Okla. Admin. Code § 210:20-9-104

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 210:20-9-104 - Certification for languages with no subject area examination

(a) The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) shall issue a certification in world languages that have no state competency examination to qualified applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements.

(1) A qualified applicant seeking certification in a world language that has no state competency examination must obtain a score of at least "intermediate-high" on the following exams administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in the foreign language for which the applicant is seeking certification:

(A) The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) or the Oral Proficiency Interview Computer (OPIc); and

(B) The Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)

(2) The testing assessments listed in (b) of this Section are the only testing assessments which may be used as appropriate subject area assessments in a world language that has no state competency examination, unless the world language falls within the definition of a Native American Language set forth in 210:20-9-98(d).

(3) Applicants holding a valid Oklahoma traditional or alternative credential may add a world language that has no state competency examination by meeting the requirements listed in (1) of this subsection.

(4) Applicants seeking certification in a world language that has no state competency examination who do not hold an Oklahoma traditional or alternative credential must meet the requirements of (1) of this subsection and must qualify for an Alternative Placement Teaching Certificate. Applicants seeking certification pursuant to this section must comply with all statutory requirements of the Alternative Placement Program listed in 70 O.S. § 6-122.3.

(b) The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) shall issue a certification in Native American Languages that have no state competency examination to qualified applicants who meet all of the criteria set forth in 210:20-9-98(d) and who demonstrate proficiency in the Native American Language sought to be certified as determined by a federally-recognized tribe or tribal entity. For purposes of this subsection, proficiency in a Native American Language may be established as follows:

(1) Applicant holds a Native American Language certificate issued by:

(A) A federally-recognized tribe or tribal entity; or

(B) An organization which has been recognized by a federally-recognized tribe or tribal entity with authority to certify Applicant's proficiency in the Native American Language(s) of the Tribe; and

(2) Applicant has obtained a bachelor's degree or other academic degree designated by the federally recognized Tribe or Tribal Entity as a prerequisite to certification of proficiency in the Native American Language.

(c) As a prerequisite to recognition of certification of proficiency in a Native American Language, a tribe or tribal entity certifying proficiency in a Native American Language must provide the OSDE with an official statement issued by a tribe or tribal entity which identifies:

(1) The Native American Language(s) for which the Tribe or Tribal Entity intends to certify individuals as proficient, or, in the case of an organization identified pursuant to (b)(1)(B) of this subsection, the Native American Language for which the Tribe or Tribal Entity recognizes an organization with the authority to certify proficiency;

(2) A description of the systems and standards and subject area proficiency assessments that will be used by a tribe, tribal entity, or other organization identified in (b)(1)(B) of this subsection in certifying Native American Language teachers;

(3) A description of the educational requirements, training, professional development, language ability, and other qualifications necessary for teacher certification by the Tribe/Tribal Entity; and

(4) A description of the levels of proficiency and/or particular Native American Language course(s) for which the Tribe/Tribal entity intends to certify or recognize certification of an individual to teach.

(d) A certificate in Native American Languages shall qualify the authorized individual to accept a teaching position or assignment in any school district of the State of Oklahoma that offers or permits courses in Native American Language at the proficiency and/or grade level(s) for which they hold certification, provided that :

(1) A holder of Native American Languages teaching certificate who does not also have a current, valid Oklahoma traditional or alternative teaching credential may not teach any subject other than the Native American language and level(s) for which the individual has been certified; and

(2) In order to teach any Native American Language course offered by a school district for core academic subject as a world language credit rather than elective credit, a holder of a Native American Language teaching certificate who does not hold an Oklahoma traditional or alternative teaching credential must either qualify for an Alternative Placement Teaching Certificate or teach the class in collaboration with a teacher of record who is highly qualified in any content area for the appropriate level of instruction.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:20-9-104

Added at 29 Ok Reg 1594, eff 7-12-12 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1613, eff 7-11-13