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ANDERSON SCHOOL RlSTRllCK TWO Certificate Renewal GuideIines

A Plan for Professional Growth and Development

S.C. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION S.C. OFFICE OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION

S.C. DIVISION OF TEACHER QUALITY ANDERSON TWO ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL SERVICES

ANDERSON TWO DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION

Mike Zais State Superintendent of Education

Thomas Chapman Superintendent, Anderson District Two

Guidelines Effective July 1,2002

Introduction The point system for renewing an educator's certificate permits the certificate holder to develop an individual plan that will contribute and guide his or her continued learning and growth as an educator. The integrity of the point system is based upon the conviction that all license holders accept the responsibility and are committed to continual planning and completion of professional development activities leading to self-improvement. The procedures outlined in this manual apply to Anderson School District Two only.

Purpose The purpose of the certificate renewal plan is to provide a mechanism that will enable educators to apply a broad range of relevant professional development activities toward their certificate renewal. The certificate renewal plan is intended to

encourage educators to engage in meaningful, quality professional development activities that are directed toward promoting student achievement; ensure that educators are accountable for their continuous professional development; and be operationally efficient.

Obtaining Renewal Credits Educators are responsible for ensuring that all renewal options and activities meet these guidelines:

An educator who is employed in a position that requires South Carolina educator certification must earn renewal credits through professional development activities that (1) directly relate to the educator's professional growth and development plan (GBE), (2) support the goals of the employing educational entity, and (3) promote student achievement, as required by State Board of Education Regulation 43-205.1, Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT), and Regulation 43-1 65.1, Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance (ADEPP).

An educator who is currently employed in Anderson School District Two but who is not employed in a position that requires South Carolina educator certification but who wishes to maintain a current certificate must earn renewal credits through professional development activities that directly relate to one of the following: (1) the educator's current area (s) of certification, (2) a formal program of study in a certification area in which the educator is officially enrolled, or (3) the goals of the educator's employing educational entity.

Additionally, all educators must

meet the appropriate eligibility criteria for each certificate renewal option/activity for which renewal credits are sought, as specified in the renewal credit matrix, and maintain all required verification, as described in the renewal credit matrix.

Professional Certificate Holders The following certificate renewal guidelines apply to any person who holds a South Carolina educator's certificate. Most South Carolina educators hold a Professional certificate that is valid for five years and expires on June 30 of the expiration year. In order to be eligible for certificate renewal, the educator must earn a minimum of 120 renewal credits, as described in the renewal credit matrix, during the five-year validity period of the certificate. Points must be accrued for professional development activities completed during the current validity period of the license. Recertification points cannot be carried forward into the next renewal cycle.

An educator holding a Temporary, Out-of-Field, B/C/D Graded, or Warrant Certificate must comply with State certification and recertification requirements to keep any such certificate valid.

UniBiaC and interim Csri?PFicab@ Molders For ind~viduals holding an Initial certificate credits earned in activities such as workshops, seminars or courses designed Po satisfy induction or ADEPT reqcsirermenls during the period of initial cedification will not apply for renewal of the Professional certificate when issued. For individuals holding an interim certificate, graduate level coursework or seminars required as part of the Critical Need Program or PACE to advance to a Professional cedificate will not apply for renewal of the individual's professional certificate.

However, teachers holding Initial or Interim certificates who take coursework or complete other approved activities that are iiuo addition to those required for induction, ADEPT or PACE use those credits toward renewal of their first professional certificate. This would include courses or activities designed for professional growth and development, adding other certification areas, or pursuit of advanced degrees.

OaDhiooimg DBstricB Two Guide0ionss and [Forms The Anderson School District Two Renewal Guidelines and forms can be obtained through the district's website system, ~m.anderson2.kl2.sc.u~. The guidelines and all forms may be accessed in the Outlook "All Public Folders" folder and then by clicking on the "Recertification" subfolder.

Obhinioag State Gaeideiirmes The State Recertification Guidelines are provided to all South Carolina school districts and educational entities and also are available on the South Carolina Department of Education's Division of Teacher QualityIOffice of Teacher Certification !Neb site at <h~p: I Iw.sdeachers.org~.

Options for 0bUainiong WermewaO Polrmk Renewal points may be earned by participating in activities in one or more of the options listed below. For each option there are a maximum number of points allowed toward certificate renewal during a renewal cycle. For example, a licensee may have accrued 70 total hours in approved workshops (Option 10) but will only be allowed to apply 60 of those points toward hislker recertification. Also, carryover of points from one renewal cycle to another is prohibited. For example, a licensee may have accrued 150 recertification points over the five-year renewal cycle; however, the licensee may not carry forward the additional 30 recertification points into the next renewal cycle.

More specific details and explanations for each option below can be found on the South Carolina Renewal Credit Matrix.

Maximesum Points

120 120 120 60

60

120 60 60 60 60 120

Option

'ii 2 3 I

6 6 9 8 9 00 Q Q

College Credit State Dept. of Education Certificate Renewal Course District Point Plan for Certificate Renewal Publications Instruction Professional Training Professional AssessorIEvaluator Mentorship, Supervision, or Instructional Coaching Educational Project, Collaboration, Grant, or Research Professional Development Activity (Non-CEU Credit) Professional Development Activity (CEU Credit)

Effective Dates The South Carolina Certificate Renewal Guidelines became effective on July 1, 2002. Recertification points can be earned from all 11 options beginning on that date. License holders whose certificate expires after June 30, 2004 may use renewal credits earned beginning July 1, 2002 with appropriate documentation.

Points earned will be recognized in a reciprocal manner by school districts throughout the state. Recently hired teachers who earned points in another South Carolina school district or who are from another state may have licensure activities reviewed by the District's Instructional Staff for possible recognition of points. Excluding courses, reviewed activities must have occurred on or after July 1,2002.

Requirements for Renewing a License An activity may be used to accrue points under only one recertification option. For example, an educator who takes a graduate course (Option 1) and is required to write a grant (Option 8) as part of the course may not earn points under both options.

An activity should not be a routine employment responsibility such as attending district activities on designated professional development days or afternoons. Likewise, someone whose job function is to observe teachers may not earn points through observations that are a standard part of employment duties. However, points may be earned during the school day by participating in an activity or activities that are beyond a person's job function. Examples include attending an out-of-district conference or workshop, supervising a student teacher, serving as an induction teacher mentor, etc.

For Licensees Holding Less than a Master's Degree: For teachers with less than a Master's degree a minimum of 60 recertijication points (three semester hours) must be earned through college credit and meet the eligibility criteria of (Option I ) College Credit ofthe Certiiccate Renewal Matrk The credits must be earned at the graduate level.

For Licensees Holding a Master's Degree: 120 points may be accrued in any combination of the 11 options. College credit may be taken but is not required for any of the 120 points.

For Licensees Holding a National Board Certified When a teacher achieves certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) hetshe will be registered on the South Carolina National Board for Professional Teaching Certified Teacher (NBCT) list at the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement will send that list to the Division of Teacher Quality (DTQ) at the State Department of Education. The DTQ will process that list to reflect NBPTS Certification in the certification file of those teachers.

The National Board for Professional Teaching Certified Teacher will be granted a South Carolina certificate with the same ten-year recertification cycle as the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate. Based on South Carolina Code Ann. Section 59-26-85, the South Carolina certificate will be valid for the ten-year validity period of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate. Once the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards establishes the recertification process for NBPTS Certification, the renewal process for the comparable South Carolina certificate will be determined. National Board Examples: 1 ) A teacher's S.C. Professional Educator's Certificate expires in 2006.

The teacher achieves NBC in November of 2003. The DTQ reissues the educator's South Carolina certificate with a valid period of July 1,2004 -June 30,2014. When the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards establishes renewal requirements for the NBPTS Certificate, the renewal process for the comparable South Carolina certificate will be determined.

2) An out of state NBCT moves to South Carolina and requests a South Carolina professional educator's certificate. The NBCT will be given a South Carolina certificate valid fiom the request date of application to the expiration date of the NBPTS certificate. When the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards establishes renewal requirements for the NBPTS Certificate, the renewal process for the comparable South Carolina certificate will be determined.

Principals All principals must complete a minimum of 20 of their renewal credits in professional development activities that are designed to enhance their skills in supporting and encouraging teachers as professionals.

Responsibilities of the Advisor (Principal) The advisorlprincipal will be the license holder's supervisor. The supervisor's designee may be an assistant principal. For District Office personnel, the advisor will be each person's direct supervisor. An advisor is the individual who assists and supports the license holder throughout the recertification process to ensure that professional growth occurs as intended for recertification purposes.

The advisor's/principal's role is to provide assistance and resource information in promoting quality licensure renewal plans by confirming renewal documentation and assessing the proposed activities. Advisors and license holders must agree upon a plan consistent with the requirements set forth in this manual. An advisor may use discretion in requiring evidence of participation/completion of an activity and should approve the plan only if it meets the criteria of licensure renewal as defined in this manual. The advisor works with the District's instructional staff in monitoring/approving all activities.

Documenting Progress of the Certificate Renewal Plan Educators are required to accrue 120 points from the 1 I-recertification areas within the 5-year validity period.

Responsibilities of the License Holder Developing a Certzjicate Renewal Plan Using the Goal Setting Form (ADEPT) and the Certificate Renewal Plan Form, license holders have the responsibility to develop a certificate renewal plan and to work collaboratively with an advisor (principal). A fall conference (by Sept. 30) should be held with the principal to review and to gain approval of the renewal plan. A spring conference (by April 15) should be held to document progress made toward the renewal plan. Reasonable documentation must be provided upon request. The State places the responsibility for license renewal with the license holder. Failure to maintain a valid teaching license may resdt in termination of employment with Anderson School District Two. *the term "advisor" is the direct SupervivorPrincipaL

Develop a proposed plan for license renewal at the beginning of the renewal period using the District Two Goal Setting Form (ADEPT) and Certificate Renewal Planning Form. Where required, obtain the advisor's approval to participate in professional development activities. Have the advisor initial the Recertification Computation Sheet verifying approval to attend such activities.

Monitor the number of points earned and modify the proposed plan so that the 120 points are earned by the end of the renewal period.

Periodically record completed activities as well as approved activity numbers on the Recertification Computation Sheet.

Once the Change in Action Form and Recertzjication Computalion Sheet are approved by the principal, the principal forwards all approved documents to the Division of Instructional Services for approval. The Instructional Division will forward to the Administration and Personnel Department for processing. This includes the Recertification Computation Sheet and any other activiiy verification not previously submitted

An officcial transcript is requiredfrom the collegduniversity for all graduate courses.

Meet with the advisor to review proposed and completed activities.

Keep all documentation of completed activities including Recertification Activity Verification Forms, Recertification Computation Sheet, college transcripts, workshop certificates, etc. in an easily accessible place, preferably at the school or work location. It is the license holder's responsibility to obtain and keep verification of activities.

Pre-Approval Required for Some Activities Pre-approval to participate in a professional development activity for recertification points is required for some activities. See columns four and five on next page. For those activities where no pre-approval is required, activities must meet eli~ibilitv criteria as described in the S.C. Renewal Credit Matrix. Details regarding eligibility criteria and required verification of activities are explained for each option in the S.C. Renewal Credit Matrix. While the Office of AdministrationPersonnel, the Division of Instructional Services and schools attempt to make activities in each option available, budget constraints and other factors may limit availability.

Pre-Approval Required

3 1 District Point Plan for Certificate Renewal (NA)

1 9 1 Educational Project, Collaboration, Grant, or Research

Option

1

2

5 6

7 8

1 6 0 / YES I YES I

College Credit State Dept. of Education Certificate Renewal Course

Max Points

120

120 120

4 I Publications Instruction Professional Training Professional AssessorlEvaluator Mentorship, Supervision, or Instructional Coaching

I Credit Matrix. -

For District activities that the instructional staff sponsors, a certificate of verification will be given to each

In-Dlstrict Activity

'NO 'NO 'NO

10 11

participant. It is the licensee's responsibility to obtain and keep verification of points. Renewing the Professional Cerlificate:

Outof-District AcUvity

'NO

'NO 'NO

60

60 120 60 60

a. maintain verification of having earned a minimum of 120 renewal credits

*NO I *NO

'For recertification points to be earned, activities must meet eligibility criteria as described in the S.C. Renewal

Professional Development Activity (Non-CEU Credit) Professional Development Activity (CEU Credit)

through professional development activities that (1) directly relate to the educator's professional growth and development plan, (2) support the goals of the employing educational entity, and (3) promote student achievement; and

YES 'NO

'NO 'NO

through certificate renewal optionslactivities for which all eligibility criteria have been met, as specified in the renewal credit matrix.

YES YES YES YES

60 120

b. complete section A and section B of the Recertification Computation Sheet; c. submit the Recertification Computation Sheet and all necessary verification to the advisor for review,

approval, and signature (section B); and d. submit the approvedlsigned Recertification Computation Sheet, a Request for ChangelAction form

and any other activity verification not previously submitted to the Division of Instructional Services who will approve and forward to the Office of Administration and Personnel for processing.

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c. submit the Recertification Computation Sheet, all necessary verification (maximum of two pages of documentation per activity), and the "Request for ChangeIAction" form to the Office of Administration and Personnel for approvaWprocessing.

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1. submit off~cial transcripts from the college or university andlor appropriate documentation that the educator has completed a State Department of Education recertification course, and

2. submit the "Request for Change/ActionW form (available on the Division of Educator Quality Web site at www.scteachers.org) to the Office of Teacher Certification for

processing.

Renewal of License: The renewal of a license is approved at the district office level. The State Department of Education issues the license document based on this approval. Once approved by the district and forwarded to the State Department a new original certificate will be mailed to the licensee and an email copy will be sent to the Administration and Personnel Department.

Deadline for Completion of Recertification Activities: Teaching licenses expire on June 30; therefore, documents/forms necessary for renewal (as outlined on page 5) must be approved and submitted to the Divkion of Instructional Services ajler February 1 and no later than May 1 of the expiration year. The Division of Lnstructional Services will forward to the Administration and Personnel Department for processing. A one-year certificate renewal extension may be requested. This nonrenewable extension is valid for one (1) year. However, if an extension is used, the license holder will have only four (4) years to complete the next renewal cycle. A request for a one-year extension must be made by the licensee to the State Department Office of Educator Quality using a ChangeIAction Form (only granted by Educator Quality).

Note: An offrcial transcript is required from the college/university for all graduate courses. -3fyou plan to take a graduate course during the summer of the expiration year, you must Contact Instructional Services prior to May 1.

Changes in Personal Information Changes to a licensee's name, address, phone number, or other personal information should be made on a ChangeIAction Form and submitted to the Office of Administration and Personnel. It is very important that such changes are made to ensure that renewal licenses are mailed to the correct address.

ResignationsMoving to another District It is the responsibility of the license holder to submit up-to-date records and all supporting information to the Administration and Personnel Department before leaving the school system. Upon submission and subsequent verification of the records, accrued recertification points will be entered into the South Carolina State Department of Education Certification Portal System. Once entered into the portal system, the licensee's recertification points can be obtained by any South Carolina school district; however, for a receiving district to access a licensee's points, the licensee must inform Anderson School District Two's Office of Administration and Personnel of hisher new employer. The licensee holder can also request a printout of hisher renewal points prior to leaving the district.

Request for Development of a Recertification Activity One or more individuals may initiate a recertification activity. This can be an administrator, assistant principal, department head, teacher, etc.

The proposed activity should be described on the Request to Sponsor a Recertification

Activity form and the completed form submitted to the Division of Instructional Services. The form must include all information that will adequately describe the activity including dates, times, appropriate option number, how the activity meets the option criteria, etc. Insufficient information andlor incomplete forms will delay a decision on the activity.

The Division of Instructional Services will evaluate each activity to see if it meets the criteria for the recertification option requested.

If approved, the Division of Instructional Services will assign a number to the activity. The form will be returned to the initiator reflecting the decision of the Division of Instructional Services.

The Division of Instructional Services will maintain a log of all activities. A copy will be forwarded to the Office of Administration and Personnel.

License holders must verify their participation in all recertification activities with their advisor as they occur. License holders must verify their participation in all recertification activities to their advisor no later than the spring conference. Activities occurring after the spring conference should be verified at the next year's fall conference. Verification of participation in recertification activities should be made according to the Certificate Renewal Matrix.

Activities conducted or sponsored by other agencies or organizations must be verified according to the requirements listed on the Renewal Matrix and approved by the advisor and the Division of Instructional Services.

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Ail certificate renewal courses must 0 directly relate either to the

educator's area(s) of certification or to the goals of the educator andlor the educator's employing educational entity and

0 have been approved by the State Department of Education, according to SBE criteria.

CERTOFLIGATE RENEWAD PLAN

Maximum: up to 120 renewal credits may be earned through approved renewal courses during the five-year validity period of the certificate.

Accrual rate: 1 semester hour of earned course credit = 20 renewal credits

PROF

CERBOFOCAUE RENEWAL OPT OOW

1. connege Credit

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide a report fiom the

course administrator, as required by current SDE guidelines for certificate renewal courses

OQUUONS FOR SOUTH GAWOILUNA

RENEWAL CREDITS

Maximum: up to 120 renewal credits may be earned via this option during the five- year validity period of the certificate.

Accrual rate: 1 semester hour of earned course credit = 20 renewal credits

E9900NAL DEVElbOQMElidT

ElbOCOBllhliWf CROBERUA

All courses must 0 directly relate either to the

educator's area(s) of certification, or to an area of certification in which the educator is formally enrolled, or to the goals of the educator andlor the educator's employing educational entity;

0 be taken through an NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) or regionally accredited college or university or through a college or university that has programs approved for teacher education by the State Board of Education (SBE);

0 be taken for credit; and 0 result in a passing grade in a

passifail class or in a grade of C or better

3, Dis'B-Ocl

Plan ffos ~ertifi'acate Wemewail

Available only im Aiken,

Greenville, Horry, Richland

I , and the S@lkeIratchie Cornortiurn

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide official district

verification, as specified in the district's SDE- approved point plan for certificate renewal

EDUCATORS

REQUORED VEWOFOGATEONS

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide an official

transcript fiom the college or university

1 0

District professional development points must 0 be earned within a district point

plan for certificate renewal that was approved by the SBE and

G be reciprocal fiom one SBE- approved district point plan to

Maximum: up to 120 renewal credits may be earned under an approved district point plan during the five-year validity period of the certificate.

Accrual rate: 1 earned professional Development point = 1 renewal credit

CERTIFICATE RENEWAL

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4;. Plobnictstiems

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provided at the end of mtstuix)

5. nmaPn;aosn'ao

6. P'ofessionnan

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(further information

provided at the end of the

matrix)

-

ELOGFBOLUTY GWUTEWCA

Publications must o appear in a professional journal or

in a format that is sanctioned by the employing educational agency,

o contribute to the effective practice of the education profession andlor to the body of laowledge of the certification area(s), and

0 be first-time publication (i.e., revised versions or second editions are excluded).

Renewal credits for instruction (e.g., courses taught at colleges or universities; formal, prepared presentations given at conferences or meetings) are awarded only for those activities that 0 exceed job requirements for the

educator's position, as defined by the employing educational entity;

0 me professionally oriented and educationally relevant; and

0 are offered for the first time by the educator.

All professional training must 0 relate to the educator's

professional development plan, area(s) of certification, and/or the employing educational entity's plan;

0 be recognized as having professional relevance to the educational setting; and

0 be successfully completed.

REW EIiiJAL. CREDITS

Maximum: 60 renewal credits may be earned during the five-year validity period.

Accrual rate: 0 primary author of book or "refereed

journal article = 60 renewal credits 0 primary author of %on-referred

journal article = 30 renewal credits 0 secondary author of book or article =

15 renewal credits

Maximum: up to 60 renewal credits may be earned via this option during the five-year validity period of the certificate.

Accrual rate: 0 College/university course: 1

semester hour of instruction = 20 renewal credits.

0 Presentation: a I-hour presentation =

3 renewal credits

(This includes preparation time.)

(Each course taught may only be counted for first time taught.)


0 Accrual rate: 1 hour of direct participation = 1 renewal credit

0 1 CEU = 10 hours of direct participation

REQUIRED VEWBFOGATOONS

Ln order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide a synopsis (one page

or less) of the publication and

o official verification from the publisher of the work's acceptance for publication, including the date of acceptance

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide a copy of the

schedule fiom the district college/university, or organization, indicating the date(s) and time of the instructional activity and

0 provide a synopsis (e.g., course objectives from the syllabus, workshop or meeting agenda, conference program) of the content of the instructional activity

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide the training objectives

and/or training outline and 0 provide a certificate or other

official documentation verifying successful completion of the training program, including the date(s) and the number of hours of direct participation

Assessor/evaluator renewal credits may be obtained only 0 for evaluation activities that

exceed" job requirements for the educator's position, as defined by the employing educational entity;

3 by an educator who has received training/approvallcertification as an assessor/evaluator on a national or state-approved accreditation, assessment, or evaluation team (e.g., ADEPT evaluator, principal assessor, SACS [Southern Association of Colleges and Schools] evaluator, external review team [ERT] evaluator, NCATE evaluator, NBPTS Dational Board for Professional Teaching Standards] assessor); and

0 upon the educator's completion of all requirements of the assessment/evaluation process.

Renewal credits for mentorship, supervision, or coaching are awarded only for those activities that 0 exceed job requirements for the

educator's position, as defined by the employing educational entity;

assist another educator (e.g., student teacher, teacher, administrator), and

0 are provided in conjunction with an approved training program, induction program, or professional development process.

I\/daximum: up to 60 renewal credits may be earned via this option during the five-year validity period of the certificate.

Accrual rate: 1 hour of direct participation = 1 renewal credit

Participation on an ADEPT Evaluation Team = maximum 30 credits


Accrual rate (maximum): 0 supervision of student teacher (one

semester) = 20 renewal credits G mentoring (full year) = 30 renewal

credits G coaching (full year) = 20 renewal

credits 0 internships = 20 renewal credits

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide official

documentation verifying completion of all evaluation / assessment team requirements, including the date(s) and the number of hours of direct participation.

Ln order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must

provide official documentation kom training institution, professional organization, or employing educational entity verifying successful completion of all responsibilities, including the type, extent, and dates of services (e.g., mentoring, supervising, coaching) provided by the educator.

9, Eduncatiaprmal

Project, Co0Uaboradiabl1n,

Grrarmt, or Research

EwawpBes: Workshops, Task

Force, Conferences, etc.

(further information

provided at the end of the matrix)

Renewal credits for educational projects, collaborations, grants, or research are awarded only for those activities that 0 exceed job requirements for the

educator's position, as defined by the employing educational entity,

0 are coordinated or approved by an educational entity,

0 are related to student achievement andlor to the goals of an educational entity,

' 0 result in an educationally relevant 1 product, and e are a minimum of 5 hours in

length

Renewal credits are awarded only for those professional development activities (e.g., conferences, workshops, task forces) that 0 are tied to the educator's area(s)

of certification andor the goals of the employing educational entity;

0 are provided by a national, state, regional, or locally approved sponsor; and

0 involve a minimum of 4 hours of direct contact, excluding meals and breaks.


0 Accrual rate: 1 hour of direct participation = 1 renewal credit

Maximum for each activity within this option: 30 renewal credits


Accrual rate: 1 hour of direct Participation = 1 renewal credit

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must

provide official documentation from the educational entity verifying the date(s) and hours of direct participation.

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 provide official

documentation from the sponsor verifying the educator's participation and

0 provide a synopsis of the session topic(s), date(s), and time(s)

CEU renewal credits are awarded only for those professional development activities (e.g., conference, workshops, task forces) that 0 are tied to the educator's area(s)

of certification andor to the goals of the employing

provided at the I CEU sponsor, and end of the matrix) 0 involve a minimum of 4 hours of

(further CEIU information


educational entity, 0 are provided by an SDE-approved

0 Accrual rate: 1 CEU = 10 renewal credits

In order to receive renewal credits via this option, the educator must 0 Provide a transcript or other

official verification of CEU credit, including the title of the activity, the date of completion, and a brief description of the activity

I ' 1 direct contact, excluding meals I and breaks.

Note: ABI forms must be approved by the principal and Bo~ardedi to the Division of Instructional Services. The Division of llnstructional Services will approve and forward all forms Po the Office of Administration and Personnel for processinglfiling. Records wiOl be maintained in the Office of Administration and Personne!.

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Refereed PJfia8e~als Refereed materials are publications reviewed by "expert readers" or referees prior to the publication of the material. After reading and evaluating the material, the referee informs the publisher if the document should be published or if any changes should be made prior to publication. Refereed materials are also referred to as Peer Reviewed, Refereed materials are significant to professional research and literature because they assure readers that the information convej~ed is reliable and timely.

Non-Refereed Matert-ids Non-refereed materials such as Trade Jo~rmaPa or Magminnea use less rigorous standards of screening prior to publication. In some publications, each article may be screened only by the publications editor. While knowledgeable, no editor can be an authority on all the subject matter printed in a journal. Other non-refereed materials accept a h o s t anything submitted in order to have something to print.

The term "scholarly materials" is often used to describe refereed materials, but this term is not exclusive to refereed materials. Non-refereed materials may not be scrutinized as intensely as refereed materials, but they can still be considered scholarly.

CEU Activities

Option 4 and 10 covers a variety of professional development activities. College or University Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit may be entered under these options. A CEU would count as 10 renewal credits since it is based on 10 hours of participation. Other opportunities for these options may include, but are not limited to, workshops, task force, or conferences.

Option 1 1 refers to the International Association for Continuing Education Units (MCET'). WCET is the caretaker of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU). The ten criteria of the MCET CEU promote high standards for professional development and growth. Through its programs, publications, research, and technical assistance, IACET assists organizations in correctly utilizing the criteria.

CEU's from MCET - authorized providers and WCET - approved licensed users will be counted under option 1 1. Only authorized providers and approved license users may use the IACET CEU and the MCET logo. The list of authorized providers and the process to become one are provided on the IACET website: http:www.IACET.org.

Nai~rp~: Positio~?: School:

Highest Degree: Certificate Expiration Date:

Endorsement Areas:

License Holder Signature: Date:

Principal Signature: Date:

Routing: License Holder keeps a copy; Principal files a copy; Copy is to be sent to the Ofice of Instruction.

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List the courses andlor a description of the activities the license holder would like to complete or has completed to meet the next renewal cycle. Also, include the Option Number at the end of each activity. This planning document should be updated as professional goals change. OfficiaO tra~8$6ripa$ are req~iued for a!! graduate courses.

Activity Option Number Total Estimated Points

Anderson School District Ulwo Recerilificzation Computation Sheet

Ghaeck owe of the following: I am employed in z, setting that requires Scaesth Carolina educator ceriification. QComrraOste ssctiouns a00 sections be0ow.D

SECUB0N A bast name:

I Fimt vcams: MI: Certificate Type:

0 iwitia! ProffessionaU Other (list) -

Social Securitjg No.: (not SC Ceutifficete 6\10.: QReqaeived) Highest Degree: I National Board I required) I 1 ( Ce@ified

Option '11: CoUlege Credit (420) Course No./TitlelCollenelSemesterNear Taken

Advisor's Initials

if required

Points

I Option 3: District Point PBan for Certificate ReonewaO (120) I Not AppBicable I

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Option 2: State Dept. of Education Certificate RsnewaO Gourns ('1120) Course No./Title/College/Semester/\lear Taken

Ending Date

Option 4: PubUicaBisne: BitBelPubUisherlBate PaobUkltoed (60) Advisor's

initials if required

Option 5: Ooadmclfioun: Workshop or Goaome Titlelhocatisn (60)

Advisor's initials

if required

Option 6: Professional Urainiong (120)

--

Ending Date

Option 7: Prd. A~~essou/E~i3!@~atou (68)

Ending

Advisor's ~nitials

lt required

Ending Date

Poirab Eamd

Advisor's InitialS

If required

poinb Earned

Advisor's initials

If required

Points Earned

Option 8: h"sontorshig, Sanpe~vision, or b5enCroring: TypeslDates (BOJI

Option 9: EdlucatiowaU Project, CoOOabouation, Grant, or Research (60) Type of Project, Collaboration, Grant, or Research

Emdiwl Date

Option 10: PuoFessionaU DeveOopment Activity (Noun-CEU Credit) (60) Activity No./Title

Ending Date

Bptiasw % : PuofessionaU BsveOopmenP Activity (GEM Credit) ('I 20) Activity No./ Title

Advbor9s goaitia,s

Of uequiued

Ending "'@

TOTAL RENEWAL CREDITS EARNED>>

Earwed

Advisor's nnitia's

88 required

Emdl%! Bate

I

I I I *Submit form in its entirety to the Division 06 Unstauctiosaa! Services for uoss$ing.

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PoiaPb &armed

Advisor's initials

M required

80 BE COMPLETED BY THE BDSBRlCP TWO EDUCATOR AND %811SlHER Principal To be submitted May 1 of the certificate expiration year. O hereby verify that ... (check all appropriate boxes below)

o All activities directly relate to the applicant's professional growth and development plan, support the goals of the employing educational entity, promote student achievement, and meet the criteria specified in the renewal credit matrix.

a Appropriate verification relative to the completion of all activities has been reviewed and will be maintained in the advisor's office.

SiECTOON B

Signature of Principal: I

poiwb

Advisor's gBI3ials required

AppBlcamt

Title:

Signature of Instructional Staff:

Poiam& Earwed

Principal

Signature of Applicant: I

Title:

District: ANDERSON SCHOOL QlSBWlCT TWO

Date:

(FmQermEDp SSN: Certific~Qe 3: District Name:

REQUEST FOR GCdAEVGEUACTOON

Last Fimt Former Name: N~me: R4E: Name:

I ANDERSON 36W00k DOSTROGT ITWO

I Administrationo and PemoeoeaeU Dept. 18990 Belltono-Hsnee Path Hwy.

1- Oiloonea Path, South CausBiwa 29654.

Mgliiliwg Address: Street City Stale Zip

Home Work E-Mai!: Phone: Phone:

S E h I TO DESHGNA'R'HONS: SDIE=Stade Department of Educaiifom ADZ=Andersot@ District Two H am currently applying for or participating in the alternative route to certifisration (check one): Yes No

SOUTI4 GAROLONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCCIiB00N Office of Teacherr CeOaificaGioin 3708 Forrest Drive, Suite 500,

CoUumlbla, South Carolina 29204

SIEIWiD TO: SDE 1. Evaluate my transcripts for the alternative certification program in the subject area of

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ANID2 C] 2. Renew my certificate. All required documentation has been submitted."

SDE [7 3. Evaluate my file for adding the area of OR a master's + 30 graduate semester hours in the area of

SDE [7 4. I would like a one-year extension of my certification.

SDE 5 . Advance my certificate to the bachelor's + 18 graduate semester hours level.*

SDE 1 6. Advance my certificate to the master's degree level."

SDE [7 7. Advance my certificate to the master's + 30 graduate semester hours level* in the area of

SDE 5 8. Advance my certificate to the doctoral degree level."

SDE 5 9. Add the following certificate field(s), for which all requirements h m e been met:

SDE 10. Approve (course title - ) kom (institution ) for the purpose of A course description is attached.

ANID2 11. Change my name andlor address to what I give above.

SDE 12. Add additional year(s) of teaching experience credit. Verification forms are on file or enclosed.

SDE 13. Send me a duplicate certificate. The five dollar fee is enclosed. [check or money order on+]

[7 14. Other:

APED2 [7 15. Add Certificate Renewal Points to my file (attached verification documentation- include a copy of the Recertification Computation Sheet with advisor's initials where required).

RENEWAL OPTION #: Number of Points: RENEWAL OPTION #: Number of Points:

RENEWAL OPTION #: Number of Points: RENEWAL OPTION #: Number of Points:

Signature Date To initiate the changelaction, submit this form to the State Department of Education/Office of Teacher Certification andfor Anderson School District Two. You must include support documentation. You may submit your request by mail, fax (SDE-803-734-2873) (AD2-864-369-7364), or you may deliver it in person. An office visit does not guarantee processing of the request. information presented during office visit will be dated and scheduled for processing along with daily correspondence.

* Requests for certificate advancement and renewal received on or before November 1 will be effective July 1 of the current school year. From November 2 through April 30, changes are effective when requirements are met, provided that full documentation, including the request, is received by the Office of Teacher Certification within forty-five days after the requirements were met. Requests received forty-five or more days after eligibility will be effective the date the request is received. Request received &r April 30 are effective on the following July 1.

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AEYDERSOW sewooL ~os-i i~sc~ mvo Request Cra Sponsor a Wecsrtifficatiovn Activity

Please complete this form for any of the following recertification options: Professional Training (Option 6), Educational ProjecVCollaboration/Research (Option 9), or Professional Development Activity (Option 40). The application should be completed by the person who will be responsible for organizing the activity. Please submit lo the Division of lnstructional Services at least 6 weeks in advance of the activity. r I

Name of Applicant: SchooVDepartment:

Title of Activi^iy/$rojecQ/Course: Total Cost:

Date of each session: . Day(s) of Week: - # of Sessions: Max. Number

Beginning Time: Ending Time: No. of Contact Hours: o f Participants

Funding Source:

School: School:

( Position: Position: I SSN (if out of district) SSN (if out of district)

Full Address Full Address (if out of district) (if out of district)

Course Announcement: Please attack a brief corarselworkshop description. Include the level of difficulty (introductory, intermediate, advanced), if applicable and the objective of tke proposed activity. Describe how the activity will impact student achievement.

I Target Audience: I Grade Level (check all that apply) pre-M-5 6-8 9-12 Admin. Other:

I Subject h a : I To be completed by the Division of Instructional Services Approved DisapprovediReason

6 Professional Training

Activity Number: Max. Number of Approved Licensure Points:

9 Educational Project, Collaboration, Grant, or Research

I 10 Professional Development Activity won-CEU Credit) I

Signature of Instructional Services Staff Date Return the completed form to the Division of lnstructional Services

Cartifircat@ Number: Name of FaciOltator:

Check one: ( ) Professional Cedificats ( ) Initial Certificate ( ) Other Type Certificate -

Number of Recertification Points Earned (for certified personnel) whole number

ActivitylProject Title:

Activity Location:

I ( ) Option 6 Professional Training

Beginning Date:

Rewewall OpUisn:

I ( ) Option 10 Professional Development Activity

Ending Date:

( ) Option 5 Instruction

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: By signing below the kciUiUator, sponsor, Omcs of !ansPe~cPian Ssuvices, or adminis%ra%or verifies that this, and any atUached ffoms, is cour@c&

( ) Option 9 Educational Project, Collaboration, Grant, or Research

Signature Date DisBriDaeotisn: Facilitator: yellow copy Division cad U~nsUsnncUiowaO Sewices: white copy Participant: pink

Name: SchooliDeparhnent:

Beginning Date: Ending Date:

Option 7: Professional Assessor/Evaluator Ftaximunm: 60 c ~ ~ i t s may Itbe mRmQd via this opddsan dunriung fihe 5-year vdidiiUy perfiod oftline eedficata.

TEAR/I Evaluation Team 30 Renewal Credits (full year)

Option 8: Mentorship, Supervision, or Instructional Coaching Msgnaauarm: 60 emdits may be earned via this option denrirmg the 5-year validity period sf the ce~Gcante,

Induction Team Mentor 30 Renewal Credits (full year) Induction Team Member 20 Renewal Credits (full year)

Number of Recertification Points Earned:

ADEPT Coordinator Signature

ANDERS0;N SCIBOCDL DFSTRUCT T7WO A L P m - P A I L AND ~ ~ F I C A T I I O N IFOIWIM

OPThOI9 9: EDWCATBONAL PROJECT, COELABOUTHON, Gl2ANT, OR IU!?,SEARCIa

Sociab Security Numberr r SC Certificate Munmber

ILasd Name

Section I.- Des;cr$tive Ip~fo~onalisri (To be completed by the educator) I Type of Beofessiona! Developmem? Activity: 1

Site: Dates oPP6srticipatioan:

Number of RemewaB Credits Sought: Maximum: Up to 60 renewal credits during the 5-year validity period of the certificate Accrual Rate: One hour of direct participation = 1 renewal credit

PEust Name

Activity Descrtiptiow or Objectives:

Does this activity exceed typical job rrequiremernts for younu positiosa? yes No

Justification: How does this activity relate to your professiomall growth and development plan?

MiddPeRWIsiden

Section 111: VerzjZcotioro and Apprsvarf (Must be completed by the district/school oficial at the conclusion of the activiv.) Verification h8Beauired)

Sectioa IH: PP~e-App~dsvta% (For completion by the disf~ict/school official prior to the educator's pa~ticipation in the activity) Based on the information provided, is this activity an appropriate certificate renewal option for this educator?

Yes No

. A

Signed documentation from the sponsoring agency verifying the educator's successful completion of the Professional Development Activity and indicating the date(s) and the number of hours of direct participation.

Signature of District/School Official

Approval (Required) Have all of the eligibility and verification requirements been satisfied? Yes. The educator is eligible to receive renewal credits.

Title

IJ No. Signature of District/Agency Official Title

ANDERSOI9 SCTiliOOL DIISTMCT TWO ImNEWlAL CR.EDIT PRX-APPRCDVAJL AND VJRURBFIICATUON FCDWVii

alPT]ON 10: PROFESSl!OI"\rA!L DEWELoF'PflENT k@'TiHm?TY /'bMon-cEU Ck?dit) (e.g., conferences, workshops, task forces)

Section 1: Descriptive ImJormation (To be completed by the educadov) Type of PrrofessioanaU De-~eUopment Activity: 1

MiddDe/i\laiden Last Name

I I

Site: Dates of Par$-ilicigation:

First Name

Number of Remewan Credits Sought: Maximum: Up to 60 renewal credits during the 5-year validity period of the certificate

Arrea(s) of Certificatiom Social Security N u m b e r

I Accrual Rate: One hour of direct varticivation = 1 renewal credit I

SC Certificate Number

/ Activity Description or Objectives:

Does this activity exceed typican job requirements for your position'? Yes No

Jlustificr~tiorm: How does this activity relate to your professional growth andl developmennt plan?

SecOio~a hT: P~e-~ppvova6 (For completion by the distp.ict/school ofJicial prior to the educator's pa~ticipation in the activity.) Based on the information provided, is this activity an appropriate certificate renewal option for this educator?

Yes No

Yection HI: Veri~catiovo and Approval (Must be completed by the dis~icd/school official at the conclusion of the activity.) Verificatio~n (Required)

Signed documentation from the sponsoring agency verifying the educator's successful completion of the Professional Development Activity and indicating the date(s) and the number of hours of direct participation. Conferences such as the middle school conference, etc. will provide the participants with a sheet verifying sessions attended. These forms must be attached in order to receive points.

Approvall (Required) Have all of the eligibility and verification requirements been satisfied? (7 Yes. The educator is eligible to receive renewal credits.

Signature of District/School Official Title

No. Signature of DistrictIAgency Official Title

Certificate Renewal Responsibilities

Principals

. To set up a file for each teacher

. To approve the activities requested for renewal

. To conduct Fall (Sept. 30) and Spring (April 15)

conferences

. To work with District's instructional staff in

approving/monitoring all activities

. To work with Lnstructional Staff to approve the

Recertification Computation Fondchange in Action

Form for processing

Certificate Renewal Wesponsibili ties

Instruction

To provide workshops/activities that meet the certificate renewal/schools' staff development plan

. To work with Principals in monitoringiapproving all activities

To provide certificate of verification to each participant for approved activities offered by the District

. To work with principals to approve the Recertification Computation SheetKhange in Action Form for processing

. To approve any requests to sponsor a recertification activity

. To work with educators whose certificate expire to ensure that renewal credits are completed by May 1

Personnel

To conduct inservice for all certified personnel

To assist principals in setting up files for each teacher

To work with Superintendent in setting up files for each administrator

To receive from the Division of Instruction the approved Recertification Computation Sheet/Change in Action Form for processing and filing

To process certificate renewal and receive an email copy for the personnel file

To process Change in Action Form regarding personal information (name and address)

To process certificate renewal information for certified personnel moving to another District

To process appeals

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