(b)

1. (1) To demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction, teachers must complete a prescribed pathway for proficiency.

2. (2) Each pathway for proficiency shall have two (2) phases:

   1. (A) Phase I outlines professional learning that meets the knowledge and practices in scientific reading instruction approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and
   2. (B)

(i) Phase II provides for the demonstration of knowledge and practices in scientific reading instruction.

1. (ii) To complete Phase II for proficiency, an educator shall:

(b) (b) Be deemed proficient by a certified assessor; or

1. (c) (c) Meet one of the other approved pathways.

   1. (c) For purposes of subdivision (b)(2)(B)(ii) of this section, “certified assessor” means a licensed educator who:
2. (1) Has completed Phase I of science of reading and science of reading assessor training; and

3. (2) In the normal scope of his or her duties is:

   1. (A) Tasked with observing teachers; and

   2. (B) Required to conduct evaluations of personnel.

      1. (d)
4. (1) If a school district wishes to use a pathway other than a pathway already approved by the division, the district may submit a request for the division to review a specific Independent Professional Development (IPD) provider.

5. (2)

   1. (A) A request under this section must be made by a district using the IPD Review Form on the division website.
   2. (B) The district is responsible for submitting all necessary materials for consideration.
   3. (C) The request must be made by the district and requests directly from a vendor will not be accepted.

6. (3) A review under this section:

   1. (A) Is a review of the training program provided to teachers; and
   2. (B) Is not a review of the curriculum program.
7. (4) If an IPD training program is approved, it will be added to the list of approved prescribed pathways for proficiency on the division’s website.