Approval Of Specialty Area Programs

(1) An approved EPP that is seeking conditional approval of a new SAP or of an existing SAP that has undergone substantial revision shall submit a SAP proposal for administrative review to the Department that includes: (a) A proposal for each SAP; (b) Evidence of alignment to and integration of State Board approved applicable professional standards, applicable literacy standards, and applicable specialty area standards; (c) Candidate assessment structure; and (d) Requirements for clinical experiences, including at least one (1) type of clinical practice. (2) An approved EPP may seek approval of a SAP that leads to one (1) or more endorsements. (3) After administrative review of the proposal, conditional SAP approval or denial of SAP approval shall be issued through Department notification. SAPs that are denied approval shall be provided an opportunity to resubmit the proposal to correct any identified deficiencies. (4) After an SAP has received conditional approval, an EPP may enroll and subsequently recommend candidates for licensure in the approved specialty area. EPPs shall not advertise programs as leading to licensure prior to receiving conditional approval. (5) After three (3) years of data is available for the conditionally approved SAP, it will be reviewed for full approval by the State Board during the EPP’s next comprehensive review. (6) In order for an SAP to receive full approval, it must meet the requirements and expectations outlined in the comprehensive review. (7) If the SAP does not meet the requirements and expectations for full approval, then approval for the SAP may be denied by the State Board. If full approval is denied, then the EPP may not advertise the program as leading to licensure. (8) Failure by an EPP to request a program review for a new SAP or an SAP that has undergone substantial change may result in its candidates being ineligible for licensure or endorsement. (9) EPPs that wish to offer an instructional leader prep program shall submit a proposal to the Department that demonstrates alignment to the instructional leader preparation standards. EDUCATOR PREPARATION CHAPTER 0520-02-04 (10) EPPs may only recommend initial licensure candidates for endorsements that are part of an approved SAP.