Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
6A-4.0021: Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this proposed rule amendment is to adopt changes to selected subject area competencies and skills. These changes are incorporated by reference through the adoption of the document, Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twelfth Edition. In addition, the rule specifies the effective date for implementation of the new competencies and skills.
The effect of these changes is that the updated competencies and skills for the subject area examinations will be available to examination candidates and the examinations will be updated to include these competencies and skills.
SUMMARY: References and the effective date are changed for the new edition of the Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twelfth Edition. Changes to competencies and skills for subject area content examinations are implemented with the specified date.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1012.56(8) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1012.56(8) FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: April 17, 2007, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1514, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Dr. Cornelia Orr, Administrator, Assessment and School Performance, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)245-0513

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

6A-4.0021 Florida Teacher Certification Examinations.

(1) Scope. This rule governs the written examinations for teacher certification. Additional requirements for certification are specified in Chapter 6A-4, F.A.C.

(2) Description of the examinations and competencies to be demonstrated.

(a) The Florida Teacher Certification Examinations shall be developed by the Commissioner of Education.

(b) The written examinations shall include subtests of reading, writing, mathematics, professional skills, and subject area specialty. These examinations may contain multiple choice questions and questions requiring the examinee to write an answer or demonstrate a proficiency.

(c) The following competencies are to be demonstrated by means of the written examinations:

1. Before July 21, 2007, the general knowledge competencies and skills as contained in the publication, “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Eleventh Edition.” Beginning with the July 21, 2007 2006 test administration, the general knowledge competencies and skills as contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twelfth Eleventh Edition.” Copies of these publications may be obtained from Florida Teacher Examinations, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, at a price to be established by the Commissioner not to exceed actual cost.

2. Before July 21, 2007 October 21, 2006, the professional education test competencies and skills contained in the publication, “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Eleventh Tenth Edition” which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. Beginning July 21, 2007 October 21, 2006, the professional education test competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twelfth Eleventh Edition” which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. Copies of these publications may be obtained as described in subparagraph (2)(c)1. of this rule from Florida Teacher Examinations, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 at a price to be established by the Commissioner not to exceed actual cost, and

3. Before July 21, 2007 22, 2006, the subject area competencies and skills contained in the publication, “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Eleventh Tenth Edition” which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. Beginning July 21, 2007 22, 2006, the subject area competencies and skills, with the exception of Elementary Education K-6, Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3, and Reading K-12, contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twelfth Eleventh Edition” which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. Copies of these publications may be obtained as described in subparagraph (2)(c)1.2. of this rule.

4. Before October 21, 2006, the subject area competencies and skills for Elementary Education K-6, Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3, and Reading K-12, contained in the publication, “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Tenth Edition” which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. Beginning October 21, 2006, the subject area competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Eleventh Edition” which is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule. Copies of these publications may be obtained as described in subparagraph (2)(c)2. of this rule.

(d) through (15) No change.

Specific Authority 1012.55(1), 1012.56, 1012.59 FS. Law Implemented 1012.56 FS. History–New 8-27-80, Amended 1-11-82, 1-6-83, 5-3-83, 10-5-83, 10-15-84, Formerly 6A-4.021, Amended 12-25-86, 4-26-89, 4-16-90, 7-10-90, 4-22-91, 10-3-91, 8-10-92, 11-28-93, 4-12-95, 7-1-96, 9-30-96, 10-1-99, 7-17-00, 7-16-01, 3-24-02, 7-16-02, 3-24-03, 7-21-03, 12-23-03, 7-13-04, 5-24-05, 5-23-06,_________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dr. Cornelia Orr
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jay Pfeiffer
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 7, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 10, 2006