientific and mathematical prcesses; and written analysis and expressin. Nte: Plicy Statement n Liberal Arts and Sciences is available n line at: Cntent Cre Listed belw are general cntent cre requirements fr many prgrams, and specific cntent cre requirements fr sme prgrams. Additinal cntent cre cursewrk may be required in ther subject titles and certificates. An undergraduate prgram includes a cncentratin r majr in sequential study in a subject r interdisciplinary field f at least 30 semester hurs that prvides knwledge f breadth and depth in the subject(s) r interdisciplinary fields t be taught and prepares candidates t teach the subject(s) matter in accrdance with the New Yrk State Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum. Fr graduate level prgrams where the cntent cre is a pre-requisite fr admissin, there is an explanatin abut hw the institutin ensures the majr r cncentratin 39

40 prepares the candidates t teach t the New Yrk State Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum. When the prpsed prgram leads t certificatin in early childhd educatin, childhd educatin, and middle childhd educatin-generalist, r early childhd r childhd students with disabilities, the cntent cre shall include an undergraduate r graduate majr in a liberal arts and sciences subject r interdisciplinary field When the prpsed prgram leads t certificatin in grade 7-12 adlescent educatin titles areas, bilgy, chemistry, earth science, physics, English, scial studies, mathematics r languages ther than English, the cntent cre includes a majr f at least 30 semester hurs that prvides a knwledge base fr assisting students in grades 7-12 in meeting the State learning standards fr students, as applicable t the certificate being sught. When the prpsed prgram leads t certificatin in Scial Studies, the cntent cre includes study in ecnmics, gvernment, and a ttal f at least 21 semester hurs f study in the histry and gegraphy f the United States and the wrld. When the prpsed prgram leads t Teaching English t Speakers f Other Languages (all grades), the cntent cre includes at least 12 semester hurs r the equivalent f a language ther than English. When the prpsed prgram leads t Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist certificate, the cntent cre includes a minimum f six semester hurs in each f the fllwing subject areas (ttal 24 semester hurs): mathematics, English language arts, scial studies, and science. These six credits shuld adequately prepare the special educatin teacher t teach in a supprtive manner t the NYS learning standards. Credit by exam is nt acceptable fr this requirement. When the prpsed prgram leads t Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Subject Extensins, the cntent cre includes at least 18 semester hurs f study r its equivalent in the subject area f the extensin sught. When the prpsed prgram leads t Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Scial Studies Extensin, the cntent cre includes 18 semester hurs thrugh a cmbinatin f study in United States histry, wrld histry and gegraphy. The institutin has listed all relevant liberal arts and sciences majrs r cncentratins that meet the cntent cre requirements. If the prgram leads t the Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist certificate, the institutin shws hw the specific subject area requirements are met. If the prgram leads t the Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Subject Area Extensins, the institutin shws hw the subject area requirements fr the extensin are met. The cntent cre curriculum prepares the candidate t successfully pass the Cntent Specialty Test in the specific certificate area(s). Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t thse f cmparable curse and prgrams at cmparable institutins: syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Syllabi are reflective, cmprehensive and cnfirm the expertise and pedaggical skill f the instructr, and shuld include the fllwing items: curse descriptin curse bjectives pre- and c-requisites 40

41 credits allcated tpics addressed assignments methd f assessing student achievement, including the assessment rubrics at the curse and prject levels basis f grade determinatin, texts and ther resurces, ther curse plicies related t integrity f credit authr(s) f syllabus and resume(s)/curriculum vitae, if nt cited in the faculty table Related Regulatins n Cntent Cre Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (2) General requirements. (ii) Standards fr prgrams leading t an initial certificate. (b) Cntent Cre. The prgram shall include a requirement that the candidate cmplete study in the subject(s) t be taught which shall prepare candidates with the knwledge base t teach the subject(s), in accrdance with the State learning standards fr students, as prescribed in Part 100 f this Title, and shall prepare candidates fr refining and expanding that knwledge base. Part 52.21(b) (3) Specific requirements. T be registered as a prgram leading t certificatin, the prgram shall meet the specific requirements f this paragraph fr the particular certificate title. This includes [fr prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service] that the cntent cre shall be a majr, cncentratin, r the equivalent in ne r mre f the liberal arts and sciences, which, in cmbinatin with the general educatin cre and pedaggical cre, shall ensure that the candidate has a knwledge base fr teaching t the State learning standards fr students, as prescribed in Part 100 f this Title,.. fr each Classrm teaching title. Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (1) Definitins. (iv) Cncentratin means majr, as defined in this paragraph. (ix) Majr means sequential study in a subject r interdisciplinary field f at least 30 semester hurs that prvides knwledge f breadth and depth in that subject r interdisciplinary field, except as therwise prescribed in this subdivisin. 41

42 Department Expectatins: Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk The curriculum meets the general Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) and prgram-specific pedaggical cre requirements specified in the Cmmissiner s Regulatins available at The curriculum prepares candidates fr successful cmpletin f the Department s teacher certificatin exams, including the Educating All Students (EAS) Test, and the perfrmance-based Teacher Perfrmance Assessment (edtpa). The curse descriptins fr curses identified as meeting the pedaggical cre requirements shw alignment with requirements in Cmmissiner s Regulatins. Specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi: Curse syllabi fr new curses are submitted. Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t, thse f cmparable curses and prgrams at cmparable institutins; syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Syllabi are reflective and cmprehensive, cnfirm the expertise and pedaggical skill f the instructr and include the fllwing items: curse descriptin curse bjectives pre- and c-requisites credits allcated tpics addressed assignments methd f assessing student achievement, including the assessment rubrics at the curse and prject levels basis f grade determinatin texts and ther resurces ther curse plicies related t integrity f credit authr(s) f syllabus and resume(s)/curriculum vitae, if nt cited in the faculty table Syllabi are submitted fr all new curses f prpsed prgrams. Syllabi fr all existing curses shuld be available upn request. Syllabi fr pedaggical curses embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Syllabi demnstrate that at the curse level the requirements fr expected time n task (seat time) meet the requirements f Cmmissiner s Regulatins Part 50.1(), that all wrk fr credit is cllege-level, f the apprpriate rigr, and that credit will be granted nly t students wh have achieved the stated learning bjectives. 42

43 The design f each curriculum, and degree prgram as a whle, is cherent, implements the philsphy, purpses and educatinal bjectives f the prgram and institutin, and is cnsistent with prfessinal expectatins in the field. This is evidenced by: a statement f prgram philsphy (see Prgram Infrmatin and Sample Prgram Schedule). alignment with standards established and set frth by the Cuncil fr the Accreditatin f Educatr Preparatin (CAEP) r ther teacher educatin accrediting rganizatins. a curriculum that addresses: partnerships and strng clinical experiences with schls. teaching a data-driven decisin making prcess that infrms instructinal practice. perfrmance based evaluatins. reflective practice. mnitring f knwledge, skill, and dispsitin acquisitin using rubrics and ther evaluatin tls. alignment between curse wrk and the NYSTCE. the use f current research based instructinal methdlgies and planning systems such as Universal Design and Differentiated Instructin. Curriculum cntent prceeds frm intrductry level t advanced level in lgical sequence with apprpriate breadth, depth, and currency; apprpriate prerequisite knwledge and skill is required. This may be illustrated by the sequence f curses as listed in the Sample Student Schedule and cntent f syllabi and statements f prerequisites. Instructrs are included in the Faculty Table and each instructr is qualified t teach the assigned curses. Each instructr teaching in a graduate prgram hlds a terminal degree r demnstrates special cmpetence in a widely accepted way (schlarly wrk: e.g., publicatins in a referred jurnal; presentatins at state and/r natinal level; actin research). Clinical /schl experiences alne des nt cnstitute special cmpetence. Unless the institutin is eligible fr a waiver -- by having an 80% pass rate n the NYSTCE exams and has n identified faculty issues in the mst recent teacher educatin accreditatin reprt -- at least 51% f the pedaggical cre curse sectins are taught by full-time faculty. When the prpsed prgram leads t Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist certificate, the prgram is designed t prepare teachers f students with disabilities t wrk as cnsultant teachers, r resurce rm teachers, cllabrating with general educatin clleagues and as c-teachers in an integrated c-teaching mdel. This prgram includes: A cntent cre with a minimum f six semester hurs in mathematics, English language arts, scial studies, and science. Pedaggical cursewrk that prepares the candidate t teach the NYS Learning Standards t students with disabilities grades 7-12 in these fur academic areas. (Refer t 43

44 Related Regulatins n Pedaggical Cre fr Teacher Certificatin Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (2) General requirements. (ii) Standards fr prgrams leading t an initial certificate. (c) Pedaggical cre. The prgram shall include a requirement that the candidate cmplete study in a pedaggical cre that prvides the candidate with the pedaggical knwledge, understanding, and skills as set frth in subclause (1) f this clause and field experiences, and student teaching and/r practica as set frth in subclause (2) f this clause. (iii) means fr understanding the needs f students with disabilities, including at least three semester hurs f study fr teachers t develp the skills necessary t prvide instructin that will prmte the participatin and prgress f students with disabilities in the general educatin curriculum. The three semester hur requirement shall include study in at least the fllwing areas: the categries f disabilities; identificatin and remediatin f disabilities; the special educatin prcess and state and federal special educatin laws and regulatins; effective practices fr planning and designing c-teaching and cllabratin with peers; individualizing instructin; and applying psitive behaviral supprts and interventins t address student and classrm management needs. When such requirements cannt be cmpleted in three semester hurs, the remaining study requirements may be included in ther curses. This three semester hur requirement may be waived at the discretin f the cmmissiner, upn a shwing that the prgram prvides adequate instructin t prepare candidates n understanding the needs f students with disabilities thrugh ther means; Part 52.21(b)(3) Specific requirements. T be registered as a prgram leading t certificatin, the prgram shall meet the specific requirements f this paragraph fr the particular certificate title. This includes [fr prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service] the pedaggical cre shall fcus n 1) study in the fllwing: (i) prcesses f grwth and develpment in [apprpriate t the certificate] and hw t prvide learning experiences and cnduct assessments reflecting understanding f thse prcesses; (ii) teaching the literacy skills f listening, speaking, reading, and writing t native English speakers and students wh are English language learners in [apprpriate t the certificate], including methds f reading enrichment and remediatin; and (2) field experiences and student teaching experiences in settings [apprpriate t the certificate]. Sectin 52.2 Standards fr the registratin f undergraduate and graduate curricula. c) Curricula and awards. (1) In additin t the requirements f sectin 53.3 f this Subchapter, the bjectives f each curriculum and its curses shall be well defined in writing. Curse descriptins shall clearly state the subject matter and requirements f each curse. Special Regulatins Related t Pedaggical Cre fr SWD Generalist 7-12 Certificate Part (b)(3) Specific Requirements. (vi) Prgrams leading t initial certificates valid fr teaching students with disabilities in early childhd, childhd, middle childhd fr prgrams registered prir t September 2, 2011, r adlescence. (a) Cntent Cre (ii) Students with disabilities in adlescence (generalist). In additin t meeting the general requirements fr the cntent cre prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) f this subdivisin, the cntent cre shall include a majr, cncentratin, r the equivalent, in ne r mre f the liberal arts and sciences. Within the curse f study, the prgram shall ensure that the candidate has cmpleted a minimum f six semester hurs in each f the fllwing subject areas: mathematics, English language arts, scial studies and science and the candidate has sufficient pedaggical skills t teach these subjects. These requirements, in cmbinatin with the general educatin cre and pedaggical cre, shall ensure that the candidate has a knwledge base fr teaching students with disabilities at the adlescence level the State learning standards as prescribed in Part 100 f this Title. b) Pedaggical cre. In additin t meeting the general requirements fr the pedaggical cre prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(c) f this subdivisin, the pedaggical cre shall include the preparatin fr meeting the pedaggical cre requirement fr the general teaching certificate at the same develpmental level and shall fcus n develping cmprehensive knwledge, understanding, and skills fr teaching students with mild, mderate, severe, and multiple disabilities at the student develpmental level f the certificate and include 44

45 Cmpleting the Pedaggical Cre Curses Table fr Teacher Certificatin Cmpletin f the Pedaggical Cre Curses Table fllws Steps 1-3 in the Applicatin, as fllws: Step 1: In the first fur clumns, identify each pedaggical curse by curse number, title, number f credits, whether required (R) r elective (E), and instructr(s)/status (full-time r parttime). See example n Pedaggical Cre Curses Table. Step 2: Use the Certificatin Area Cdes listed in the applicatin t identify the certificate area(s) the prgram leads t and insert the certificate area number cde(s) in the Cert Cde clumn(s). Fr example, if a prgram prepares candidates fr a certificate in Childhd Educatin (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities in Early Childhd and Childhd, mark 02 and 06 in the Cert Cde clumns. See example n Pedaggical Cre Curses Table. G t the fllwing website: fr general and prgram-specific pedaggical cre requirements. Click the title fr the certificatin area(s) the prgram is designed t lead t, in this example Cert Cde 02, Childhd Educatin, and Cert Cde 06, Students with Disabilities Early Childhd and Childhd. Step 3: Identify the general and prgram-specific pedaggical cre requirements addressed by the curse and insert the Rman numerals crrespnding t the requirements in the apprpriate clumns (see example belw). The general and prgram-specific requirements can be fund by clicking n the link t each certificatin area. Example: Pedaggical Cre Curse Table with Descriptins Curse Number and Title EDU 620: Literacy Methds in the Inclusive Classrm Credit R/E Instructr(s)/Status 1 3 R J. Smith/FT Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) Addressed Prgram-Specific PCR General PCR 2 Cert Cde Cert Cde Cert Cde Cert Cde (iv); (v); (vi); (ii); (vi); (vii); (viii); Step 1: Using the curse descriptin and ther infrmatin, identify curse number, title, number f credits, whether required (R) r elective (E), and instructr(s)/status (full-time r parttime). Step 2: Using the Certificatin Cde website ( list the Certificatin cde(s) fr the areas cvered by the prgram. Step 3: Using the curse descriptin, cmplete the General Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) and Prgram Specific Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) clumns. Example: Curse Descriptin: EDU 620 Literacy Methds in the Inclusive Classrm Theries, teaching strategies, and instructinal materials pertinent t teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Theries and prcesses f literacy. Applicatin thrugh reading and writing acrss the curriculum, integratin f language arts, literature-based instructin, and 45

46 metacgnitive strategies. Special fcus n the differentiated instructin in the inclusive classrm and using technlgy t supprt literacy instructin. EDU 620 Literacy Methds in the Inclusive Classrm cvers the General Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) in 02. Childhd Educatin and 06. Students with Disabilities Early Childhd and Childhd, as fllws: General PCR (iv) language acquisitin and literacy develpment by native English speakers and students wh are English language learners -- and skill in develping the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills f all students; (v) curriculum develpment, instructinal planning, and multiple research-validated instructinal strategies fr teaching students within the full range f abilities -- and skill in designing and ffering differentiated instructin that enhances the learning f all students in the cntent area(s) f the certificate; (vi) uses f technlgy, including instructinal and assistive technlgy, in teaching and learning -- and skill in using technlgy and teaching students t use technlgy t acquire infrmatin, cmmunicate, and enhance learning; Prgram Specific PCR 02 : Childhd Educatin (ii) at least six semester hurs f study in teaching the literacy skills f listening, speaking, reading, and writing t native English speakers and students wh are English language learners at the childhd level, including methds f reading enrichment and remediatin. This six-semester-hur requirement may be waived upn a shwing f gd cause satisfactry t the Cmmissiner, including but nt limited t a shwing that the prgram prvides adequate instructin in language acquisitin and literacy develpment thrugh ther means. 06: Students with Disabilities Early Childhd and Childhd (vi) curriculum develpment and research-validated methds f instructing students with disabilities, including methds f teaching reading and mathematics and methds f enrichment and remediatin in reading and mathematics; (vii) at least six semester hurs f study in teaching the literacy skills f listening, speaking, reading, and writing t native English speakers and students wh are English language learners. This six-semesterhur requirement may be waived upn a shwing f gd cause satisfactry t the Cmmissiner, including but nt limited t a shwing that the prgram prvides adequate instructin in language acquisitin and literacy develpment thrugh ther means; (viii) use f assistive and instructinal technlgy in the teaching f and learning by students with disabilities; 46

47 Department Expectatins: Teacher Certificatin Field Experience and Student Teaching Field Experience, Student Teaching, and Practica Institutin cnfirms that the prgram meets each f the fllwing regulatry requirements: Is cnsistent with the prgram's philsphy, purpses and bjectives and carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty, with learning utcmes specified and their achievement regularly evaluated; Is accmpanied by cursewrk r seminars and supervised by ne r mre faculty wh participate actively in the prgram and in prgram develpment, and wh have training and skills in supervisin and the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. Full-time faculty shall participate in supervising students during their student-teaching r practica experiences; and Prvides candidates with experiences in a variety f cmmunities and acrss the range f student develpmental levels f the certificate experiences practicing skills fr interacting with parents r caregivers, experiences in high need schls, and experiences with each f the fllwing student ppulatins: sciecnmically disadvantaged students, students wh are English language learners, and students with disabilities. Curses that require field experiences and student teaching are listed. Instructrs (supervisrs) fr field experiences and student teaching are included in the Faculty Table. Each instructr has the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. The cperating teacher: is certified in the title sught r, when nt available, in a clsely related area has been identified under the schl district s Annual Prfessinal Perfrmance Review (APPR) plan as effective r highly effective has at least three years f teaching experience. As may be evidenced in the curse syllabi, there is clse cllabratin and cperatin between the institutin s faculty and the cperating teacher. Meetings are held frequently in rder t supprt the success f the teacher r leader candidate and P-12 student learning. Candidate perfrmance bservatin rubrics supprt candidate grwth and develpment, and align with the New Yrk State Teaching Standards and NYS Learning Standards and Cmmn Cre Curriculum. The student teaching experience prepares the candidate with the practice-based skills needed t successfully cmplete the Teacher Perfrmance Assessment (edtpa). 100 clck hurs f field experience prir t student teaching is dcumented and 15 hurs f the 100 hurs f field experience in traditinal prgrams (6 f the 40 hurs in Transitinal B prgrams) fcuses n understanding the needs f students with disabilities. The student teaching experience is cmpsed f a minimum tw twenty-day (20+20) supervised student teaching experiences. 47

48 Candidates wh are simultaneusly preparing fr anther classrm teaching certificate (and cmpleting the field experience, student teaching and practica fr the additinal certificate) must cmplete at least 50 clck hurs f field experiences and at least 20 days f practica r student teaching in the secnd certificate area. The field experiences and student teaching cver the grade levels specified in the Cmmissiner s Regulatins specific t the candidates area f certificatin (Refer t: The ttal number f clck hurs/schl days meets the requirements specified in the Cmmissiner s Regulatins specific t the candidates area f certificatin (Refer t: Related Regulatins n Field Experience and Student Teaching Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (1) Definitins. As used in this subdivisin: (vii) Field experience means direct bservatin f teaching, participatin in teaching, r teaching itself that is related t the teacher educatin prgram in which the candidate is enrlled; engaged in prir t student teaching r practica; and carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty. (xiii) Student teaching means a structured, cllege-supervised learning experience fr a student in a teacher educatin prgram in which the student teacher practices the skills being learned in the teacher educatin prgram and gradually assumes increased respnsibility fr instructin, classrm management, and ther related duties fr a class f students in the area f the certificate sught. These skills are practiced under the direct supervisin f the certified teacher wh has fficial respnsibility fr the class. (xi) Practica means structured, cllege-supervised learning experiences fr a student in a teacher educatin prgram in which the student teacher practices the skills being learned in the teacher educatin prgram thrugh direct experiences with individual students, r with grups f students. These skills are practiced under the direct supervisin f the certified teacher wh has fficial respnsibility fr the students (b) (2) General requirements. (i) Standards fr all prgrams. In additin t meeting the applicable prvisins f this Part, including but nt limited t the applicable prvisins f sectin 52.2 f this Part, all prgrams leading t certificatin in teacher educatin shall meet the fllwing requirements: (f) Institutins shall demnstrate hw they maintain frmal relatinships with lcal schls fr the purpse f imprving the preparatin f teachers and imprving teaching and learning at bth the institutinal and the elementary and/r secndary schl levels. (g) Institutins shall demnstrate hw they prmte faculty invlvement with public r nnpublic schls fr the purpse f imprving the preparatin f teachers with regard t understanding diversity and issues facing high need schls. (i) Institutins shall demnstrate that participatin in relatinships with lcal schls is a valued cmpnent f the respnsibilities f the faculty with primary appintments t teacher educatin (b) (2) General requirements. (ii) Standards fr prgrams leading t an initial certificate. (c) Pedaggical Cre. (2) Field experiences, student teaching and practica. (i) (A) All registered prgrams shall include at least 100 clck hurs f field experiences related t cursewrk prir t student teaching r practica. The prgram shall include at least tw cllegesupervised student-teaching experiences f at least 20 schl days each; r at least tw cllegesupervised practica with individual students r grups f students f at least 20 schl days each. This requirement shall be met by student teaching, unless the specific requirements fr the certificate title in paragraph (3) f this subdivisin require practica. (B) At least 15 f the 100 clck hurs f field experience shall include a fcus n understanding the needs f students with disabilities. 48

49 (ii) The field experiences, student teaching and practica shall: (A) be cnsistent with the prgram's philsphy, purpses and bjectives and carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty, with learning utcmes specified and their achievement regularly evaluated; (B) be accmpanied by cursewrk r seminars and supervised by ne r mre faculty wh participate actively in the prgram and in prgram develpment, and wh have training and skills in supervisin and the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. Full-time faculty shall participate in supervising students during their student-teaching r practica experiences; (C) prvide candidates with experiences in a variety f cmmunities and acrss the range f student develpmental levels f the certificate, experiences practicing skills fr interacting with parents r caregivers, experiences in high need schls, and experiences with each f the fllwing student ppulatins: sciecnmically disadvantaged students, students wh are English language learners, and students with disabilities; and (D) fr prgrams preparing candidates fr mre than ne certificate, ensure that candidates have field experiences and/r student-teaching r practica experiences related t each certificate, as prescribed in paragraph (3) f this subdivisin. (iii) Upn written applicatin by the institutin, the cmmissiner may grant a time-limited apprval fr an alternate mdel fr field experiences and cllege-supervised student teaching r practica, prvided that the institutin demnstrates the success f such mdel r has an adequate plan fr demnstrating that the mdel will be successful. (iv) Other ptins fr candidates hlding anther classrm teaching certificate t meet the student teaching r practica requirement are set frth in the teacher certificatin requirements f this Title fr the particular certificate title. 49

50 Department Expectatins: Cre Applicatin See Department Expectatins fr Prgram Infrmatin and Sample Prgram Schedule; Faculty; and Resurces regarding first Tasks assciated with the Cre Applicatin. Supplement A: New Prgram Leading t the Prfessinal Certificate 1. Admissin Criteria Candidates admitted t the prgram have cmpleted requirements fr an initial teaching certificate in the same certificate title. The prgram includes in its curriculum r requires as an admissin requirement specific minimum hurs f study t prmte the participatin and prgress f students with disabilities. All prgram admissin criteria are listed and the prgram s checklist and/r ther dcumentatin used t cnfirm that requirements are met prir t admissin is/are included. If the prgram grants exceptins t its nrmal admissin requirements, the prcess fr evaluating exceptins is fully explained. When the prgram grants substantial credit fr learning derived frm experience, the methds used t evaluate the ptential candidate s learning and the maximum number f credits allwed by the prgram are fully described. 2. Curriculum The Pedaggical Cursewrk Chart in Supplement A includes all requested infrmatin and shws 12 semester hurs f graduate level study linking pedaggy and cntent. The prgram requires candidates t have cmpleted the fllwing study: means fr understanding the needs f students with disabilities, including at least three semester hurs f study fr teachers t develp the skills necessary t prvide instructin that will prmte the participatin and prgress f students with disabilities in the general educatin curriculum. The three semester hur requirement shall include study in at least the fllwing areas: the categries f disabilities; identificatin and remediatin f disabilities; the special educatin prcess and state and federal special educatin laws and regulatins; effective practices fr planning and designing c-teaching and cllabratin with peers; individualizing instructin; and applying psitive behaviral supprts and interventins t address student and classrm management needs. When such requirements cannt be cmpleted in three semester hurs, the remaining study requirements may be included in ther curses. This three semester hur requirement may be waived at the discretin f the cmmissiner, upn a shwing that the prgram prvides adequate instructin t prepare candidates n understanding the needs f students with disabilities thrugh ther means. 50

51 Master s degree prgrams shall nrmally include: A minimum f ne academic year f full-time graduate level study, r its equivalent in part-time study An accumulatin f nt less than 30 semester hurs Research r a cmparable ccupatinal r prfessinal experience At least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject The design f each curriculum and degree prgrams as a whle, are cherent, implement the philsphy, purpses and educatinal bjectives f the prgram and institutin, and are cnsistent with prfessinal expectatins in the field. Curses are ffered frequently enugh t ensure timely cmpletin f the prgram, as demnstrated in the sample prgram schedule. Curriculum cntent prceeds frm intrductry level t advanced level in lgical sequence with apprpriate breadth, depth, and currency; apprpriate prerequisite knwledge and skill is required. This is illustrated by the sequence f curses as listed in the Sample Student Schedule and cntent f syllabi and statements f prerequisites. Syllabi are submitted fr all new curses, Syllabi fr all existing curses required fr prpsed undergraduate prgrams shuld be available upn request. Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t thse f cmparable curses and prgrams at cmparable institutins; syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field Syllabi are reflective, cmprehensive and cnfirm the expertise and pedaggical skill f the instructr, and shuld include the fllwing items: curse descriptin curse bjectives prerequisites credits allcated assignments methd f assessing student achievement, including the assessment rubrics at the curse and prject levels basis f grade determinatin; bibligraphic and ther resurces ther curse plicies related t integrity f credit Authr(s) f syllabus and resume(s), if nt cited in the faculty table required in Task 4: Faculty. Syllabi demnstrate that at the curse level the requirements fr expected time n task meet the requirements f CR 50.1(), that all wrk fr credit is cllege-level, f the 51

52 apprpriate rigr, and that credit will be granted nly t students wh have achieved stated learning bjectives. Related Regulatins n Prgrams Leading t a Prfessinal Certificate Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (2) General requirements. (iii) Standards fr prgrams leading t a prfessinal certificate. (a) In additin t meeting the applicable prvisins f this Part, including but nt limited t the applicable prvisins f sectin 52.2 f this Part, prgrams registered as leading t a prfessinal certificate shall lead t a master s r higher degree and meet ne f the fllwing requirements: (1) the prgram shall meet the requirements fr an initial certificate; (2) the prgram shall meet the requirements fr an extensin r anntatin f a certificate fr candidates hlding such certificate r simultaneusly meeting the requirements fr such certificate; (3) fr prfessinal certificates in early childhd educatin, childhd educatin, middle childhd educatin (generalist), teaching students with disabilities in early childhd, teaching students with disabilities in childhd, teaching students with disabilities in middle childhd (generalist) fr prgrams registered prir t September 2, 2011, students with disabilities in adlescence (generalist) fr prgrams registered n r after September 2, 2011, teaching students wh are deaf r hard f hearing, teaching students wh are blind r visually impaired, teaching English t speakers f ther languages, and educatinal technlgy specialist, and fr n ther prfessinal certificates, the prgram shall lead t a master's r higher degree that includes at least 12 semester hurs in graduate study that links pedaggy and cntent in each f the fllwing areas f the State learning standards fr students: English language arts; mathematics, science and technlgy; and scial studies. Such prgrams shall be jintly designed by faculty f these cntent areas and faculty f educatin t link cntent and pedaggy; r (4) fr prfessinal certificates in middle childhd educatin (specialist); adlescence educatin; teacher f students with disabilities in middle childhd educatin (specialist) fr prgrams registered prir t September 2, 2011; teacher f students with disabilities in adlescence educatin fr prgrams registered prir t September 2, 2011; teacher f a special subject; r teacher f the career field f agriculture, r business and marketing and fr n ther prfessinal certificates, the prgram shall lead t a master's r higher degree that includes at least 12 semester hurs in graduate study that links pedaggy and cntent in the subject f the certificate r a related subject. Such prgrams shall be jintly designed by faculty f these cntent areas and faculty f educatin t link cntent and pedaggy. (b) Other ptins fr fulfilling the educatinal requirements fr the prfessinal certificate are set frth in the teacher certificatin requirements f this Title. 52

53 Department Expectatins: Cre Applicatin Supplement B: Applicatin t Register a New Prgram Leading t Alternative Transitinal B Certificatin in Teaching 1. Admissin Criteria Prgrams registered t prepare teachers fr the Transitinal B certificate must meet general admissin criteria requirements and prgram specific admissin requirements. Fr general admissin requirements see the Department Expectatins fr Admissin Requirements. Prir t admissin the institutin will prvide written ntificatin t candidates f the variety f teacher certificatin pathways available in New Yrk, including, but nt limited t individual transcript evaluatin, interstate reciprcity and traditinal preparatin pathways. Such ntificatin shall als make candidates aware that ther pathways may be less cstly and/r time intensive and that they shuld review all their alternatives befre entering the prgram. The prgram shall require candidates t hld a baccalaureate r graduate degree frm a reginally accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees; Candidates shall have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade pint average, r its equivalent, in the prgram leading t the baccalaureate r graduate degree, r shall have been fund by an fficer designated by the registered alternative teacher certificatin prgram t have the necessary knwledge and skills t successfully cmplete the prgram, which finding shall be in writing and include the basis fr that finding; and Candidates fr a certificate in the classrm teaching service shall have cmpleted an undergraduate r graduate majr in the subject f the certificate sught, r an undergraduate r graduate majr in a related field apprved by the Department fr this purpse at the time f prgram registratin; r Candidates fr certificates in early childhd educatin, childhd educatin, and middle childhd educatin-generalist, r early childhd r childhd special educatin, shall have cmpleted an undergraduate r graduate majr in a liberal arts and sciences subject r interdisciplinary field; r Candidates fr certificates in students with disabilities adlescence (7-12 generalist), shall have cmpleted an undergraduate r graduate majr in a liberal arts and sciences subject and shall have cmpleted at least six semester hurs in each f the fllwing subject areas: mathematics, English language arts, scial studies and science. Candidates shall be evaluated t determine whether they have a sufficient knwledge base t teach t the State learning standards apprpriate t the certificate being sught and shall be required t cmplete additinal study, if necessary, t address deficiencies prir t the cmpletin f the prgram. The institutin affirms that all listed admissin criteria are required fr admissin int their prpsed Alternative Transitinal B certificatin prgram. 53

54 Related Regulatins n Admissins Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (3) Specific Requirements. (xvii) Alternative classrm teacher certificatin prgram. (b) The prgram shall meet the requirements in each f the fllwing subclauses: (1) Admissin requirements. (i) As used in this subclause, majr means sequential study cmprising at least 30 semester hurs that prvides knwledge f breadth and depth in an interdisciplinary field r a subject, prvided that such 30 semester hurs may include up t 12 semester hurs in cgnates. (ii) The prgram shall require candidates t hld a baccalaureate r graduate degree frm a reginally accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. Candidates shall have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade pint average, r its equivalent, in the prgram leading t the baccalaureate r graduate degree, r shall have been fund by an fficer designated by the registered alternative teacher certificatin prgram t have the necessary knwledge and skills t successfully cmplete the prgram... (iii) Candidates fr a certificate in the classrm teaching service shall have cmpleted an undergraduate r graduate majr in the subject f the certificate sught, r an undergraduate r graduate majr in a related field apprved by the department fr this purpse at the time f prgram registratin, except that candidates fr [certain certificate shall have cmpleted certain undergraduate prgrams as specified in subclauses (iii) and (iv) f this part]. (iv) Candidates fr certificates in early childhd educatin, childhd educatin, and middle childhd educatin-generalist, r special educatin at thse develpmental levels fr prgrams registered prir t September 2, 2011; r special educatin at the early childhd and childhd levels fr prgrams registered n r after September 2, 2011, r in teaching cmmn branch subjects in the lwer (PreK-3) and upper (4-6) elementary grades (PreK-6) shall have cmpleted an undergraduate r graduate majr in a liberal arts and sciences subject r interdisciplinary field. (v) Candidates fr a certificate in students with disabilities adlescence (generalist) shall have cmpleted an undergraduate r graduate majr, cncentratin, r the equivalent, in ne r mre f the liberal arts and sciences, and shall have cmpleted at least six semester hurs in each f the fllwing subject areas: mathematics, English language arts, scial studies and science and have sufficient pedaggical skills t teach these subjects prir t cmpletin f the prgram. 2. General Educatin Cre See Department Expectatins n the General Educatin Cre in Liberal Arts and Sciences 3. Cntent Cre See Department Expectatins n the Cntent Cre 4. Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk See Department Expectatins n the Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk fr directins n cmpleting the Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk Table. 54

55 The curriculum meets the general Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) and prgram-specific pedaggical cre requirements specified in Cmmissiner s Regulatins (Refer t The curriculum prepares candidates fr successful cmpletin f the Department s teacher certificatin exams, including the Educating All Students (EAS) Test, and the perfrmance-based Teacher Perfrmance Assessment (edtpa). The curse descriptins fr curses identified as meeting the pedaggical cre requirements shw alignment with requirements in Cmmissiner s Regulatins. Specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi: Curse syllabi fr new curses are submitted. Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t, thse f cmparable curses and prgrams at cmparable institutins; syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Syllabi are reflective and cmprehensive, cnfirm the expertise and pedaggical skill f the instructr and include the fllwing items: curse descriptin curse bjectives pre- and c-requisites credits allcated tpics addressed assignments methd f assessing student achievement, including the assessment rubrics at the curse and prject levels basis f grade determinatin texts and ther resurces ther curse plicies related t integrity f credit authr(s) f syllabus and resume(s)/curriculum vitae, if nt cited in the faculty table Syllabi are submitted fr all new curses f prpsed prgrams. Syllabi fr all existing curses shuld be available upn request. Syllabi fr pedaggical curses embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Syllabi demnstrate that at the curse level the requirements fr expected time n task (i.e., seat time) meet the requirements f Cmmissiner s Regulatins Part 50.1(): that all wrk fr credit is cllege-level and f the apprpriate rigr that credit will be granted nly t students wh have achieved the stated learning bjectives 55

56 The design f each curriculum, and degree prgram as a whle, is cherent, implements the philsphy, purpses and educatinal bjectives f the prgram and institutin, and is cnsistent with prfessinal expectatins in the field. Curriculum cntent prceeds frm intrductry level t advanced level in lgical sequence with apprpriate breadth, depth, and currency; apprpriate prerequisite knwledge and skill is required. This may be illustrated by the sequence f curses as listed in the Sample Student Schedule and cntent f syllabi and statements f prerequisites. All instructrs are included in the Faculty Table and each instructr is qualified t teach the assigned curses. Each instructr teaching in a graduate prgram hlds a terminal degree r demnstrates special cmpetence in a widely accepted way (schlarly wrk: e.g., publicatins in a referred jurnal; presentatins at state and/r natinal level; actin research). Clinical /schl experiences alne des nt cnstitute special cmpetence. Unless the institutin is eligible fr a waiver -- by having an 80% pass rate n the NYSTCE exams and has n identified faculty issues in the mst recent educatin accreditatin reprt -- at least 51% f the pedaggical cre curse sectins are taught by full-time faculty. When the prpsed prgram leads t teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist certificate, the prgram is designed t prepare teachers f students with disabilities t wrk as cnsultant teachers, r resurce rm teachers, cllabrating with general educatin clleagues and as c-teachers in an integrated c-teaching mdel. This prgram includes: A cntent cre with a minimum f six semester hurs in mathematics, English language arts, scial studies, and science. Pedaggical cursewrk that prepares the candidate t teach the State Learning Standards t students with disabilities grades 7-12 in these fur academic areas. (Refer t 5. Intrductry Cmpnent The Intrductry Cmpnent Curses Table is cmpleted. The Intrductry cmpnent includes at least 200 clck hurs f pedaggical study, including at least 40 clck hurs f field experience apprpriate t the certificate title the candidate is seeking. The Intrductry cmpnent includes at least 6 clck hurs f the 40 clck hurs f field experience fcusing n meeting the needs f students with disabilities. The Intrductry cmpnent field experience must be under the supervisin f a teacher that is certified in the title sught, has been identified under the schl district Annual Prfessinal Perfrmance Review (APPR) plan as effective r highly effective, and has at least three years f teaching experience. Fr Transitinal B prgrams leading t teacher certificatin in the fllwing title areas - English t speakers f ther languages; students with disabilities generalist 7-12; students wh are deaf r hard-f-hearing; students wh are blind r visually impaired; 56

57 OR and students with speech and language disabilities, the Intrductry cmpnent shall meet the fllwing pedaggical study and field experience: The Intrductry cmpnent includes at least 200 clck hurs f pedaggical study, including at least 40 clck hurs f field experience apprpriate t the certificate title the candidate is seeking. The Intrductry cmpnent includes at least 6 clck hurs f the 40 clck hurs f field experience fcusing n meeting the needs f students with disabilities. The intrductry cmpnent includes at least 100 clck hurs f pedaggical study, including at least 40 clck hurs f field experience apprpriate t the certificate title the candidate is seeking. The intrductry cmpnent includes at least 6 clck hurs f the 40 clck hurs f field experience fcusing n meeting the needs f students with disabilities. The first year student placement during the in-service cmpnent f the prgram is with students in grades The candidates teaching lad is reduced by at least 25% during the first semester f teaching during the in-service cmpnent f the prgram, and The candidate cmpletes the remaining pedaggical study f the intrductry cmpnent by the end f the first semester f teaching in the in-service cmpnent f the prgram. The intrductry cmpnent shall include, but shall nt be limited t graduate study including: intrductin t the cmmunity in which the schl r schl district is lcated and the learning needs f students in that cmmunity, including field experiences within the cmmunity that prvide interactins with cmmunity leaders and residents; histrical, scial, and legal fundatins f educatin, including special educatin, the educatin f students with limited English prficiency, and multicultural educatin; rights and respnsibilities f teachers and ther prfessinal staff, students, parents, cmmunity members, schl administratrs, and thers with regard t educatin; child r adlescent develpment, as apprpriate t the certificate sught, including the prcesses f first and secnd language acquisitin and the characteristics f learners with disabilities; instructinal planning and effective teaching strategies, including the use f technlgy, fr assisting all students, including native English speakers, English language learners, and students with disabilities, t achieve the State Learning Standards in English language arts and the subject(s) apprpriate t the certificate; 57

58 schl rganizatin and classrm management, including methds f managing behavir f students with disabilities and prmting develpment f psitive scial interactin skills in all students; means fr identifying and reprting suspected child abuse and maltreatment, which shall include at least tw clck hurs f cursewrk r training regarding the identificatin and reprting f suspected child abuse r maltreatment, in accrdance with the requirements f sectin 3004 f the Educatin Law; means f instructing students fr the purpse f preventing child abductin, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 803-a; preventing alchl, tbacc and ther drug abuse, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 804; prviding safety educatin, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 806; and prviding instructin in fire and arsn preventin, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 808; means fr the preventin f and interventin in schl vilence, in accrdance with sectin 3004 f the Educatin Law. This study shall be cmpsed f at least tw clck hurs f curse wrk r training that includes, but is nt limited t, study in the warning signs within a develpmental and scial cntext that relate t vilence and ther trubling behavirs in children; the statutes, regulatins and plicies relating t a safe nnvilent schl climate; effective classrm management techniques and ther academic supprts that prmte a nnvilent schl climate and enhance learning; the integratin f scial and prblem slving skill develpment fr students within the regular curriculum; interventin techniques designed t address a schl vilence situatin; and hw t participate in an effective schl/cmmunity referral prcess fr students exhibiting vilent behavir; and at least 40 clck hurs f supervised field experience. At least six hurs f the 40 clck hurs f field experience shall include a fcus n understanding the needs f students with disabilities. Related Regulatins n Intrductry Cmpnent Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (3) Specific requirements. (xvii) Alternative classrm teacher certificatin prgram. (b) The prgram shall meet the requirements in each f the fllwing subclauses: 2) Intrductry cmpnent. (i) The intrductry cmpnent shall lead t the transitinal B certificate in a certificate title in the classrm teaching service, and may als lead t a bilingual educatin extensin f such transitinal B certificate. (ii) Except as prvided in item (iii) f this subclause, the intrductry cmpnent shall include pedaggical cre study f at least 200 clck hurs, including field experience apprpriate t the certificate title sught f at least 40 clck hurs, with at least 6 f these 40 clck hurs fcusing n meeting the needs f students with disabilities, under the supervisin f a certified teacher. (iii) A prgram leading t a transitinal B certificate authrizing the teaching f English t speakers f ther languages, students with disabilities, students wh are deaf r hard-f-hearing, students wh are blind r visually impaired, r students with speech and language disabilities, which may als lead t a bilingual educatin extensin f ne f thse certificates, shall meet the clck hur and field experience requirements as prescribed in item (ii) f this subclause r the fllwing requirements: pedaggical cre study f at least 100 clck hurs, including field experience apprpriate t the certificate title sught f at least 40 clck hurs, with at least 6 f these 40 clck hurs fcusing n meeting the needs f students with disabilities, under the supervisin f a certified teacher, prvided 58

59 that the prgram nly places such students in grades 7 thrugh 12, if authrized by the certificate, arranges fr at least a 25 percent reduced teaching lad during the first semester f teaching, and requires the candidate t cmplete all f the remaining pedaggical study f the intrductry cmpnent prescribed in item (ii) f this subclause by the end f the first semester f teaching in the in-service cmpnent f the prgram. (iv) The intrductry cmpnent shall include, but shall nt be limited t, undergraduate r graduate study designed t permit the candidate t btain the fllwing pedaggical knwledge, understanding, and skills: (A) intrductin t the cmmunity in which the schl r schl district is lcated and the learning needs f students in that cmmunity, including field experiences within the cmmunity that prvide interactins with cmmunity leaders and residents; (B) histrical, scial, and legal fundatins f educatin, including special educatin, the educatin f students with limited English prficiency, and multicultural educatin; (C) rights and respnsibilities f teachers and ther prfessinal staff, students, parents, cmmunity members, schl administratrs, and thers with regard t educatin; (D) child r adlescent develpment, as apprpriate t the certificate sught, including the prcesses f first and secnd language acquisitin and the characteristics f learners with disabilities; (E) instructinal planning and effective teaching strategies, including the use f technlgy, fr assisting all students, including native English speakers, English language learners, and students with disabilities, t achieve the State learning standards in English language arts and the subject(s) apprpriate t the certificate; (F) schl rganizatin and classrm management, including methds f managing behavir f students with disabilities and prmting develpment f psitive scial interactin skills in all students; (G) means fr identifying and reprting suspected child abuse and maltreatment, which shall include at least tw clck hurs f cursewrk r training regarding the identificatin and reprting f suspected child abuse r maltreatment, in accrdance with the requirements f sectin 3004 f the Educatin Law; (H) means f instructing students fr the purpse f preventing child abductin, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 803-a; preventing alchl, tbacc and ther drug abuse, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 804; prviding safety educatin, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 806; and prviding instructin in fire and arsn preventin, in accrdance with Educatin Law sectin 808; and (I) means fr the preventin f and interventin in schl vilence, in accrdance with sectin 3004 f the Educatin Law. This study shall be cmpsed f at least tw clck hurs f cursewrk r training that includes, but is nt limited t, study in the warning signs within a develpmental and scial cntext that relate t vilence and ther trubling behavirs in children; the statutes, regulatins and plicies relating t a safe nnvilent schl climate; effective classrm management techniques and ther academic supprts that prmte a nnvilent schl climate and enhance learning; the integratin f scial and prblem slving skill develpment fr students within the regular curriculum; interventin techniques designed t address a schl vilence situatin; and hw t participate in an effective schl/cmmunity referral prcess fr students exhibiting vilent behavir. 59

60 6. Mentred Teaching/In-Service Cmpnent Mentred Teaching fr Transitinal B Certificatin Transitinal B prgram candidates receive mentring and supervisin fr at least ne full year and during the entire perid they are bth teaching and enrlled in the prgram The mentred teaching is in the same title area and is apprpriate t the certificate being sught. Prir t the candidate s emplyment the institutins shall execute a first written agreement with the emplying schl r schl district by which the schl r schl district agree t cnsult with prgram faculty and the candidate befre determining the teaching lad f the candidate. agree t prvide daily mentring f the candidate by certified schl persnnel during the first eight weeks f teaching and identifies the scheduled times when the candidate and mentr will engage in planning, bservatin, advisement, and evaluatin. assure that the mentring shall be prvided by certified schl persnnel wh have received preparatin fr their rle as mentrs prir t serving as mentrs. Befre the end f the first eight weeks f teaching the institutins shall execute a secnd written agreement with the emplying schl r schl district by which the schl r schl district assures cntinued mentring by certified schl persnnel during the remainder f the time that the candidate is enrlled in the prgram and teaching. The secnd agreement shall: include a schedule fr cntinued mentring during the remainder f the time that the candidate is enrlled in the prgram and teaching and shall be designed t meet the individual learning needs f the candidate. be signed by the principal r designee, prgram faculty, the mentr, and the candidate befre the end f the first eight weeks f teaching. It shall specify times, peridically thrughut each schl year, fr the candidate and mentr t engage in planning, bservatin, advisement, and evaluatin; specify dates fr meetings f prgram faculty, the schl principal r designee, the mentr, and the candidate at least nce every three mnths during the first year f mentred teaching and peridically thereafter, t prvide the candidate with advice fr imprving teaching practices. The first agreement with the schl r schl district specified hw the prgram addresses the mentring requirements. Prgram faculty shall supervise the teaching f the candidate and prmte the linking f thery and practice by bserving and advising the candidate at least nce each mnth during the first year f mentred teaching and peridically thrughut the remainder f the candidate s enrllment in the prgram and teaching. 60

61 Related Regulatins n Mentred Teaching Pertaining t Supplement B: New Prgram Leading t Alternative Transitinal B Certificatin in Teaching: Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (3) Specific requirements. (xvii) Alternative classrm teacher certificatin prgram. (iii) Mentred teaching. The prgram shall require prgram candidates wh are teaching with a transitinal B certificate t receive mentring and supervisin during the entire perid that they are bth teaching and enrlled in the prgram, including at least ne schl year, as fllws: (A) The mentred teaching shall take place in a schl r schl district that ffers instructin in any grade, pre-kindergarten thrugh 12, as apprpriate t the certificate sught. (B) Prir t the candidate's emplyment as a teacher, the institutin shall execute a written agreement with the emplying schl r schl district by which the schl r schl district agrees t cnsult with prgram faculty and the candidate befre determining the teaching lad f the candidate; agrees t prvide daily mentring f the candidate by certified schl persnnel during the first eight weeks f teaching; and agrees t execute, befre the end f the first eight weeks f teaching, a secnd written agreement fr cntinued mentring by certified schl persnnel during the remainder f the time that the candidate is enrlled in the prgram and teaching. (C) The first written agreement shall indicate that all mentring will be prvided by certified schl persnnel wh have received preparatin fr their rle as mentrs prir t serving as mentrs, and shall include scheduled times during the candidate's first eight weeks f teaching fr the candidate and mentr t engage in planning, bservatin, advisement, and evaluatin. (D) The secnd written agreement shall include a schedule fr cntinued mentring during the remainder f the time that the candidate is enrlled in the prgram and teaching and shall be designed t meet the individual learning needs f the candidate. The agreement shall be signed by the principal r designee, prgram faculty, the mentr, and the candidate befre the end f the first eight weeks f teaching. It shall specify times, peridically thrughut each schl year, fr the candidate and mentr t engage in planning, bservatin, advisement, and evaluatin; and shall als specify dates fr meetings f prgram faculty, the schl principal r designee, the mentr, and the candidate at least nce every three mnths during the first year f mentred teaching and peridically thereafter, t prvide the candidate with advice fr imprving teaching practices. (E) The secnd written agreement fr cntinued mentring and supervisin may be mdified t reflect changing learning needs f the candidate by agreement f and with the signatures f the principal r designee, prgram faculty, the mentr, and the candidate. (F) Prgram faculty shall supervise the teaching f the candidate and prmte the linking f thery and practice by bserving and advising the candidate at least nce each mnth during the first year f mentred teaching and peridically thrughut the remainder f the time that the candidate is enrlled in the prgram and teaching. 61

62 Department Expectatins: Cre Applicatin Supplement C: Applicatin t Register a New Prgram Leading t Intensive Transitinal C Certificatin in Teaching 1. Admissin Criteria Prgrams registered t prepare teachers fr the Transitinal C certificate must meet general admissin criteria requirements and prgram specific admissin requirements. Fr general admissin requirements see the Department Expectatins fr Admissin Requirements. The three criteria fr admissins t an Intensive Transitinal C certificatin prgram have been reviewed by the institutin prir t submissin and the institutin affirms these criteria will be met. 1. Prir t admissin the institutin will prvide written ntificatin t candidates f the variety f teacher certificatin pathways available in New Yrk, including, but nt limited t individual transcript evaluatin, interstate reciprcity and traditinal preparatin pathways. Such ntificatin shall als make candidates aware that ther pathways may be less cstly and/r time intensive and that they shuld review all their alternatives befre entering the prgram. 2. Candidates shall hld an apprpriate graduate academic r graduate prfessinal degree; and 3. Candidates shall hld a Transitinal C certificate The institutin affirms that all listed admissin criteria are required fr admissin int their prpsed Intensive Transitinal C certificatin prgram. 2. Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk The curriculum meets the general Pedaggical Cre Requirements (PCR) and prgramspecific pedaggical cre requirements specified in the Cmmissiner s Regulatins (Refer t The curriculum prepares candidates fr successful cmpletin f the Department s teacher certificatin exams, including the Educating All Students (EAS) Test, and the perfrmance-based Teacher Perfrmance Assessment (edtpa). The curse descriptins fr curses identified as meeting the pedaggical cre requirements shw alignment with requirements in Cmmissiner s Regulatins. Specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi: Curse syllabi fr new curses are submitted. Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t, thse f cmparable curses and prgrams at cmparable institutins; syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. 62

63 Syllabi are reflective and cmprehensive, cnfirm the expertise and pedaggical skill f the instructr and include the fllwing items: curse descriptin curse bjectives pre- and c-requisites credits allcated tpics addressed assignments methd f assessing student achievement, including the assessment rubrics at the curse and prject levels basis f grade determinatin texts and ther resurces ther curse plicies related t integrity f credit authr(s) f syllabus and resume(s)/curriculum vitae, if nt cited in the faculty table Syllabi are submitted fr all new curses f prpsed prgrams. Syllabi fr all existing curses shuld be available upn request. Syllabi fr pedaggical curses embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Syllabi demnstrate that at the curse level the requirements fr expected time n task (seat time) meet the requirements f Cmmissiner s Regulatins Part 50.1(), that all wrk fr credit is cllege-level, f the apprpriate rigr, and that credit will be granted nly t students wh have achieved the stated learning bjectives. The design f each curriculum, and degree prgram as a whle, is cherent, implements the philsphy, purpses and educatinal bjectives f the prgram and institutin, and is cnsistent with prfessinal expectatins in the field. Curriculum cntent prceeds frm intrductry level t advanced level in lgical sequence with apprpriate breadth, depth, and currency; apprpriate prerequisite knwledge and skill is required. This may be illustrated by the sequence f curses as listed in the Sample Student Schedule and cntent f syllabi and statements f prerequisites. Instructrs are included in the Faculty Table and each instructr is qualified t teach the assigned curses. Each instructr teaching in a graduate prgram hlds a terminal degree r demnstrates special cmpetence in a widely accepted way (schlarly wrk: e.g., publicatins in a referred jurnal; presentatins at state and/r natinal level; actin research). Clinical /schl experiences alne des nt cnstitute special cmpetence. Unless the institutin is eligible fr a waiver -- by having an 80% pass rate n the NYSTCE exams and has n identified faculty issues in the mst recent teacher 63

64 educatin accreditatin reprt -- at least 51% f the pedaggical cre curse sectins are taught by full-time faculty. When the prpsed prgram leads t Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist certificate, the prgram is designed t prepare teachers f students with disabilities t wrk as cnsultant teachers, r resurce rm teachers, cllabrating with general educatin clleagues and as c-teachers in an integrated c-teaching mdel. This prgram includes: A cntent cre with a minimum f six semester hurs in mathematics, English language arts, scial studies, and science. Pedaggical cursewrk that prepares the candidate t teach the State Learning Standards t students with disabilities grades 7-12 in these fur academic areas. (Refer t Related Regulatins n the Alternative Transitinal C prgram Sectin Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (3) Specific requirements. (xvi) Intensive prgrams leading t prfessinal certificates fr individuals, including career changers and thers, hlding a transitinal C certificate and an apprpriate graduate academic r graduate prfessinal degree. (a) The general requirements in subparagraphs (2)(i) and (iv) f this subdivisin shall be applicable. The ther requirements f paragraph (2) f this subdivisin shall nt be applicable, except t the extent that the general requirements fr the pedaggical cre are applicable pursuant t clause (b) f this subparagraph. (b) Pedaggical cre. (1) The prgram shall include undergraduate r graduate pedaggical cre study required fr the initial certificate in the area f the candidate' s transitinal certificate, as prescribed fr the certificate title in this paragraph, that is integrated int an intensive and streamlined prgram f study, except that the field experience, student teaching r practica requirement shall nt be applicable. The prgram shall result in the award f a degree r the award f a certificate signifying prgram cmpletin, as defined in sectin 50.1(j) f this Title. The prgram may permit a candidate t meet a prtin f the cursewrk requirements in the pedaggical cre thrugh assessment methds used by the prgram that shall ensure that the candidate has the knwledge, understanding, and skills that wuld be acquired in such cursewrk. These assessment methds may include, but need nt be limited t: testing, prtfli reviews, and demnstratin f pedaggical knwledge and skills. (2) The prgram shall require the cmpletin f tw schl years f mentred teaching under the supervisin f a faculty member f the prgram. The institutin shall be required t execute a written agreement with the emplying schl r schl district t establish a plan fr tw years f mentring and assistance fr the candidate by a supprt team cmprised f a faculty member f the prgram, the schl principal r designee, an experienced certified teacher, and a schl curriculum supervisr r specialist. The agreement shall specify that daily mentring shall be prvided by the experienced certified teacher during at least the first 20 days f the candidate's teaching. (c) (1) Prir t admissin int a prgram, the institutin shall prvide written ntificatin t candidates f the variety f teacher certificatin pathways available in New Yrk, including, but nt limited t individual transcript evaluatin, interstate reciprcity and traditinal preparatin pathways. Such ntificatin shall als make candidates aware that ther pathways may be less cstly and/r time intensive and that they shuld review all their alternatives befre entering the prgram. 64

65 (2) The prgram shall require the candidate t present evidence that the candidate meets the requirements fr a transitinal C certificate fr admissin t the prgram. The candidate shall present evidence f hlding such transitinal C certificate prir t the cmmencement f mentred teaching, based in part n the hlding f an apprpriate graduate academic r graduate prfessinal degree. 3. Mentred Teaching fr Transitinal C Certificatin The prgram requires the cmpletin f tw schl years f mentred teaching under the supervisin f a faculty member f the prgram. Prir t the candidate s emplyment the institutin shall execute a written agreement with the emplying schl r schl district by which the schl r schl district: agrees t establish a plan fr tw years f mentring and assistance fr the candidate by a supprt team cmprised f a faculty member f the prgram, the schl principal r designee, an experienced certified teacher, and a schl curriculum supervisr r specialist. specifies that daily mentring shall be prvided by the experienced certified teacher during at least the first twenty days f the candidate's teaching. The mentred agreement with the schl r schl district specifying hw the prgram addresses the mentring requirements has been submitted. Related Regulatins n Mentred Teaching Pertaining t Supplement C: New Prgram Leading t Intensive Transitinal C Certificatin in Teaching: Part Registratin f curricula in teacher educatin. (b) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the classrm teaching service. (3) Specific requirements. (xvi) Intensive prgrams leading t prfessinal certificates fr individuals, including career changers and thers, hlding a transitinal C certificate and an apprpriate graduate academic r graduate prfessinal degree. (b) Pedaggical cre. (2) The prgram shall require the cmpletin f tw schl years f mentred teaching under the supervisin f a faculty member f the prgram. The institutin shall be required t execute a written agreement with the emplying schl r schl district t establish a plan fr tw years f mentring and assistance fr the candidate by a supprt team cmprised f a faculty member f the prgram, the schl principal r designee, an experienced certified teacher, and a schl curriculum supervisr r specialist. The agreement shall specify that daily mentring shall be prvided by the experienced certified teacher during at least the first 20 days f the candidate's teaching. 65

66 Department Expectatins: Educatinal Leadership including Alternative Transitinal D Prgrams and the Bilingual Extensin 1. Admissin Requirements fr Educatinal Leadership prgrams. Prgrams registered t prepare educatinal leaders must meet general admissin criteria requirements and prgram specific admissin requirements. Fr general admissin requirements see the Department Expectatins fr Admissins Requirements. a) Prgrams prvide a checklist f admissin criteria used t establish and cnfirm that candidates meet all requirements b) If substantial credit is granted fr experience, the methds f evaluating the credits are explained and the maximum number f credits tward the prgram is listed. c) Fr Schl Building and Schl District Leader prgrams, the institutin affirms that the prgram meets all listed requirements. d) Fr Schl District Business Leadership prgrams, the institutin affirms that the prgram meets all listed requirements. e) Fr Alternative Transitinal D Schl District Leader prgrams, the institutin affirms that the prgram meets all listed requirements. f) Fr Alternative Transitinal D Schl District Leader prgrams, the institutin describes in detail the criteria that will be used and unifrmly applied t identify exceptinally qualified candidates meeting the equivalency requirement. Admissin Requirements fr Schl Building, Schl District Leader and Schl District Building Leader prgrams Prgrams shall require candidates t hld a baccalaureate frm an accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. Prgrams shall require candidates t demnstrate the ptential t becme educatin leaders pssessing the nine essential characteristics f effective leaders as a result f their prir experiences, including experiences as a teacher, administratr, r pupil persnnel service prvider. (1) leaders knw and understand what it means and what it takes t be a leader (2) leaders have a visin fr schls that they cnstantly share and prmte (3) leaders cmmunicate clearly and effectively (4) leaders cllabrate and cperate with thers (5) leaders persevere and take the lng view (6) leaders supprt, develp and nurture staff (7) leaders hld themselves and thers respnsible and accuntable (8) leaders never stp learning and hning their skills (9) leaders have the curage t take infrmed risks 66

67 Additinal Admissin Requirements fr Schl Building and Schl District Leader Prgrams Prgrams shall require candidates t pssess a permanent r prfessinal certificate in the classrm teaching service r pupil persnnel service, r t demnstrate the ptential fr instructinal leadership based n prir experiences that are evaluated using criteria established by the prgram and unifrmly applied. Prgrams shall infrm applicants in writing prir t admissin that the State Educatin Department requires fr the initial certificate as a schl building leader and the prfessinal schl district leader that the candidate shall have successfully cmpleted three years f classrm teaching service and/r pupil persnnel service experience in public r nn-public schls N-12. Additinal Admissin Cnsideratins fr Prgrams Leading t Schl District Leader Althugh nt required in Cmmissiner s Regulatins as an admissin requirement, many Schl District Leader prgrams require candidates t hld a master s degree. This is related t the regulatry requirement that upn cmpletin f the Schl District Leader prgram all candidates must have cmpleted 60 credits f graduate study. Additinal Admissin Requirements fr Alternative Transitinal D Schl District Leader Prgrams Prgrams shall require candidates t demnstrate the ptential t becme educatin leaders pssessing the nine essential characteristics f effective leaders, listed abve, as a result f the candidates' prir service fr at least three years in an exemplary fashin in a leadership psitin in an rganizatin r rganizatins that demnstrated strng perfrmance. Prgrams shall require candidates t hld a graduate degree (academic r prfessinal) frm an accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. Prgrams shall describe in detail the criteria that will be used and unifrmly applied t identify exceptinally qualified candidates with the substantial equivalent f three years f experience as a teacher, administratr, r pupil persnnel service prvider in schls. Thrugh this equivalent prir experience, candidates shall demnstrate the fllwing accmplishments: (1) develped and prmted a visin fr an rganizatin (2) cllabratively identified gals and bjectives fr achieving that visin (3) cmmunicated effectively t prmte gals (4) led cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, fr achieving gals (5) effected any needed change thrugh ethical decisin making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin (6) established accuntability fr achieving gals and bjectives (7) develped staff capability fr their rles in achieving gals (8) supervised establishment f a budget supprting achievement f gals (9) supervised the management f finances and facilities t supprt achievement f gals 67

68 (10) applied statutes and regulatins in accrdance with law, and develped and implemented plicies in accrdance with law 2. Educatinal Leadership Cre Cursewrk Prgrams registered t prepare educatinal leaders must meet specific cursewrk related t the educatinal leadership certificate fr which the prgram is designed. The institutin cmpletes the Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table assuring all cre curse requirements are met. Specific Cursewrk Requirements fr Prgrams Leading t Schl Building, Schl District, and Schl District Business Leader: Schl Building Leader Prgrams shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the fllwing: (i) develp and implement an educatinal visin, r build and sustain an existing ne, fr assisting all students t meet State learning standards; (ii) cllabratively identify gals and bjectives fr achieving the educatinal visin, seeking and valuing diverse perspectives and alternative pints f view, and building understanding thrugh direct and precise questining; (iii) cmmunicate and wrk effectively with parents, staff, students, cmmunity leaders, and ther cmmunity members frm diverse backgrunds, prviding clear, accurate written and spken infrmatin that publicizes the schl s gals, expectatins, and perfrmance results, and builds supprt fr imprving student achievement; (iv) lead cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, t determine the present state f the schl, identify rt causes f prblems, prpse slutins, and validate imprvements with regard t all aspects f the schl, including but nt limited t: a) curriculum develpment; b) instructinal strategies and the integratin f technlgy; c) classrm rganizatin and practices; d) assessment; e) student supprt services, including the prvisin f services t students with disabilities; f) prfessinal supprt and develpment; g) successin planning; h) student, family, and cmmunity relatins; i) facilities develpment; and j) planning with clleges fr prviding curricula and experiences fr cllege students preparing t becme educatrs that will enhance their learning and the learning f the schl s students; (v) effect any needed educatinal change thrugh ethical decisin-making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin; (vi) establish accuntability systems fr achieving educatinal gals and bjectives; 68

69 (vii) set a standard fr ethical behavir by example, encuraging initiative, innvatin, cllabratin, mutual respect, and a strng wrk ethic; (viii) develp staff capability fr addressing student learning needs by effective supervisin and evaluatin f teachers, by effective staff assignments, supprt, and mentring, and by prviding staff with pprtunities fr cntinuus prfessinal develpment; (ix) create the cnditins necessary t prvide a safe, healthy, and supprtive learning envirnment fr all students and staff; (x) establish a schl budget and manage schl finances and facilities t supprt achievement f educatinal gals and bjectives; (xi) apply statutes and regulatins as required by law, and implement schl plicies in accrdance with law; and (xii) maintain a persnal plan fr self-imprvement and cntinuus learning. Schl District Leader, Including Alternative Transitinal D Prgrams shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the fllwing: (i) design and execute district-wide systems t prmte higher levels f student achievement; (ii) develp and implement an educatinal visin, r build and sustain an existing ne, t assist all district students, pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle level, and high schl, in meeting State learning standards; (iii) interact and cmmunicate effectively with schl bard members in develping and implementing district plicies, managing change, and managing district affairs; (iv) create the cnditins necessary t prvide a safe, healthy, and supprtive learning envirnment fr all students and staff; (v) cllabratively identify gals and bjectives fr achieving the educatinal visin, seeking and valuing diverse perspectives and alternative pints f view, and building understanding thrugh direct and precise questining; (vi) cmmunicate and wrk effectively with parents, students, building and district leaders, teachers, supprt staff, state leaders, cmmunity leaders, and ther cmmunity members frm diverse backgrunds, prviding clear, accurate written and spken infrmatin that publicizes the district s gals, expectatins, and perfrmance results, and builds supprt fr imprving student achievement; (vii) develp building and district staff capability fr addressing learning needs f all district students by effective supprt, supervisin and evaluatin f teachers, schl building leaders, and district leaders, by effective staff assignments, supprt, and mentring, and by prviding staff with pprtunities fr cntinuus persnal and prfessinal develpment; (viii) lead cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, t determine the present state f the district, identify rt causes f prblems, prpse slutins, and validate imprvements with regard t all aspects f the district, including but nt limited t: a) curriculum develpment; b) instructinal strategies and the integratin f technlgy; c) classrm rganizatin and practices; 69

70 d) assessment; e) student supprt services, including the prvisin f services t students with disabilities (and students wh are English language learners); f) prfessinal supprt and develpment; g) successin planning; h) student, family, and cmmunity relatins; i) facilities develpment; and j) planning with clleges fr prviding curricula and experiences fr cllege students preparing t becme educatrs that will enhance their learning and the learning f the district s students; (ix) effect any needed educatinal change thrugh ethical decisin-making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin; (x) establish accuntability systems fr achieving educatinal gals and bjectives; (xi) set a standard fr ethical behavir by example, encuraging initiative, innvatin, cllabratin, mutual respect, and a strng wrk ethic; (xii) supervise establishment f a district budget and the management f district finances and facilities t supprt achievement f educatinal gals and bjectives; (xiii) interact and cmmunicate effectively with lcal, state, and federal representatives, applying statutes and regulatins as required by law, and implementing schl plicies in accrdance with law; and (ix) maintain a persnal plan fr self-imprvement and cntinuus learning. Schl District Business Leader Prgrams shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the fllwing: a) create and sustain financial and peratinal cnditins within a district that enable all students t meet State learning standards and all staff t serve effectively in achieving that bjective; b) identify, develp, and endrse rganizatinal and administrative plicies and prcedures fr the district; c) effectively and ethically manage the financial resurces f a district, including but nt limited t identifying revenue surces; understanding the impact f ecnmic and financial markets upn districts; frecasting district expenditures; applying cash management prcedures and generally accepted accunting principles; develping a financial mdel t mnitr district finances; d) administer emplyment agreements and financial and peratinal resurces in accrdance with state and federal laws and regulatins, including cllective bargaining; manage and evaluate district payrll peratins; e) effectively and ethically manage the peratinal functins f a district, including but nt limited t: develping data-driven facilities plans; managing and tracking inventries, equipment, and capital assets; identifying, assessing, and cmmunicating a district risk management prgram; f) assist in implementing, mnitring, and evaluating a district strategic plan; mnitr and assess prgrams that supprt instructin; assist with the allcatin f resurces fr instructinal prgrams; and g) effectively present financial data in multiple frmats; direct a management infrmatin system; and implement effective mass and interactive cmmunicatin 70

71 strategies and techniques. Institutinal Accuntability fr Prgrams Leading t Educatinal Leadership Certificatin. (i) Regular prgram evaluatins by the institutin. Institutins shall be accuntable fr the quality f their prgrams leading t certificatin f educatin leaders and the candidates wh cmplete such prgrams, and shall demnstrate that their prgrams are evaluated regularly and that such evaluatins are cnsidered fr making prgram imprvements. (ii) Candidate perfrmance n New Yrk State teacher certificatin examinatins. (a) The department shall cnduct a registratin review in the event that fewer than 80 percent f the students wh have satisfactrily cmpleted the institutin's prgram preparing schl building leaders during a given academic year and have als cmpleted the examinatin required fr a schl building leadership certificate pass such examinatin. Fr purpses f this clause, students wh have satisfactrily cmpleted the institutin's prgram shall mean students wh have met each educatinal requirement f the prgram, excluding any institutinal requirements that the students pass the required examinatin fr a schl building leader certificate in rder t cmplete the prgram. Students satisfactrily meeting each educatinal requirement may include students wh earn a degree r students wh cmplete each educatinal requirement withut earning a degree. Fr determining this percentage, the department shall cnsider the perfrmance n each certificatin examinatin f thse students cmpleting an examinatin nt mre than five years befre the end f the academic year in which the prgram is cmpleted r nt later than the September 30th fllwing the end f such academic year, academic year defined as July 1st thrugh June 30th, and shall cnsider nly the highest scre f individuals taking a test mre than nce. (b) The registratin review initiated by nt meeting the percentage prescribed in clause (a) f this subparagraph shall require the institutin t submit a crrective actin plan within fur mnths f being ntified by the department f nt meeting the percentage. If the department apprves the plan, the department shall define a timeframe fr its implementatin and shall assess the effectiveness f the plan within three years f initiatin f the plan. If the department des nt apprve the plan r determines that the institutin is nt meeting the terms f the plan, and determines that the institutin is nt meeting the ther requirements f this Part, the institutin shall be subject t denial f re- registratin. (c) By January 15, 2007, and annually by January 15th thereafter, each institutin with registered prgrams preparing schl building leaders shall prvide the department with a list f all students wh satisfactrily cmpleted each such prgram in the preceding year, July 1st thrugh June 30th. (iii) Accreditatin. (a) The accreditatin requirements f clause (b) f this subparagraph shall be met by December 31, 2013, fr prgrams leading t certificatin as schl building leaders, schl district leaders, r schl district business leaders, except fr such prgrams registered fr the first time after December 31, 2006, in which case the accreditatin requirements shall be met within seven years f the date f first registratin. (b) Prgrams shall be accredited by either: (1) a prfessinal educatin accrediting assciatin determined by the department t have equivalent standards t the standards set frth in this Part; r (2) the Regents pursuant t the Regents accreditatin prcess. 71

72 Cmpleting the Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table Cmpletin f the Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses fllws Steps 1-3 in the Applicatin, as fllws: Step 1: List each curse by curse number and title, number f credits, required (R) r elective (E), and the instructr(s)/status (full-time r part-time). See example in Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses table belw. Step 2: Use the Cert Title clumns t identify the apprpriate certificatin title(s). Fr example, if a prgram prepares candidates fr schl building leaders, mark SBL (SBL = Schl Building Leader; SDL = Schl District Leader; and SDBL = Schl District Business Leader) See example n Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table belw. Nte that the prgram chart is designed fr a prgram leading t ne r tw certificates. Step 3: Use sectin B. Prgram Specific Requirements fr Educatinal Leadership t identify the prgram-specific cre requirements addressed by the curse and insert the Rman numerals r letters crrespnding t the requirements in the apprpriate clumns see example n Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table belw. Example: Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table with Descriptins Curse Number and Title Example EDU 814 Data and the Envirnment Credit Required r Elective (R/E) Instructr and Parttime r Full-time Status Prgram Specific Pedaggical Cre Requirements Cert Title SBL Cert Title SDBL 3 R L. Jnes/ FT ii,iii,vi,x e, g Step 1: Using the curse descriptin and ther infrmatin, identify curse number, title, number f credits, whether required (R) r elective (E), and instructr(s)/status (full-time r parttime). Step 2: Using the Prgram Specific Requirements fr the Educatinal Leadership identify the certificatin cde(s) fr the areas cvered by the prgram. Step 3: Using the curse descriptin, cmplete the Prgram Specific Pedaggical Cre Requirements clumn fr each specific certificatin title. Example: Curse Descriptin: EDU 814 Data and the Envirnment This curse enables students t becme infrmed cnsumers f educatinal research and cmmunity based data in rder t develp skills that prepare them t carry ut actin research in their schls that will infrm decisin-making. An emphasis is placed n prviding students with knwledge that they can apply in determining whether particular research findings are relevant t their leadership practices and t distinguish between trustwrthy and nn-trustwrthy research. Thrughut the curse, students identify the elements that scientifically-based research and actin research share. Emphasis is placed n hw research can becme a vital and relevant tl fr schl leaders. EDU 814 Data and the Envirnment cvers the Prgram Specific Pedaggical Cre Requirements ii,iii,vi, and x fr Schl Building Leader Certificatin and e and g fr Schl District Business Leader Certificatin. 72

73 3. Leadership Field Experiences and Internships Curses that require field experiences and internships are listed. Instructrs (supervisrs) fr field experiences and internships are included in the Faculty Table. Each instructr has the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. The length f the Culminating Leadership Experience (internship) is a full-time experience f at least 15 weeks that is structured t prvide leadership respnsibilities apprpriate t the leadership area f the certificate that is f increasing breadth and depth. Institutin cnfirms that the prgram meets each f the fllwing regulatry requirements: includes experiences in districts serving students at different develpmental levels and with a variety f characteristics and sciecnmic backgrunds; is carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty in cllabratin with educatinal leaders, with learning utcmes specified that are cnnected t prgram cmpetencies and with the achievement f thse utcmes regularly evaluated by prgram faculty; and is supervised by certified schl district leaders and by prgram faculty wh have preparatin and expertise in supervisin related t schl building, schl district r schl district business leadership as apprpriate t the certificate title. Fr Alternative Transitinal D prgrams preparing schl district leaders, the leadership experiences meet all three cnditins listed abve r will include ne year f district-mentred and cllege supervised emplyment as a schl district leader service with a Transitinal D Certificate. 4. Additinal Requirements fr Alternative Transitinal D prgrams Preparing Schl District Leaders Institutin cnfirms that the Alternative Transitinal D prgram meets the fllwing requirement fr recmmending candidates fr the Transitinal D certificate: Written cmmitment. Candidates shall hld a written cmmitment frm a schl district r BOCES fr district mentred and cllege supervised emplyment as schl district leader with mentring f candidate t be prvided by the emplying superintendent. Prgram endrsement. Candidates shall have the prgram s endrsement fr the Transitinal D certificate. State assessment. Candidate shall pass the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district leader at the time the candidate applies and upn applicatin qualifies fr the Transitinal D certificate. 73

74 5. Prgram Cmpletin Requirements fr Educatinal Leadership a) Schl Building Leader Fr prgrams preparing schl building leaders, the Institutin cnfirms that candidates wh have nt earned a master s degree prir t admissin shall qualify fr a master s degree upn prgram cmpletin. b) Schl District Leader, Including Transitinal D, and Schl District Building Leader Fr prgrams preparing schl district leaders (including Transitinal D prgrams) r schl district business leaders the institutin cnfirms that candidates wh have nt earned a master s degree prir t admissin shall qualify fr a master s degree upn prgram cmpletin and shall have successfully cmpleted 60 hurs f graduate study, and Candidates shall have successfully cmpleted the required cmpnents f the apprpriate State assessment. c) Alternative Transitinal D prgrams preparing schl district leaders, the institutin cnfirms that: Fr Alternative Transitinal D prgrams, the institutin cnfirms that candidates hld the Transitinal D certificate, and Candidates shall have successfully cmpleted three years f educatinal leadership service and/r classrm teaching service and/r pupil persnnel service experience in public r nn-public schls N-12, which included at least ne year f service in a psitin that required certificatin as a schl district leader under the Transitinal D certificate, as prescribed in Cmmissiner s Regulatins Sectin (b)(3). 6. Registratin f Cmpanin Prgrams Fr Schl District Leader and Schl District Business Leader prgrams regulatins require candidates t have successfully cmpleted the required cmpnents f the apprpriate State assessment in rder t qualify fr degree cnferral. In the event a candidate is nt able t successfully pass the State assessment the candidate des nt qualify fr the degree award nr the Schl District Leader and/r Schl District Business Leader certificate. Cmmissiner s Regulatins, therefre, stipulate the registratin f a cmpanin prgram fr the Schl District Leader and Schl District Business Leader title areas. If a candidate cannt successfully cmplete the State assessment, an institutin with a registered cmpanin prgram may elect t transfer the candidate int the cmpanin prgram. The cmpanin prgram will nt lead t certificatin but will allw the institutin t cnfer upn the candidate an award. Fr Schl District Leader Prgrams Requirements fr cmpanin prgrams in schl district leadership nt leading t the prfessinal certificate: Institutins that ffer a registered Schl District Leader prgram leading t the prfessinal certificate may register a cmpanin prgram t the existing prgram that des NOT lead t the prfessinal certificate, fr candidates nt seeking New Yrk State certificatin. The Schl District Leader cmpanin prgram requires candidates t meet all requirements prescribed fr the Schl District Leader prgram that leads t the prfessinal certificate, except fr the requirement f successfully cmpleting the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district leadership. 74

75 Fr Schl District Business Leadership Requirements fr cmpanin prgrams in schl district business leadership nt leading t the prfessinal certificate: Institutins that ffer a registered Schl District Business Leader prgram leading t the prfessinal certificate may register a cmpanin prgram t the existing prgram that des NOT lead t the prfessinal certificate, fr candidates nt seeking New Yrk State certificatin. The Schl District Business Leadership cmpanin prgram requires candidates t meet all requirements prescribed fr the Schl District Business Leadership prgram that leads t the prfessinal certificate, except fr the requirement f successfully cmpleting the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district business leadership. Educatinal Leadership Regulatins Cmmissiner s Regulatins Part (c) (c) Prgrams leading t certificatin in the educatinal leadership service. The requirements f this subdivisin shall be met by September 1, (1) General requirements fr all prgrams preparing educatin leaders. (i) Prgram prviders. Prgrams fr the preparatin f educatin leaders shall be graduate prgrams ffered by institutins f higher educatin, r by institutins f higher educatin cllabrating with schl districts r with educatinal r leadership assciatins. (ii) Cnceptual framewrk. Prgrams shall demnstrate a cmmitment t: (a) preparing candidates t be educatin leaders wh understand child and adlescent develpment and learning and wh fcus n student achievement, including meeting State learning standards; (b) recruiting candidates frm grups histrically underrepresented in educatinal leadership; and (c) preparing candidates t be educatin leaders wh demnstrate the fllwing nine essential characteristics f effective leaders: (1) leaders knw and understand what it means and what it takes t be a leader; (2) leaders have a visin fr schls that they cnstantly share and prmte; (3) leaders cmmunicate clearly and effectively; (4) leaders cllabrate and cperate with thers; (5) leaders persevere and take the lng view; (6) leaders supprt, develp and nurture staff; (7) leaders hld themselves and thers respnsible and accuntable; (8) leaders never stp learning and hning their skills; and (9) leaders have the curage t take infrmed risks. (iii) External relatinships. Prgrams shall establish and maintain frmal relatinships with distinguished practitiners and schlars in the field f educatin and in ther fields, such as business r the prfessins, fr the purpses f prgram develpment, leadership preparatin, prgram evaluatin, and prgram imprvement. (iv) Other requirements. (a) Prgrams shall ensure that candidates cmplete tw clck hurs f cursewrk r training in schl vilence preventin and interventin, in accrdance with sectin 3004 f the Educatin Law. Such cursewrk r training shall include but nt be limited t, study in the warning signs within a develpmental and scial cntext that relate t vilence and ther trubling behavirs in children; the statutes, regulatins and plicies relating t a safe nnvilent schl climate; effective classrm management techniques and ther academic supprts that prmte a nnvilent schl climate and enhance learning; the integratin f scial and prblem slving skill develpment fr students within the regular curriculum; interventin techniques designed t 75

76 address a schl vilence situatin; and hw t participate in an effective schl/cmmunity referral prcess fr students exhibiting vilent behavir. (b) Prgrams shall ensure that candidates cmplete tw clck hurs f cursewrk r training regarding the identificatin and reprting f suspected child abuse r maltreatment, in accrdance with the requirements f sectins 3003 and 3004 f the Educatin Law. (2) Schl building leader. Specific requirements fr prgrams preparing candidates fr the initial certificate as a schl building leader (principal, husemaster, supervisr, department chair, assistant principal, crdinatr, unit head, and any ther persn serving mre than 10 perids per week f the assignment in an administrative r supervisry psitin, except schl district leader r schl district business leader). (i) General requirements. Prgrams shall meet the general requirements fr all prgrams preparing educatin leaders prescribed in paragraph (1) f this subdivisin. (ii) Admissin requirements. (a) Prgrams shall require candidates t hld a baccalaureate frm an accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. (b) Prgrams shall require candidates t pssess a permanent r prfessinal certificate in the classrm teaching service r pupil persnnel service, r t demnstrate the ptential fr instructinal leadership based n prir experiences that are evaluated using criteria established by the prgram and unifrmly applied. Prgrams shall infrm applicants in writing prir t admissin that the State Educatin Department requires fr the initial certificate as a schl building leader that the candidate shall have successfully cmpleted three years f classrm (c) Prgrams shall require candidates t demnstrate the ptential t becme educatin leaders pssessing the nine essential characteristics f effective leaders as a result f their prir experiences, including experiences as a teacher, administratr, r pupil persnnel service prvider. (iii) Credit fr prir learning. Prgrams may grant graduate credit fr prir learning, as determined thrugh assessment, and develp individual plans f study t assist candidates in acquiring all prescribed knwledge and skills. Prgrams shall state n a candidate's academic recrd all graduate credit that the prgram has granted fr prir learning determined t be equivalent t a cntent requirement f the prgram. (iv) Cntent requirements. Prgrams shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the fllwing: (a) develp and implement an educatinal visin, r build and sustain an existing ne, fr assisting all students t meet State learning standards; (b) cllabratively identify gals and bjectives fr achieving the educatinal visin, seeking and valuing diverse perspectives and alternative pints f view, and building understanding thrugh (c) cmmunicate and wrk effectively with parents, staff, students, cmmunity leaders, and ther cmmunity members frm diverse backgrunds, prviding clear, accurate written and spken infrmatin that publicizes the schl's gals, expectatins, and perfrmance results, and builds supprt fr imprving student achievement; (d) lead cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, t determine the present state f the schl, identify rt causes f prblems, prpse slutins, and validate imprvements with regard t all aspects f the schl, including but nt limited t: (1) curriculum develpment; (2) instructinal strategies and the integratin f technlgy; (3) classrm rganizatin and practices; (4) assessment; (5) student supprt services, including the prvisin f services t students with disabilities; (6) prfessinal supprt and develpment; (7) successin planning; 76

77 (8) student, family, and cmmunity relatins; (9) facilities develpment; and (10) planning with clleges fr prviding curricula and experiences fr cllege students preparing t becme educatrs that will enhance their learning and the learning f the schl's students (e) effect any needed educatinal change thrugh ethical decisin making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin; (f) establish accuntability systems fr achieving educatinal gals and bjectives; (g) set a standard fr ethical behavir by example, encuraging initiative, innvatin, cllabratin, mutual respect, and a strng wrk ethic; (h) develp staff capability fr addressing student learning needs by effective supervisin and evaluatin f teachers, by effective staff assignments, supprt, and mentring, and by prviding staff with pprtunities fr cntinuus prfessinal develpment; (i) create the cnditins necessary t prvide a safe, healthy, and supprtive learning envirnment fr all students and staff; (j) establish a schl budget and manage schl finances and facilities t supprt achievement f educatinal gals and bjectives; (k) apply statutes and regulatins as required by law, and implement schl plicies in accrdance with law; and (l) maintain a persnal plan fr self-imprvement and cntinuus learning. (v) Leadership experiences. (a) Prgrams shall require candidates t successfully cmplete leadership experiences that shall: (1) include leadership experiences in districts serving students at different develpmental levels and with a variety f characteristics and sciecnmic backgrunds; (2) be carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty in cllabratin with schl district leaders, with learning utcmes specified that are cnnected t prgram cmpetencies and with the achievement f thse utcmes regularly evaluated by prgram faculty; and (3) be supervised by certified schl district leaders and by prgram faculty wh have preparatin and expertise in supervisin related t schl building leadership. (b) The leadership experiences specified in clause (a) f this subparagraph shall ccur thrughut the prgram f study. In additin, they shall culminate in a full-time experience f at least 15 weeks that is structured t prvide leadership respnsibilities f increasing breadth and depth. (c) Alternatively, the leadership experiences specified in clause (a) f this subparagraph may ccur in a cmpetency-based frmat different frm that prescribed in clause (b) f this subparagraph, prvided that the prgram demnstrates that such frmat is substantially equivalent t the frmat prescribed in clause (b) f this subparagraph. (vi) Requirements fr prgram cmpletin and recmmendatin fr initial certificate. (a) Candidates shall have met all prgram requirements established by the institutin f higher educatin and required fr prgram registratin. (b) Candidates wh have nt earned a master's degree prir t admissin shall qualify fr a master's degree upn prgram cmpletin. (3) Schl district leader. Specific requirements fr prgrams preparing candidates fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader (superintendent f schls, district superintendent, deputy superintendent, assciate superintendent, assistant superintendent, and any ther persn having respnsibility fr general districtwide administratin, except thse respnsibilities defined fr schl district business leaders). 77

78 (i) General requirements. Prgrams shall meet the general requirements fr all prgrams preparing educatin leaders in paragraph (1) f this subdivisin. (ii) Admissin requirements. (a) Prgrams shall require candidates t hld a baccalaureate frm an accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. (b) Prgrams shall require candidates t pssess a permanent r prfessinal certificate in the classrm teaching service r pupil persnnel service, r t demnstrate the ptential fr instructinal leadership based n prir experiences that are evaluated using criteria established by the prgram and unifrmly applied. Prgrams shall infrm applicants in writing prir t admissin that the State Educatin Department requires fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader that the candidate shall have successfully cmpleted three years f classrm teaching service and/r educatinal leadership service and/r pupil persnnel service experience in public r nn-public schls N-12. (c) Prgrams shall require candidates t demnstrate the ptential t becme educatin leaders pssessing the nine essential characteristics f effective leaders as a result f their prir experiences, including experiences as a teacher, administratr, r pupil persnnel service prvider. (iii) Credit fr prir learning. Prgrams may grant graduate credit fr prir learning, as determined thrugh assessment, and develp individual plans f study t assist candidates in acquiring all prescribed knwledge and skills. Prgrams shall state n a candidate's academic recrd all graduate credit that the prgram has granted fr prir learning determined t be equivalent t a cntent requirement f the prgram. (iv) Cntent requirements. Prgrams shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the respnsibilities f the chief executive fficer and instructinal leader f a schl district, including but nt limited t the fllwing: (a) design and execute district-wide systems t prmte higher levels f student achievement; (b) develp and implement an educatinal visin, r build and sustain an existing ne, t assist all district students, pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle level, and high schl, in meeting State learning standards; (c) interact and cmmunicate effectively with schl bard members in develping and implementing district plicies, managing change, and managing district affairs; (d) create the cnditins necessary t prvide a safe, healthy, and supprtive learning envirnment fr all students and staff; (e) cllabratively identify gals and bjectives fr achieving the educatinal visin, seeking and valuing diverse perspectives and alternative pints f view, and building understanding thrugh direct and precise questining; (f) cmmunicate and wrk effectively with parents, students, building and district leaders, teachers, supprt staff, State leaders, cmmunity leaders, and ther cmmunity members frm diverse backgrunds, prviding clear, accurate written and spken infrmatin that publicizes the district's gals, expectatins, and perfrmance results, and builds supprt fr imprving student achievement; (g) develp building and district staff capability fr addressing learning needs f all district students by effective supprt, supervisin and evaluatin f teachers, schl building leaders, and district leaders, by effective staff assignments, supprt, and mentring, and by prviding staff with pprtunities fr cntinuus persnal and prfessinal develpment; (h) lead cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, t determine the present state f the district, identify rt causes f prblems, prpse slutins, and validate imprvements with regard t all aspects f the district, including but nt limited t: (1) curriculum develpment; (2) instructinal strategies and the integratin f technlgy; (3) classrm rganizatin and practices; 78

79 (4) assessment; (5) student supprt services, including the prvisin f services t students with disabilities; (6) prfessinal supprt and develpment; (7) successin planning; (8) student, family, and cmmunity relatins; (9) facilities develpment; and (10) planning with clleges fr prviding curricula and experiences fr cllege students preparing t becme educatrs that will enhance their learning and the learning f the district's students; (i) effect any needed educatinal change thrugh ethical decisin-making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin; (j) establish accuntability systems fr achieving educatinal gals and bjectives; (k) set a standard fr ethical behavir by example, encuraging initiative, innvatin, cllabratin, mutual respect, and a strng wrk ethic; (l) supervise establishment f a district budget and the management f district finances and facilities t supprt achievement f educatinal gals and bjectives; (m) interact and cmmunicate effectively with lcal, State and Federal representatives, applying statutes and regulatins as required by law, and implementing schl plicies in accrdance with law; and (n) maintain a persnal plan fr self-imprvement and cntinuus learning. (v) Leadership experiences. (a) Prgrams shall require candidates t successfully cmplete leadership experiences that shall: (1) include leadership experiences in districts serving students at different develpmental levels and with a variety f characteristics and sciecnmic backgrunds; (2) be carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty in cllabratin with schl district leaders, with learning utcmes specified that are cnnected t prgram cmpetencies and with the achievement f thse utcmes regularly evaluated by prgram faculty; (3) be supervised by certified schl district leaders and by prgram faculty wh have preparatin and expertise in supervisin related t schl district leadership. (b) The leadership experiences specified in clause (a) f this subparagraph shall ccur thrughut the prgram f study. In additin, they shall culminate in a full-time experience f at least 15 weeks that is structured t prvide leadership respnsibilities f increasing breadth and depth. (c) Alternatively, the leadership experiences specified in clause (a) f this subparagraph may ccur in a cmpetency-based frmat different frm that prescribed in clause (b) f this subparagraph, prvided that the prgram demnstrates that such frmat is substantially equivalent t the frmat prescribed in clause (b) f this subparagraph. (vi) Requirements fr prgram cmpletin and recmmendatin fr prfessinal certificate. (a) Candidates shall have successfully met all prgram requirements established by the institutin f higher educatin and requirements fr prgram registratin. (b) Candidates wh have nt earned a master's degree prir t admissin shall qualify fr a master's degree upn prgram cmpletin, and shall have successfully cmpleted 60 semester hurs f graduate study that may include graduate study cmpleted prir t admissin and the graduate study required t develp knwledge and skills fr schl district leadership, as specified in the prgram's cntent requirements. (c) Candidates shall have cmpleted successfully the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district leadership. The requirement f achieving a satisfactry level f perfrmance n the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district leadership shall be waived if the candidate cmpletes 79

80 the registered prgram prir t the availability f such New Yrk State assessment. The department shall determine the date n which such assessment is available and required. Cmpanin Prgrams (vii) Requirements fr cmpanin prgrams in schl district leadership nt leading t the prfessinal certificate. Institutins that ffer a registered prgram in schl district leadership leading t the prfessinal certificate may have registered a cmpanin prgram t that prgram, fr students wh d nt seek certificatin in New Yrk State, which cmpanin prgram des nt lead t the prfessinal certificate. The cmpanin prgram in schl district leadership shall require the candidate t meet all requirements prescribed in this subdivisin fr a prgram in schl district leadership that leads t the prfessinal certificate, except the requirement that the candidate shall have cmpleted successfully the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district leadership. (4) Alternative schl district leader certificatin prgram. Specific requirements fr prgrams preparing candidates fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader (superintendent f schls, district superintendent, deputy superintendent, assciate superintendent, assistant superintendent, and any ther persn having respnsibility fr general districtwide administratin, except thse respnsibilities defined fr schl district business leaders). Such alternative prgrams are fr exceptinally qualified candidates wh d nt have three years f classrm teaching service, and/r pupil persnnel service, and/r educatinal leadership service. (i) General requirements. Prgrams shall meet the general requirements fr all prgrams preparing educatin leaders in paragraph (1) f this subdivisin. (ii) Admissin requirements. Prgrams shall require candidates t demnstrate the ptential t becme educatin leaders pssessing the nine essential characteristics f effective leaders as a result f the candidates' prir service fr at least three years in an exemplary fashin in a leadership psitin in an rganizatin r rganizatins that demnstrated strng perfrmance. The criteria fr admissin shall include the fllwing: (a) Degrees. Prgrams shall require candidates t hld a graduate degree (academic r prfessinal) frm an accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. (b) Demnstrated ptential thrugh prir leadership experiences. Prgrams shall describe in detail the criteria that will be used and unifrmly applied t identify exceptinally qualified candidates with the substantial equivalent f three years f experience as a teacher, administratr, r pupil persnnel service prvider in schls. Thrugh this equivalent prir experience, candidates shall demnstrate the fllwing accmplishments: (1) develped and prmted a visin fr an rganizatin; (2) cllabratively identified gals and bjectives fr achieving that visin; (3) cmmunicated effectively t prmte gals; (4) led cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, fr achieving gals; (5) effected any needed change thrugh ethical decisin-making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin; (6) established accuntability fr achieving gals and bjectives; (7) develped staff capability fr their rles in achieving gals; (8) supervised establishment f a budget supprting achievement f gals; (9) supervised the management f finances and facilities t supprt achievement f gals; and (10) applied statutes and regulatins in accrdance with law, and develped and implemented plicies in accrdance with law. (iii) Requirements fr recmmending candidates fr transitinal D certificates. (a) The prgram may recmmend that the department issue transitinal D certificates t admitted candidates wh als meet the fllwing requirements: 80

81 (1) Written cmmitment. Candidates shall hld a written cmmitment frm a schl district r BOCES fr district-mentred and cllege-supervised emplyment as a schl district leader, with mentring f candidates fr superintendent f schls t be prvided by the reginal BOCES District Superintendent r the New Yrk City Reginal Superintendent, r a superintendent identified by the reginal BOCES District Superintendent r New Yrk City Reginal Superintendent, subject t the apprval f the emplying authrities. (2) Prgram endrsement. Candidates shall have the prgram's endrsement fr the transitinal D certificate, including the prgram's descriptin f hw the candidate met each criterin used by the prgram t determine that the candidate had exceptinal qualificatins fr becming a schl district leader with the substantial equivalent f three years f experience as a teacher, administratr, r pupil persnnel prvider in schls. (3) State assessment. Candidates shall pass the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district leadership, prvided that such assessment is available at the time the candidate applies and upn applicatin qualifies fr the transitinal D certificate. The department shall determine the date n which such assessment is available and required. (b) While serving as a schl district leader under a transitinal D certificate, candidates shall cmplete all remaining prgram requirements, including but nt limited t the mentred leadership experience and supervised experience requirement fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader, as prescribed in subparagraph (vi) f this paragraph. (iv) Credit fr prir learning. Prgrams may grant graduate credit fr prir learning, as determined thrugh assessment, and develp individual plans f study t assist candidates in acquiring all prescribed knwledge and skills. Prgrams shall state n a candidate's academic recrd all graduate credit that the prgram has granted fr prir learning determined t be equivalent t a cntent requirement f the prgram. (v) Cntent requirements. (a) Prgrams preparing schl district leaders shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the fllwing functins f the chief executive fficer and instructinal leader f a schl district: (1) design and execute district-wide systems t prmte higher levels f student achievement; (2) develp and implement an educatinal visin, r build and sustain an existing ne, t assist all district students, pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle level, and high schl, in meeting State learning standards; (3) interact and cmmunicate effectively with schl bard members in develping and implementing district plicies, managing change, and managing district affairs; (4) create the cnditins necessary t prvide a safe, healthy, and supprtive learning envirnment fr all students and staff; (5) cllabratively identify gals and bjectives fr achieving the educatinal visin, seeking and valuing diverse perspectives and alternative pints f view, and building understanding thrugh direct and precise questining; (6) cmmunicate and wrk effectively with parents, students, building and district leaders, teachers, supprt staff, State leaders, cmmunity leaders, and ther cmmunity members frm diverse backgrunds, prviding clear, accurate written and spken infrmatin that publicizes the district's gals, expectatins, and perfrmance results, and builds supprt fr imprving student achievement; (7) develp building and district staff capability fr addressing learning needs f all district students by effective supprt, supervisin and evaluatin f teachers, schl building leaders, and district leaders, by effective staff assignments, supprt, and mentring, and by prviding staff with pprtunities fr cntinuus persnal and prfessinal develpment; (8) lead cmprehensive, lng-range planning, infrmed by multiple data surces, t determine the present state f the district, identify rt causes f prblems, prpse slutins, and validate imprvements with regard t all aspects f the district, including but nt limited t: (i) curriculum develpment; 81

82 (ii) instructinal strategies and the integratin f technlgy; (iii) classrm rganizatin and practices; (iv) assessment; (v) student supprt services, including the prvisin f services t students with disabilities; (vi) prfessinal supprt and develpment; (vii) successin planning; (viii) student, family, and cmmunity relatins; (ix) facilities develpment; and (x) planning with clleges fr prviding curricula and experiences fr cllege students preparing t becme educatrs that will enhance their learning and the learning f the district's students; (9) effect any needed educatinal change thrugh ethical decisin making based upn factual analysis, even in the face f ppsitin; (10) establish accuntability systems fr achieving educatinal gals and bjectives; (11) set a standard fr ethical behavir by example, encuraging initiative, innvatin, cllabratin, mutual respect, and a strng wrk ethic; (12) supervise establishment f a district budget and the management f district finances and facilities t supprt achievement f educatinal gals and bjectives; (13) interact and cmmunicate effectively with lcal, State and Federal representatives, applying statutes and regulatins as required by law, and implementing schl plicies in accrdance with law; and (14) maintain a persnal plan fr self-imprvement and cntinuus learning. (vi) Mentred and supervised experience. (a) Mentred leadership experience. Prgrams shall require candidates t successfully cmplete ne f the fllwing types f leadership experiences: (1) ne year f district-mentred and cllege-supervised emplyment as a schl district leader serving with a transitinal D certificate; r (2) mentred leadership experiences shall: (i) include leadership experiences in districts serving students at different develpmental levels and with a variety f characteristics and sciecnmic backgrunds; (ii) be carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty in cllabratin with schl district leaders, with learning utcmes specified that are cnnected t prgram cmpetencies and with the achievement f thse cmpetencies regularly evaluated by prgram faculty; and (iii) be supervised by certified schl district leaders and by prgram faculty wh have preparatin and expertise in supervisin related t schl district leadership; (3) the leadership experiences specified in subclause (2) f this clause shall ccur thrughut the prgram f study. In additin, they shall culminate in a full-time experience f at least 15 weeks that is structured t prvide leadership respnsibilities f increasing breadth and depth. (4) alternatively, the leadership experiences specified in subclause (2) f this clause may ccur in anther cmpetency-based frmat different frm that prescribed in subclause (3) f this clause prvided that the prgram demnstrates that such frmat is substantially equivalent t the frmat prescribed in subclause (3) f this clause. (b) Supervised experience requirement fr the prfessinal certificate. Prgrams shall require the candidate t successfully cmplete the experience requirement fr the prfessinal certificate f three years f educatinal leadership service and/r classrm teaching experience and/r pupil persnnel service experience in public r nn-public schls N-12, which must include at least ne year f service as a schl district leader under the transitinal D certificate, as prescribed in sectin (b)(3) f 82

83 this Title. Such experience shall include but nt be limited t mentred experience as prescribed in clause (a) f this subparagraph and additinal experience while under the transitinal D certificate needed t meet the experience requirement fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader. The prgram shall prvide the candidate with supprt and supervisin while the candidate btains such additinal experience under the transitinal D certificate. (vii) Requirements fr prgram cmpletin and recmmendatin fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader. (a) The candidate shall meet the fllwing requirements fr prgram cmpletin leading t the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader: (1) Candidates shall have successfully met all prgram requirements established by the institutin and requirements fr prgram registratin. (2) Candidates shall have successfully cmpleted at least 60 semester hurs f graduate study that may include graduate study cmpleted prir t admissin and the graduate study required t develp knwledge and skills fr schl district leadership, as specified in the prgram's cntent requirements. (3) Candidates shall hld the transitinal D certificate. (4) Candidates shall have successfully cmpleted the experience requirement fr the prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader, as prescribed in sectin (b)(3) f this Title. (b) Fr the candidate t be issued a prfessinal certificate as a schl district leader, the prgram must recmmend t the department that the candidate be issued the prfessinal certificate. In rder t be recmmended, the candidate must meet the requirements fr prgram cmpletin prescribed in clause (a) f this subparagraph. (5) Schl district business leader. Specific requirements fr prgrams preparing candidates fr the prfessinal certificate as schl district business leader (deputy superintendent f schls fr business, assciate superintendent f schls fr business, assistant superintendent f schls fr business, and any ther persn having prfessinal respnsibility fr the business peratin f the schl district). (i) General requirements. Prgrams shall meet the general requirements fr all prgrams preparing educatin leaders in paragraph (1) f this subdivisin. (ii) Admissin requirements. (a) Prgrams shall require candidates t hld a baccalaureate frm an accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin authrized by the Bard f Regents t cnfer degrees. (b) Prgrams shall require candidates t demnstrate the ptential t becme educatin leaders pssessing the nine essential characteristics f effective leaders as a result f their prir experiences that are evaluated using criteria established by the prgram and unifrmly applied. (iii) Credit fr prir learning. Prgrams may grant graduate credit fr prir learning, as determined thrugh assessment, and develp individual plans f study t assist candidates in acquiring all prescribed knwledge and skills. Prgrams shall state n a candidate's academic recrd all graduate credit that the prgram has granted fr prir learning determined t be equivalent t a cntent requirement f the prgram. (iv) Cntent requirement. Prgrams shall require candidates t cmplete studies sufficient t demnstrate, upn prgram cmpletin, the knwledge and skills necessary t perfrm the fllwing within the cntext f a schl district business leadership psitin: (a) create and sustain financial and peratinal cnditins within a district that enable all students t meet State learning standards and all staff t serve effectively in achieving that bjective; (b) identify, develp, and endrse rganizatinal and administrative plicies and prcedures fr the district; (c) effectively and ethically manage the financial resurces f a district, including but nt limited t identifying revenue surces; understanding the impact f ecnmic and financial markets upn districts; frecasting district expenditures; applying cash management prcedures and generally accepted accunting principles; develping a financial mdel t mnitr district finances; 83

84 (d) administer emplyment agreements and financial and peratinal resurces in accrdance with State and Federal laws and regulatins, including cllective bargaining; manage and evaluate district payrll peratins; (e) effectively and ethically manage the peratinal functins f a district, including but nt limited t: develping data-driven facilities plans; managing and tracking inventries, equipment, and capital assets; identifying, assessing, and cmmunicating a district risk management prgram; (f) assist in implementing, mnitring, and evaluating a district strategic plan; mnitr and assess prgrams that supprt instructin; assist with the allcatin f resurces fr instructinal prgrams; and (g) effectively present financial data in multiple frmats; direct a management infrmatin system; and implement effective mass and interactive cmmunicatin strategies and techniques. (v) Leadership experiences. (a) Prgrams shall require candidates t successfully cmplete leadership experiences that shall: (1) include leadership experiences in districts serving students at different develpmental levels and with a variety f characteristics and sciecnmic backgrunds; (2) be carefully selected and planned by prgram faculty in cllabratin with schl district leaders, with learning utcmes specified that are cnnected t prgram cmpetencies and with the achievement f thse cmpetencies regularly evaluated by prgram faculty; and (3) be supervised by certified schl district leaders and by prgram faculty wh have preparatin and expertise in supervisin related t schl district business leadership. (b) The leadership experiences specified in clause (a) f this subparagraph shall ccur thrughut the prgram f study. In additin, they shall culminate in a full-time experience f at least 15 weeks that is structured t prvide leadership respnsibilities f increasing breadth and depth. (c) Alternatively, the leadership experiences specified in clause (a) f this subparagraph may ccur in a cmpetency-based frmat different frm that prescribed in clause (b) f this subparagraph prvided that the prgram demnstrates that such frmat is substantially equivalent t the frmat prescribed in clause (b) f this subparagraph. (vi) Requirements fr prgram cmpletin and recmmendatin fr prfessinal certificate. (a) Candidates shall have successfully met all prgram requirements established by the institutin f higher educatin and requirements fr prgram registratin. (b) Candidates wh have nt earned a master's degree prir t admissin shall qualify fr a master's degree upn prgram cmpletin, and shall have successfully cmpleted 60 semester hurs f graduate study that may include graduate study cmpleted prir t admissin and the graduate study required t develp knwledge and skills fr schl district business leadership, as specified in the prgram's cntent requirements. (c) Candidates shall successfully cmplete the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district business leadership. The requirement f achieving a satisfactry level f perfrmance n the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district business leadership shall be waived if the candidate cmpletes the registered prgram prir t the availability f such New Yrk State assessment. The department shall determine the date n which such assessment is available and required. (vii) Requirements fr cmpanin prgrams in schl district business leadership nt leading t the prfessinal certificate. Institutins that ffer a registered prgram in schl district business leadership leading t the prfessinal certificate may have registered a cmpanin prgram t that prgram, fr students wh d nt seek certificatin in New Yrk State, which cmpanin prgram des nt lead t the prfessinal certificate. The cmpanin prgram in schl district business leadership shall require the candidate t meet all requirements prescribed in this subdivisin fr a prgram in schl district business leadership that leads t the prfessinal certificate, except the requirement that the candidate shall have cmpleted successfully the New Yrk State assessment fr schl district business leadership. 84

85 Department Expectatins: Changes t Currently Registered Prgrams Leading t Teacher Certificatin r Educatinal Leadership Identificatin and Explanatin f a Prpsed Changed When there is a change in prgram title (e.g., frm Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhd Level t Inclusive Childhd Educatin) An explanatin is given regarding the prgram change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. The new title is indicated. When a prgram is being discntinued An explanatin is given regarding the prgram change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. The date the prgram will be discntinued is prvided. Please nte that in the event that any students d nt cmplete studies in this/these curriculum(s) by the terminatin date, it is the respnsibility f the institutin t request an extensin f the registratin perid fr the prgram r t make ther arrangements fr thse students t cmplete their studies. When a certificate title is being deleted An explanatin is given regarding the prgram change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. The certificate title is prvided as well as a date by which all students will have cmpleted the prgram leading t this certificate title. The Side by Side Cmparisn Chart is included and cmplete. When there is a change in delivery mde (e.g., frm traditinal frmat t a distance educatin frmat) Review Criteria An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. The prpsed delivery mde is indicated. There is a descriptin f hw the change impacts library resurces, supprt services and financial aid eligibility. If there is n impact, there is an explanatin as t why nt.. In additin please see sectin n Department Expectatins: Resurces fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria When the change invlves adding a distance educatin frmat t a registered prgram, the Distance Educatin Applicatin is submitted. In additin, please see 85

86 sectin n Department Expectatins: Review Prcess fr Apprval f Prgrams in the Distance Educatin Frmat fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When new faculty is being added as part f the nted change(s), faculty resumes/curriculum vitas are included. In additin, please see Department Expectatins: Faculty fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. When there is a change in frmat that alters the prgram s financial aid eligibility (e.g., frm day t evening, frm full-time t part-time) An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. The change in frmat is indicated. There is a descriptin f hw the change impacts library resurces, supprt services r financial aid eligibility. If there is n impact, there is an explanatin as t why nt. In additin, please see sectin n Department Expectatins: Resurces fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. When new faculty is being added as part f the nted change(s), faculty resumes/curriculum vitas are included. In additin, please see Department Expectatins: Faculty fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the change is altering the liberal arts and science cntent in a way that impacts the degree classificatin, as defined in Sectin 3.47(c)(1-4) f Regents Rules An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. The Side-by-Side Cmparisn Chart f the existing and newly mdified prgram is included and cmplete. When there is a change in degree award (e.g., frm B.S. t B. A.; frm Advanced Certificate t M.A.) An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. 86

87 The prpsed degree award is indicated and an explanatin is given regarding hw the prgram meets Sectin 3.47 and Sectin 3.50 f the Regents Rules n degree requirements fund at: egistereddegrees. When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. The Side By Side Cmparisn Chart f the existing and newly mdified prgram is included and cmplete. When there is a change in the ttal number f credits f any certificate r advanced certificate and if the change is less than 1/3 f the credits and des nt impact the pedaggical cre An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified The current number f credits in the certificate r advanced certificate is given alng with the newly prpsed number f credits. When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. The Side by Side Cmparisn Chart is included and cmplete. When there is a curricular change f 1/3 r mre f the Credits An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified. The current number f credits in the certificate r advanced certificate is given alng with the newly prpsed number f credits. When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. The Side by Side Cmparisn Chart is included and cmplete. When new faculty is being added as part f the nted change(s), faculty resumes/curriculum vitas are included. In additin, please see Department Expectatins: Faculty fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. If there are currently existing curses impacted by the change, the catalg curse descriptins are included. When new curses are added as part f the indicated change(s), syllabi fr each new curse are attached, please see Specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi in the sectin n Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk. 87

88 When the prpsed change impacts field experience r student teaching leading t teacher certificatin, please see Department Expectatins: Teacher Certificatin Field Experience and Student Teaching fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts the field experience r internship required fr a prgram leading t educatinal leadership, please see sectin n Leadership Field Experience and Internships fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When there is a curricular change that impacts the pedaggical cre An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. The Side by Side Cmparisn Chart is included and cmplete. When new faculty is being added as part f the nted change(s), faculty resumes/curriculum vitas are included. In additin, please see Department Expectatins: Faculty fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. If currently existing curses are impacted by the change, the catalg curse descriptins fr every curse are included. When new curses are added as part f the indicated change(s), syllabi fr each new curse are attached, please see specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi in the sectin n Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk. When the change impacts the pedaggical cre fr teacher certificatin r educatinal leadership, please see Department Expectatins: Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk. When the change impacts the cntent cre f an educatinal leadership prgram, please see sectins n Educatinal Leadership Cre Cursewrk and Cmpleting the Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table fr a cmplete listing f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts field experience r student teaching leading t teacher certificatin, please see Department Expectatins: Teacher Certificatin Field Experience and Student Teaching fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts the field experience r internship required fr a prgram leading t educatinal leadership, please see sectin n Leadership Field Experience and Internships fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When a certificate title is added (e.g., adding Birth-2 t an existing prgram leading t childhd 1-6; r adding a 5-6 extensin) An explanatin is given regarding the prpsed change. The certificate title(s) t which the prgram currently leads is identified The dcumented need fr the additin f the certificate title(s) is prvided. 88

89 Changes t admissin requirements fr the new certificatin title are prvided. In additin, please see sectin n Department Expectatins: Admissins, General Educatin and Cntent Cres fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. The Side by Side Cmparisn Chart is included and cmplete. When the prgram is ffered thrugh a nntraditinal schedule, a brief explanatin f the schedule and its impact n financial aid eligibility is included. (See sectin n Financial Aid Cnsideratins) The institutin cnfirms that there is at least 15 hurs (f 50 minutes each) f instructin and at least 30 hurs f supplementary assignments fr each ne credit. Fr master s degree prgrams a research r a cmparable ccupatinal r prfessinal experience is a cmpnent f the prgram is described, including curse number. This nrmally includes at least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject. When new faculty is being added as part f the nted change(s), faculty resumes/curriculum vitas are included. In additin, please see Department Expectatins: Faculty fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the change impacts the pedaggical cre fr teacher certificatin r educatinal leadership, please see Department Expectatins: Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk. If currently existing curses are impacted by the change, the catalg curse descriptins fr every curse are included. When new curses are added as part f the indicated change(s), syllabi fr each new curse are attached, please see specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi in the sectin n Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk. When the change impacts the cntent cre f an educatinal leadership prgram, please see sectins n Educatinal Leadership Cre Cursewrk and Cmpleting the Educatinal Leadership Cre Curses Table fr a cmplete listing f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts field experience r student teaching leading t teacher certificatin, please see Department Expectatins: Teacher Certificatin Field Experience and Student Teaching fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When the prpsed change impacts the field experience r internship required fr a prgram leading t educatinal leadership, please see sectin n Leadership Field Experience and Internships fr a cmplete list f Review Criteria. When Adding a Majr r Cncentratin When the prpsed change impacts the undergraduate and/r the graduate prgram schedules, please see sectin n Sample Prgram Schedule fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. When new faculty is being added as part f the nted change(s), faculty resumes/curriculum vitas are included. In additin, please see Department Expectatins: Faculty fr cmplete list f Review Criteria. If currently existing curses are impacted by the change, the catalg curse descriptins fr every curse are included. 89

90 When new curses are added as part f the indicated change(s), syllabi fr each new curse are attached, please see specific requirements pertaining t curse syllabi in the sectin n Pedaggical Cre Cursewrk. 90

91 Department Expectatins: Pupil Persnnel Services Certificate Titles See Department Expectatins fr Prgram Infrmatin; Faculty; and Resurces regarding Tasks assciated with the Pupil Persnnel Services Applicatin. Sample Prgram Schedule The Graduate Prgram Schedule Table is submitted. Prgram schedules include all curses, nt slely PPS specific curses. There are 30 semester hurs f graduate study fr the prvisinal certificate in schl cunseling. There are 30 semester hurs f graduate study fr the permanent certificate in schl cunseling. There are 60 semester hurs f graduate study included in schl psychlgy fr the prvisinal certificate in schl psychlgy. One semester hur r ne credit represents at least 15 hurs (f 50 minutes each) f classrm instructin and at least 30 hurs f supplementary assignments (hmewrk), such as reading and research, beynd what is scheduled fr in the classrm. Syllabi are demnstrably cnsistent with, r superir t thse f cmparable curse and prgrams at cmparable institutins: syllabi embed the cntent and skill expectatins f prfessinal assciatins in the field. Cursewrk in graduate curses is clearly graduate-level wrk, and advanced in cntent, rigr and requirements. A master s degree includes at least ne f the fllwing: passing a cmprehensive test, writing a thesis based n independent research r cmpleting an apprpriate special prject. The curriculum design is cherent, implements the philsphy and purpses f the prgram, and is aligned with the educatinal and career bjectives f the prgram. (See Prgram Descriptin and Purpse) Curses are ffered frequently enugh t ensure timely cmpletin f the prgram, as demnstrated in the sample prgram schedule. A nntraditinal schedule is explained and the explanatin includes its impact n financial aid eligibility. The prpsed prgram indicates hw it will insure that candidates will have tw hurs f apprved cursewrk r training regarding the identificatin and reprting f child abuse and maltreatment and addresses the fllwing cntent [Cmmissiner s Regulatins Subpart ]: Infrmatin cncerning the physical and behaviral indicatrs f child abuse and maltreatment Statutry reprting requirements, including, but nt limited t, when and hw a reprt must be made, what ther actins the reprter is mandated r authrized t take The legal prtectins affrded reprters The cnsequences fr failing t reprt The prpsed prgram Indicates hw it will insure that candidates will have tw clck hurs f cursewrk r training in schl vilence preventin and interventin that addresses the fllwing cntent [Sectin 3004 f Educatin Law]: 91

92 Warning signs within a develpmental and scial cntext that relate t vilence and ther trubling behavirs in children The statues, relatinships and plicies relating t a safe nnvilent schl climate Effective classrm management techniques and ther academic supprts that prmte a nnvilent schl climate and enhance learning The integratin f scial and prblem slving skill develpment fr students within the regular curriculum Interventin techniques designed t address a schl vilence situatin Hw t participate in an effective schl/cmmunity referral prcess fr students exhibiting vilent behavir The prpsed prgram indicates hw it will insure that candidates will be instructed in the fllwing: Preventing child abductin [Educatin Law Sectin 803-a] Preventing alchl, tbacc, and ther drug abuse [Educatin Law Sectin 804] Prviding safety educatin [Educatin Law Sectin 806] Preventing fire and arsn [Educatin Law Sectin 808] The prpsed prgram Indicates hw it insure that candidates will cmplete six clck hurs, three f which are face-t-face, f cursewrk r training n the scial patterns f harassment, bullying and discriminatin and that addresses the fllwing cntent [Sectins 11 and 14 f Educatin Law and Sectins and f the Regulatins f the Cmmissiner f Educatin]: Understanding the intent cmpnents and peratinal definitins f the Dignity Act. Develping sensitivity t the experience f specific student ppulatins. Understanding hw schl climate and culture have an impact n student achievement and behavir. Understanding bullying, harassment and discriminatin, including indicatrs, early warning signs, preventin and interventin and hw t interact with families f victims and aggressrs. Understanding diversity and multi-cultural envirnments and examining yur wn biases. Admissin and Cntent Cre Cursewrk Requirements fr Pupil Persnnel Services Prgrams. Prgrams registered t prepare schl cunselrs, schl psychlgists and schl scial wrkers must meet general admissin criteria requirements and prgram specific admissin requirements. Fr general admissin requirements see the Department Expectatins fr Admissins Requirements. Prgrams prvide a checklist f admissin criteria used t establish and cnfirm that candidates meet all requirements If substantial credit is granted fr experience, the methds f evaluating the credits are explained and the maximum number f credits tward the prgram is listed. Fr pupil persnnel service titles, the institutin affirms that the prgram meets all listed requirements. Fr schl cunselr, schl psychlgist r schl scial wrker leading t permanent certificatin, the candidate shall have cmpleted tw years f schl experience in the field f pupil persnnel services. 92

93 Apprpriate Cursewrk t be taken in the certificate area are listed alng with the number f credits assigned, including if it is a required curse alng with wh the instructr f the curse is and their status. Examples f curse can be fund belw. Any graduate curse in psychlgy may be used t satisfy the cursewrk requirement. A cllege supervised internship must be part f an apprved schl psychlgy prgram. Any graduate curse that is part f a prgram leading t a Master's degree in scial wrk is acceptable Examples f Acceptable Graduate Curses fr Schl Cunseling Cunseling Thery and Practice Wrld f the Cunselr Techniques f Cunseling the Elementary Schl Child Grup Cunseling & Practice Cre Curse in Guidance Individual Testing Diagnstic Tls fr Measurement The Cunselr as a Team Member Wrld f Wrk Career Develpment/Guidance Vcatinal Guidance Cmmunity Resurces & Relatinships Occupatinal Infrmatin & Vcatinal Develpment in Elementary Schl Drp Out Identificatin & Cunseling Cunseling Issues fr Effective Parenting Cunseling the Abused & Neglected Child Organizatin & Administratin f the Guidance/Pupil Persnnel Service Prgrams Supervisin f Cunseling Strategies fr Preventing Cnflict & Vilence Teaching Students t Get Alng Keys t Mtivatin Sex Educatin Orientatin t Schls Schl Law Implementatin f PL # (Special Educatin) Mainstreaming Educatinal Psychlgy Statistical Methds in Educatin Schl and Cmmunity Cmputer Applicatins in Guidance Grup Dynamics Develpmental Psychlgy Child/Adlescent Psychlgy Nature & Needs f the Gifted Psychlgy f the Handicapped Abnrmal Psychlgy/Psychpathlgy Theries f Persnality Psychlgy f Learning Mental Hygiene/Health Drugs, Alchl, & Smking AIDS Educatin & Human Sexuality Marriage & Family Decisin Making Prblem Slving Stress Management 93

94 Pupil Persnnel Services Supervised Practice r Cllege-Supervised Internships Supervised Practice and Cllege-Supervised Internship Curses that require supervised practice r cllege-supervised internship are listed. Instructrs (supervisrs) fr supervised practice r cllege supervised internship are included in the Faculty Table. Each instructr has the expertise t prvide supervisin related t cntent and pedaggy. Related Regulatins n Supervised Practice r Cllege-Supervised Internships Sectin Preparatin: t btain a certificate in a pupil persnnel service, a candidate shall meet the requirements set frth in this sectin.(b) Schl cunselr. (1) Prvisinal certificate. (i) The candidate shall hld a baccalaureate degree frm a reginally accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin apprved by the department, and in additin shall have cmpleted 30 semester hurs f apprved graduate study in the field f schl cunseling, including supervised practice in guidance. (ii) Time validity. The prvisinal certificate shall be valid fr five years frm date f issuance. (2) Permanent certificate. The candidate shall have cmpleted, in additin t the requirements fr the prvisinal certificate, tw years f schl experience in the field f pupil persnnel services and 30 semester hurs f graduate study in the field f schl cunseling. Within the ttal prgram f preparatin, the candidate shall have been awarded a master's degree. (e) Schl psychlgist. (1) Prvisinal certificate. (i) The prvisinal certificate shall be valid fr five years frm the date f issuance. (ii) The candidate shall hld a baccalaureate degree frm a reginally accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin apprved by the department, and shall have cmpleted in additin 60 semester hurs f graduate study, including a cllege-supervised internship in the field f schl psychlgy. (2) Permanent certificate. The candidate shall have cmpleted, in additin t the requirements fr the prvisinal certificate, tw years f schl experience in the field f pupil persnnel services. Within the ttal prgram f preparatin, the candidate shall have been awarded a master's degree. (f) Schl scial wrker. (1) Prvisinal certificate. (i) The candidate shall hld a baccalaureate degree frm a reginally accredited institutin f higher educatin r frm an institutin apprved by the department, and in additin shall have cmpleted 30 semester hurs f graduate study, including a supervised internship, in the field f scial wrk. (2) Permanent certificate. The candidate shall have cmpleted tw years f schl experience in the field f pupil persnnel services, hld the degree f master f scial wrk r an equivalent degree as determined by the department, and be licensed and registered by the department as a licensed master scial wrker r a licensed clinical scial wrker. 94

95 Department Expectatins: Bilingual Extensin fr Pupil Persnnel Services (PPS) and Educatinal Leadership Titles Bilingual Extensin fr PPS and Educatinal Leadership Prgrams The target language fr the bilingual extensin is indicated Criteria fr evaluating the candidates target language prficiency is prvided. The prgram curses are listed alng with curse descriptins fr registered curses r curse syllabi fr new curses The regulatry requirement(s) that each curse meets is indicated (cultural perspectives, thery and practice f bilingual/multicultural educatin, and methds f prviding services in the native language) The credit assigned t each curse, and identificatin f the curse as required r as an elective is indicated. The instructr that is listed fr each curse is als included in the Faculty Table. There is a minimum f 15 credits in cursewrk indicated n the chart. The curse(s) assciated with the required cllege-supervised experience in a bilingual cntext are listed. The New Yrk State Educatin Department s Office f Cllege and University Evaluatin (OCUE) prvides this Guidance Dcument t assist with the cmpletin f applicatins fr prgram registratin. This dcument is meant t be a fluid dcument that is updated t respnd t changes in plicy, regulatin and law. While OCUE attempts t prvide accurate, current, and reliable infrmatin thrugh this Guidance, it cannt preclude the pssibility f human r mechanical errr. Therefre, OCUE recmmends that applicants refer t the Regulatins f the Cmmissiner f Educatin available here fr the mst up t date Regulatins. 95