OAR 584-225-0090
Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization
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Purpose: A Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to assist other teachers with mathematic content and pedagogy skills for teaching mathematics in grades prekindergarten through grade 8.(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)
Applying for the Specialization: To be eligible to add a Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must:(a)
Hold an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with an Elementary-Multiple Subjects or Foundational Mathematics endorsement;(b)
Complete a Commission-approved Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader specialization program in accordance with 584-420-0650 (Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization: Program Standards). At least fifty percent (50%) of the Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 program coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; and(c)
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 (Fees).(4)
An Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization may not be added to a provisional license.(5)
The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8.(6)
Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator’s request.
Source:
Rule 584-225-0090 — Mathematics Instructional Leader: PreK-8 Specialization, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=584-225-0090.