Or. Admin. Code § 584-010-0125 - Experimental Programs

(1) Purpose of Experimental Programs: The purpose of experimental licensure, endorsement or specialization programs is to allow educator preparation programs to develop innovative and creative programs that respond to community, social and education needs. Furthermore, it is to encourage collaboration among educator preparation programs and to foster partnerships between programs and other education entities, including school districts, education service districts, private schools and non- profit organizations.

(2) Term of Experimental Programs: The Commission may provide state recognition of an experimental licensure, endorsement or specialization program for a maximum of two years. The state recognition of an experimental program may not exceed two years under any circumstances.

(3) Requirements for Experimental Programs: The proposal for state recognition of an experimental program must include:

(a) Rationale for the experimental program, including:

(A) Specific variations to Commission-adopted program requirements the unit(s) is seeking;

(B) Description of the innovative and creative program structure and how it will serve community, social and education needs; and

(C) Description of any partnerships or collaborations involved with the experimental program.

(b) Descriptions of proposed education experiences and settings;

(c) Arrangements for practica experiences;

(d) Evidence of institutional capacity to support the program; and

(e) Systematic efforts for evaluation of program completers.

(4) Requirements for Licensure: Candidates completing an experimental program must meet all Oregon licensure requirements.

(5) Annual Reports: The unit(s) must include data and information regarding any approved experimental programs within their annual report(s) to the Commission.

(6) Full State Recognition: The unit(s) must receive full state recognition of licensure, endorsement or specialization program as provided in OAR Chapter 584, Division 10 no later than two years following the date of the initial state recognition of the experimental program by the Commission.

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Or. Admin. Code § 584-010-0125

TSPC 3-2016(Temp), f. 6-30-16, cert. ef. 7-1-16 thru 12-27-16; TSPC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2/1/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 342

Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120, 342.147 & 342.165