Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 24 - CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
Section 92-24-005 - Administrative Endorsements
Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 24 ยง 005
Current through March 20, 2024
005.01 Curriculum Supervisor
005.01A Grade Levels: PK-12
005.01B Endorsement Type:
Field/Administrative
005.01C
Persons with this endorsement may assist in or supervise the development of
curriculum programs for students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
005.01D This endorsement is
available for placement on a Nebraska certificate only for those individuals
who held this endorsement, or are recommended for the endorsement by a standard
institution of higher education prior to August 1, 2020. Standard institutions
of higher education will not be able to recommend this endorsement for
placement on a certificate after August 1, 2020.
005.02 Principal
005.02A Grade Levels: PK-12, PK-8, or
7-12
005.02B Endorsement Type:
Field/Administrative
005.02C
Persons with this endorsement may serve in all general administrative and
supervisory capacities in Nebraska schools as a principal at the grade levels
for which the program preparation was completed.
005.02D Certification Endorsement
Requirements: This endorsement requires 36 or 45 graduate semester hours of
credit in an approved program in educational administration. Thirty-six (36)
graduate semester hours are required if the principal endorsement is at the
same level as the teaching endorsement. Those seeking a principal endorsement
at a level different from their teaching endorsement must complete a minimum of
nine (9) additional credit hours. The focus of the additional nine (9) credit
hours must be specific to the new level.
005.02D1 The applicant for this endorsement
must have two (2) years of teaching experience in an approved/accredited
elementary, middle, and/or secondary schools; and
005.02D2 Internship/Field Experiences: This
endorsement requires 250 clock hours of internship/field experiences in
approved or accredited elementary, middle, or secondary schools. These hours
must be completed at the level(s) for the endorsement(s) being sought.
005.02E Endorsement
Program Requirements: Standard institutions of higher education offering this
endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which
identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the
institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.
005.02F Effective September 1,
2015, an applicant will be required to submit a passing score as set forth in
Appendix C for the applicable content test for the first-time placement of this
endorsement on a Nebraska certificate or permit.
005.03 Special Education Supervisor
005.03A Grade Levels:
Birth through Grade 12
005.03B
Endorsement Type: Field/Administrative
005.03C Persons with this endorsement may
serve in all special education administrative and supervisory roles in Nebraska
schools providing services for students with disabilities, birth through age
21.
005.03D Certification
Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement requires a minimum of 36 graduate
semester hours related to educational leadership and special education
administration coursework, and includes an internship experience in special
education supervision.
005.03D1 Additional
requirements: For admission to the program of study leading to this
endorsement, the applicant must have or be eligible to hold a valid regular
teaching certificate with a special education endorsement; and
005.03D2 Have completed two (2) years of
teaching in an approved or accredited school system.
005.03E Endorsement Program Requirements:
Standard institutions of higher education offering this endorsement program
must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses
and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant
credit toward completion of this endorsement.
005.03F Effective September 1, 2015, an
applicant will be required to submit a passing score as set forth in Appendix C
for the applicable content test for the first-time placement of this
endorsement on a Nebraska certificate or permit.
005.04 Superintendent
005.04A Grade Levels: PK-12
005.04B Endorsement Type:
Field/Administrative
005.04C
Persons with this endorsement may serve in all general administrative and
supervisory capacities in Nebraska schools as superintendent, principal, or
other administrative roles at all levels.
005.04D Certification Endorsement
Requirements: This endorsement requires a Master's degree and completion of an
educational specialist, doctoral program, or other state-approved program for
the preparation of a school superintendent with a minimum of 60 graduate hours
in educational leadership or education administration, and a one-semester
internship in an approved or accredited school system.
005.04D1 The applicant for this endorsement
must qualify for a regular teaching certificate and an administrative
certificate and have two (2) years of teaching experience.
005.04E Endorsement Program
Requirements: Standard institutions of higher education offering this
endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which
identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the
institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.
005.04E1 The applicant may be admitted to the
program of studies leading to this endorsement following a screening process
which includes (1) a review of transcripts, (2) three letters of recommendation
from people who know of the candidate's work, (3) successful completion of a
qualifying examination as identified by the standard institution, and (4) a
written statement from the candidate outlining his/her professional goals.
005.04F Effective
September 1, 2015, an applicant will be required to submit a passing score as
set forth in Appendix C for the applicable content test for the first-time
placement of this endorsement on a Nebraska certificate or permit.
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