The advanced student teacher permit is issued to an individual who does not require direct supervision by an assigned cooperating teacher. A school partner or department-accredited school may employ an individual who has been issued an advanced student teacher permit as a teacher of record during the individual's student teaching experience, the successful completion of which must satisfy the associated criteria for the student teaching experience. The advanced student teacher permit may only be issued to an individual who has:

1. (1) Received a passing score on:

   1. (a) The state-designated pedagogy test; and
   2. (b) The state-designated content test or tests required to teach in the content area or areas assigned;
2. (2) Obtained sign-off from the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program where the individual is enrolled;
3. (3) Submitted an official transcript that indicates that the individual is registered for any final coursework necessary to complete the educator preparation program and will likely satisfactorily complete the educational coursework by the start of the student teaching experience;
4. (4) Agreed to participate in a mentor program; and
5. (5) Agreed to adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1 , 13-42-3 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-3 , inclusive, 13-42-4 , 13-43-5 .

Prior versions effective: 2023-05-28.