ARSD Article 24:28 — EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION

EDUCATION EDUCATION

Chapter 24:28:01

ARSD 24:28:01:01 Meaning of terms

Terms used in this article mean:

(1) "Administrator," an individual who completes an approved program for principals or school superintendents at a regionally-accredited institution or completes an alternative certification program and is issued a corresponding certificate;

(2) "Alternative certification," the process established by the department by which an eligible individual completes the requirements for certification as a teacher or administrator while the individual is employed as a teacher or administrator in a public or department-accredited school;

(3) "Approved program," an approved educator preparation program pursuant to article 24:53 or an educator preparation program of another state, which meets the preparation standards of article 24:53;

(4) "Assigned cooperating teacher," a certified teacher who is partnered with a student teacher during the student teacher's student teaching experience;

(5) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Education Standards;

(6) "Categorical special education endorsement," an endorsement that allows the certificate holder to perform services for students in one or more specified disability categories, but does not qualify the certificate holder to provide generalized special education services for all students;

(7) "CEO," a chief executive officer of a school or district;

(8) "Certificate," a recognition by the secretary of education that authorizes the holder to perform educational services;

(9) "Continuing education contact hour," one hour documented by participation in an educational professional development opportunity;

(10) "Credit," the equivalent of fifteen continuing education contact hours;

(11) "Department," the South Dakota Department of Education;

(12) "Department-accredited school," any public or private school, issued accreditation by the department pursuant to article 24:43;

(13) "Designated recommending official," the official of a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with an approved program who is authorized to verify completion of preparation;

(14) "Dual credit course," a university or postsecondary technical institute course taught to eligible and enrolled high school students, for both high school and postsecondary credit;

(15) "Education specialist," an individual who serves as a school counselor, school psychologist, school psychological examiner, curriculum director, special education director, mentor teacher, mentor school counselor, technology integrationist, or technology coordinator, and is issued a corresponding certificate;

(16) "Educator," an individual who is employed by a school or school district in a position requiring a certificate;

(17) "Educator permit," a type of certificate that authorizes the certificate holder to perform only the educational services allowed by the endorsement indicated on the certificate;

(18) "Endorsement," the content and subject areas in which an educator is certified;

(19) "Inactive certificate," a certificate issued to a certificate holder with a valid certificate, who is not acting as an educator and requests the certificate become inactive for a period of five years;

(20) "Leadership role," work experience in which an individual's assignment in the organization is designated as a position of authority with responsibility for regulating the relationships between and among people;

(21) "Long-term substitute," an individual acting as a teacher of record for:

(a) No more than forty-five cumulative school days in a vacant teaching position while a school district pursues a contract for a teacher; or

(b) More than forty-five cumulative school days when a teacher is on a temporary leave of absence, if: the teacher's leave of absence is granted pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq. (March 18, 2020), or the individual has a valid or inactive teaching certificate;

(22) "Major in content," a minimum of twenty-seven semester hours of coursework in a subject area, not including remedial coursework, that:

(a) Have been earned from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(b) Have been identified on an official transcript or verified by the institution of higher education where the credits were earned;

(d) Count toward completion of a degree;

(23) "Mentor," an educator who provides support and assistance to other educators;

(24) "Military personnel and spouse," an applicant who holds a valid certificate issued by another state or the District of Columbia and is:

(a) An active duty member of the armed forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to South Dakota; or

(b) The spouse of an active duty member of the armed forces who is the subject of a military transfer to South Dakota;

(285) "Pedagogical knowledge," an understanding of learning, human development, professional ethics, motivational techniques, cultural and individual differences, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment strategies that impact the learner;

(26) "Preparation," the type of educational preparation program an educator has completed to meet certification requirements;

(27) "Professional development plan," a detailed statement submitted to the department by an applicant completing administrator alternative certification, describing how the applicant will demonstrate having met the requirements for alternative administrator certification;

(28) "Provisional status," a one-year certificate issued to an applicant, who meets all the requirements for certification but has not completed the South Dakota Indian studies course requirement;

(29) "Reciprocal certification," the process by which the secretary recognizes an educator certificate issued by another state and issues an equivalent South Dakota certificate;

(30) "Regionally-accredited institution of higher education," a college or university accredited by:

(a) The official accrediting agency of the state in which the institution is located; or

(b) An institutional accreditor recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation;

(31) "School partner," a preschool-through-twelfth-grade school that collaborates with any higher education institution in to design, develop, and implement field experiences, clinical practice, delivery of instruction, and research;

(32) "Secretary," the secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education or the secretary's designee;

(33) "Self-contained," a classroom in which one teacher provides instruction in multiple subjects to the same students for the majority of the students' instructional day;

(34) "Specialized learning experience," an education-related learning experience that incorporates the applicant's occupational field and teaching area and is not obtained through academic coursework or continuing education;

(35) "South Dakota Indian studies," a three-credit-hour course that:

(a) Meets the requirements of SDCL 13-1-48;

(b) Is approved by the department; and

(c) Is listed on an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education, with a grade of C or higher;

(36) "State-designated content test," the assessment of content knowledge used to meet certification requirements with passing scores established by the board;

(37) "State-designated coursework," required coursework within a content area used to meet certification requirements, as specified by the department;

(38) "State-designated pedagogy test," the assessment of pedagogical knowledge used to meet certification requirements, with passing scores established by the board;

(39) "Student teacher," an individual who is completing an in-depth, direct teaching experience in a school setting conducted as a culminating, field-based experience for an educator preparation program;

(40) "Teach For America," a national teacher corps that recruits recent college graduates to commit two years to teach in low-income rural and urban communities;

(41) "Teacher," an individual who completes an approved program or an alternative certification program, and is issued a certificate;

(42) "Teacher education program," an educational preparation program delivered by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(43) "Teacher of record," the certified educator who develops the lesson plans, delivers the instruction to students, and enters students' grades;

(44) "Transcripted credit," a credit that is:

(a) Calculated on a semester system;

(b) Issued by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education upon the completion of graduate or undergraduate coursework; and

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 48 SDR 60, effective December 7, 2021; 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:02

ARSD 24:28:02:01 Certificate contents

An educator certificate contains:

(1) Certificate status;

(2) Certificate level;

(3) Certificate type;

(4) Preparation type;

(5) Endorsement;

(6) Date of issuance of educator certificate; and

(7) Expiration date of educator certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:02:02 Certificate status

The status categories for a certificate are:

(1) Valid;

(2) Expired;

(3) Invalid;

(4) Temporary;

(5) Provisional; and

(6) Interim.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:02:02.01 Granting of provisional status

Only a reciprocal certificate or an initial educator permit is eligible for provisional status.

History

Source: 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:02:02.02 Requirement to transfer provisional status to valid status

24:28:02:02.02. Requirements to transfer provisional status to valid status. An educator with a provisional status may apply for valid status upon:

(1) Complete the applicable application provided by the department;

(2) Pay any application fees as provided in chapter 24:28:05;

(3) Completion of South Dakota Indian studies; and

(4) Additional documentation upon request.

History

Source: 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:02:03 Certificate level

24 : 28 : 02 : 03 . Certificate level. The level of an educator certificate is:

(1) Professional; and

(2) Advanced.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:02:04 Certificate type

24 : 28 : 02 : 04 . Certificate type. The type for a certificate is:

(1) Teacher;

(2) Administrator;

(3) Education specialist;

(4) Educator permit; and

(5) Alternative.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:02:05 Preparation type

24 : 28 : 02 : 05 . Preparation type. The preparation type for a certificate is:

(1) Early childhood;

(2) Elementary;

(3) Secondary;

(4) Career and technical education (CTE);

(5) K-12;

(6) Early childhood special education;

(7) K-12 special education;

(8) Superintendent;

(9) Principal;

(10) Education specialist;

(11) Alternative preparation; and

(12) Educator permit.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:03

ARSD 24:28:03:01 Issuance and duration of certificate

24 : 28 : 03 : 01 . Issuance and duration of certificate. Each certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the year of expiration.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:03:02 Expired certificate

24 : 28 : 03 : 02 . Expired certificate. A certificate is expired as of July 1 of the year of expiration unless renewal requirements are met. A certificate remains expired from July 1 until the renewal requirements are met or until September 30 of the year of expiration.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.q

ARSD 24:28:03:03 Invalid educator certificate

24 : 28 : 03 : 03 . Invalid educator certificate. A certificate is invalid when the renewal requirements are not completed by October 1 of the year of expiration.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:03:04 Invalid educator certificate and renewal after expiration

24 : 28 : 03 : 04 . Invalid educator certificate and ren e wal after expiration. Each certificate not renewed by October 1 is invalid and may not be renewed until all requirements are met.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:03:05 Hardship modification

24 : 28 : 03 : 05 . Hardship modification. For good cause, the Secretary may extend the expiration date of the certificate, without penalty, for a period of one year. Examples of good cause include serious illness, loss of income, or the death or serious illness of a family member. The Secretary may not extend a certificate without satisfactory evidence that the educator made a good faith effort to meet the renewal requirements.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:04

ARSD 24:28:04:01 Application requirements for educator certification

In addition to meeting the requirements for each certificate type, each applicant shall complete the appropriate application form provided by the Department and pay any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
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, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:04:02 Termination of application

24 : 28 : 04 : 02 . Termination of application. An application will be kept on file for 365 days from the date of application. Upon expiration of this period, an application is no longer valid and no fees will be refunded.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:04:03 Withdrawal of application

24 : 28 : 04 : 03 . Withdrawal of application. An applicant may submit a written request to withdraw a certification application for good cause. The Secretary shall determine if cause exists to permit withdrawal. If withdrawal is permitted, the applicant may not receive a refund of submitted fees.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:05

ARSD 24:28:05:01 Educator certification application fees

The following are non-refundable certification application fees:

(1) Initial educator, sixty dollars;

(2) Five-year renewal educator, sixty dollars;

(3) Reciprocal renewal provisional status, thirty-five dollars;

(4) Duplicate educator certificate, twenty-five dollars;

(5) One-year renewal educator, twenty-five dollars;

(6) Adding an endorsement or professional preparation, or endorsement analysis, fifty dollars;

(7) Invalid status certificate fee, one hundred dollars;

(8) Transfer or transition to a five-year certificate, sixty dollars; and

(9) Temporary educator status, sixty dollars.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:05:02 Paper application

24 : 28 : 05 : 02 . Paper application. Each certification application is available online. An applicant who submits a paper application shall submit a processing fee of $25. This fee is in addition to the fees listed in § 24:28:05:01.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:05:03 Educator certificate renewal

If an applicant applies to renew an educator certificate and pays the associated fee, pursuant to subdivision 24:28:05:01 (2), (3), (5), (8), or (9), the applicant may request the addition of an endorsement, degree, preparation, or certificate level at no additional cost.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:05:04 Addition of endorsement, preparation type, or certificate level

If a certificate holder requests addition of an endorsement, preparation type, or certificate type at a time other than renewal, the certificate holder must submit the fee required under subdivision 24:28:05:01(6) along with the application. The certificate holder may request the addition of multiple endorsements or preparation types using a single application. This application does not extend the expiration date of the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:05:05 Alternative certification renewal, Repealed

24:28:05:05. Alternative certification renewal. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:05:06 Corrections to an educator certificate

24 : 28 : 05 : 06 . Corrections to an educator certifi c ate. A corrected certificate shall be issued without charge if a certificate holder notifies the department of a typographical or clerical error on the certificate within 30 days of the date of issuance. A duplicate certificate shall be issued upon receipt of the required fee according to § 24:28:05:01(4) if notification of an error is made more than 30 days after the date of issuance and a corrected certificate is requested. Typographical or clerical errors include misspellings, errors in expiration dates of a certificate, errors in the type of certificate issued, or the omission or misidentification of endorsements for which application was made. A typographical or clerical error does not include the addition of an endorsement not included on the application or which was denied by the department.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:05:07 Invalid status certificate fee

If an applicant applies to renew a certificate that has an invalid status, the applicant must pay the invalid status certificate fee provided in § 24:28:05:01, in addition to the renewal fee.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

Chapter 24:28:06

ARSD 24:28:06:01 Certificate for teaching assignment required

24 : 28 : 06 : 01 . Certificate for teaching assignment required. A teacher of record, not including a long-term substitute teacher, in grades kindergarten to 12 or early childhood special education in a public or department-accredited school shall hold a certificate valid for the positions to which the teacher is assigned.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:06:02 General requirements

An applicant shall:

(1) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Complete an approved program from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(3) Complete South Dakota Indian studies; and

(4) Provide a written recommendation, from the designated recommending official of the regionally-accredited institution of higher education which verifies the applicant's satisfactory completion of the approved program and specifying the applicant's:

(a) Degree program;

(b) Major;

(d) Endorsements.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:06:03 Application process for a teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 06 : 03 . Application process for a teaching certificate. An applicant for a teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Completed application and fees;

(2) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:06:02 are met;

(3) Official transcripts from each regionally accredited institution of higher education attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution and including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;

(4) Documentation of passage of the state-designated pedagogy assessment;

(5) Additional documentation upon request; and

(6) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by agencies approved by the department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grades, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned, and documentation that the equivalent of a department-approved educator preparation program was completed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:04 Professional teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 06 : 04 . Professional teaching certificate. The professional teaching certificate is issued to an applicant who is new to the teaching profession or does not meet the requirements of an advanced teaching certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:05 Advanced teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 06 : 05 . Advanced teaching certificate. The advanced teaching certificate is issued to an individual who:

(1) Applies for the advanced teaching certificate;

(2) Meets all requirements for a professional teaching certificate;

(3) Meets all teacher certification renewal requirements;

(4) Has five or more years of teaching experience which may include experience as an alternative certification teacher; and

(5) Receives an advanced degree in an education-related field or National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:06 Teacher certificate areas of preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 06 . Teacher certificate areas of preparation. A teacher shall hold a valid certificate issued by the Secretary in the respective areas of teacher preparation:

(1) Early childhood;

(2) Elementary;

(3) Secondary;

(4) Career and technical education;

(5) K-12;

(6) Early childhood special education;

(7) K-12 special education; or

(8) Alternative teacher certification issued according to §§ 24:28:11 to 24:28:14, inclusive.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:07 Early childhood preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 07 . Early childhood preparation. A teacher with early childhood preparation is eligible to teach in an educational setting from birth to grade three. The preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:02.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:08 Elementary preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 08 . Elementary preparation. A teacher with elementary preparation is eligible to teach in an educational setting from kindergarten through grade eight. An elementary preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:04.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:09 Secondary preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 09 . Secondary preparation. A teacher with secondary preparation is eligible to teach in an educational setting from grades five through 12. A secondary preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:10 Career and technical education preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 10 . Career and technical education preparation. A teacher with career and technical education (CTE) preparation is eligible to teach in an educational setting from grades seven through 12. A CTE preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:12.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:11 K-12 preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 11 . K-12 preparation. A teacher with K-12 preparation is eligible to teach in an educational setting from kindergarten through grade 12. A K-12 preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:18.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:12 Early childhood special education preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 12 . Early childhood special education preparation. A teacher with early childhood special education preparation is eligible to teach special education students in an educational setting from birth through grade three. The preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:03.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:13 K-12 special education preparation

24 : 28 : 06 : 13 . K-12 special education preparation. A teacher with K-12 special education preparation is eligible to teach special education in an educational setting from kindergarten through grade 12. The preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:07:25.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:06:14 Dual credit contracted employee exemption

24 : 28 : 06 : 14 . Dual credit contracted employee exemption. An instructional employee under contract to a regionally-accredited institution of higher education or postsecondary technical institute who is not regularly employed for instructional purposes in a public or department-accredited school and provides instruction in a dual credit course is exempt from the requirement of holding a teaching certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:07

ARSD 24:28:07:01 Certificate for administrator assignment required

24 : 28 : 07 : 01 . Certificate for administrator assignment required. A person employed as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, or assistant principal in kindergarten through grade 12 shall hold a certificate valid for the position to which the administrator is assigned.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:07:02 Repealed

24:28:07:02. Two-year delay in requirements for assistant superintendent and assistant principal. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:07:03 General requirements

The applicant shall:

(1) Have a master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Complete an approved school superintendent or principal program from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(3) Complete South Dakota Indian studies; and

(4) Provide a written recommendation from the designated recommending official of the regionally-accredited institution of higher education, which verifies the applicant's satisfactory completion of the approved program and specifying the applicant's:

(a) Degree program;

(b) Major;

(d) Endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 144, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:07:04 Application process for an administrator certificate

24 : 28 : 07 : 04 . Application process for an administrator certificate. An applicant for an administrator certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:07:03 are met;

(2) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;

(3) Additional documentation upon request; and

(4) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by agencies approved by the department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grades, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned, and documentation that the equivalent of a department-approved educator preparation program was completed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:07:05 Levels of an administrator certificate

24 : 28 : 07 : 05 . Levels of an administrator certificate. The levels of an administrator certificate include:

(1) Professional; and

(2) Advanced.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:07:06 Professional administrator certificate

24 : 28 : 07 : 06 . Professional administrator certificate. The professional administrative certificate is issued to an applicant who is new to the administrative profession or does not meet the requirements of an advanced administrator certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:07:07 Advanced administrator certificate

24 : 28 : 07 : 07 . Advanced administrator certificate. The advanced administrator certificate is issued to an individual who:

(1) Makes application for the advanced administrator certificate;

(2) Meets all requirements for a professional administrator certificate;

(3) Meets all administrator certification renewal requirements; and

(4) Obtains an education specialist degree or higher in an education related program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:07:08 Administrator certificate preparation

24 : 28 : 07 : 08 . Administrator certificate preparation. An administrator shall hold a valid certificate issued by the Secretary in the following areas of administrator preparation:

(1) School superintendent;

(2) K-12 principal; or

(3) Alternative administrator certification issued pursuant to chapter 24:28:15.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:07:09 School superintendent preparation

24 : 28 : 07 : 09 . School superintendent preparation. An administrator with school superintendent preparation is eligible to be a school superintendent or assistant superintendent in an educational setting from early childhood through grade 12. A school superintendent preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:08:03.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:07:10 K-12 principal preparation

24 : 28 : 07 : 10 . K-12 principal preparation. An administrator with K-12 principal preparation is eligible to be a school principal or assistant principal in an education setting from early childhood through grade 12. A K-12 principal preparation is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:08:02.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:08

ARSD 24:28:08:01 Certificate for counselor assignment required

24 : 28 : 08 : 01 . Certificate for counselor assignment required. A person employed as a school counselor or a mentor school counselor shall hold a certificate valid for the position to which the school counselor or mentor school counselor is assigned.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:02 Education specialist restriction

24 : 28 : 08 : 02 . Education specialist restriction. Unless otherwise indicated, a teacher or administrator certificate or endorsement may not be added to the education specialist certificate unless the individual has completed the required preparation program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:03 General requirements

The applicant shall:

(1) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Complete South Dakota Indian studies; and

(3) Provide a written recommendation from the designated recommending official of the regionally-accredited institution of higher education, which verifies the applicant's satisfactory completion of the approved program and specifying the applicant's:

(a) Degree program;

(b) Major;

(d) Endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:08:04 Application process for an education specialist certificate

24 : 28 : 08 : 04 . Application process for an education specialist certificate. An applicant for an education specialist certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation the requirements of § 24:28:08:03 are met;

(3) Additional documentation upon request; and

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:05 Education specialist certificate areas

An education specialist certificate is a certificate awarded to an individual who has completed preparation or coursework through a regionally-accredited institution of higher education to provide professional services in the following areas:

(1) Curriculum director;

(2) School counselor;

(3) School psychologist;

(4) Special education director;

(5) School psychological examiner;

(6) Mentor school counselor;

(7) Technology integrationist; and

(8) Technology coordinator.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:06 Curriculum director

24 : 28 : 08 : 06 . Curriculum director. An educator with a curriculum director education specialist certificate is eligible to be a curriculum director in an educational setting from early childhood through grade twelve. The certificate is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:09:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:07 School counselor

24 : 28 : 08 : 07 . School counselor. An educator with a school counselor education specialist certificate is eligible to be a school counselor in an educational setting from early childhood through grade twelve. The certificate is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:09:01.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:08 School psychologist

24 : 28 : 08 : 08 . School psychologist. An educator with a school psychologist education specialist certificate is eligible to be a school psychologist in an educational setting from early childhood through grade twelve. The certificate is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:09:03.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:09 Special education director

24 : 28 : 08 : 09 . Special education director. An educator with a special education director education specialist certificate is eligible to be a special education director in an educational setting from early childhood through grade twelve. The certificate is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:53:09:06.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:10 School psychological examiner

24 : 28 : 08 : 10 . School psychological examiner. An educator with a school psychological examiner education specialist certificate is eligible to be a school psychological examiner for students birth to age 21. The certificate is issued to a person with a master’s degree meeting the requirements of § 24:28:27:05.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:11 Mentor teacher, Repealed

24:28:08:11. Mentor teacher. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8. 2026.

ARSD 24:28:08:12 Mentor school counselor

24 : 28 : 08 : 12 . Mentor school counselor. An educator with a mentor school counselor education specialist certificate is eligible to support professional learning experiences in a field-based setting for individuals required to participate in a mentor program to receive the school counselor endorsement according to § 24:28:27:02. The certificate is issued to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:28:27:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:13 Technology integrationist

24 : 28 : 08 : 13 . Technology integrationist. An educator with a technology integrationist education specialist certificate is eligible to assist with the utilization of technologies to support student achievement in a school setting. The certificate is issued to a person with a professional, or advanced teaching certificate, or professional or advanced administrator certificate, and meeting the requirements of § 24:28:27:08.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:08:14 Technology coordinator

24 : 28 : 08 : 14 . Technology coordinator. An educator with a technology coordinator education specialist certificate is eligible to coordinate and supervise aspects of instructional technology in a school district, including instructional integration, technology standards, professional development, and curriculum development. The certificate is issued to a person with a professional or advanced teaching certificate, or professional or advanced administrator certificate, and meeting the requirements of § 24:28:27:09.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:09

ARSD 24:28:09:01 Permit for assignment required

A person employed in the following areas is required to hold a valid educator permit for the position to which the person is assigned:

(1) K-12 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture expert;

(2) K-12 eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture expert;

(3) Performing artist;

(4) Expert lecturer;

(5) International teacher;

(6) Drivers education instructor;

(7) American Sign Language instructor;

(8) Braille education instructor;

(9) CEO;

(10) CTE instructor;

(11) Library science;

(12) Student teacher; and

(13) Advanced student teacher.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:02 Permit restrictions

24 : 28 : 09 : 02 . Permit restrictions. A teacher, administrator, or education specialist certificate or endorsement is restricted from being added to the permit unless the individual has completed the required preparation or alternative certification program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:03 Application process for an educator permit

An applicant for an educator permit shall submit:

(1) A completed application;

(2) Any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05;

(3) Documentation that the requirements of the requested permit are met;

(4) Complete South Dakota Indian studies;

(5) Recommendation from the appropriate agency, if required, that the applicant meets the requirements of the permit; and

(6) Any additional documentation upon request.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:03.01 Provisional status

The secretary may issue an educator permit with provisional status to an applicant who meets all requirements for an educator permit set forth in § 24:28:09:03 except completion of South Dakota Indian studies.

An educator permit with provisional status expires on the June thirtieth immediately following the date the permit was issued, and may not be renewed.

History

Source: 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:04 Types of educator permits

Educator permits include:

(1) K-12 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture;

(2) K-12 eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language;

(3) Performing artist;

(4) Junior reserve officers' training corps (JROTC);

(5) Expert lecturer;

(6) Drivers education instructor;

(7) American sign language instructor;

(8) Braille education;

(9) School business official;

(10) Chief executive officer (CEO);

(11) Career and technical education (CTE) instructor;

(12) Library science;

(13) Student teacher;

(14) Advanced student teacher; and

(15) One-year CTE instructor.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.

ARSD 24:28:09:05 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 05 . Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit. The Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota languages and culture in grades K-12. The Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is limited to the areas of Native American language and culture.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:06 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements

A Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Demonstrates proficiency in Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture with recognition from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies;

(2) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and

(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture to grades kindergarten through 12 by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:07 Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 07 . Eminent scholar L akota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit. The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota languages and culture in grades kindergarten through 12. The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language permit is limited to the areas of Native American language and culture.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:08 Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 08 . Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements. The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture at a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Meets the requirements of the eminent scholar program recognized by an approved indigenous language board or similar organization created and recognized by a tribal government; and

(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture in grades kindergarten through 12 by an indigenous language board or similar organization created and recognized by a tribal government.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:09 Performing artist permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 09 . Performing artist permit. The performing artist permit is a one-year renewable permit awarded to an individual who is qualified to teach in the areas of art, dance, drama, and music.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:10 Performing artist permit eligibility requirements

A performing artist permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(2) Has a minimum of five years of occupational experience in the performing arts areas listed in § 24:28:09:09 in which the permit is requested; and

(3) Submits an intent to employ form from the employing public or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:09:11.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:11 Performing artist permit employer requirements

If an offer of employment is accepted by someone who is qualified to teach pursuant to § 24:28:09:09 but is not a certified educator, the employing school district or department-accredited school must state on the intent to employ form provided to the applicant for submission with their application:

(1) That the school is unable to hire a certified educator to fill the vacancy;

(2) The position to be held by the applicant; and

(3) The name of the certified teacher who will serve as a mentor to the applicant.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:12 Junior reserve officers' training corps permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 12 . Junior reserve officers' training corps permit. A junior reserve officers' training corps (JROTC) permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an active or retired military person to serve as a JROTC teacher.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:13 JROTC permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 13 . JROTC permit eligibility requirements. A JROTC permit is issued to an applicant who completes the ROTC instructor training program from a branch of the United States Armed Services.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:14 Expert lecturer permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 14 . Expert lecturer permit. An expert lecturer permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual with distinctive qualifications and a unique capacity to enhance educational programs in schools. The expert lecturer permit is limited to the area of the expert’s specialty.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:15 Expert lecturer permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 15 . Expert lecturer permit eligibility requirements. The expert lecturer permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Has a master’s degree or higher; and

(2) Demonstrates a unique qualification and experience that enhances school programs.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:16 Expert lecturer permit employer requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 16 . Expert lecturer permit employer requirements. The employing public or department-accredited school must meet the following requirements in order for the applicant to receive the permit:

(1) Recommend the applicant for employment;

(2) Develop a program to assist the lecturer with academic and classroom support;

(3) Provide a mentor teacher to the applicant; and

(4) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of the performance of assigned duties.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:17 Athletic coaching permit, Repealed

24:28:09:17. Athletic coaching permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

ARSD 24:28:09:18 Athletic coaching permit eligibility requirements, Repealed

24:28:09:18. Athletic coaching permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

ARSD 24:28:09:19 International exchange teacher permit, Repealed

24:28:09:19. International exchange teacher permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

ARSD 24:28:09:20 International exchange teacher permit eligibility requirements, Repealed

24:28:09:20. International exchange teacher permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

ARSD 24:28:09:21 Drivers education permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 21 . Drivers education permit. The drivers education permit is a five-year renewable permit issued as a general permit for a drivers education instructor.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:22 Drivers education permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 22 . Drivers education permit eligibility requirements. A drivers education permit is issued to an applicant who completes eight semester hours of coursework in the areas of: basic driver education methodology for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction; advanced driver education curriculum materials, development, and improvement; and general traffic safety covering schools, pedestrians, passengers, bicycles, school buses, and all other motorized vehicles.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:23 Drivers education permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 23 . D rivers education permit eligibility requirements. A drivers education instructor shall meet the following eligibility requirements in addition to those in § 24:28:09:22:

(1) Be at least 21 years of age;

(2) Possess a valid Class-1 South Dakota driver license or an equivalent driver license from another state;

(3) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(4) Have no traffic-related driver license court suspensions or revocations within the preceding 36 months;

(5) Have no convictions for traffic violations that carry a mandatory suspension or revocation of the driver license within the preceding 36 months;

(6) Have no convictions for traffic violations causing a fatal traffic collision; and

(7) Have no convictions for driving with a revoked or suspended license or driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the past five years.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:24 American Sign Language permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 24 . American Sign Language permit. An American Sign Language permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual to serve as an instructor of sign language.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:25 American Sign Language permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 25 . American Sign Language permit eligibility requirements. The American Sign Language permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Receives a score of intermediate or Level 3 or higher on the Sign-Language Proficiency Instrument (SLPI), or receives certification from the American Sign-Language Teachers Association (ASLTA); and

(2) Completes six semester hours of coursework including understanding deaf cultures and understanding American Sign Language grammar.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:26 Braille education permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 26 . Braille education permit. A Braille education permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual to serve as an instructor for blind or visually-impaired students in public or Department-accredited schools.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:27 Braille education permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 27 . Braille education permit eligibility requirements. The Braille education permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Passes the state-designated content test; and

(2) Completes six semester hours of coursework including: introduction to teaching students who are blind; methodology of teaching elementary reading; and introduction to classroom modifications and assistive technology for students who are blind.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:28 Repealed

24:28:09:28. Paraprofessional permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.

ARSD 24:28:09:29 Repealed

24:28:09:29. Standard paraprofessional permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.

ARSD 24:28:09:30 Repealed

24:28:09:30. Advanced paraprofessional permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.

ARSD 24:28:09:31 Repealed

24:28:09:31. Job responsibilities of a standard and advanced paraprofessional permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.

ARSD 24:28:09:32 Repealed

24:28:09:32. Limitations on a paraprofessional permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.

ARSD 24:28:09:33 School business official permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 33 . School business official permit. The school business official permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual responsible for the financial requirements of school districts.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:34 School business official permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 34 . School business official permit eligibility requirements. The school business official permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Has a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and

(2) Has two years of experience as a school business official in a public or department-accredited school or a minimum of two semester hours in each of the following areas of undergraduate or graduate level coursework including: accounting, school finance, school law, and school business administration.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:35 CEO permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 35 . CEO permit. The CEO permit is a five-year renewable permit issued in the field of educational leadership to an individual from outside the traditional educational route. A CEO serves in the leadership role for the public or department-accredited school or district in absence of a certified school superintendent or K-12 principal.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:36 CEO permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 36 . CEO permit eligibility requirements. The CEO permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Has a minimum of three years of documented business, management, leadership, or instructional experience; and

(3) Passes the state-designated content test.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:37 Limitations of a CEO permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 37 . Limitations of a CEO permit. Holders of a CEO permit may not complete teacher evaluations or be designated as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, or assistant principal.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:38 CTE instructor permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 38 . CTE instructor permit. The CTE instructor permit is awarded to individuals who qualify to teach in specific CTE fields.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:38.01 Length of CTE instructor permit

The initial career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit is a three-year permit with interim status. An applicant with interim status may apply for valid status upon completion of subdivision 24:28:09:39(3). A CTE permit with valid status is a five-year, renewable permit.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:39 CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements

The career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit may be issued to an applicant who:

(1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(2) Has one of the following for each requested endorsement area:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience within the previous five calendar years; or

(3) Submits an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education showing the completion of a mentorship experience worth at least four credits and a course in methods of CTE worth at least two credits, both with a grade of C or higher, within the first three years of employment.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:39.01 Addition of endorsements on CTE instructor permit

An individual with a career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit may apply to add additional pathway endorsements, if the individual meets one of the following requirements for each endorsement requested:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(2) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(3) Holds a national certification or state license;

(4) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(5) Completes state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:40 CTE instructor permit employer requirements

Until an individual who holds a career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit has completed the requirements of 24:28:09:39(3), the school district or department-accredited school employing the individual must meet the following requirements:

(1) Provide a mentor to the CTE instructor;

(2) Develop a program to assist the CTE instructor with academic and classroom support; and

(3) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of the performance of assigned duties.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:41 Limitations of a CTE instructor permit

An individual who holds a career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit is limited to the following endorsement areas:

(1) CTE career pathway; or

(2) Public service and safety cluster.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:09:42 Library science permit

24 : 28 : 09 : 42 . Library science permit. The library science permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession as a school librarian in grades K-12. The library science permit is limited to the area of a school librarian.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:43 Library science permit eligibility requirements

24 : 28 : 09 : 43 . Library science permit eligibility requirements. A library science permit may be issued to an applicant who:

(1) Has a master's degree or higher in library science;

(2) Passes the state-designated pedagogy test; and

(3) Passes the state-designated content test.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42 1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:44 Library science permit employer requirements, Repealed

24:28:09:44. Library science permit employer requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:09:45 Student teacher permit

The student teacher permit is issued to an individual who is under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher. The student teacher permit is limited to an individual who has:

(1) Met the requirements of the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program where the individual is enrolled;

(2) Obtained sign-off from the institution; and

(3) Submitted an official transcript that indicates the individual will likely satisfactorily complete the educational coursework by the start date of the student teaching experience.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:45.01 Duration of student teacher permit

The student teacher permit is a one-year, non-renewable permit.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:46 Student teacher permit--Employer requirements

The school partner or department-accredited school must follow the guidelines as determined by the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.

ARSD 24:28:09:47 Student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements

The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall:

(1) Ensure the student teacher candidate has the documented performance and progress to qualify for the student teaching experience under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher; and

(2) Provide sign-off on the student teacher's assignment, with acknowledgement that the student teacher candidate has successfully completed the coursework expected of the student teacher candidate to qualify for the student teaching experience at the time of application.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.

ARSD 24:28:09:48 Advanced student teacher permit

The advanced student teacher permit is issued to an individual who does not require direct supervision by an assigned cooperating teacher. A school partner or department-accredited school may employ an individual who has been issued an advanced student teacher permit as a teacher of record during the individual's student teaching experience, the successful completion of which must satisfy the associated criteria for the student teaching experience. The advanced student teacher permit may only be issued to an individual who has:

(1) Received a passing score on:

(a) The state-designated pedagogy test; and

(b) The state-designated content test or tests required to teach in the content area or areas assigned;

(2) Obtained sign-off from the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program where the individual is enrolled;

(3) Submitted an official transcript that indicates that the individual is registered for any final coursework necessary to complete the educator preparation program and will likely satisfactorily complete the educational coursework by the start of the student teaching experience;

(4) Agreed to participate in a mentor program; and

(5) Agreed to adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5.

ARSD 24:28:09:48.01 Duration of advanced student teacher permit

The advanced student teacher permit is a one-year, non-renewable permit.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:49 Advanced student teacher permit--Employer requirements

The employing school partner or department-accredited school shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has a valid advanced student teacher permit;

(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an advanced student teaching permit;

(3) Complete an intent to employ for an individual holding an advanced student teacher permit;

(4) Provide board minutes indicating the approval of hiring a student teacher holding an advanced student teacher permit to serve as the teacher of record;

(5) Provide an assigned cooperating teacher for the candidate to assist with academic and classroom management support through regular meetings:

(6) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of assigned duties by the building principal;

(7) Report the approved student teacher in the Personnel Record Form;

(8) Provide monetary compensation to the student teacher, if the individual is serving as a teacher of record;

(9) Offer enrollment in a mentor program in addition to the assigned cooperating teacher; and

(10) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers, as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.

ARSD 24:28:09:50 Advanced student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements

The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall provide sign-off on the student teacher's assignment, with acknowledgement that the student teacher candidate has successfully completed the requirements as determined by the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program including:

(1) Successful completion of the state-designated pedagogy test;

(2) Successful completion of the state-designated content test or tests in the area or areas assigned;

(3) A minimum level of proficiency of a 3.0 grade point average for content and pedagogy coursework;

(4) Successful completion of coursework expected of the student teacher candidate to qualify for student teaching experience at the time of application; and

(5) Registration for the final coursework necessary for program completion, with the coursework reflected on an official transcript.

History

Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.

ARSD 24:28:09:51 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Description

24:28:09:51. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Description. The one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an individual who is qualified to teach in a specific CTE field pursuant to the requirements of § 24:28:09:53.

History

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:52 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Duration

24:28:09:52. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Duration. The one-year CTE instructor educator permit may only be issued for one year but may be renewed each year upon completion of the requirements of § 24:28:17:28.

History

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:53 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Eligibility requirements

24:28:09:53. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Eligibility requirements. A one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and one or more of the following:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(2) At least two thousand hours of validated work experience in a related CTE field; or

(3) A national certification or state license in a related CTE field.

History

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:54 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Employer requirements

24:28:09:54. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit --Employer requirements. If an offer of employment is accepted by someone who is qualified to teach pursuant to § 24:28:09:53 but is not a certified educator, the employing school district or department-accredited school must state on the intent to employ form provided to the applicant for submission with their application:

(1) That the school is unable to hire a certified educator to fill the vacancy;

(2) The position to be held by the applicant; and

(3) The name of the certified teacher who will act as a mentor to the applicant.

History

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:09:55 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Limitations of endorsements

24:28:09:55. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit --Limitations of endorsements. An applicant for a one-year CTE instructor educator permit is eligible for only the following CTE endorsements:

(1) Accounting and finance career pathway;

(2) Agribusiness career pathway;

(3) Agriculture manufacturing career pathway;

(4) Animal systems career pathway;

(5) Apparel and interior design career pathway;

(6) Automotive maintenance and repair career pathway;

(7) Aviation career pathway;

(8) Behavioral and mental health career pathway;

(9) Biomedical career pathway;

(10) Business marketing and management career pathway;

(11) Community and social services career pathway;

(12) Construction career pathway;

(13) Design and pre-construction career pathway;

(14) Digital design and production career pathway;

(15) Early childhood development career pathway;

(16) Energy career pathway;

(17) Engineering and robotics career pathway;

(18) Health services career pathway;

(19) Marketing and advertising career pathway;

(20) Natural resources and environmental services career pathway;

(21) Network and cybersecurity career pathway;

(22) Plant systems career pathway;

(23) Programming, web, and software career pathway;

(24) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;

(25) Travel and tourism career pathway; and

(26) Welding and precision machining career pathway.

A CTE career pathway endorsement may only be added to the educator permit if the applicant meets the requirements of § 24:28:09:53 for the endorsement.

History

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:10

ARSD 24:28:10:01 Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed

24:28:10:01. Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:10:02 General requirements, Repealed

24:28:10:02. General requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:10:03 Application process for alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed

24:28:10:03. Application process for an alternative preliminary certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:10:04 Review of application for an alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed

24:28:10:04. Review of application for an alternative preliminary certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:10:05 Duration of certificate, Repealed

24:28:10:05. Duration certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 33, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:11

ARSD 24:28:11:01 General education alternative certification

An individual who holds a general education alternative certificate may teach as a grade five through eight elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher. The individual may not teach early childhood education, elementary self-contained or subject-specific grades K through four, early childhood special education, or special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:02 General requirements

To obtain a general education alternative certification, the applicant shall:

(1) Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:11:08;

(2) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and

(3) Specify any requested endorsement area.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:03 Application process for general education alternative certificate

The applicant for a general education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:11:02 are met;

(3) Additional documentation upon request; and

(4) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by an agency approved by the department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for educator certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grade, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:11:04 Scope of certificate

24 : 28 : 11 : 04 . Scope of certificate. A general education alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach grades or content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:11:05 Duration

The duration of a general education alternative certificate is from the date of issuance through June thirtieth of the following year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:06 Maximum length of the general education alternative certificate

The applicant has three years to complete the general education alternative certificate. The general education alternative certificate has interim status until converted to a professional certificate pursuant to § 24:28:11:10 or becomes invalid following the expiration date of the third year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:07 Repealed

24:28:11:07. Employer requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:11:08 Employer requirements

A school district or department-accredited school employing a general education alternative certificate applicant shall:

(1) Document that the school district or department-accredited school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an alternative certificate;

(2) Offer a mentoring program;

(3) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(4) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and

(5) Recommend the general education alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:09 Repealed

24:28:11:09. Requirements to obtain a professional certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:11:10 Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 11 : 10 . Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate. To advance from a general education alternative certificate to a professional teaching certificate, the applicant shall:

(1) Complete a minimum of 15 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a C or higher in: classroom management, teaching methods, student assessment, differentiated instruction, adolescent psychology, and South Dakota Indian studies;

(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;

(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(4) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing school district or department-accredited school; and

(5) Participate in a mentor program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:11 Endorsement by content test

24:28:11:11. Endorsements by content test. An applicant may request the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:12 Endorsement by coursework or major

24:28:11:12. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(2) K-12 classroom technology;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Languages;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:13 Endorsement by content test, coursework, or major

24:28:11:13. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed state-designated coursework, or has a major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science education;

(41) Elementary school library specialist;

(42) Elementary English as a new language;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:11:14 CTE endorsements

An applicant may request a CTE endorsement, if the applicant has completed a two-credit CTE methods course and one of the following requirements for each endorsement requested:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(2) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(3) Holds a national certification or state license;

(4) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(5) Completes state-designated coursework.

The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:12

ARSD 24:28:12:01 Career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification

An individual who holds a CTE alternative certification may teach grade seven through twelve CTE endorsement areas. The individual may not teach early childhood education, elementary education, early childhood special education, or K-12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:02 General requirements

To obtain a career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification, the applicant shall:

(1) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:12:08; and

(3) Have one of the following for each requested endorsement area:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience within the previous five years;

(d) Pass the state-designated content test; or

(e) Complete the state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:03 Application process for CTE alternative certificate

An applicant for a CTE alternative certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:12:02 are met;

(2) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education or postsecondary technical institute attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;

(3) Additional documentation upon request; and

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:12:04 Scope of certificate

24 : 28 : 12 : 04 . Scope of certificate. A CTE alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:12:05 Duration

The duration of a career and technical education (CTE) alternative certificate is from the date of issuance through June thirtieth of the following year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:06 Maximum length of the CTE alternative certificate

An applicant has three years to complete the career and technical education (CTE) alternative certificate. The CTE alternative certificate has interim status until converted to a professional certificate pursuant to § 24:28:12:11 or becomes invalid following the expiration date of the third year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:07 Repealed

24:28:12:07. Employer school district requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:12:08 Employer requirements

A school district or department-accredited school employing a career and technical education (CTE) alternative certificate applicant shall:

(1) Document that the school district or school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an alternative certificate;

(2) Offer a mentoring program;

(3) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(4) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and

(5) Recommend the CTE alternative certificate applicant based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:09 CTE alternative certification endorsement limitations

24 : 28 : 12 : 09 . CTE alternative certification endorsement limitations. The applicant for CTE alternative certificate may receive endorsements in CTE career clusters and career pathways.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:12:10 Repealed

24:28:12:10. Requirements to complete CTE alternative teaching certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:12:11 Requirements to complete CTE alternative certificate

The applicant for a career and technical education (CTE) alternative certificate shall:

(1) Complete a minimum of fifteen transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in:

(a) Classroom management;

(b) Methods of teaching CTE;

(d) Differentiated instruction;

(e) Adolescent psychology; and

(f) South Dakota Indian studies;

(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;

(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(4) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing school district or department-accredited school; and

(5) Participate in a mentor program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:12 Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 12 : 12 . Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate. The applicant may obtain a professional teaching certificate upon completion of the CTE alternative certificate requirements.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:12:13 Endorsement by coursework or major

24:28:12:13. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(2) K-12 classroom technology;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Languages;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:14 Endorsement by content test

24:28:12:14. Endorsements by content test. An applicant may request the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:15 Endorsement by content test, coursework, or major

24:28:12:15. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed state-designated coursework, or has a major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced math;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science education;

(41) Elementary school library specialist;

(42) Elementary English as a new language;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:12:16 CTE endorsements

An applicant may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has one of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(2) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(3) Holds a national certification or state license;

(4) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(5) Completes state-designated coursework.

The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:13

ARSD 24:28:13:01 Teach For America (TFA) alternative certification

An individual who holds a TFA alternative certification and meets the requirements of the TFA national teacher corps may act as an elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher. The individual may not teach early childhood education, early childhood special education, or K-12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:02 General requirements

To obtain a Teach For America alternative certification, the applicant shall:

(1) Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:13:08;

(2) Have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and

(3) Specify any requested endorsement area.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:03 Application process for TFA alternative teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 13 : 03 . Application process for TFA alternative teaching certificate. An applicant for a TFA alternative teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the general requirements of § 24:28:13:02 are met;

(2) Documentation that the applicant is a current participant in the TFA program;

(3) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;

(4) Additional documentation upon request; and

(5) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by an agency approved by the department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for educator certification that includes a detailed course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grade, semester hours earned, and U.S. equivalency of degree earned.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:13:04 Scope of certificate

24 : 28 : 13 : 04 . Scope of certificate. A TFA alternative teaching certificate holder may not teach content areas beyond the endorsements listed on the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:13:05 Duration

The duration of a Teach For America alternative certificate is from the date of issuance through June thirtieth of the following year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:06 Maximum length of the TFA alternative certificate

An applicant has three years to complete the Teach for America (TFA) alternative certificate. The TFA alternative certificate has interim status until converted to a professional certificate pursuant to § 24:28:13:10 or becomes invalid following the expiration date of the third year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:07 Repealed

24:28:13:07. Employer requirements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:13:08 Employer requirements

A school district or department-accredited school employing a Teach For America (TFA) alternative certificate applicant shall:

(1) Document that the school district or 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;

(2) Offer a mentoring program;

(3) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(4) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and

(5) Recommend the TFA alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:09 Repealed

24:28:13:09. Requirements to obtain a professional certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.

ARSD 24:28:13:10 Requirements to obtain a professional certificate

24 : 28 : 13 : 10 . Requirements to obtain a professional certificate. A TFA alternative certificate holder applying for a professional teaching certificate shall:

(1) Complete a minimum of 15 transcripted credit hours from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in classroom management, teaching methods, student assessment, differentiated instruction, adolescent psychology, and South Dakota Indian studies;

(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;

(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(4) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing school district or department-accredited school; and

(5) Participate in a mentor program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:11 Endorsement by coursework or major

24:28:13:11. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(2) K-12 classroom technology;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Languages;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:12 Endorsement by content test

24:28:13:12. Endorsements by content test. An applicant may request the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:13 Endorsement by content test, coursework, or major

24:28:13:13. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed state-designated coursework, or has a major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced math;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science education;

(41) Elementary school library specialist;

(42) Elementary English as a new language;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:13:14 CTE endorsements

An applicant may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course; and

(2) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway.

History

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:14

ARSD 24:28:14:01 Special education alternative certificate

24 : 28 : 14 : 01 . Special education alternative certificate. An applicant for a special education alternative certificate may teach early childhood special education or K-12 special education while pursuing the special education alternative certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:02 General requirements

To obtain a special education alternative certification, the applicant must have:

(1) A valid professional or advanced teaching certificate;

(2) A minimum of three years of teaching experience within the previous five school years; and

(3) A qualifying offer of employment to be a special education teacher from a school district or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:14:08.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:14:03 Application process for special education alternative teaching certificate

24 : 28 : 14 : 03 . Application process for special education alternative teaching certificate. The applicant for a special education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:14:02 are met; and

(2) Additional documentation upon request.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:04 Preparations required to add early childhood special education endorsement

24 : 28 : 14 : 04 . Preparations required to add early childhood special education endorsement. The applicant for special education alternative certification with an early childhood or elementary preparation may add an early childhood special education endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:05 Preparations required to add K-12 special education endorsement

24 : 28 : 14 : 05 . Preparations required to add K-12 special education endorsement. The applicant for special education alternative certification with an elementary preparation, secondary preparation, K-12 preparation, or CTE preparation may add a K-12 special education endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:06 Duration

24 : 28 : 14 : 06 . Duration . The special education alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:07 Maximum length of the special education alternative teaching certificate endorsement

24 : 28 : 14 : 07 . Maximum length of the special education alternative teaching certificate endorsement. An applicant has three years to complete the special education alternative teaching certificate. The special education alternative certificate is invalid upon expiration of the third year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:08 Employer requirements

24 : 28 : 14 : 08 . Employer requirements. A public or department-accredited school employing an individual with a special education alternative teaching certificate shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has three years of teaching experience in the past five years;

(2) Verify the applicant has a valid professional or advanced teaching certificate;

(3) Provide mentorship by an individual with special education experience;

(4) Recommend the applicant for the special education alternative certificate endorsement;

(5) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a professional or advanced teaching certificate holder qualified to teach special education prior to hiring an applicant for the special education alternative certificate; and

(6) Recommend the special education alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:14:09 Requirements to obtain an early childhood special education or K-12 special education endorsement

24 : 28 : 14 : 09 . Requirements to obtain an early childhood special education or K-12 special education endorsement. A special education alternative certification applicant for an early childhood special education endorsement or K-12 special education endorsement shall:

(1) Complete a six-credit, year-long special education practicum;

(2) Complete nine credits of coursework in special education law, assessment, and a special education-related course within the ten-year period prior to application;

(3) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;

(4) Pass the state-designated content test; and

(5) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing school district or department-accredited school.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:15

ARSD 24:28:15:01 Administrator alternative certification

24 : 28 : 15 : 01 . Administrator alternative certification. An applicant for an administrator alternative certification may perform administrative duties at a public or department-accredited school or district while pursuing alternative certification as a superintendent or principal, but may not complete both a superintendent and principal alternative certification at the same time.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:02 General requirements

To obtain an administrator alternative certification, the applicant must:

(1) Hold:

(a) A valid professional or advanced teaching certificate; or

(b) A valid education specialist certificate issued upon completion of an educator preparation program;

(2) Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:15:11; and

(3) Submit a professional development plan identifying how the applicant intends to meet the requirements of § 24:28:15:09 or 24:28:15:10.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-42-29, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:03 Application process for administrator alternative certification

24 : 28 : 15 : 03 . Application process for administrator alternative certification. An applicant for an administrator alternative certification shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:15:02 are met;

(3) Additional documentation upon request; and

(4) For credentials from a foreign country or transcripts from a foreign institute of higher education, an evaluation completed by an agency approved by the department to evaluate such credentials to determine eligibility for certification that includes a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed, course titles, grades, semester hours earned, U.S. equivalency of degree earned, and documentation of completion of the equivalent of a department-approved educator preparation program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:04 Scope of certificate

24 : 28 : 15 : 04 . Scope of certificate. An administrator alternative certificate holder may not teach or administer beyond the endorsement areas listed on the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:05 Duration

24 : 28 : 15 : 05 . Duration. The administrator alternative certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the following year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:15:06 Maximum length of the administrator alternative certificate

24 : 28 : 15 : 06 . Maximum length of the administrator alternative certificate. An applicant shall complete an administrator alternative certificate within five years. The administrator alternative certificate is invalid upon expiration of the fifth year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:07 Eligibility requirements for superintendent administrator alternative certification

24 : 28 : 15 : 07 . Eligibility requirements for superintendent administrator alternative certification. The applicant for a superintendent alternative certification shall:

(1) Have a master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and

(2) Have three or more years of experience in a management role in a business, public school, or department-accredited school, or be employed as a teacher with a leadership role in a public or department-accredited school.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:08 Eligibility requirements for principal administrator alternative certification

The applicant for a principal alternative certification shall:

(1) Complete an approved program or alternative certification program; and

(2) Have three or more years of teaching experience.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:09 Requirements to obtain a professional administrator certificate with a superintendent endorsement

To obtain a professional administrator certificate with a superintendent endorsement, an individual with a superintendent administrator alternative certificate shall:

(1) Complete a minimum of twenty-one transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in:

(a) Leadership and district culture;

(b) Organizational management;

(d) Educational policy and law;

(e) Communication;

(f) Community relations;

(g) Curriculum planning and development;

(h) School finance;

(i) Instructional management; and

(j) South Dakota Indian studies;

(2) Pass the state-designated content test; and

(3) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing public or department-accredited school.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:10 Requirements to obtain a professional administrator certificate with a principal endorsement

To obtain a professional administrator certificate with a principal endorsement, an individual with a principal administrator alternative certificate shall:

(1) Complete a minimum of eighteen transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher in:

(a) Instructional leadership;

(b) Ethical and inclusive leadership;

(d) Creating a safe and inclusive school environment;

(e) Process management;

(f) Systems management;

(g) Educational policy and law; and

(h) South Dakota Indian studies;

(2) Pass the state-designated content test; and

(3) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing public or department-accredited school.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:15:11 Employer requirements

A school district or department-accredited school employing an applicant with an administrator alternative certificate shall:

(1) Verify the applicant holds:

(a) A valid professional or advanced teaching certificate; or

(b) A valid education specialist certificate issued upon completion of an educator preparation program;

(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a certified administrator prior to hiring an administrator with an alternative certificate;

(3) Assign a mentor with experience as a school administrator to support the applicant;

(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03, and the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Administrators in chapter 24:11:03;

(5) Train the applicant on the administrator and teacher evaluation system; and

(6) Recommend the administrator alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:16

ARSD 24:28:16:01 Eligibility for reciprocity based on completion of approved program

The secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who has:

(1) Completed a program approved for educator certification that included student teaching, field experience, or an internship;

(2) Received a teacher, administrator, or educator specialist license or certificate in another U.S. state or territory that is equivalent to an educator certificate issued by the secretary, meets all of the requirements of that state for full certification, and is not a temporary, emergency, substitute, or provisional certificate; and

(3) Provided verification from the licensing state that there are no prior or pending disciplinary actions against the applicant for actual or alleged ethics violations.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:16:02 Eligibility for reciprocity based on completion of alternative certification

The secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who completed an alternative certification program in another U.S. state or territory and submits:

(1) Documentation, completed by the superintendent, principal, agency director, or designated personnel officer of the school district of another U.S. state or territory where the applicant is currently or was previously employed, showing that the applicant has at least three years of experience in the applicant's certification area within the previous five school years;

(2) Documentation of a valid educator's license from the issuing state or territory; and

(3) Verification from the licensing state that there are no past or pending disciplinary actions against the applicant for actual or alleged ethics violations.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:16:02.01 Eligibility for reciprocity for international educators

The secretary may issue an educator certificate to an international applicant for reciprocity certificate, if the applicant:

(1) Holds the U.S. equivalent of a bachelor's degree or higher, as shown by a course-by-course credential report of university-level credit completed by an agency approved by the Association of International Credential Evaluators or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services that states the course title, grade, and number of semester credit hours earned for each course and the U.S. equivalency of the degree earned;

(2) Provides documentation showing completion of a program equivalent to a department-approved educator preparation program; and

(3) Submits:

(a) Documentation showing that the applicant holds a foreign educator credential in a teaching field comparable to a field recognized in South Dakota; or

(b) Documentation, completed by the superintendent, principal, agency director, or designated personnel officer of the foreign school where the applicant is currently or was previously employed, showing that the applicant has at least three years of experience in the applicant's certification area within the previous five calendar years.

History

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
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.

ARSD 24:28:16:03 South Dakota Indian studies requirement

The applicant for reciprocal certification shall complete South Dakota Indian studies to obtain an educator certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:16:04 Suicide awareness and prevention training requirement, Repealed

24:28:16:04. Suicide awareness and prevention training requirement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

ARSD 24:28:16:05 Provisional status

The secretary may issue a certificate with provisional status to an applicant who meets all requirements for reciprocal certification set forth in §§ 24:28:16:01 or 24:28:16:02 except completion of South Dakota Indian studies.

A certificate with provisional status expires the June thirtieth immediately following the date the certificate was issued and may be renewed once, for one additional year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
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.

ARSD 24:28:16:06 Adding perparations and endorsements to a valid out-of-state educator certificate

24:28:16:06. Adding preparations and endorsements to a valid out-of-state educator certificate. If the applicant for reciprocal certification has a valid out-of-state certificate, preparations and endorsements may be added to the educator certificate based on a review of the out-of-state certificate and the equivalent South Dakota preparation programs and endorsements.

If an applicant for reciprocal certification has a categorical special education endorsement, the applicant must pass the state-designated content test to receive a K-12 special education endorsement.

If an applicant for reciprocal certification has a K-8 special education endorsement, the applicant must have a minimum of one year of teaching experience as a secondary teacher or pass the state-designated pedagogy test for the secondary level to receive a K-12 special education endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:16:07 Adding preparations and endorsements to an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator certificate

24 : 28 : 16 : 07 . Adding preparations and endorsements to an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator certificate. If an applicant for reciprocal certification has an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator certificate, endorsements may be added to the reciprocal certificate only if the applicant has a major in content, an active national board certification in the content area, or meets departmental endorsement requirements.

An education preparation from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education may be added to the certificate for applicants with an inactive, expired, or invalid out-of-state educator certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:16:08 Requirements to add new endorsements

24 : 28 : 16 : 08 . Requirements to add new endorsements. If the applicant for reciprocal certification seeks new endorsements not included on the out-of-state certificate, the applicant shall meet requirements of §§ 24:28:19 through 24:28:27 to add the endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:16:09 Reciprocity for military personnel and spouse

24 : 28 : 16 : 09 . Reciprocity for military personnel and spouse. Military personnel or the spouse of military personnel, applying for a reciprocal certificate, shall identify their military status on the application. The department may require documentation to verify the military status of the applicant. The application is considered complete when the department has received all required documentation necessary to process the application.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-67 through 13-42-69, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:16:10 Review of application for military personnel and spouse

24 : 28 : 16 : 10 . Review of application for military personnel and spouse. Within thirty days of receiving a complete application pursuant to § 24:28:16:09, the Secretary shall determine whether the military applicant meets the requirements for the issuance of a reciprocal certificate according to this chapter and, if so, expedite the issuance of the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-67 through 13-42-69, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:16:11 Temporary military certificate for military personnel and spouse

If the Secretary cannot make the determination required in § 24:28:16:10 within thirty days of receiving the complete application, or if the Secretary determines that the requirements for the issuance of a certificate in the state or District of Columbia where the military applicant holds a valid certificate are substantially equivalent to the requirements in South Dakota, then the Secretary shall issue a temporary military certificate to the military applicant. The certificate is valid from the date of issuance until the military personnel's date of separation from the service, or five years from the date arrived on station if a date of separation has not been established by the service branch's headquarters. Upon expiration of the temporary military certificate, the military applicant must reapply with the department and meet the requirements for issuance of a certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-67 through 13-42-69, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:16:12 Secretary's powers unaffected

24 : 28 : 16 : 12 . Secretary's powers unaffected. Nothing is this chapter limits the Secretary's ability to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate for failure to fulfill the requirements of this chapter, SDCL 13-42-7 to 13-42-16, inclusive, or SDCL 13-43-28.1.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:17

ARSD 24:28:17:01 Renewal cycle

24 : 28 : 17 : 01 . Renewal cycle. The educator certificate is valid from the date of issuance until June 30 of the year of expiration. A valid certificate may be renewed from January 1 to June 30 of the year of expiration. The certificate is invalid if renewal requirements are not complete by October 1 of the year of expiration.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:02 Recency of credits for renewal

The applicant for renewed certification shall complete the renewal requirements for a valid certificate between the issue date of the previous certificate and October 1 of the expiration year.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:03 Single consideration of credits

24 : 28 : 17 : 03 . Single consideration of credits. The applicant for renewed certification who took multiple courses with identical content during a renewal period may count the courses as a single course for the purpose of meeting credit requirements for renewal.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:04 Transcripted credit requirements

A transcripted credit must be education-related and reflect a grade of C or higher or a pass on a pass/fail scale. Each transcripted credit must be verified on an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official, and include the descriptive title, course number, credit, and grade for each credit listed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:05 Continuing education contact hour requirements

Continuing education contact hours must be education-related. Continuing education training or in-service providers may only be provided by school districts, department-accredited schools, educational service agencies, education-related organizations, health care organizations, or public safety organizations.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:06 Education-related defined

For purposes of this chapter, "education-related" means content that pertains to an endorsement area, pedagogy, classroom management, technology in education, student assessment, or differentiated instruction.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:07 Renewal credits

An applicant may use any of the following to obtain credit for certification renewal:

(1) Transcripted credits;

(2) Fifteen continuing education contact hours for one renewal credit;

(3) One year of employment with the department for one renewal credit;

(4) One semester of instruction provided by the applicant as part of an approved educator preparation program for one-half of one renewal credit; or

(5) One passed state-designated content test towards adding an endorsement for one renewal credit.

Meals and other breaks may not be counted towards the calculation of continuing education contact hours.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:08 Certificate extension for active military duty

24 : 28 : 17 : 08 . Certificate extension for active military duty. A certified educator called to active duty while the certificate is valid may have the certificate re-issued with extended dates with no additional fees. A copy of military orders verifying the start and end dates of the active duty period is required to obtain the extension.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:09 Renewal requirements for an expired certificate

24 : 28 : 17 : 09 . Renewal requirements for an expired certificate. The expired certificate is renewed if all requirements are met and the renewal certificate fee is paid before October 1 of the year of expiration.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:10 Renewal requirements for an invalid educator status

In order to renew a certificate with an invalid status, an educator shall complete all renewal requirements and pay the invalid educator status fee.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:11 Duration of temporary certificate

An educator with an invalid certificate or a certificate that is expiring in the current year who applies for renewal may receive a one-year temporary certificate to complete the renewal requirements of the certificate type. A temporary certificate may not be renewed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:12 Renewal requirements for educator certification

A teacher, administrator, or education specialist certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, the applicant for renewed certification shall:

(1) Complete national board certification or recertification;

(2) Participate as a mentee or mentor in a state-approved mentor program for at least two years; or

(3) Complete six education-related credits, three of which must be transcripted, pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:13 Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:13. Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:14 Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:14. Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:15 Renewal requirements for administrator certification, Repealed

24:28:17:15. Renewal requirements for administrator certification. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:16 Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:16. Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:17 Renewal requirements for advanced administrator certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:17. Renewal requirements for advanced administrator certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:18 Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification, Repealed

24:28:17:18. Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:19 Renewal requirements for the alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:19. Renewal requirements for the alternative preliminary certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:20 Renewal requirements for the general education alternative teaching certificate

The general education alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. An applicant for a renewed general education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Documented evidence of progress toward the requirements of § 24:28:11:10; and

(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:21 Renewal requirements for the career and technical education (CTE) alternative teaching certificate

The CTE alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. An applicant for a renewed CTE alternative certificate shall submit:

(1) Documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of § 24:28:12:11; and

(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:22 Renewal requirements for the Teach For America (TFA) alternative teaching certificate

The alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed TFA alternative teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Verification of continued eligibility for the Teach For America program; and

(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:23 Renewal requirements for the special education alternative teaching certificate

The special education alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed special education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of § 24:28:14:09; and

(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:24 Renewal requirements for the alternative administrator certificate

The alternative administrator certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed four times. The applicant for a renewed alternative administrator certificate shall submit:

(1) Documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirement of § 24:28:15:09 or 24:28:15:10; and

(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:25 Renewable educator permits

Renewable educator permits include:

(1) Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture;

(2) Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture;

(3) Junior reserve officers' training corps (ROTC);

(4) Expert lecturer;

(5) Drivers education;

(6) American Sign Language;

(7) Braille education;

(8) School business official;

(9) Chief executive officer (CEO);

(10) Career and technical education (CTE) instructor;

(11) Performing artist;

(12) Library science; and

(13) One-year CTE instructor.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:26 Renewal requirements for educator permits

Except for the performing artist and one-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit, an educator permit is renewable for five years. The applicant for a qualifying five-year renewable educator permit shall complete three education-related credits pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:26.01 Renewal requirements for a library science permit

The library science permit is valid for five years. When in the five-year validity period, the applicant for a renewed library science permit shall complete six education-related credits pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:17:27 Renewal requirements for an athletic coaching permit, Repealed

24:28:17:27. Renewal requirements for an athletic coaching permit. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.

ARSD 24:28:17:28 Renewal requirements for a one-year permit

The applicant for a renewed performing artist or one-year career and technical education instructor permit shall complete one-half of one education-related credit pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:29 Renewal requirements for applicants with an advanced certificate or advanced degree

Notwithstanding subdivision 24:28:17:12(3), an applicant with an advanced certificate or a master's degree or higher may verify completion of six education-related credits for renewal.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:17:30 Renewal requirements for an inactive certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:30. Renewal requirements for an inactive certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:31 Reactivation of inactive certificate, Repealed

24:28:17:31. Reactivation of inactive certificate. Repealed.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:17:32 Duration of interim certificate

24 : 28 : 17 : 32 . Duration of interim certificate. An educator with an inactive certificate who applies for valid status may receive a one-year interim certificate to complete the renewal requirements of the certificate type. An interim certificate may not be renewed.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:18

ARSD 24:28:18:01 Addition of endorsements

An individual shall complete the requirements as provided in chapters 24:28:19 to 24:28:27 to add an endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017' 53 SDR 22. effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:18:02 Addition of endorsements on alternative certificates, Repealed

24:28:18:02. Addition of endorsements on alternative certificates. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:18:03 Restrictions on addition of endorsements, Repealed

24:28:18:03. Restrictions on addition of endorsements. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:18:04 Waiver of state-designed pedagogy test

24 : 28 : 18 : 04 . Waiver of state-designed pedagogy test. The state-designated pedagogy test required to add an endorsement not covered by the preparation area of the certificate holder may be waived if verification of two or more years of state-certified teaching experience in the grade span of the endorsement is documented.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-67 to 13-42-72, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:18:05 Coursework restriction

24 : 28 : 18 : 05 . Coursework restriction. Coursework required to add an endorsement must be completed within the 10 year period prior to the application.

History

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

Chapter 24:28:19

ARSD 24:28:19:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:03 Special education (SPED) endorsements

An applicant who has completed an early childhood preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and

(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:19:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:05 Endorsements by content test

An applicant who has completed an early childhood preparation program, has passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through three;

(2) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth or self-contained grades five through eight, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas per grade range.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:19:06 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed an early childhood preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Kindergarten;

(2) K-12 classroom technology;

(3) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(4) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(5) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(6) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(7) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(8) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(9) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(10) Elementary Russian;

(11) Elementary Japanese;

(12) Elementary Norwegian;

(13) Elementary World Languages;

(14) Secondary Russian;

(15) Secondary Japanese;

(16) Secondary Norwegian; and

(17) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:19:07 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed an early childhood preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science education;

(41) Elementary school library specialist;

(42) Elementary English as a new language;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:19:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:19:08. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:19:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:10 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed an early childhood preparation program, may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;

(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and

(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:19:11 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:11. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:12. Health science careeer cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:13 Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:19:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:17 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:19:17. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test of coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:18 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:19:18. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:19 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and Department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:19:19. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:20 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:19:20. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:21 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:19:21. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:19:22 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:19:22. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:20

ARSD 24:28:20:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:03 Special education (SPED) endorsements

An applicant who has completed an elementary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and

(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:20:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:05 Endorsements by content test

An applicant who has completed an elementary preparation program, has passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through three;

(2) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 3-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:20:06 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed an elementary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;

(2) Kindergarten;

(3) K-12 classroom technology;

(4) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(5) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(6) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(7) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(8) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(9) Secondary blind or visually impaired; and

(10) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(11) Elementary Russian;

(12) Elementary Japanese;

(13) Elementary Norwegian;

(14) Elementary World Languages;

(15) Secondary Russian;

(16) Secondary Japanese;

(17) Secondary Norwegian; and

(18) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:20:07 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed an elementary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science education;

(41) Elementary school library education;

(42) Elementary English as a new language education;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:20:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:20:08. Endorsements requiring pedogogy test, and content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:20:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:10 Endorsements requiring coursework, Repealed

24:28:20:10. Endorsements requiring coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:11 Endorsements requiring content test or content major, Repealed

24:28:20:11. Endorsements requiring content test or content major. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:12 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:20:12. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:13 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:20:13. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:14 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed an elementary preparation program, may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;

(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and

(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:20:15 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:15. Health science career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:16 Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:16. Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:17 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:17. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:18 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:18. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:19 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:20:19. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:20 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:20:20. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:21 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:20:21. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:22 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and Department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:20:22. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:23 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:20:23. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:24 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:20:24. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:20:25 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:20:25. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:21

ARSD 24:28:21:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:03 Special education (SPED) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and

(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:21:04 Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation

An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective preparation programs and passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;

(2) Kindergarten;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:21:05 Kindergarten through grade twelve adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:05. Kindergarten through grade twelve adaptive physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:06 Self-contained grades five through eight endorsement

An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program may request to add the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:21:07 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 classroom technology;

(2) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Language;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:21:08 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced math;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science;

(41) Elementary school library education;

(42) Elementary English as a new language education;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:21:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:21:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:10 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:21:10. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:11 Endorsements requiring coursework, Repealed

24:28:21:11. Endorsements requiring coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:12 Endorsements requiring content test or content major, Repealed

24:28:21:12. Endorsements requiring content test or content major. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:13 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:21:13. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:14 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:21:14. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:15 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course; and

(2) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster may request to add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:21:16 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:16. Health science career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:17 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:17. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:18 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:18. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:19 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:19. Natural resources and environmental sevices career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:20 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:21:20. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:21 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:21:21. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:22 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:21:22. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:23 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course and Department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:21:23. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course and department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:24 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:21:24. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:25 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:21:25. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:21:26 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:21:26. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:22

ARSD 24:28:22:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:03 Special education (SPED) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and

(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:22:04 Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation

An applicant who has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective preparation programs and passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;

(2) Kindergarten;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:22:05 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:05. Kindergarten through grade 12 adpative physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:06 Self-contained grades five through eight endorsement

An applicant who has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request to add the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:22:07 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 classroom technology;

(2) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing-impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually-impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Languages;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:22:08 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced math;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced political science;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science;

(41) Elementary school library education;

(42) Elementary English as a new language education;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:22:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:22:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:10 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed. Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026

Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:11 Endorsements requiring coursework, Repealed

24:28:22:11. Endorsements requiring coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:12 Endorsements requiring content test or content major, Repealed

24:28:22:12. Endorsements requiring content test or content major. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:13 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:22:13. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:14 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:22:14. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:15 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a career and technical education (CTE) preparation program may request a CTE endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:22:16 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:16. Health science career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:17 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:17. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:18 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:18. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:19 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:19. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:20 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:22:20. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:21 Endorsements requiring content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:22:21. Endorsements requiring content test or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:22 Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:22:22. Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, or work experience Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:23 Endorsements requiring department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:22:23. Endorsements requiring department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:24 Endorsements requiring coursework, or certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:22:24. Endorsements requiring coursework, certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:25 Endorsements requiring coursework, or degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:22:25. Endorsements requiring coursework, or degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:22:26 Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:22:26. Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:23

ARSD 24:28:23:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:02 Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation

An applicant who has completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective preparation programs and passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;

(2) Kindergarten;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts endorsement;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:23:03 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:03. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:04 Special education (SPED) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and

(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:23:05 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:05. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:06 Self-contained grades five through eight

An applicant who has completed a K-12 preparation program, may request to add the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:23:07 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 classroom technology;

(2) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Languages;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3 inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:23:08 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science;

(41) Elementary school library education;

(42) Elementary English as a new language education;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education; and

(55) Secondary English as a new language.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:23:09 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:23:09. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:10 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:23:10. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:11 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a K-12 preparation program may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;

(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and

(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:23:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:12. Health science career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:13 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:23:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:17 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:23:17. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:18 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:23:18. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:19 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course and department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:23:19. Endorsement requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course and department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:20 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:23:20. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, or certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:21 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:23:21. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:23:22 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:23:22. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:24

ARSD 24:28:24:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:03 Kindergarten through grade12 special education (SPED) endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:03. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED) endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:05 Endorsements by content test

An applicant who has completed an early childhood special education preparation program and has passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;

(2) Early childhood birth through grade three special education;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth or self-contained grades five through eight if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas per grade range.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:24:06 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed an early childhood special education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Kindergarten;

(2) K-12 classroom technology;

(3) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(4) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(5) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(6) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(7) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(8) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(9) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(10) Elementary Russian;

(11) Elementary Japanese;

(12) Elementary Norwegian;

(13) Elementary World Languages;

(14) Secondary Russian;

(15) Secondary Japanese;

(16) Secondary Norwegian; and

(17) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:24:07 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed an early childhood special education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science;

(41) Elementary school library education;

(42) Elementary English as a new language education;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education;

(55) Secondary English as a new language; and

(56) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:24:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:24:08. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:24:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:10 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed an early childhood special education preparation program may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;

(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and

(3) One of the following requirement for requested endorsement:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:24:11 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:11. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:12. Health science career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:13 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:24:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:17 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:24:17. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:18 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:24:18. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:19 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:24:19. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:20 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:24:20. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:21 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:24:21. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:24:22 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:24:22. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:25

ARSD 24:28:25:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:02 Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation

An applicant who has completed a K-12 special education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective preparation programs and passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;

(2) Kindergarten;

(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;

(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;

(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and

(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas per grade range.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:25:03 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:03. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED) endorsement

An applicant who has completed a K-12 special education preparation program may request a K-12 special education endorsement upon passage of the state-designated content test.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 113-42-4, 3-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:25:05 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:05. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:06 Self-contained grades five through eight

An applicant who has completed a K-12 special education preparation program may request to add the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
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.

ARSD 24:28:25:07 Endorsements by coursework or major

An applicant who has completed a K-12 special education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 classroom technology;

(2) K-12 adaptive physical education;

(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;

(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;

(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;

(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;

(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;

(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;

(9) Elementary Russian;

(10) Elementary Japanese;

(11) Elementary Norwegian;

(12) Elementary World Languages;

(13) Secondary Russian;

(14) Secondary Japanese;

(15) Secondary Norwegian; and

(16) Secondary World Languages.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:25:08 Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major

An applicant who has completed a K-12 special education preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;

(2) Grades five through eight math;

(3) Grades five through eight science;

(4) Grades five through eight social science;

(5) Elementary art education;

(6) Elementary health education;

(7) Elementary physical education;

(8) Elementary music education;

(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;

(10) Secondary drama and theater;

(11) Secondary mass communications;

(12) Secondary intermediate math;

(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;

(14) Secondary intermediate science;

(15) Secondary advanced biology;

(16) Secondary chemistry;

(17) Secondary physics;

(18) Secondary advanced physical science;

(19) Secondary advanced earth science;

(20) Secondary intermediate social science;

(21) Secondary advanced history;

(22) Secondary advanced political science;

(23) Secondary advanced geography;

(24) Secondary economics;

(25) Secondary sociology;

(26) Secondary psychology;

(27) Secondary art education;

(28) Secondary health education;

(29) Secondary physical education;

(30) Secondary music education;

(31) K-12 vocal music education;

(32) K-12 instrumental music education;

(33) Elementary reading;

(34) Elementary Latin;

(35) Elementary French;

(36) Elementary German;

(37) Elementary Spanish;

(38) Elementary Chinese;

(39) Elementary gifted education;

(40) Elementary computer science;

(41) Elementary school library education;

(42) Elementary English as a new language education;

(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;

(44) Secondary advanced literature;

(45) Secondary speech and debate;

(46) Secondary reading;

(47) Secondary Latin;

(48) Secondary French;

(49) Secondary German;

(50) Secondary Spanish;

(51) Secondary Chinese;

(52) Secondary gifted education;

(53) Secondary computer science education;

(54) Secondary school library education;

(55) Secondary English as a new language; and

(56) Early childhood birth through grade three special education.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:25:09 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed

24:28:25:09. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:10 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed

24:28:25:10. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:11 Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements

An applicant who has completed a K-12 special education preparation program may request a career and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:

(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;

(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and

(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:

(a) An associated of applied science degree or higher;

(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five calendar years;

(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or

(e) Completes state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28:25:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:12. Health science career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:13 Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed

24:28:25:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:17 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed

24:28:25:17. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:18 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:25:18. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:19 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course and Department-approved certification training, Repealed

24:28:25:19. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course and department-approved certification training. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:20 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:25:20. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:21 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:25:21. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:25:22 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed

24:28:25:22. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

Chapter 24:28:26

ARSD 24:28:26:01 School district superintendent endorsement

24 : 28 : 26 : 01 . School district superintendent endorsement. A school district superintendent endorsement requires completion of a superintendent preparation program.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:26:02 Kindergarten through grade twelve principal endorsement

24 : 28 : 26 : 02 . Kindergarten through grade twelve principal endorsement. A kindergarten through grade twelve principal endorsement requires completion of the pre-kindergarten through grade twelve principal preparation.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:27

ARSD 24:28:27:01 Curriculum director endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 01 . Curriculum director endorsement. A curriculum director endorsement requires completion of the preschool through grade 12 curriculum director preparation program according to § 24:53:09:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:02 School counselor endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 02 . School counselor endorsement. A school counselor endorsement requires completion of the preschool through grade 12 school counselor preparation program according to § 24:53:09:01 or completion of a master's degree or higher in counseling, passage of the state-designated school counselor test, and one year of supervision by a mentor school counselor who meets the requirements of § 24:28:27:07.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:03 School psychologist endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 03 . School psychologist endorsement. A school psychologist endorsement requires completion of the birth to age 21 school psychologist education program preparation program according to § 24:53:09:03.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:04 Special education director endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 04 . Special education director endorsement. A special education director endorsement requires completion of the birth to age 21 special education director preparation program according to § 24:53:09:06.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:05 School psychological examiner endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 05 . School psychological examiner endorsement. A school psychological examiner endorsement requires a master’s degree and completion of state-designated coursework. Assessment reports of testing completed by a school psychological examiner shall be signed by a certified school psychologist.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:06 Mentor teacher endorsement, Repealed

24:28:27:06. Mentor teacher endorsement. Repealed.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.

ARSD 24:28:27:07 Mentor school counselor endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 07 . Mentor school counselor endorsement. A mentor school counselor endorsement requires completion of § 24:28:27:02 and verification of three or more years of experience as a school counselor.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:08 Technology integrationist endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 08 . Technology integrationist endorsement. A technology integrationist endorsement requires a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or administrator, a technology methodology course, and state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:27:09 Technology coordinator endorsement

24 : 28 : 27 : 09 . Technology coordinator endorsement. A technology coordinator endorsement requires completion of the requirements of § 24:28:27:08; and an additional six hours of state-designated coursework.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

Chapter 24:28:28

ARSD 24:28:28:01 Existing valid certificates

24 : 28 : 28 : 01 . Existing valid certificates. Notwithstanding any other provision in this article, a certificate issued by the department prior to July 1, 2017, shall remain valid for the period for which the certificate was issued, and any endorsements placed on that certificate will be transitioned to an equivalent endorsement.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:28:02 Existing expired or invalid certificates

24 : 28 : 28 : 02 . Existing expired or invalid certificates. A certificate holder with an expired or invalid certificate on July 1, 2017, who has not previously been granted two one-year certificates may be granted a one-year temporary certificate to meet renewal requirements. Certificates may not be issued pursuant to this section after June 30, 2018.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:28:03 Conversion of advanced certificate

24 : 28 : 28 : 03 . Conversion of advanced certificate. Effective July 1, 2017, all valid, renewable certificates issued prior to July 1, 2017, meeting the requirements of the advanced certificate will be converted to equivalent certificates.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:28:04 Conversion of K-8 or K-12 special education teachers certificates

24 : 28 : 28 : 04 . Conversion of K-8 or K-12 special education teachers certificates. Kindergarten through eight and K-12 special education teachers who passed the state-designated test prior to July 1, 2017, will have K-8 self-contained and K-8 subject-specific endorsements in the areas of math, social science, science, and English language arts courses added to the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
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.

ARSD 24:28:28:05 Endorsement no longer available

The preschool through grade 12 school superintendent endorsement will not be issued or renewed effective July 1, 2017. A certificate holder who was issued a ten-year superintendent endorsement prior to July 1, 2017, and required to complete a superintendent program shall meet the superintendent requirements prior to the ten-year expiration date to continue to have the superintendent endorsement. If the requirements are not met, the superintendent endorsement will be removed from the certificate.

History

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.