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It is the policy of the Department of Education to provide services to all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state laws.

 

  

New teacher renewal requirements take effect Oct. 1, 2005

The new rule concerning renewal credits for teachers requires the following: A minimum of three of the six semester hours (five of the nine quarter hours) must be college-transcripted hours. Previously, renewal credits could be any combination of Department of Education-sponsored credits and/or college credits. The rule takes effect Oct. 1, 2005.

The new rule does allow for DOE credits earned before Jan. 1, 2004, to be accepted in lieu of the requirements effective Oct. 1, 2005, provided the credits were earned between the last issuance date of the individual’s current certificate and Jan. 1, 2004. Any renewal credits earned after Jan. 1, 2004, must meet the new requirements.

For more information, contact Gwen Rothenberger, Office of Accreditation and Teacher Quality, at (605) 773-5470. gwen.rothenberger@state.sd.us