Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-3-2 - EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Section 290-3-2-.28 - Nationally Certified School Psychologist Approach

(1) Overview. An individual who holds valid certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist may seek a School Psychologist Professional Educator Certificate.

(2) Application. The applicant is required to submit to the Educator Certification Section the current application for this approach and documentation of having met all requirements as prescribed in Rule 290-3-2-.28 and on the application.

(3) Requirements. All requirements must be successfully completed prior to the date the application is received in the Educator Certification Section.

(4) Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP). The applicant must meet the requirements of the AECAP for this approach.

(5) Degree Level. The Professional Educator Certificate issued through this approach shall be issued at the Class A or AA level based upon the applicant's highest earned degree in school psychology from a regionally accredited senior institution.

(6) Valid Period. The valid period of the certificate shall be from the date of issuance through the remainder of the same scholastic year, and thereafter, for the next five consecutive scholastic years.