14 Del. Admin. Code § 1575-5.0

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

Section 1575-5.0 - 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 applying for the issuance or renewal of an educator's license, 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 application as specified in 14 Del.C. § 1219 and could delay the processing or result in the denial of the application for a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Standard Certificate.

5.3 For an applicant who is applying for a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Standard Certificate under subsection 3.1.1 of this regulation, the following documentation is required with the application:

5.3.1 Evidence of obtaining and maintaining an Exceptional Needs Specialist certificate in the specialty area of Blind and Visually Impaired 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 Documents verifying successful completion of Department-approved professional development, if applicable; and

5.3.4 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

5.4 For an applicant who is applying for a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Standard Certificate under subsection 3.1.2 of this regulation, 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 Official score; and

5.4.3 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1575-5.0

26 DE Reg. 864 (4/1/2023) (final)