Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Education Programs and Services
Part 5 - QUALIFICATIONS OF TEACHERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL
Section R. 340.1781 - Teachers of students with disabilities; endorsement requirements

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 340.1781

Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024

Rule 81.

(1) A teacher seeking an endorsement or full approval by the department shall meet all of the following requirements, in conjunction with those of R 340.1782, R 340.1786 to R 340.1788, R 340.1790, R 340.1795 to R 340.1797, and R 340.1799 to R 340.1799c, before being employed by an intermediate school district, local school district, public school academy, or other agency operating special education programs and services:

(a) The requisite knowledge, understanding, skills, and dispositions for effective practice related to all of the following:
(i) Utilizing research-based models, theories, and philosophies for teaching students with an array of disabilities within different placements.

(ii) Assessing students with disabilities for identification and teaching.

(iii) Implementing accommodations and modifications for classroom, district, and statewide assessments.

(iv) Using assistive technology devices to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of students with impairments.

(v) Communicating, consulting, and collaborating with parents/guardians, paraprofessionals, general educators, administrators, and human services personnel.

(vi) Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized education programs.

(vii) Planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting individualized education program team meetings, including parental and student participation.

(viii) Preparing students with disabilities for transitions consisting of preschool to elementary through post-secondary environments and employment.

(ix) Maintaining, releasing, and transferring student records according to district, state, and federal rules and policies.

(x) Articulating the historical and legal bases regarding special education, such as the concept of free appropriate public education, general least restrictive environment requirements, and family education and privacy rights.

(b) Understanding issues of race, class, culture, religion, gender, orientation, and language related to subdivision (a) of this subrule.

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