1. (1) An Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) must be granted continuing state recognition of program(s) to:

   1. (a) Apply for continuing state approval of the Unit; and
   2. (b) Recommend program completers for licenses and/or endorsements.

2. (2) For state recognition of a continuing program, an EPP must complete a program review process. The EPP may select either:

   1. (a) National recognition through the Specialized Professional Association (SPA option); or
   2. (b) State program review.
3. (3) Regardless of the option(s) selected, programs must meet state standards, as provided in Chapter 584, Division 420.

4. (4) The Commission shall provide state recognition of a program on the basis of:

   1. (a) SPA program report, including:

      1. (A) Recommendations of the SPA review team; and
      2. (B) Institutional rejoinder, if submitted by the EPP; or

   2. (b) State program review report, including:

      1. (A) Recommendations of the TSPC program review team;
      2. (B) Institutional rejoinder, if submitted by the EPP; and
   3. (c) Executive Director’s Recommendations.
5. (5) The Commission may accept or reject the recommendations of the SPA, TSPC review teams and/or Executive Director.

6. (6) By a public vote of its members, the Commission must grant the continuing program:

   1. (a) State recognition;
   2. (b) State recognition with conditions; or
   3. (c) Non-approval.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 342

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 342.120 - 342.430, 342.455 - 342.495 & 342.533

History

TSPC 2-2018, adopt filed 04/17/2018, effective 04/17/2018