N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1403.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 1403.02 - Review by Department of Application for State Board Approval

(a) Upon receipt of an application, the department shall form a learn everywhere program application evaluation team comprised of the following members appointed by the commissioner or designee:

(1) From the department:

a. The administrator or designee; and

b. Department representatives with content area expertise, curriculum competency expertise, or both; and

(2) Additional members, whose availability shall not interfere with the timely review of the application, including:

a. An extended learning opportunity (ELO) representative; and

b. No less than one and no more than 2 New Hampshire state board licensed educators licensed in the content area enumerated on the application, where at least one shall be currently teaching in that content area in a school, as defined in Ed 1402.01(n).

(b) If the proposed program is not directly related to a licensed content area, the administrator shall determine the closely related content area license.

(c) The department shall review the application submitted for state board approval within 30 business days of receiving the application to verify completeness and:

(1) If the application is incomplete, shall notify the applicant by email of the requirements for completion; or

(2) If the application is complete, shall notify the applicant by email that the application is received and complete.

(d) The department shall provide support to the applicant during the application process, which may include but not be limited to:

(1) Providing example applications for guidance;

(2) Meeting either in person or remotely to review and discuss the application; and

(3) Offering feedback to ensure completeness of the application.

(e) The learn everywhere program evaluation team shall review the completed application for submission to the board using the following criteria:

(1) The purpose or mission statement expresses a clear and focused purpose for the program that supports student learning;

(2) The description of the facilities includes sufficient detail to indicate that priorities will focus on a facility that is appropriate for the activities and students to be served, and that facilities need not comply with any state or federal law specifically applicable to a school that the facility does not otherwise have to satisfy;

(3) The program outline being proposed aligns with the selected Ed 306.27(v) subject;

(4) The educational goals, competencies, and methods for assessment that will be used to measure student progress toward meeting program goals and competencies;

(5) An adequate description is provided for staff member qualifications;

(6) Verification of a criminal background check policy pursuant to Ed 1403.01(a)(4) and an assurance that it will be disclosed to parents in writing upon enrollment; and

(7) The program description includes how coordination with LEAs will take place to address student needs and to ensure that the program meets the requirements of Ed 1403.01(e)(2)b. and c.

(f) Within 30 days of the notification of a completed application, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of the date and time of the meeting where the application will be discussed and voted on by the state board.

(g) The administrator shall submit the evaluation report to the commissioner, who shall submit such report and a recommendation to the state board along with the application materials for review.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1403.02

Derived from Volume XL Number 37, Filed September 10, 2020, Proposed by #13090, Effective 8/14/2020, Expires 8/14/2030 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ed 1400)

Amended by Volume XLII Number 28, Filed July 14, 2022, Proposed by #13393, Effective 6/10/2022, Expires 6/10/2032

Amended by Number 19, Filed May 9, 2024, Proposed by #13924, Effective 4/12/2024, Expires 4/12/2034.