Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1)
Authorization. The
holder of this authorization may teach pupils with a visual impairment (see
Iowa Code section
256B.2
), including those pupils who are deaf-blind.
(2)
Initial orientation and mobility
authorization. The initial authorization is valid for three years.
Degrees and semester hour credits shall be completed through a college or
university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency as recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education. An applicant must:
a. Hold a baccalaureate or master's degree
from an approved state program in orientation and mobility or equivalent
coursework.
b. Have completed an
approved human relations component.
c. Have completed the exceptional learner
program, which must include preparation that contributes to the education of
students with disabilities and students who are gifted and talented.
d. Have completed a minimum of 21 semester
credit hours in the following areas:
(1)
Medical aspects of blindness and visual impairment, including sensory
motor.
(2) Psychosocial aspects of
blindness and visual impairment.
(3) Child development.
(4) Concept development.
(5) History of orientation and
mobility.
(6) Foundations of
orientation and mobility.
(7)
Orientation and mobility instructional methods and assessments.
(8) Techniques of orientation and
mobility.
(9) Research or
evidence-based practices in orientation and mobility.
(10) Professional issues in orientation and
mobility, including legal issues.
e. Have completed at least 350 hours of
fieldwork and training under the supervision of the university
program.
f. Have completed the
background check requirements set forth in rule
282-13.1 (272).
(3)
Standard orientation
and mobility license. An applicant must:
a. Complete the requirements set forth in
subrule 22.12(2).
b. Verify
successful completion of a three-year probationary period.
(4)
Renewal of orientation and
mobility license. Applicants must meet the renewal requirements set
forth in rule 282-20.3 (272) and 282-subrule
20.5(2).
(5)
Exception. An orientation and mobility specialist is not
eligible for any administrator license in either general education or special
education.
