14 Del. Admin. Code § 1510-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 1510-7.0 - Application Requirements

7.1 An applicant must simultaneously submit an application for a Standard Certificate with the application for an Initial License, and the applicant must provide all required documentation for the Standard Certificate.

7.2 An applicant must disclose the applicant's criminal conviction history upon application for an Initial License. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction history is grounds for denial or revocation of an Initial License as specified in 14 Del.C. § 1219.

7.3 For applicants who are applying for the Initial License under subsection 3.1.1, the following documentation is required:

7.3.1 Official transcript from the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university.

7.3.1.1 Electronic transcripts may be submitted by the Employing Authority or by the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university; or

7.3.1.2 Sealed paper transcripts may be submitted.

7.3.1.3 The Department will not accept copies of transcripts; and

7.3.2 Proof the applicant completed a Student Teaching Program or an alternative to student teaching as required in subsection 4.1.3.

7.3.3 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

7.4 For applicants who are applying for the Initial License under subsection 3.1.2, the following documentation is required:

7.4.1 An official copy of the Valid and Current License or Certificate; and

7.4.2 Proof the applicant completed less than 4 years of experience as an educator working under a state credential in any Pre-K to 12 public school; and

7.4.3 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

7.5 For applicants who are applying for the Initial License under subsection 3.1.3, the following documentation is required:

7.5.1 An official copy of the Valid and Current License or Certificate; and

7.5.2 Official transcript from the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university.

7.5.2.1 Electronic transcripts may be submitted by the Employing Authority or by the applicant's Regionally Accredited college or university; or

7.5.2.2 Sealed paper transcripts may be submitted.

7.5.2.3 The Department will not accept copies of transcripts; and

7.5.3 Proof the applicant completed less than 4 years of experience as an educator working under a state credential in any Pre-K to 12 public school.

7.5.4 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

7.6 For applicants who are applying for the Initial License under subsection 3.1.4, the following documentation is required:

7.6.1 Proof the applicant previously held a Delaware Initial License that has expired; and

7.6.2 Proof the applicant has been out of the profession for 4 years or less; and

7.6.3 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

7.7 Applicants with credentials issued from institutions outside of the United States and United States territories must provide an analysis of the degree equivalency in a format approved by the Department together with all other required application documents and materials.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1510-7.0

18 DE Reg. 218 (9/1/2014)
22 DE Reg. 221 (9/1/2018)
23 DE Reg. 38 (7/1/2019)
24 DE Reg. 1066 (6/1/2021)
27 DE Reg. 171 (9/1/2023)
27 DE Reg. 764 (4/1/2024) (Final)