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EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty–five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b.”

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272.2, the Board of Educational Examiners hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 14, “Issuance of Practitioner’s Licenses and Endorsements,” Iowa Administrative Code.

The proposed amendments to the teacher intern license will allow for more innovation and flexibility, while still ensuring the integrity of program standards.

A waiver provision is not included.  The Board has adopted a uniform waiver rule.

Any interested party or persons may present their views either orally or in writing at the public hearing that will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Room 3 North, Third Floor, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

At the hearing, persons will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed amendments.  Persons who wish to make oral presentations at the public hearing may contact the Executive Director, Board of Educational Examiners, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319–0147, or at (515)281– 5849, prior to the date of the public hearing.

Any person who intends to attend the public hearing and requires special accommodations for specific needs, such as a sign language interpreter, should contact the office of the Executive Director at (515)281–5849.

Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendments before 4 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2005.  Written comments and suggestions should be addressed to Barbara F. Hendrickson, Board Secretary, Board of Educational Examiners, at the above address, or sent by E–mail to barbara.hendrickson@iowa.gov, or by fax to (515)281–7669.

A fiscal impact summary prepared by the Legislative Services Agency pursuant to Iowa Code Supplement § 17A.4(3) will be available at http://www.legis.state.ia.us/IAC.html or at (515)281–5279 prior to the Administrative Rules Review Committee’s review of this rule making.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272.

The following amendments are proposed.

ITEM 1.  Amend subrule 14.129(1) as follows:

14.129(1)  Authorization.  The teacher intern is authorized to teach in a high school, grades 9 7 to 12.  The following rule does not apply to the endorsements on a teacher intern license:  282—14.140(272), requirements for other teaching endorsements.

ITEM 2.  Amend subrule 14.129(3), paragraph “d,” as follows:

d.   Successfully complete the introductory teacher intern program requirements listed in subrule 14.129(5) and approved by the state board of education.

ITEM 3.  Adopt new paragraph 14.129(3)“e” as follows:

e.   Successfully pass a basic skills test at the level approved by the teacher education institution.

ITEM 4.  Amend subrule 14.129(4), paragraphs “a” and “b,” as follows:

a.   Provide an offer of employment to an individual who has been evaluated by a college or university for eligibility or acceptance in the teacher intern program.  Employment shall begin with the fall academic year.

b.   Participate in a state–approved mentoring and induction program.

ITEM 5.  Amend subrule 14.129(4), paragraph “e,” as follows:

e.   Not unnecessarily overload the teacher intern with extracurricular duties not directly related to the teacher intern’s teaching assignment.

ITEM 6.  Amend subrule 14.129(5) as follows:

14.129(5)  Program requirements.  The teacher intern shall:

a.   Complete the teacher intern introductory program of a minimum of 12 semester hours to include the following requirements prior to the internship year:

(1) to (7)  No change.

(8) Field experience experiences that provides provide opportunities for interaction with students in an environment that supports learning in context.  These experiences shall total at least 50 contact hours in the field prior to the beginning of the academic year of the candidate’s initial employment as a teacher intern.

b.   Complete four semester hours of a teacher intern seminar during the teacher internship year to include support and extension of coursework from the teacher intern introductory program.

c.   Complete a concluding teacher intern program of a minimum of 12 semester hours the coursework and competencies in the following areas:

(1) to (6)  No change.

ITEM 7.  Amend subrule 14.129(6), paragraph “a,” as follows:

a.   Successful completion of the entire coursework and competencies in the teacher intern program approved by the state board of education.

ITEM 8.  Amend subrule 14.129(6), paragraph “c,” as follows:

c.   Verification from a licensed evaluator that the teacher intern is participating in a state–approved mentoring and induction program and is being assessed on the Iowa teaching standards.

ITEM 9.  Adopt the following new subrule:

14.129(7)  Requirements to obtain the initial license if the teacher intern does not complete the internship year.  An initial license shall be issued upon application provided that the teacher intern has met all of the following requirements:

a.   Successful completion of the coursework and competencies in the teacher intern program approved by the state board of education.

b.   Verification by a college or university that the teacher intern successfully completed the college’s or university’s state–approved student teaching requirements.

c.   Recommendation by a college or university offering an approved teacher intern program that the individual is eligible for an initial license.

d.   At the board’s request, the teacher intern shall provide to the board information including, but not limited to, the teacher intern selection and preparation program, institutional support, local school district mentor, and local school district support.