D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5-E, § 1607
Elementary Science Resource Teacher
Authority: Sections 2a, 3(b)(11), (12) and (17) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-2601.01, 38-2602(b)(11), (12), and (17) (2012 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)), and Sections 1002(a)(22) and (36) of the Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.04(a)(22) and (36) (2015 Repl.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6900 (October 1, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9071, 9088 (July 1, 2016).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
1607.1 For certification in elementary science resource, the following shall be required:
- (a) A regular elementary education teaching certificate;
- (b) Eighteen (18) semester hours to include the following:
- (1) Biology, physical science, earth and space science and ecology or environmental science. The coursework shall provide the applicant with the following:
- (A) Knowledge of science content applicable to elementary school classrooms; and
- (B) Mastery of application and use of science processes inherent in an inquiry-based, hands on science program;
- (2) Selection and use of a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the age and psychological development of the elementary student; shall be knowledgeable about designing classroom experiences that satisfy the following requirements:
- (A) Foster positive attitudes toward science;
- (B) Apply decision-making and critical thinking skills to solving science related problems; and
- (C) Reflect the varied learning styles of the students; and
- (c) Two (2) years satisfactory teaching experience in the elementary school.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); and by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6900 (October 1, 1993).