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DIVISION 52
EVALUATION OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION

584-052-0005
Generally
Oregon grants licensure to an applicant
completing a preparation program approved by the Commission. Graduates of Commission
approved Oregon programs are initially licensed when the preparing institution recommends
them for the license and endorsements. No transcript review is necessary, the Commission
having given prior approval to courses and learning experiences required for program
completion.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.127,
342.135, 342.140, 342.143, 342.147, 342.165, 342.175 & 342.176
Hist.: TS 15, f. 12-20-76,
ef. 1-1-77; TS 17, f. 12-19-77, ef. 1-1-78; TS 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92;
Suspended by TSPC 9-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-052-0010
Preparation in Oregon Institutions
(1) An Oregon college or university may
recommend candidates for Oregon educator licenses in instruction, personnel service,
or administration when the institution’s programs are approved by the Commission.
Such a school is an approved teacher education institution and its programs constitute
approved teacher education programs.
(2) Applicants from Oregon approved
programs must apply for licensure within three years following completion of their
respective programs. If more than three years elapse before application is made,
the candidate must qualify for recommendation under rules for licensure in effect
at the time of application.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120
- 342.200
Hist.: TS 15, f. 12-20-76,
ef. 1-1-77; TS 17, f. 12-19-77, ef. 1-1-78; TS 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-5-82; TS 1-1988,
f. 1-14-88, cert. ef. 1-15-88; TS 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 4-7-88; TS 1-1992,
f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92; TSPC 4-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-99; Suspended by
TSPC 9-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-052-0015
Preparation in Another State
(1) If an applicant has completed an out-of-state
educator licensure preparation program and the candidate is fully eligible for the
out-of-state license for which the applicant is applying, the applicant’s
preparation may be evaluated by the Commission. In such cases, the Commission may
require the applicant to:
(a) Present the out-of-state
license prior to evaluation for issuance of an Oregon license as proof of program
completion;
(b) Provide evidence that the
out-of-state program was completed and compelling evidence to the Executive Director
why the applicant is not eligible for the out-of-state license; or
(c) Seek evaluation and recommendation
from a comparable Oregon-approved program.
(2) Applicants holding a non-provisional
educator license or certificate issued by another state that is functionally equivalent
to an Oregon educator license may be eligible for an unrestricted equivalent provisional
license under the terms and conditions associated with that license.
(3) Applicants who have completed
all of the requirements for any of Oregon’s educator licenses may qualify
upon first licensure for that license.
(4) Applicants taking out-of-state
licensure programs must qualify for the license in the state in which the licensure
or certification program is approved unless the applicant is willing to be subject
to subsection (1)(b) above.
(5) Applicants applying to add
an endorsement to an Oregon non-provisional license do not need to hold or earn
an out-of-state licensure equivalent, but may request that the Commission evaluate
their transcripts to determine whether the program completed is comparable to current
Oregon program for that same endorsement.
(6) If the applicant does not
meet requirements for unrestricted non-provisional licensure, the Commission may
issue an emergency or restricted provisional license when the license being requested
is one in which there are insufficient applicants and when the employing district
submits verification of extenuating circumstances.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120
- 342.200 & 342.400
Hist.: TS 15, f. 12-20-76,
ef. 1-1-77; TS 17, f. 12-19-77, ef. 1-1-78; TS 1-1981, f. & ef. 4-8-81; TS 2-1981(Temp),
f. & ef. 8-17-81; TS 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-5-82; TS 6-1984, f. 12-27-84, ef.
1-15-85; TS 7-1986, f. 10-15-86, ef. 1-15-87; TS 3-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 8-4-87;
TS 1-1988, f. 1-14-88, cert. ef. 1-15-88; TS 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92;
TSPC 4-1999, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-99; TSPC 2-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-08;
TSPC 8-2009, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-09; Suspended by TSPC 9-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15,
cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16
584-052-0021
Preparation in Another Country
An applicant with one or more academic
degrees valid in Oregon and professional preparation from outside the United States
may request evaluation of his or her qualifications by an approved Oregon teacher
education institution, successfully complete any work necessary to meet requirements
of the institution’s approved program, and thereupon receive institutional
recommendation for licensure. The Oregon institution may waive part or all of the
approved program requirements on a course-by-course basis as authorized in OAR 584-052-0025.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120
- 200 & 342.400
Hist.: TSPC 4-1999, f. &
cert. ef. 8-2-99; Suspended by TSPC 9-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
thru 6-28-16
584-052-0025
Waiver of Approved Program Requirements
(1) The liaison officer of an approved
teacher education institution may waive part or all of the approved program on a
course-by-course basis if a candidate demonstrates the competencies and knowledge
the requirements are intended to develop.
(2) The candidate must present
to the institution written evidence of knowledge and must demonstrate the competencies
required in particular courses. Letters from teachers or supervisors, test data,
personal statements, observation reports, and the like may be accepted for this
purpose. Such material shall be kept on file by the director of the teacher education
program.
(3) Institutions shall develop,
as part of their approved program, written policies and guidelines for evaluating
waiver requests. Specific persons or committees shall be authorized to examine requests
and grant waivers. Persons from relevant college departments and school faculties
shall be appropriately involved at all points.
(4) Institutions shall maintain
student records which include the evidence on which waivers are granted under the
approved program approach. Only the institution’s liaison officer shall be
authorized to recommend to the Commission any waiver of academic requirements in
instances where the applicant is making direct application for licensure (OAR 584-052-0015)
or for an additional endorsement (584-038-0009).
(5) The applicant may appeal
waiver decisions to the Commission. However, prior to Commission consideration of
an appeal, the applicant shall have exhausted all avenues of appeal within the approved
teacher preparation institution.
(6) An applicant appealing an
institution’s waiver decision to the Commission must submit the following:
(a) Completed application form
signed by the applicant;
(b) The evaluation fee payable
to the Commission;
(c) Official transcripts of
any preparation completed;
(d) A copy of the applicant’s
planned program at the institution leading to the license and endorsement requested;
(e) Resume of work experience
applicable to the license and endorsement requested;
(f) If applicable, a written
statement from a school district indicating support for the application and the
particular competency on which the applicant is seeking waiver of course requirements;
(g) Evidence that the applicant
has exhausted all avenues of appeal within the approved teacher preparation institution;
and
(h) A statement from the applicant:
Indicating the reasons for appealing the matter to the Commission; identifying the
requirement on which the waiver is requested and the applicant’s qualifications
to be considered by the Commission; and, specifying the effect that granting the
appeal will have on the applicant’s preparation program.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.127,
342.135, 342.140, 342.143, 342.147, 342.165, 342.175 & 342.176
Hist.: TS 15, f. 12-20-76,
ef. 1-1-77; TS 17, f. 12-19-77, ef. 1-1-78; TS 5-1980, f. & ef. 9-11-80; TS
6-1980, f. & ef. 12-23-80; TS 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-5-82; TS 1-1992, f. &
cert. ef. 1-15-92; Suspended by TSPC 9-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
thru 6-28-16
584-052-0027
Waiver of Academic or Experience
Requirements by the Commission
(1) The Executive Director may substitute
successful teaching, personnel service, or administrative experience to satisfy
minimal requirements for formal college preparation or public school experience
required in the rules for licensure. Experience acceptable for substitution for
minimal requirements shall be such that the applicant has developed skills and knowledge
comparable to that developed through approved program preparation. To be granted
a basic, standard, initial, Continuing, or Professional license, a candidate shall
have clearly demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.
(2) The Commission shall monitor
any waivers granted under section (1) of this rule and shall receive reports on
such waivers.
(3) Applicants requesting licensure
based on substitution of successful teaching, personnel service, or administrative
experience to satisfy licensure requirements shall submit the following materials:
(a) Application form, evaluation
fee, and supporting materials;
(b) A written statement from
the applicant including type of license requested, requirements and qualifications
to be considered, supportive information, and plans for professional growth;
(c) If applicable, written statements
from supervisors in the employing school district indicating support for the substitution
and the particular competency of the candidate in relationship to identified district
and student needs; and
(d) The applicant's resume and
a statement indicating reasons for referring the matter to the Executive Director.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120
- 342.430 & 342.985
Hist.: TS 15, f. 12-20-76,
ef. 1-1-77; TS 17, f. 12-19-77, ef. 1-1-78; TS 6-1980, 0f. & ef. 12-23-80; Renumbered
from 584-052-025; TS 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-5-82; TS 7-1986, f. 10-15-86, ef. 1-15-87;
TS 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 3-12-91; TS 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-92; TS
6-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-1-92; TS 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 4-19-93;
TS 7-1994, f. 9-29-94, cert. ef. 1-15-95; TS 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 9-22-97;
TS 4-1997, f. 9-25-97, cert. ef. 10-4-97; TSPC 3-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef.
3-25-98 thru 9-8-98; Administrative correction 8-9-99; TSPC 2-2000, f. & cert.
ef. 5-15-00; TSPC 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 3-12-09; TSPC 1-2015, f. & cert.
ef. 2-10-15; Suspended by TSPC 9-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru
6-28-16

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