Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 584 - TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
Division 225 - SPECIALIZATIONS
Section 584-225-0040 - Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Purpose: An Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization indicates that an educator has obtained additional and specialized preparation to teach prekindergarten through grade 12 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder learning variances.
(2) A specialization is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as "added value" on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards set by the Commission. A specialization is not required to teach in the specialization area indicated on the license.
(3) Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to add an Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization to a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching License, an applicant must:
Note: Adding the specialization at the time of renewal will not require an additional cost to the licensure renewal process.
(4) An Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization may not be added to a provisional license.
(5) The specialization will appear on a license as follows: Specialization: Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(6) Once the specialization is indicated on a license, it may only be removed at the educator's request.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120-342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553