RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)

028. EXCEPTIONAL CHILD CERTIFICATE (3-16-04)

Holders of this certificate work with children who have been identified as having an educational impairment.

01. General Education Requirements. Completion of the general education requirements at an accredited college or university is required. (2-23-06)

02. Generalist (K-12) Endorsement. The Generalist K-12 endorsement is non-categorical and allows one to teach in any K-12 special education setting. This endorsement is valid for five (5) years. Six (6) semester credit hours are required every five (5) years for renewal. Regardless of prior special education experience, all initial applicants must provide an institutional recommendation that an approved special education program has been completed. To be eligible for an Exceptional Child Certificate with a Generalist K-12 endorsement, a candidate must have satisfied the following requirements:

a. Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

b. Completion, in an Idaho college or university, of a program in elementary, secondary, or special education currently approved by the Idaho State Board of Education.

OR

Completion, in an out-of-state college or university, of a program in elementary, secondary, or special education currently approved by the state educational agency of the state in which the program was completed. (3-16-04)

c. Completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours in special education, or closely related areas, as part of an approved special education program.

d. Each candidate must have a qualifying score on an approved core content assessment and a second assessment related to the specific endorsement requested.

03. Hearing Impairment Endorsement (K-12). Completion of a program of a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours in the area of Hearing Impairment. An institutional recommendation specific to this endorsement is required. To be eligible for an Exceptional Child Certificate with a Hearing Impaired endorsement, a candidate must have satisfied the following requirements:

a. Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;

b. Completion of a program from an Idaho college or university in elementary, secondary or special education currently approved by the Idaho State Board of Education;

OR

c. Completion of a program from an out-of-state college or university in elementary, secondary, or special education currently approved by the state educational agency of the state in which the program was completed;

d. Completion of a program of a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours in the area of Hearing Impairment. Must receive an institutional recommendation specific to this endorsement from an accredited college or university. (4-11-06)

04. Visual Impairment Endorsement (K-12). Completion of a program of a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours in the area of Visual Impairment. An institutional recommendation specific to this endorsement is required. To be eligible for an Exceptional Child Certificate with a Visually Impaired endorsement, a candidate must have satisfied the following requirements:

a. Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college of university;

b. Completion of a program from an Idaho college or university in elementary, secondary or special education currently approved by the Idaho State Board of Education;

OR

c. Completion of a program from an out-of-state college or university in elementary, secondary, or special education currently approved by the state educational agency of the state in which the program was completed;

d. Completion of a program of a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours in the area of Visual Impairment. Must receive an institutional recommendation specific to this endorsement from an accredited college or university. (4-11-06)

RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)

029. CONSULTING TEACHER ENDORSEMENT

01. Technical Assistance to Teachers. Consulting teachers provide technical assistance to teachers and other staff in the school district with regard to the selection and implementation of appropriate teaching materials, instructional strategies, and procedures to improve the educational outcomes for students with exceptional needs. They may also provide direct intervention for students with significant needs. (4-11-06)

02. Eligibility for a Consulting Teacher Endorsement. To be eligible for a Consulting Teacher endorsement on the Standard Exceptional Child Certificate, the Early Childhood /Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (Birth-Grade 3), the Standard Elementary Certificate or the Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate, a candidate must have satisfied the following requirements: (3-16-04)

a. Education Requirements. Qualify for or hold a Standard Exceptional Child Certificate and qualify for or hold a Standard Elementary Certificate, Standard Secondary Certificate, or Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (Birth-Grade 3). Plus completion, in an accredited college or university, of a master's degree or an approved fifth-year program as defined by the Idaho State Board of Education, and have demonstrated competencies in the following areas: assessment of learning behaviors; individualization of instructional programs based on educational diagnosis; behavioral and/or classroom management techniques; program implementation and supervision; knowledge in use of current methods, materials and resources available and management and operation of media centers; ability in identifying and utilizing community or agency resources and support services; and counseling skills and guidance of professional staff. (4-11-06)

b. Experience. Completion of a minimum of three (3) years' teaching experience, at least two (2) years of which must be in a special education classroom setting. (3-16-04)

c. Letter of Recommendation. Provide a letter of recommendation from the superintendent of a school district that provides verification of demonstrated competencies in the following areas: assessment of learning behaviors; individualization of instructional programs based on educational diagnosis; behavioral and/or classroom management techniques; program implementation and supervision; knowledge in use of current methods, materials and resources available and management and operation of media centers; ability in identifying and utilizing community or agency resources and support services; and counseling skills and guidance of professional personnel and three (3) years of successful experience as a special education teacher working with classroom teachers in elementary or secondary schools. (4-11-06)

RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)

030. SUPERVISOR/COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT

01. Special Education Support. Supervisors/coordinators of special education support the district administrative team in ensuring that district practice is in compliance with the requirements of the Individuals with Education Disabilities Act.

The assigned duties may include the evaluation of related services staff; supervision of the operations of special education programs within a school district; technical assistance and training to district staff and parents; assistance with student placement decisions; and representation for the school district regarding special education matters with other agencies and with the State Department of Education. (4-11-06)

02. Endorsement. To be eligible for this endorsement on the Standard Exceptional Child Certificate or the Pupil Personnel Certificate endorsed for School Psychologist, Speech-Language Pathologist or Social Worker, a candidate must complete a master's degree program; have verification of a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a special education setting; and obtain college or university verification of demonstrated competencies in special education administration, supervision of instruction and counseling parents of exceptional children. (4-11-06)