DIVISION 90
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
584-090-0001
Purpose and Standards for Professional Development Plan
These rules establish the framework for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all educators that hold Basic, Standard, Initial II or Continuing licenses. Each CPD plan shall have as a primary purpose improved student learning by improving professional skills of educators. Each plan shall be designed to assist the educator to:
(1) Achieve district, state and national standards;
(2) Keep current with the development and use of best practices; and
(3) Develop ways to enhance learning for a diverse student body.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats.
Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.143, 342.153, 342.165 & 342.223 - 342.232
Hist.:
TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99; TSPC 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-5-09
584-090-0005
Continuing Professional Development Requirements
(1) Applicants for renewal of Basic, Standard, Initial II and Continuing Licenses must meet the requirements set forth in these rules. Applicants for the reinstatement of licensure must meet all renewal requirements as well as any requirements in OAR 584, Division 50 that apply to the applicant.
(2) Applicants for renewal of Basic Licenses must complete 75 Professional Development Units (PDUs) to renew their licenses. Applicants for Standard or Continuing Licenses must complete 125 Professional Development Units to renew their licenses. PDUs must be part of a CPD Plan completed during the life of the current license.
(3) The Continuing Professional Development requirements will be phased in as follows:
(a) Educators renewing Basic, Standard or Continuing Licenses after January 14, 2002, must complete 25 Professional Development Units;
(b) Educators renewing Basic, Standard or Continuing Licenses in 2003 must complete 50 Professional Development Units;
(c) Educators renewing Basic, Standard or Continuing Licenses in 2004 must complete 75 Professional Development Units;
(d) Educators renewing Basic Licenses in 2005 must complete 75 Professional Development Units. Educators renewing Standard or Continuing Licenses in 2005 must complete 100 Professional Development Units;
(e) Educators renewing Basic, Standard or Continuing Licenses in 2006 must meet the full requirement of Professional Development Units as stated in subsection (2) of this rule.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats.
Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.143, 342.153, 342.165 & 342.223 - 342.232
Hist.:
TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99; TSPC 5-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-5-09
584-090-0010
Domains of Professional Competency
For purposes of renewal of licensure educators shall choose activities and experiences that are based on at least one of the following domains of professional growth:
(1) Content of the subject matter or specialty area directly related to the educator's current assignment(s) or to responsibilities the educator reasonably expects to be assigned.
(2) Strategies for assessment of pupil performance in achieving school and district objectives and State content standards and interpretation and application of the results.
(3) Methods for effective teaching, classroom management, counseling, supervision, leadership, and curriculum development.
(4) Understanding of diversity in abilities, social and/or cultural background and use of such knowledge to promote achievement of high standards for all students.
(5) Knowledge of State and national education priorities and the application of that knowledge to one's school and district programs.
(6) Competence in the uses of technology in schools and the application of that knowledge to one's assignment.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - ORS 342.143, ORS 342.153, ORS
342.165 & ORS 342.223 - ORS 342.232
Hist.: TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99
584-090-0020
Requirements for District and Individual Continuing Professional Development Plans
(1) At the beginning of a licensure cycle when a Basic, Standard or Continuing License is issued or renewed, an educator shall select a CPD option from OAR 584-090-0030 or 584-090-0040;
(2) Each plan shall:
(a) Identify at least one domain of professional competency to be addressed as stated in OAR 584-090-0010;
(b) List the goals/objectives to be achieved through the CPD plan;
(c) Identify activities and experiences that might be selected to meet the goals;
(d) State how the CPD plan will assist the educator to improve professionally;
(e) Describe the resources that will be used to complete the plan; and
(f) Provide for verification of review of the plan by a supervisor or CPD advisor.
(3) A completed five-year plan consists of a minimum of 125 professional development units. A completed three-year plan consists of a minimum of 75 professional development units.
(4) The plan is portable if the educator moves to a different district and is amendable to reflect changes in the educator's goals, assignments or employment; and
(5) The plan is comprehensive and is sufficient to master new strategies and content.
(6) Each educator shall provide documentation to the supervisor or CPD advisor that the plan has been completed and the educator has analyzed the results and applied the acquired knowledge and skills to improve student learning. The educator or the supervisor or the advisor may verify to the district superintendent or designee that the educator has successfully completed the individual Professional Development Plan.
(7) If appropriate to the current CPD Plan, up to 25 excess PDUs may be counted toward completion of the current plan.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - ORS 342.143, ORS 342.153, ORS
342.165 & ORS 342.223 - ORS 342.232
Hist.: TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99; TSPC 6-2002, f.
& cert. ef. 10-23-02
584-090-0030
Additional Requirements for District Continuing Professional Development Plans
(1) Educators in districts that have qualified district CPD programs that meet the purpose and standards set forth in OAR 584-090-0001 and 584-090-0020.
(2) To be qualified, a district CPD program must be in writing and be reviewed and approved by the district school board.
(3) All educators who have verification from the district superintendent or designee of meeting the district requirement for CPD will be judged to have met CPD requirements for renewal of licensure.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - ORS 342.143, ORS 342.153, ORS
342.165 & ORS 342.223 - ORS 342.232
Hist.: TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99
584-090-0040
Additional Requirements for Individual Continuing Professional Development Plans
(1) At the beginning of each licensure cycle, an educator will meet with his/her supervisor or CPD advisor to review the CPD proposal for the ensuing three or five years.
(2) Modifications to the plan may be made at any time, after meeting with the supervisor or CPD advisor for review, to reflect changes in assignment or professional goals.
(3) The educator who has met the minimum requirement of 75 PDUs for a three year license, or 125 PDUs for a five year license may, at that time, complete his/her plan and obtain the review and verification from his/her supervisor or CPD advisor.
(4) The supervisor or CPD advisor will verify completion of the plan and verify that the educator has successfully completed all CPD requirements to the district superintendent or designee at renewal of licensure.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - ORS 342.143, ORS 342.153, ORS
342.165 & ORS 342.223 - ORS 342.232
Hist.: TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99; TSPC 4-2000, f.
& cert. ef. 7-17-00; TSPC 6-2002, f. & cert. ef.
10-23-02
584-090-0050
Requirements for Renewal of Licensure
(1) Applicants who are employed in contractual positions as teachers, personnel service specialists or administrators in Oregon schools may renew the Basic, Standard or Continuing License upon verification of:
(a) One year of full-time successful experience during the life of the current license; and
(b) Successful completion of a professional development plan.
(2) Applicants who are not employed in contractual positions as stated in section (1) may renew the Basic, Standard or Continuing License upon verification of one of the following:
(a) Nine quarter hours or six semester hours of preparation completed in an approved teacher education institution;
(b) 180 days of substitute experience in Oregon schools;
(c) College or university credit germane to the license may be substituted for part of the experience required in section (b). One quarter hour of preparation equals 20 days of the required experience. One semester hour equals 30 days of the required experience.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 – ORS 342.143, ORS 342.153, ORS
342.165 & ORS 342.223 – ORS 342.232
Hist.: TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99; TSPC 4-2000, f.
& cert. ef. 7-17-00; TSPC 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-00
584-090-0060
Appeals to the Commission
(1) After exhausting available in-district appeals procedures, educators who choose to complete the individual CPD plan may appeal to the Commission their CPD plan is not verified by the supervisor or CPD advisor, or if there are exceptional circumstances which justify extension of time for completion of their CPD plan.
(2) After exhausting available in-district appeals procedures, educators who choose to complete a District CPD plan may appeal to the Commission if successful completion of their plans is not verified by the supervisor or CPD advisor, or if there are exceptional circumstances which justify extension of the time for completion of their CPD plan.
(3) To appeal, an educator shall submit written notice to the Commission of appeal together with evidence of activities completed to fulfill the CPD plan.
(4) Upon receipt of an appeal, the following shall occur:
(a) The Executive Director will contact the supervisor or CPD advisor for a statement on the dispute.
(b) The Chair of the Commission will appoint a Committee to review the appeal and evidence submitted by the educator.
(c) The committee will make recommendations to the Executive Director of the Commission on its finding after reviewing the documentation of CPD.
(d) The Executive Director shall make a final decision on the appeal within 120 days of receipt of the appeal and report that decision to the Commission.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - ORS 342.143, ORS 342.153, ORS
342.165 & ORS 342.223 - ORS 342.232
Hist.: TSPC 2-1998, f. 2-4-98, cert. ef. 1-15-99; TSPC 4-2000, f.
& cert. ef. 7-17-00
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