New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 60 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 3 - ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE
Section 6.60.3.9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE TEACHING LICENSURE

Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.60.3.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. General requirements. All applicants for alternative teaching licensure shall:

(1) be at least 18 years of age;

(2) hold either a bachelor of arts or science degree, master of arts or science degree, or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.75;

(3)complete a background check in accordance with 6.60.8 NMAC; and

(4) have no licensure requirements waived on an emergency or temporary basis, or for any other reason; and

(5) meet the application requirements for the license being sought.

B. Alternative EPP pathway. Applicants following the alternative EPP pathway shall:

(1)pass the required NMTA essential academic skills tests defined in 6.60.5 NMAC prior to receiving alternative licensure at any level;

(2) participate in a department-approved EPP with an alternative licensure program;

(3) serve as a teacher of record for two full school years; and

(4) complete no fewer than six semester hours including required hours of coursework in the teaching of reading aligned with the competencies for licensure for entry-level teachers for the type of license being sought.

C. Alternative NMTEACH pathway. Applicants following the alternative NMTEACH pathway shall:

(1) pass the required NMTA essential academic skills tests defined in 6.60.5 NMAC prior to receiving alternative licensure at any level;

(2) serve as a teacher of record for two full school years;

(3) receive two consecutive ratings of effective or higher on the NMTEACH summative evaluation; and

(4) complete required coursework in the teaching of reading.
(a) Applicants seeking early childhood birth to pre-K, early childhood age three to age eight, elementary K-8, or special education pre K-12 licensure, shall complete six semester hours of coursework in the teaching of reading.

(b) Applicants seeking middle level 5-9, secondary 7-12, or specialty area pre K-12 licensure, shall complete three semester hours of coursework in the teaching of reading.

D. Alternative post-secondary experience pathway. Applicants following the post-secondary experience pathway shall:

(1) provide documentation of at least five full school years' experience teaching at an accredited college or university;

(2) complete at least one full school year as a teacher of record while holding an alternative license; and

(3) complete required coursework in the teaching of reading.
(a)Applicants seeking early childhood birth to pre-K, early childhood age three to age eight, elementary K-8, or special education pre K-12 licensure, shall complete six semester hours of coursework in the teaching of reading.

(b) Applicants seeking middle level 5-9, secondary 7-12, or specialty area pre K-12 licensure, shall complete three semester hours of coursework in the teaching of reading.

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