A preschool through grade 12 principal program requires:

1. (1) A master's degree in education;
2. (2) Three years of verified experience on a valid certificate in an accredited K-12 school, one year of which includes classroom teaching experience or direct services to students;
3. (3) Demonstrated competence related to the age/grade span for which authorization is sought; and

4. (4) An internship that must include all job responsibilities of the principalship and time spent in both the elementary and secondary levels.

   The required courses and experiences of a preschool through grade 12 principal program must meet the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Program Recognition standards 2018 edition.

   The program must require candidates to demonstrate the applicable content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge and skills identified in the NELP standards and to demonstrate competency on the applicable multiple assessment measures of chapters 24:53:04.01, 24:53:05, and 24:53:06.

Source: 24 SDR 160, adopted May 28, 1998, effective September 1, 2000; 30 SDR 181, effective May 20, 2004; 30 SDR 211, effective July 5, 2004; 33 SDR 73, effective November 2, 2006; transferred from§ 24:16:09:01, 33 SDR 73, adopted October 13, 2006, effective July 1, 2008; 35 SDR 165, effective December 23, 2008 ; transferred from 24:53:08:01, 46 SDR 16, effective August 5, 2019 .

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-3 , 13-42-4 .

Prior versions effective: 2008-07-01.