Section 5-A1602. TEACHER CREDENTIALS: SUB-SPECIALIZATIONS

 

1602.1OSSE shall establish criteria for the preparation of teachers in the following sub-specializations:

 

(a) Adult Basic Education (Adult)

 

(b) Adult Education (Academic Subjects)

 

(c) Art (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(d) Bilingual Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(e) Bilingual Special Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(f) Biology (Grades 7 – 12)

 

(g) Business Education (Grades 7 – 12)

 

(h) Chemistry (Grades 7 – 12)

 

(i) Computer Education Laboratory Teacher (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(j) Computer Science (Grades 7 – 12)

 

(k) Early Childhood Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 3)

 

(l) Early Childhood – Montessori Primary (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 3)

 

(m) Early Childhood Special Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 3)

 

(n) Educational Technology Teacher Trainer (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(o) Elementary Education (Grades 1 – 6)

 

(p) Elementary Mathematics Resource (Grades 1-6)

 

(q) Elementary Science Resource (Grades 1-6)

 

(r) Elementary – Montessori Elementary (Grades 1-6)

 

(s) English (Grades 7 - 12)

 

(t) General Science (Grades 7 - 12)

 

(u) Gifted and Talented Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(v) Home Economics (Grades 7-12)

 

(w) Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12)

 

(x) Physical Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(y) Physics (Grades 7 - 12)

 

(z) Reading (Pre-kindergarten - Grade 12)

 

(aa) Social Studies (Grades 7 - 12)

 

(bb) Middle School Education (Grades 4 – 8)

 

(cc) Industrial Arts (Grades 7-12)

 

(dd) Marketing Education (Grades 7-12)

 

(ee) Performing Arts – Visual Arts (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(ff) Performing Arts – Music (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(gg) Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(hh) Performing Arts – Dance (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(ii) Foreign Languages (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(jj) Health Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(kk) Instrumental Music (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(ll) Vocal Music (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(mm) Non-Categorical Special Education (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(nn) Categorical Special Education - (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(oo) English as a Second Language (Pre-kindergarten – Grade 12)

 

(pp) Technical and Industrial Occupations (Grades 7-12)

 

1602.2OSSE shall not issue credentials in the following sub-specializations:

 

(a)Athletic Trainer;

 

(b)Athletic Coach;

 

(c)Health Occupation; and

 

(d)Military Science and Tactics.

 

1602.3Individuals in possession of OSSE-issued credentials enumerated in Subsection 1602.2 that are in effect on the date of this regulation shall remain in effect until the credential’s expiration date. After expiration, individuals employed to fulfill these roles shall be subject to the qualifications and conditions established by their employing LEA for these roles.  

 

 

authority

Sections 2a, 3(b)(11), (12) and (17) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-2601.01, 38-2602(b)(11), (12), and (17) (2012 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)), and Sections 1002(a)(22) and (36) of the Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.04(a)(22) and (36) (2015 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9071 (July 1, 2016).