Or. Admin. R. 584-400-0070 - State Recognition: Continuing Programs (Program Review Process)

(1) An Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) must be granted continuing state recognition of program(s) to:

(a) Apply for continuing state approval of the Unit; and

(b) Recommend program completers for licenses and/or endorsements.

(2) For state recognition of a continuing program, an EPP must complete a program review process. The EPP may select either:

(a) National recognition through the Specialized Professional Association (SPA option); or

(b) State program review.

(3) Regardless of the option(s) selected, programs must meet state standards, as provided in Chapter 584, Division 420.

(4) The Commission shall provide state recognition of a program on the basis of:

(a) SPA program report, including:

(A) Recommendations of the SPA review team; and

(B) Institutional rejoinder, if submitted by the EPP; or

(b) State program review report, including:

(A) Recommendations of the TSPC program review team;

(B) Institutional rejoinder, if submitted by the EPP; and

(c) Executive Director's Recommendations.

(5) The Commission may accept or reject the recommendations of the SPA, TSPC review teams and/or Executive Director.

(6) By a public vote of its members, the Commission must grant the continuing program:

(a) State recognition;

(b) State recognition with conditions; or

(c) Non-approval.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 584-400-0070

TSPC 2-2018, adopt filed 04/17/2018, effective 04/17/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430, 342.455 - 342.495 & 342.533