TSPC Updates Administrator Redesign e Licensing Version 2

TSPC Updates: Administrator Redesign e. Licensing Version 2. 0 Oregon School Personnel Association 2019 Spring Advance Elizabeth Keller TSPC Director of Licensure Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Administrator Redesign l l Rules adopted during the February 2019 Commission meeting Administrator License required for: l l l l Supervise licensed personnel (new); Evaluate licensed personnel; Discipline licensed personnel; Authorize assignment of TSPC-licensed personnel to teaching, administrator or other licensed positions (new); Authorize the out-of-school suspension or expulsion of Pre. K-12 students. Preparation will be more clinical-based 3. 5 -year phase-in for preparation programs Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Admin Licenses: What they look like l First License: Principal License l l l l For building-level administrative positions; More robust program than the IAL; The Principal will be considered “fully prepared”; Three-year term (incentivize moving to the Professional); Continuously renewable with 90 PDUs unless the holder moves to the district office; No limit to the number of renewals; Restricted License may be available to enter Administrative Work Second License: Professional License l l For district-wide administrative positions; If hired into a district position without the Professional, may be eligible for a Restricted or LCA Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Other Licenses Reciprocal Restricted Administrator License l First time out of state l Similar to Restricted applicants; Teaching: l l May be qualified for building or district positions, depending on preparation CAUTION: WA and CA do not require Advanced Programs to serve as Superintendent l l l 1 year, renewable twice; Must show progress to renew If district Admin, can hold the LCA for up to 6 years (3 on the Restricted and 3 on the Principal) to complete Pro-AL & experience Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Transition Rule Current Admin License Transitions to: Initial Principal Preliminary (Basic) Principal Continuing Professional (Standard) Professional Distinguished Professional Initial not completed Pro-AL Principal at their next renewal; They may: • Complete their Pro-AL as advised; or • Continuously renew their Principal; or • After 8/1/2022, must complete new Pro-AL requirements if they achieve a district-office position Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Transition Rule (continued) Circumstance Resolution Initial Admin License Expired: Did not finish Pro-AL or CAL • May reinstate to the Principal License • No PDUs if holds an active TSPC license Initial Admin License Expired: Finished Pro-AL or CAL, Did not meet Admin experience • May reinstate to the Principal License • No PDUs if holds an active TSPC license • Eligible for LCA to accept district office position Reciprocal License Expired • Must meet requirements for Principal or Pro-AL (Civil Rights, OR Law & Finance) • Out of State license does not need to be valid and active Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Preparation Programs Principal License Professional Administrator Clinical-based Learning – Based on National Education Leadership Preparation Standards 40 Quarter or 27 Semester Hours 27 Quarter or 18 Semester Hours Clinical Experiences: • 2 Semester/ 3 Quarter Hour Course • 300 total hours Clinical Experiences: • Individualized Plan Based on Previous Experience and Capabilities • Submit program plan by August 1, 2021 • Full Implementation by August 1, 2022 Additional Equity and Oregon Requirements for Law, Budgeting, Mentorship, Disciplinary Disproportionality Candidate Must Have Masters by Time of Recommendation for License Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Admin: Typical Questions I am working in a district-level position on my Preliminary Administrator (Principal) License. Do I have to hold the LCA to continue in my position? The Commission’s rules allow you to work in a districtlevel position on your Preliminary (Principal) Administrator License until 8/1/2022. But your district’s policies may require you to hold the LCA. Please check with them. Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Admin: Typical Questions Can I really renew with PDUs, and never finish my Pro-AL or CAL program? Yes, you can renew with PDUs and never finish your Pro. AL or CAL program. But, please be aware of the August 1, 2022 deadline to complete your CAL (Professional Administrator Licensure program). You’ll want to check with them to determine your plan for finishing the CAL before that deadline. It may be in your best interest to complete the CAL coursework if you ever intend to work in a district-wide administrator position. Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

Admin: Typical Questions How do I reinstate my Initial Administrator License? Submit an application and fee through e. Licensing. What can I use for PDUs to renew my Principal License? Your school district determines what activities are eligible for the awarding of PDUs. Please check with them. Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

e. Licensing Version 2. 0 l l l Coming Wednesday, April 17! New Public Search (official record of licensure) District Log Ins: l l l View applications & the status View the Background Check Date View documents received Request Expedited Service Enhanced access for educators Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

e. Licensing: What goes away? l Educator Lookup l l District access to print license images l l Replaced with the e. Licensing Sponsor Module Copying districts on applicant emails l l Replaced by the Course Catalogue Access to the “green pages” for LCAs and C 3 s l l Use the Public Search record, or request image copy from your educator License Guide l l Replaced by Public Search Replaced with enhanced viewing in the Sponsor Module Data Exchange l Replaced with an Excel report accessed by districts Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

e. Licensing: Gaining Access l l Before May 1, Evaluators will reach out to districts: District will assign one (1) district staff as the Primary Account Holder to approve additional users Create username and let your Evaluator and Elizabeth know You will be notified when your account is ready for use Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

e. Licensing: Adding Users l l New user creates username Email the new username (NOT the password) to the Primary Account Holder emails the request to Elizabeth. keller@Oregon. gov Elizabeth notifies the Primary Account Holder and the new user that access is granted Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

e. Licensing: After Launch Priorities l l Program Completion Report (C 2) by May 1 Sponsor Module: Improved User Interface l l l Mark an application as “hired” Submit Statement of Need Submit Statement of Circumstance Replace district letters Grace Periods displaying in the Public Search Applicant document upload Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller

e. Licensing: Demo https: //stageapps. oregon. egov. com/TSPC/e. License/ Data Classification: 1 - Published: DO: Keller