1. (a) The system for verification by the certification officer or a designee of each candidate’s successful completion of a PEPP shall include a body of evidence that includes the successful:

   1. (1) Demonstration on a nationally approved basic academic skills assessment of proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills;
   2. (2) Process in place to demonstrate each candidate has passed a criminal records check, based on statute;
   3. (3) Completion of the appropriate degree required by the licensure standard(s);
   4. (4) Documentation of each candidate’s acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions articulated in Ed 607 and Ed 608;
   5. (5) Completion of a culminating clinical experience, involving both the clinical supervisor(s) and the clinical educator(s) in the evaluation of each candidate’s satisfactory demonstration of Ed 607.03 and Ed 607.04; and
   6. (6) Completion of the appropriate degree required by the licensure standard(s).

2. (b) If a PEPP at the post-baccalaureate level accepts knowledge gained through life experiences to satisfy PEPP requirements, the PEPP shall have a system to ensure that:

   1. (1) No more than 1/3 of the total studies and experiences required for the PEPP shall be satisfied by life experience;
   2. (2) The candidate provides documentation for any knowledge gained through life experience which is used to satisfy PEPP requirements; and

   3. (3) All documentation of life experience shall be:

      1. a. Related to specific standards, as specified in Ed 608 and Ed 506-Ed 508; and
      2. b. Based upon clearly articulated, written criteria.

Source. #2055, eff 6-16-82; ss by #2714, eff 5-16-84, EXPIRED 5-16-90 New. #4851, eff 6-25-90; ss by #6048, eff 6-2-95; ss by #6366, eff 10-30-96; ss by #8194, eff 10-26-04; ss by #10295, eff 3-22-13; ss by #13744, eff 9-15-23