South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 24 - EDUCATION
Article 24:28 - Educator Certification
Chapter 24:28:13 - Teach for America alternative certification
Section 24:28:13:08 - Employer requirements
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
A public or department-accredited school employing a TFA alternative teaching certificate applicant shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;
(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring a teacher with an alternative certificate;
(3) Offer a mentoring program;
(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03;
(5) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and
(6) Recommend the TFA alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
