Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 584 - TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
Division 225 - SPECIALIZATIONS
Section 584-225-0040 - Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialization

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 584-225-0040

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:

(a) Possess an active and valid non-provisional Oregon teaching license with any special education endorsement;

(b) Complete a Commission-approved Autism Spectrum Disorder specialization program in accordance with OAR 584-420-0640.

(c) At least fifty percent (50%) of the Autism Spectrum Disorder coursework must have been completed within five years prior to the date of application for the specialization; and

(d) Submit a complete and correct application to obtain the specialization in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050.

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

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