14 Del. Admin. Code § 1562-5.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1562-5.0 - Application Requirements

5.1 If an applicant is applying for an Initial License, a Standard Certificate must be applied for simultaneously with the application for the Initial License, and the applicant shall also provide all required documentation for the License.

5.2 If the applicant is also applying for the issuance or renewal of an educator's license or paraeducator's permit, the applicant must disclose the applicant's criminal conviction history upon application. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction history is grounds for denial of the license or permit application as specified in 14 Del.C. § 1219 and it could delay the processing or result in the denial of the application for a Teacher of English Learners Standard Certificate.

5.3 For an applicant who is applying for a Teacher of English Learners Standard Certificate under subsection 3.1.1 of this regulation, the following documentation is required in the application:

5.3.1 Evidence of obtaining and maintaining an English as a New Language certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, if applicable; and

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

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

5.3.2.2 Sealed paper transcripts may be submitted.

5.3.2.3 The Department will not accept copies of transcripts; and

5.3.3 Official scores on the ACTFL OPI and WPT in English, as provided in subsection 4.1.2.2, if applicable; and

5.3.4 Official score on the Praxis Subject Assessment as provided in subsection 4.1.3; and

5.3.5 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

5.4 For an applicant who is applying for the Teacher of English Learners Standard Certificate under subsection 3.1.2, the following documentation is required in the application:

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

5.4.2 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1562-5.0

25 DE Reg. 96 (7/1/2021)
26 DE Reg. 584 (1/1/2023) (Final)