OAR 584-080-0002
Definitions for Division 80
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“All Grade Levels:” Grades prekindergarten through 12 (prek-12).(2)
“Application:” A request for an Oregon license authorizing service in public schools or a request for reinstatement or renewal of such license. As used in these rules, “application” includes the Application Form, C-1, the fee, and all supporting documents necessary for the evaluation for the license. A copy of the C-1 can be found on TSPC’s Web page at: www.tspc.state.or.us.(3)
“Appropriately Assigned:” Assignments for administrator, teacher, supervisor, school counselor, school psychologist, or school nurse duties for which the person involved holds the proper license, endorsements and authorizations. See OAR 584-036-0081.(4)
“Approved Institution:” A U.S. regionally accredited institution of higher education approved to prepare licensed personnel by a U.S. governmental jurisdiction in which the institution is located. See definition of “Regional Accrediting Associations” at OAR 584-005-0005 (Definitions).(5)
“Approved Programs:” An Oregon program of educator preparation leading to licensure approved by TSPC and offered by a regionally accredited Oregon institution. As it applies to out-of-state programs, a program approved by the licensure body of any U.S. governmental jurisdiction authorized to approve educator preparation programs.(6)
“Completion of Approved Program:” The applicant has met the institution’s academic requirements and any additional state or federal requirements and has obtained the institution’s recommendation for licensure.(7)
“Out of State Licenses or Certificates:” A license or certificate valid for full-time employment which is at least equivalent to the Oregon license being requested and is issued by one of the United States, a U.S. jurisdiction (American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands), or the U.S. Department of Defense.(8)
“Personal Qualifications:” Personal qualifications for licensure including attainment of at least eighteen (18) years of age and possessing good moral character and mental and physical health necessary for employment as an educator.(9)
“Regional Accrediting Associations:” Colleges and universities approved for teacher education must be accredited by the appropriate regional association at the time the degree or program is completed. The regional associations are: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges; or Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.(10)
“Renewal:” Extension of validity of a current license. An application for renewal must be submitted prior to the expiration date stated on the license.(11)
“Teacher:” Includes all licensed employees in the public schools or employed by an education service district who have direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision or evaluation of teachers and who are compensated for their services from public funds. “Teacher” does not include a school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455 (Definition of “school nurse”).
Source:
Rule 584-080-0002 — Definitions for Division 80, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=584-080-0002.