Haw. Code R. § 8-65-7 - Alternative certification program
(a) The minimum
standards that an alternative certification program shall meet include, but are
not limited to:
(1) Is an institution of
higher education, an alternative certification program operating independently
from an institution of higher education, or a combination thereof;
(2) Is able to select, train, and graduate
the number of school level administrator candidates determined by the
department to be necessary to address shortages in high-need schools or areas
and increase the applicant pool eligible for service in any public
school;
(3) Is selective in
accepting candidates;
(4)
Demonstrates subject matter mastery, and high-quality instruction in pedagogy
and in addressing the needs of all students in the classroom including English
language learners and students with disabilities;
(5) Provides supervised, school-based
experiences and ongoing support such as effective mentoring and
coaching;
(6) Significantly limits
the amount of coursework required or has options to test out of courses;
and
(7) Upon completion, will allow
candidates completing the program to qualify for and be awarded the same level
of certification that the department's administrator preparation program awards
upon completion.
(b) The
alternative certification program shall also meet all other requirements of
this chapter.
(c) The alternative
certification program provider shall enter into a contract or agreement with
the department to provide services as an alternative certification program
under this subchapter. Said contract or agreement shall set forth the
understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the alternative
certification program provider and the consequences for failing to comply with
this subchapter and all other requirements of the contract or
agreement.
(d) Costs for the
operation of the alternative certification program may be covered by tuition
charged by the provider and approved by the department or by other means as
determined by the department.
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