The purpose of this rule amendment is to adopt new Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) competencies and skills, effective June 1, 2016, for the following FTCE examinations: Preschool Education (Birth–Age 4) and Reading K–12. Changes ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-4.0021Florida Teacher Certification Examinations

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to adopt new Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) competencies and skills, effective June 1, 2016, for the following FTCE examinations: Preschool Education (Birth–Age 4) and Reading K–12. Changes include updating FTCE and skills for the affected examinations.

SUMMARY: The rule is proposed for amendment to adopt the “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-Second Edition.”

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: 1) no requirement for SERC was triggered under Section 120.541(1), F.S., and; 2) no new or increased regulatory costs are associated with revised competencies and skills.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1012.56(9) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1012.56 FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: June 24, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

PLACE: Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Duval Conference Room, Tampa, Florida 33607

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Phil Canto, Chief, Bureau of Postsecondary Assessment, Office of Assessment, Division of Accountability, Research, and Measurement, 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 414, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-4.0021 Florida Teacher Certification Examinations.

(1) Scope. This rule governs the written examinations for teacher certification. Additional requirements for certification are specified in Chapter 6A-4, F.A.C.

(2) Description of the examinations and competencies to be demonstrated.

(a) The Florida Teacher Certification Examinations shall be developed by the Commissioner of Education.

(b) The written examinations shall include subtests of English language skills, reading, writing, mathematics, professional skills, and subject area specialty. These examinations may contain multiple-choice questions and questions requiring the examinee to write an answer or demonstrate a proficiency.

(c) The following competencies are to be demonstrated by means of the written examinations:

1. Before October 1, 2015, the general knowledge competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twentieth Edition,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03636), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective April 1, 2014. Beginning October 1, 2015, the general knowledge competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-First Edition,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04781), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective October 1, 2015. Beginning June 1, 2016, the general knowledge competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-Second Edition,” (INSERT LINK), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective June 1, 2016. These publications may be obtained by contacting the Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.

2. Before October 1, 2015, the professional education competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twentieth Edition,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03636), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective April 1, 2014. Beginning October 1, 2015, the professional education competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-First Edition,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04781), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective October 1, 2015. Beginning June 1, 2016, the professional education competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-Second Edition,” (INSERT LINK), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective June 1, 2016. These publications may be obtained by contacting the Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.

3. Before October 1, 2015, the subject area competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twentieth Edition,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03636), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective April 1, 2014. Beginning October 1, 2015, the subject area competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-First Edition,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04781), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective October 1, 2015. Beginning June 1, 2016, the subject area competencies and skills contained in the publication “Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida, Twenty-Second Edition,” (INSERT LINK), which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule effective June 1, 2016. These publications may be obtained by contacting the Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.

(3) through (11) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 1012.55(1), 1012.56, 1012.59 FS. Law Implemented 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.59 FS. History–New 8-27-80, Amended 1-11-82, 1-6-83, 5-3-83, 10-5-83, 10-15-84, Formerly 6A-4.021, Amended 12-25-86, 4-26-89, 4-16-90, 7-10-90, 4-22-91, 10-3-91, 8-10-92, 11-28-93, 4-12-95, 7-1-96, 9-30-96, 10-1-99, 7-17-00, 7-16-01, 3-24-02, 7-16-02, 3-24-03, 7-21-03, 12-23-03, 7-13-04, 5-24-05, 5-23-06, 5-21-07, 5-19-08, 7-21-08, 7-9-09, 6-22-10, 6-21-11, 11-22-11, 8-23-12, 5-21-13, 10-22-13, 2-25-14, 12-23-14,_______ .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Juan Copa, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Pam Stewart, Commissioner, Department of Education

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 19, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 10, 2015