North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 67 - Public Instruction, Superintendent of
Article 67-11 - Education Professional Credentials
Chapter 67-11-03.5 - READING AND MATHEMATICS CREDENTIALS
Section 67-11-03.5-01 - Requirements for title I reading credentials in grades kindergarten through eight

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

A reading teacher, who works directly or indirectly with students who have failed to benefit from regular classroom instruction in reading in grades kindergarten through eight, may obtain a title I credential to teach reading. To obtain a title I reading credential to teach students in an elementary school setting, a teacher must:

1. Hold a valid North Dakota educator's professional license;

2. Have a major or endorsement in elementary education;

3. Have completed the required coursework from a state-approved institution of higher education, including:

a. Two semester hours in diagnosis and correction of reading disabilities which may not be from a workshop;

b. Two semester hours in clinical or laboratory practicum in reading which may not be from a workshop; and

c. Two semester hours in reading in the content areas which may be from a workshop; and

4. Complete a minimum of eight semester hours with a minimum of three courses from the areas on the following list. No more than two courses can come from the same area listed below to fulfill this requirement:

a. Early childhood;

b. Research and literature in reading or language arts;

c. Exceptional child;

d. Creative language activities, including poetry for children, storytelling, writing, and dramatics; or

e. Curriculum development.

General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11, 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02; Pub. L. 107-110, § 1119

Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11; Pub. L. 107-110, § 1119

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