Wyo. Code R. 019-0001-5
Teaching Standards Board, Professional
Chapter 5: Middle Grades
Effective Date: 08/13/1998 to 11/24/1999
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 019.0001.5.08131998
Section 1. Basic Programs Middle Grades (5-8). The basic program shall consist of training in the general education, professional education and teaching field or field of study. The teaching field or field of study shall require a planned pattern of courses and experiences designed by the faculty to produce the areas of knowledge or competencies identified by the middle grades (5-8) standards. Individuals with endorsements for middle grades 5-8 shall teach in areas of demonstrated competence.
(a) Standard I. The program shall require demonstrated competence in classroom management techniques appropriate to the middle grade student.
(b) Standard II. The program shall require knowledge of the intellectual, physical, psychological and learning characteristics of the middle grade student.
(c) Standard III. The program shall require knowledge of the social, cultural and behavioral characteristics of the middle grade student.
(d) Standard IV. The program shall require knowledge of the content and methods utilized in the middle grades.
(e) Standard V. The program shall require knowledge of the teacher’s role, curriculum trends and organizational arrangements in middle grades (5-8) school.