05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 5

Current through 2024-43, October 23, 2024
Section 071-13-5 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS
5.1 Applicants for an initial superintendent or an initial assistant superintendent certificate, may complete the School Superintendent Assessment to meet the knowledge areas in accordance with Chapter 115 Part II.

The School Superintendent Assessment is an alternative pathway to meeting specified knowledge areas and is not a requirement for each applicant.

5.2Examination Sequence

The Educational Testing Service schedules the School Superintendent Assessment at sites across Maine and the nation. The applicant registers for the examination directly with the Educational Testing Service.

An applicant may retake the examination at scheduled examination sessions as often as allowed by the vendor's retake policies to meet the requirements.

5.3Qualifying Scores

The qualifying score on the School Superintendent Assessment (test code #6021) for individuals seeking a superintendent or assistant superintendent certificate is 160.

5.4 Applicants for an initial administrator certificate other than superintendent or assistant superintendent may complete the School Leaders Licensure Assessment to meet the knowledge areas in accordance with Chapter 115 Part II.

The School Leaders Licensure Assessment is an alternative pathway to meeting specified knowledge areas and is not a requirement for each applicant.

5.5Examination Sequence

The Educational Testing Service schedules the School Leaders Licensure Assessment at sites across Maine and the nation. The applicant registers for the examination directly with the Educational Testing Service.

An applicant may retake the examination at scheduled examination sessions as often as allowed by the vendor's retake policies to meet the requirements.

5.6Qualifying Scores

The qualifying score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (code 6012) for individuals seeking an administrator certificate other than a superintendent or assistant superintendent certificate is 163.

5.7Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities that prevent them from taking the examination under standard conditions may request special accommodations directly through the Educational Testing Service. The documentation requirements and accommodation request procedures are described in the registration bulletin for the specific examination.

05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 5