1. 1. Rationale. The study of school psychometry begins at the Class A level. This Rule highlights those elements distinctive to the school psychometry program. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.

2. 2. Unconditional Admission to a School Psychometry Program. The study of school psychometry begins at the Class A level. Requirements for unconditional admission shall include:

   1. a. A valid bachelor’s- or valid master’s-level professional educator certificate in a teaching field or valid master’s-level professional educator certificate in another area of instructional support. If an individual is unconditionally admitted to an Alabama Class A program based on a valid bachelor’s- or master’s-level professional educator certificate from another state, completes a Class A program, and subsequently applies for Alabama certification at the Class A level, then the individual must hold at least a valid Class B Professional Educator Certificate before applying for Class A certification.
   2. b. Experience: two full years of full-time, acceptable P-12 professional educational work experience.

3. 3. Program Curriculum. The program must provide candidates with knowledge and ability in the following areas:

   1. a. Data-based decision making and accountability
   2. b. Consultation and collaboration
   3. c. Interventions and instructional support to develop cognitive and academic skills
   4. d. Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
   5. e. School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning
   6. f. Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
   7. g. Family, School, and Community Collaboration
   8. h. Research and Evidence-Based Practice
   9. i. Legal, ethical, and professional practice
   10. j. Organization and Evaluation of Service Delivery
   11. k. Climate
   12. l. Physical, Personnel, and Fiscal Support Systems
   13. m. Professional Communication
   14. n. Supervision, Peer Consultation, and Mentoring
   15. o. Professional Development and Recognition Systems
4. 4. Field Experience and Internship. Competence to perform as a school psychometrist in a P-12 internship of at least 300 clock hours supervised by a school psychometrist or school psychologist with at least a valid master’s level professional educator certificate in school psychometry or school psychology.

5. 5. Requirements for Certification in School Psychometry. Readiness to serve as a school psychometrist shall include:

   1. a. At least a valid Class B Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or a valid Class A Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or in another area of instructional support.
   2. b. An official transcript from an accredited institution documenting an earned master’s degree. Institution must have been approved at the time of degree conferral.
   3. c. A Survey of Special Education course is required if not previously completed. The course may not be older than 10 years unless the candidate has teaching experience within the last 5 years, or he/she used the course for prior level certification.
   4. d. Satisfactory completion of a school psychometry program approved by the Alabama State Board of Education with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses in the program.
   5. e. Two full years of full-time, acceptable professional educational work experience.
6. 6. Testing for Certification in School Psychometry. A passing score on a comprehensive assessment documenting mastery of the curriculum of the school psychometry program, which may include, but may not be limited to, an oral examination.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .34 was renumbered .37 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

History: New Rule: December 19, 1978. Amended: December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Amended: Filed June 14, 1999; effective July 19, 1999. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Amended: Published October 30, 2020; effective December 14, 2020. Repealed and New Rule: Published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.