Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 504-4.0 - Instructors4.1 An entity sponsor shall certify to the Department that the instructor shall possess one or more of the following qualifications:4.1.1 A minimum of 3 years working experience in the subject matter being taught.4.1.2 An approved professional designation in accordance with Section 9.3 from a recognized association.4.1.3 A degree from an accredited school in the subject matter being taught.4.1.4 Special expertise, such as employment with a governmental entity; or a documented history of research or study in the area.4.1.5 An instructor who is a licensee shall receive the same number of continuing education credits granted to participants. The instructor may not receive additional credit for teaching the same course more than once in a biennium reporting period.4.1.6 Instructors shall have the authority and responsibility to deny credit to anyone who disrupts the class or is inattentive. Based on the course provider's policies, refunds may be given. It will be a violation of this regulation for an instructor or school official to knowingly allow during the class, the activities of sleeping, reading of books, newspapers, or other non-course materials, use of a cellular phone, or to allow absence from class other than authorized breaks. Penalties will be assessed against participant, instructor, and school, as provided in this regulation. Approval of a course will constitute approval of submitted instructors.18 Del. Admin. Code § 504-4.0