Chapter 2. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. School districts and charter schools may participate in the State Seal of Civics Literacy Program (Program), which recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in Civics. School districts and charter schools participating in the Program may award the State…

A. School districts and charter schools in this state may choose to participate in the State Seal of Arts Proficiency Program, which recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in the Arts. School districts and charter schools participating in the Program ma…

A. For the purposes of this Article, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and its implementing regulations, 34 CFR 300.1 et seq., are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the incorporated material can be obtained from t…

A. Definitions. All terms defined in the regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Amendments, A.R.S. § 15-761, and State Board of Education rule R7-2-401 are applicable. B. No student may be placed by a public education agency in a privat…

A. Institutional vouchers. Students residing and attending special education programs at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) or the Arizona State Hospital (ASH) or students attending special education day programs provided by ASDB may be eligible for special edu…

A. Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to this rule: 1. "Due process hearing" means a fair and impartial administrative hearing conducted by the State Education Agency by an impartial hearing officer through the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings in accor…

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state administrative complaint filed with the Department regarding any alleged violations of Part B of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) or its implementing regulations ( 34 CFR…

In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Department shall provide parents of students with disabilities and public education agencies the opportunity to resolve disputes involving any matter under IDEA, including matters arising prior to the filing …

A. Governing boards shall adopt policies for the education of gifted students which shall include: 1. Procedures for identification and placement of students to be placed in gifted programs. a. Students shall be served who score at or above the 97th percentile on national norms i…

A. All requirements in this Section are in addition to the general special education standards in R7-2-401 for public education agencies providing special education. B. For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:1. "Accessible Electronic File" means, until the…

A. "Extended school year" (ESY) shall be as defined in A.R.S. § 15-881. B. Eligibility. Eligibility shall be determined by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team. Criteria for determining eligibility in an extended school year program shall be as defined in A.R.S. § 15-8…

All eligible recipients receiving federal or state monies or services in support of vocational and technical education programs, courses, or classes shall comply with the applicable provisions and standards of the following plans, which are filed with the Secretary of State, whic…

In this Article, the following definitions apply unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Accredited institution" means a postsecondary institution that has accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An institution based outside the United States shal…

A. The standards presented in this Section shall be the basis for approved teacher preparation programs, described in R7-2-604, and the Arizona Teacher Proficiency Assessment, described in R7-2-606. B. Standard 1. Learner Development: The teacher understands how learners grow and…

A. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: 1. "Induction" and "mentoring and retention programming" means a program of regular, job-embedded, in-person, one-on-one feedback that is focused on instruction and ensuring new classroom teacher quality, succe…

A. For the purposes of this section, the following definition applies: "Teacher leadership" means practices and professional capacities in which teachers act or fulfill duties and roles that support school-system faculty, staff, and administrators to improve instruction and teach…

A. The standards presented in this Section shall be the basis for approved administrative preparation programs, described in R7-2-604 . The Arizona Administrator Proficiency Assessment shall assess proficiency in the standards as a requirement for certification of supervisors, pr…

In R7-2-604 through R7-2-604.05, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Accreditation" means a professional preparation institution's recognition by a national or regional agency or organization acknowledged for meeting identified standards or criteria. 2. "Alternative educat…

A. Professional preparation institutions shall include evidence that the educator preparation program is aligned to standards described in the Board approved professional teaching standards or professional administrative standards and relevant national standards, and provides fie…

A. Professional preparation institutions with no Board approved educator preparation programs, seeking initial approval for an educator preparation program shall submit to the Department the information necessary to conduct a readiness review of the professional preparation insti…

A. An organization that includes, but is not limited to, universities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents, community colleges in this state, private postsecondary institutions licensed by this state, school districts, charter schools, professional organizations…

Professional Preparation Institutions that submit an alternative educator preparation program(s) for Board approval must adhere to R7-2-604.02, except that individuals participating in or completing Board approved alternative educator preparation programs as delineated in this se…

A. A school district or charter school may apply to the Board for approval as a classroom-based alternative preparation program provider. The Department shall facilitate the Board approval process and prescribe an application form that shall include the following: 1. The name of …

A. A school district or charter school may apply to the Board for approval as a locally based school leadership preparation program provider. The Department shall administer the Board approval process and prescribe an application form, which shall include the following:1. The nam…

The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee shall be responsible for the issuance and evaluation of the appropriate certificates based on the applicant's compliance with the statutes and rules. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-605 Repealed effective De…

A. The Arizona Teacher Proficiency Assessment is adopted as the proficiency assessment for applicants for teaching certificates. The Arizona Administrator Proficiency Assessment is adopted as the proficiency assessment for applicants for administrative certificates. B. The subjec…

A. The evaluation to determine qualification for certification shall not begin until an institutional recommendation or application for certification and official transcripts, and the appropriate fees have been received by the Department. Course descriptions, verification of empl…

Notwithstanding any other provision in this article, any individual with a valid Elementary or Secondary certificate, or a Special Education certificate that includes grades six through 12, issued prior to August 1, 2016 may add one or more approved areas to the certificate prior…

A. The Standard Professional Early Childhood Education Certificate authorizes the holder to teach students in a birth through grade three classroom. An individual who holds a Standard Professional Early Childhood Education certificate described in this section in combination with…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619 . B. Standard Professional Elementary Certificate - grades K through eight. The requirements are: 1. A bachelor's degree, 2. One of the fo…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. Standard Professional Middle Grades Certificate - grades five through nine1. The requirements include all of the following:a. A bachel…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. Standard Professional Secondary Certificate - grades six through 12 1. The certificate is valid for three years and is not renewable b…

Specialized Secondary Certificate - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics - grades six through 12 A. The requirements are: 1. One of the following: a. Demonstrate expertise in the subject matter knowledge through:i. A bachelor's, master's or a doctoral degree and 24 sem…

Subject Matter Expert Standard Teaching Certificate - grades six through 12 A. The requirements are:1. A bachelor's degree and one of the following:a. Verified teaching experience for the last two consecutive years, and for a total of at least three years at one or more accredite…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619 . An Early Childhood Special Education certificate as described in this Section is not required for individuals who hold the Early Childho…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607, and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: 1. "Agriculture" means agriculture, agriculture operations, and related s…

A. Standard Specialized CTE certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. The certificate is valid for eight years. 1. The holder is qualified to teach in an area that is specified on the certificate rela…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. Standard Professional PreK-12 Arts Education Certificate: art, dance, dramatic arts or music. 1. The certificate is valid for three ye…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607. B. Substitute Certificate - PreK through 12 1. The certificate is valid for six years and renewable by reapplication. 2. The certificate entitles the holder to substitute in the …

A. An endorsement shall be automatically renewed with the certificate on which it is posted. B. Except as noted, all endorsements are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607. C. Endorsements which are optional as specified herein may be required by local gover…

A. Except as noted, special education endorsements are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607. B. Mild/Moderate Disabilities Endorsement: 1. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities in preschool through grade 12.…

A. All certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. Standard Professional Supervisor Certificate - grades PreK through 12 1. Except for individuals who hold a valid Arizona principal or superintendent ce…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. Standard Site-Based Supervisor Certificate -grades PreK through 12. 1. The certificate authorizes the holder to administer instruction…

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607. B. The certificate authorizes the holder to serve an administrator while completing the requirements for a standard administrator certificate. C. Interim administrative certifica…

A. All certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619. B. Standard School Counselor Certificate - grades PreK through 12. 1. The school counselor certificate is optional but may be required by local governing …

A. The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee shall collect proper fees for certification services and shall transmit the fees to the state Treasurer. The following fees are established for certification services:1. Evaluation of qualification for a…

A. A certificate may be renewed within six months of its expiration date except that an individual holding multiple valid certificates may renew all certificates at one time in order to align the expiration dates of each certificate. Certificates being aligned shall be renewed at…