Or. Admin. Code § 584-225-0020 - Adapted Physical Education Specialization
(1)
Purpose: An Adapted Physical
Education specialization indicates that an educator has obtain additional and
specialized preparation to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 assignments
in Adapted Physical Education.
(2)
A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or
preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as "added value" on a license.
A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge,
skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards
set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the
specialization area indicated on the license.
(3)
Eligibility Requirements: To
be eligible to add an Adapted Physical Education specialization to a
Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an
applicant must:
(a) Possess an active and
valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with a Physical Education
endorsement;
(b) Complete a
Commission-approved Adapted Physical Education specialization program in
accordance with 584-420-0610.
(c)
At least fifty percent (50%) of the Adapted Physical Education coursework must
have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the
specialization unless the applicant has ever held the Adapted Physical
Education endorsement on an Oregon Teaching License; and
(d) Submit a complete and correct application
to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission,
including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050.
NOTE: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process.
(4) An
adaptive physical education specialization may not be added to a provisional
license.
(5) The specialization
will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Adapted Physical
Education.
(6) Once the
specialization is noted on a license, it may only be removed at the educator's
request.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.165
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.121-342.144
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