arc 3733b
EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]
Adopted and Filed
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272.2, the Board of Educational Examiners hereby amends Chapter 15, "Requirements for Special Education Endorsements," Iowa Administrative Code.
This amendment modifies the requirements for the director of special education, which include competencies rather than coursework and various options to meet the new requirements. The amendment also clarifies the authorization to include the "director of special education of an area education agency."
Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on July 21, 2004, as ARC 3543B. A public hearing on the amendment was held on August 10, 2004. Two persons attended the public hearing, and one written comment was received in support of the amendment. This amendment is identical to that published under Notice.
This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272.
This amendment will become effective November 17, 2004.
The following amendment is adopted.
Amend subrule 15.3(11) as follows:
15.3(11) Director of special education of an area education agency.
a. Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a director of special education of an area education agency. Assistant directors, special education coordinators and other equivalent types of positions are also required to hold this endorsement.
b. Program requirements.
(1) Degree. Specialist or its equivalent: A master’s degree plus at least 32 semester hours of planned graduate study in administration or special education beyond the master’s degree.
(1) (2) Endorsement. Hold or meet the requirements for supervisor of special education—instructional endorsement (refer to subrule 15.3(5)) or support (refer to subrule 15.3(10)). one of the following:
1. PK–12 principal and PK–12 supervisor of special education (see rule 282—14.142(272));
2. Supervisor of special education—instructional (see subrule 15.3(5));
3. Supervisor of special education—support (see subrule 15.3(10)); or
4. A letter of authorization for special education supervisor issued prior to October 1, 1988.
(2) (3) Content. The program shall include a minimum of 32 graduate semester hours, 16 semester hours of which are outlined under supervisor of special education—instructional or support. Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements to include the following:
1. Foundations of school administration Knowledge of federal, state and local fiscal policies related to education.
2. School finance Knowledge of school plant/facility planning.
3. School law Knowledge of human resources management, including recruitment, personnel assistance and development, evaluations and negotiations.
4. School–community relations Knowledge of models, theories and philosophies that provide the basis for educational systems.
5. Electives in educational administration, special education, school psychology, speech/language pathology, audiology, and school social work so that the program totals 32 graduate semester hours Knowledge of current issues in special education.
6. Evaluator approval component Knowledge of special education school law and legislative and public policy issues affecting children and families.
7. Knowledge of the powers and duties of the director of special education of an area education agency as delineated in Iowa Code section 273.5.
8. Practicum in administration and supervision of special education programs.
(4) Experience. The applicant must have three years of administrative experience as a PK–12 principal or PK–12 supervisor of special education.
(5) Competencies. Through completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements, the director of special education accomplishes the following:
1. Facilitates the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
2. Advocates, nurtures and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
3. Ensures management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
4. Collaborates with educational staff, families and community members; responds to diverse community interests and needs; and mobilizes community resources.
5. Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
6. Understands, responds to, and influences the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
7. Collaborates and assists in supporting integrated work of the entire agency.
c. Other.
(1) Option 1:
Instructional. Meet the requirements for one special education teaching endorsement to include at least two of the following levels: and have three years of teaching experience in special education.
1. Early childhood—special education.
2. K–6.
3. 7–12.
(2) Option 2:
Support. Meet the practitioner licensure requirements for one of the following endorsements and have three years of teaching experience as a:
1. School audiologist. ;
2. School psychologist. ;
3. School social worker. ; or
4. Speech–language pathologist.
An individual holding a statement of professional recognition is not eligible for the director of special education of an area education agency endorsement.
[Filed 9/24/04, effective 11/17/04]
[Published 10/13/04]
EDITOR’S NOTE: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 10/13/04.