Office of Teaching Initiatives 2019 SCDN Conference December 13 2019 Overview SWD Extensions SOCE and Limited Extensions Computer Science Certification Requirements for moving from a SBL Initial to a SBL Professional Certificate ID: 806641
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New York State Certification Updates
Office of Teaching Initiatives2019 S/CDN ConferenceDecember 13, 2019
Slide2Overview
SWD Extensions, SOCE and Limited ExtensionsComputer Science CertificationRequirements for moving from a SBL Initial to a SBL Professional Certificate
Slide3SWD Generalist Grade Level Extensions
SWD Certificate Grade Level
Extension Grade LevelsTeaching Experience RequirementCTLE or a College CourseBirth-Grade 2Grades 3-4Minimum of 3 years at the 1st and/or 2nd grade levels. Minimum of 45 hours of acceptable CTLE focused on SWD at the elementary level. Minimum of 3 semester hours of pedagogical coursework focused on SWD at the elementary level. Grades 1-6PK-KMinimum of 3 years at the 1st and/or 2nd grade levels. Minimum of 45 hours of acceptable CTLE focused on SWD at the early childhood level. Minimum of 3 semester hours of pedagogical coursework focused on SWD at the early childhood level.
Grades 1-6Grades 7-8Minimum of 3 years at the 5th and/or 6th grade levels. Minimum of 45 hours of acceptable CTLE focused on SWD at the middle level. Minimum of 3 semester hours of pedagogical coursework focused on SWD at the middle level. Grades 7-12Grades 5-6Minimum of 3 years at the 7th and/or 8th grade levels. Minimum of 45 hours of acceptable CTLE focused on SWD at the middle level. Minimum of 3 semester hours of pedagogical coursework focused on SWD at the middle level.
Slide4SWD Generalist Grade Level Extensions: Continued
SWD Generalist Certificate Grade Level
Extension Grade LevelsTeaching Experience RequirementSWD at the Adolescent LevelEnglish Language ArtsGrades 5-9Grades 10-12Minimum of 3 years at the 8th and/or 9th grade levels. Minimum of 45 hours of acceptable CTLE or a minimum of 3 semester hours. Minimum of 15 hours of acceptable CTLE or a minimum of 3 semester hours.
Slide5Subject Area Extensions for Special Education Teachers
Hold one of the following certificates.Students with Disabilities (Grades 5-9) Generalist certificate
Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Generalist certificate Permanent Special Education certificate for the grades 5-9 or 7-12 subject area extensionsComplete both requirements listed below.Pass the content specialty test in the subject area.Complete at least 18 semester hours of coursework in the subject area or complete an approved New York State Registered subject area extension program.
Slide6Background
The SOCE was developed in response to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).Through NCLB, special education teachers who taught a special class in grades 7-12 were permitted to teach one or more core subject areas in their special class, if they met the federal definition of “Highly Qualified” in those core subject area(s).
ESSA eliminated the NCLB permission that allowed special education teachers deemed to be Highly Qualified to teach a subject area in a special class in grades 7-12 in order for local educational agencies (LEAs) to receive certain federal aid. However, the Department is required to ensure that teachers in LEAs receiving federal funding fulfill state certification requirements.
Slide7Background
At its July 2018 meeting, the Board of Regents established the SOCE and limited extension in the core subject areas for special education teachers who teach a special class in grades 7-12. The core subject areas include biology, chemistry, earth science, English Language Arts, mathematics, physics, and social studies.
The SOCE and limited extension create additional pathways for these teachers to become certified in one or more subject areas. The limited extension enables eligible special education teachers to be certified in a subject area while they teach a special class in grades 7-12 and pursue the subject area extension or certificate.
Slide8Background
The SOCE is a “grandfathering” option that certifies eligible special education teachers who meet specific requirements to teach a subject area in a special class in grades 7-12.For the SOCE, eligible special education teachers must have at least three years of satisfactory full-time teaching experience in grades 7-12 prior to June 30, 2020, during which time they would have been considered Highly Qualified in the subject area through passing a HOUSSE rubric.
The deadline for applying for the SOCE is June 30, 2020.
Slide9SOCE and Limited Extensions
The statement of continued eligibility (SOCE) and limited extension provide pathways to certification for special education teachers who teach a special class (self-contained) in grades 7-12 in the following areas: Biology, chemistry, earth science, ELA, mathematics, physics, and social studies.
Teachers must hold one of the following certificates to be eligible for a SOCE or limited extension:Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Generalist or Content SpecialistStudents with Disabilities (Grades 5-9) Generalist or Content SpecialistSpecial Education (issued prior to 2/2/04)
Slide10SOCE and Limited Extensions
The statement of continued eligibility (SOCE) and limited extension provide pathways to certification for special education teachers who teach a special class (self-contained) in grades 7-12 in the following areas: Biology, chemistry, earth science, ELA, mathematics, physics, and social studies.
Teachers must hold one of the following certificates to be eligible for a SOCE or limited extension:Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Generalist or Content SpecialistStudents with Disabilities (Grades 5-9) Generalist or Content SpecialistSpecial Education (issued prior to 2/2/04)
Slide11SOCE Information
The deadline for applying for the SOCE in one or more subject areas, including paying the fee, is June 30, 2020.The SOCE is continuously valid and is only valid in a special class.
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/special-education-teacher-soce.htmlhttp://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/spededassignments.html
Slide12SOCE Requirements
Hold an appropriate certificate.Employed in a public school or other school for which certification is required to teach a special class.Have at least three years of satisfactory full-time teaching experience in grades 7-12 prior to June 30, 2020, during which time the applicant was considered Highly Qualified in one or more subject areas through passing the HOUSSE rubric.Complete the following workshops: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act, and Autism.
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Slide13SOCE Documentation
The district would submit the following documentation for applicants.A completed Verification of Teaching Experience Form.The special education teacher must have taught the subject area in which the SOCE is sought in a special class.
A completed HOUSSE rubric in the subject area in which the SOCE is sought. The HOUSSE rubric must have a date indicating that the rubric covered the years of experience listed on the Verification of Teaching Experience Form.If the district does not have the required HOUSSE rubric, then it may complete the HOUSSE rubric now based on the teacher’s qualifications immediately prior to the academic years listed on the Verification of Teaching Experience Form. An appropriate district official must send the completed HOUSSE rubric and a letter explaining that the special education teacher taught the subject area in a special class and the HOUSSE rubric represents the fact that the teacher would have been considered Highly Qualified in the subject area in each of the years listed on the Verification of Teaching Experience Form.
Slide14Limited Extension Information
Limited extensions in each subject area are valid for five years. They may be renewed once for an additional five years if the extension holder completes at least three semester hours of coursework in the subject area of the limited extension. Limited extensions are only valid in a special class.
Slide15Limited Extension Requirements
Hold an appropriate certificate.Complete one of the following options:
Have at least two years of satisfactory full-time teaching experience prior to June 30, 2020, during which time the applicant was considered Highly Qualified in one or more subject areas through passing the HOUSSE rubric; or Pass the content specialty test in the subject area; or Pass an industry accepted exam in the subject area; or Complete at least 9 semester hours of coursework in the subject area; orComplete at least 45 hours of acceptable CTLE in the subject area and either: 1) have at least two years of satisfactory teaching experience in grades 7-12 in the subject area, or 2) be mentored in an applicable school or school district for at least one year by a teacher who holds a Professional or Permanent certificate in the subject area.
Slide16Computer Science Certification
There are four pathways for an Initial Computer Science (All Grades) certificate.Approved program
Individual evaluationAdditional certificateIndustry experienceIn the first three pathways, candidates must complete at least 12 semester hours in the following concepts that are identified in the K-12 Computer Science Framework (2016) (https://k12cs.org/). Algorithms and programmingComputing systemsData and analysisImpacts of computingNetworks and the internetA Computer Science Content Specialty Test (CST) will be required, when available.
Slide17Approved Program Pathway
Guidance on the computer science coursework is available on the Office of College and University Evaluation (OCUE) website, including definitions of the five concepts to assist in the development or identification of courses. http://www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/computer-science-certificate-coursework-guidance Candidates must learn:
how to code for accessibility and the American Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility compliance requirements, andhow computers can be used in educational settings to meet the needs of all learners, including those with learning differences.
Slide18Additional Certificate and
Industry Experience PathwaysSome key requirements for the Additional Certificate and Industry Experience pathways are provided below.
Additional certificate pathwayHold a valid teaching certificateAt least 12 semester hours of specified computer science courseworkComputer Science CST (when available)Industry Experience pathway Bachelor’s degree or higherThree or more years of full-time occupational work experience in computer science 18 semester hours of specified pedagogical courseworkComputer Science CST (when available), edTPA (when available), and the Educating All Students test
Slide19Computer Science Tenure Area
Computer science is a new tenure area. After September 1, 2022, a teacher who was previously appointed tenure in a different tenure area may choose to continue to receive credit toward tenure and seniority rights in their previous tenure area while devoting a substantial portion (40% or more) of their time to teaching computer science courses, or they may choose to change their tenure area to receive credit and accrue seniority rights in the tenure area of computer science.
For educators assigned/appointed on or after September 1, 2022, who are devoting a substantial portion of their time teaching computer science, probationary appointments and appointments in tenure will be made in accordance with normal tenure rules (i.e., appointed tenure in computer science).
Slide20Computer Science SOCE
Teachers who hold a certificate in any area can continue teaching computer science courses until September 1, 2022. Teachers may be issued a statement of continued eligibility (SOCE) to continue teaching computer science courses in the employing school, school district, or BOCES without certification under certain conditions.
Eligibility: Teachers who are employed within the five years immediately preceding September 1, 2022 as a teacher of computer science courses in New York State provided that they hold a permanent or professional certificate in another certification area. Applications: Must be submitted on or before September 1, 2022.Validity period: Ten years from the date the SOCE is issued.
Slide21Requirements for SBL Professional Certificate
Complete NYS Registered Program Held/Hold an Initial Certificate-SBL Master's Degree Paid, full-time Admin experience-3 years Paid, full-time Admin experience-SBL-1 year
Mentored experience-1 year Workshops Fingerprintshttp://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/exp/leadership-school-building.html
Slide22Requirements for SBL Professional Certificate
For the SBL Professional certificate, individuals must have three years full-time experience in an educational leadership position, which must include at least one year as a school building leader.
Single School Building. Individuals who hold an SBL certificate can work in a single school building. They cannot engage in work in multiple school buildings because then they are working at the district level, which would require SDL (School District Leader) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification. Responsibility for the hiring and retention of certified professional personnel.Responsibility for the pedagogical supervision and performance evaluation of certified personnel.
Slide23Requirements for SBL Professional Certificate
Responsibility for budget preparation and implementation. This does not include being given discretion to spend minor sums of money on departmental supplies, such as papers, pens, and chalk.Responsibility for curriculum development and supervision of its implementation.
Examples of Acceptable School-Building Level Position Titles. Experience completed while holding the following educational leadership position titles is acceptable for the SBL Professional certificate.PrincipalAssistant PrincipalVice PrincipalAssociate Principal
Slide24Requirements for SBL Professional Certificate
Other Position Titles That May Be Considered Acceptable. Experience completed while holding other positions may be considered administrative in nature and may be acceptable for the SBL Professional certificate, such as “Department Chairperson”, “Coordinator”, and “Supervisor”.
Examples of Position Titles That Are Typically Not Considered Acceptable. Experience completed while holding the following positions is typically not considered administrative in nature and may not be acceptable for the SBL Professional certificate.Athletic DirectorCivil service positionsChair of the Committee on Special EducationDean of StudentsInstructional Support Services Coordinators (as defined under regulation)