To: Executive Committee Members, Indiana Professional Standards Board
From: Shawn Sriver, Assistant Director of Licensing
Date: June 21, 2000
RE: Recommendation for Assessment Framework
The Standing External Committee for District Administrators has developed assessment frameworks for the four licensing areas approved by the Indiana Professional Standards Board in the Licensure Framework. These areas include Superintendent, Director of Exceptional Needs, Director of Career and Technical Education, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. These four frameworks, along with a Statement of Purpose are enclosed.
Recommendation
The External Committee for District Administrators recommends that the Indiana Professional Standards Board approve the Statement of Purpose and the four assessment frameworks for Superintendent, Director of Exceptional Needs, Director of Career and Technical Education, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Indiana Professional Standards Board Action:
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Enclosures: Statement of Purpose
Draft Framework for Superintendents
Draft Framework for Director of Exceptional Needs
Draft Framework for Director of Career and Technical Education
Draft Framework for Director of Curriculum and Instruction
The purpose of ___ IAC ___ ("this article") is to define how district administrators in either a single school corporation or a multiple school corporation organization approved by the Indiana Department of Education must obtain an Initial Practitioner license and a Proficient Practitioner license, and how they may obtain an Accomplished Practitioner License. District Administrator licensure applies to all candidates, regardless of title, in the school district positions of superintendent (associate, assistant, deputy) or a director (assistant director, supervisor, coordinator, etc.) of either (1) exceptional needs, (2) career and technical education, (3) curriculum and instruction who have the responsibilities for direct supervision or primary evaluation of other licensed personnel.
1. Initial - Candidates preparing for a District Administrator license in Indiana will obtain the Initial Practitioner License through a recommendation from a preparation program approved under
___ IAC ___. Prior to receiving an initial license as a superintendent, candidates must earn either an Ed.S., or Ed.D, or Ph.D. degree in a related field from a preparation program approved by the IPSB. Prior to receiving an initial license as a director of either exceptional needs, or career and technical education, or curriculum and instruction, candidates must earn a master's degree in a related field from an approved preparation program.
2. Induction - Candidates for a District Administrator license must successfully complete both a written assessment approved by the IPSB and an administrative induction if the candidate has not previously completed an administrative induction program.
An applicant who holds an Indiana administration and supervision license under any prior rule, but has never been employed with it, must complete the administrative induction program unless he/she holds a life license.
If an applicant with a valid license from another state, has completed an administration and supervision program at a college or university that has not achieved NCATE accreditation and the state is not one within the Compact agreement, a permit in Indiana would be issued and the applicant will be held to the two-year induction period. The induction period will be waived if the out-of-state applicant has two or more years of experience in the same licensure area and a proficient practitioner license will be granted.
3. Experience - Two (2) years teaching experience under a prior rule with either a standard teaching or a proficient practitioner license are required for initial licensure as an indicator of prerequisite performances. For a District Administrator license as a superintendent, experience under a School Services license does not apply.
For a District Administrator license as a director of exceptional needs, two years teaching experience in the field of exceptional needs or in the school services areas of speech pathology or school psychology is required.
For a District Administrator license as a director of career and technical education, two years teaching experience in vocational or technology education is required.
For a District Administrator license as a director of curriculum and instruction, two years K-12 teaching experience is required. An administrator may hold a director of curriculum and instruction position with either a building administrator or district administrator (superintendent only) license.
Applicants who hold an administration and supervision license from another state, but have not completed two years teaching experience to gain a proficient practitioner license, will not be issued the initial license as a district administrator in Indiana.
4. Proficient - An administrator who holds the Initial Practitioner License will obtain the Proficient Practitioner License upon recommendation of a Professional Growth Team based on the standards-based assessment process.
5. Accomplished - An administrator with a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) who holds the Proficient Practitioner License as a superintendent may obtain the Accomplished License with at least seven (7) years experience as a superintendent (not associate, assistant, or deputy).
An administrator who holds the Proficient Practitioner License as a director may obtain the Accomplished License for a director with at least seven (7) years experience as a director (including assistant director) of either exceptional needs, or career and technical education, or curriculum and instruction and by earning a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field from a preparation program approved by the IPSB.
Draft 5/1/00
I. Preparation Program
A. Two years teaching experience and either a standard teaching or a proficient practitioner license* is required for initial licensure in contrast to reassessing prerequisite performances.
B. Standards-based preparation using a variety of assessments and field experiences including an
internship is fundamental to the framework.
C. Satisfactory completion of a written assessment (test) is required.
1. The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is recommended as it is designed to determine whether individuals possess occupation-relevant knowledge and skills at the time of entry into the profession. This test is scored by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Assessment. The process for setting cut scores is developed later. Candidates are exempted from the SLLA requirement if they have passed.
2. The SLLA is only one of multiple measures; the SLLA will assist in identifying weaknesses. This information will be utilized in developing the Professional Growth Plan.
3. Institutional recommendation for the initial license must include evidence of:
a. standards-based;
b. professional growth plan; and
c. progress in each of the approved standards for District Administrators.
D. Prior to initial licensure, candidates for the Superintendent licensure are required to earn either an Ed.S., or Ed.D., or Ph.D. degree in a related field from an approved preparation program.
II. Initial Licensure Period - the Superintendent licensure applies to all, regardless of title (associate, assistant, deputy), who have the role/responsibilities for direct supervision and/or primary evaluation of other licensed personnel.
A. The district administrator will be required to successfully complete one two-year administrative induction period during his/her professional career.
B. The initial licensure period is not to exceed two (2) years unless specified otherwise.
C. A portfolio is required to include documentation of the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based,
2. professional growth plan,
3. evidence of progress in each standard.
D. Inductee Mentor Team**- recommended that the three (3) required advisors be compensated.***
1. Peer Advisor:
a. is a professional licensed as a building or district administrator to be chosen by the inductee (not necessarily from the IPSB pool).
b. is experienced as a practicing administrator in either of the above named licensure areas.
c. may be a recent retiree (4 years or less).
d. is comfortable in a working relationship with the inductee and is willing to commit time to process.
e. can objectively critique and provide constructive feedback regarding inductee's progress in developing proficiencies in the standards.
f. plays no evaluative role in judging job performance for employment decisions.
g. makes recommendation as a member of the Mentor Team for advancement to proficient practitioner license.
2. University Advisor
a. is selected by the candidate.
b. is one of three members of the mentor team
c. is available for support and advice as needed.
d. assists and advises in portfolio development.
e. meets at least two times annually with inductee
3. Mentor Advisor - a professional licensed as a Superintendent to be assigned by the IPSB from a pool**** to be organized and maintained by the IPSB. The mentor advisor:
a. is the team leader who will be responsible for making the final recommendation to
the IPSB with input from mentor team members.
b. will meet the following requirements:
- five (5) years administrative experience;
- a license in the area of the inductee's pursuit;
- trained in the required assessment techniques; and
- may be a recent retiree (4 years or less) in the licensure area (Superintendent).
c. has no apparent conflict of interest with the inductee, peer advisor, university
advisor and the school corporation.
d. organizes at least two (2) full team consultations annually.
e. demonstrates understanding of the standards and expectations of proficient practitioner license requirements.
E. Recommendation to IPSB
1. Mentor team makes a recommendation based on an approved assessment.
2. Mentor team shall make one of the following three recommendations with written rationale:
a. grant proficient practitioner license; or
b. require an additional induction period not to exceed two years after which the candidate would be required to re-enter the preparation program; or
c. deny licensure.
3. Mentor advisor is to provide written feedback to all relevant higher education institutions and the IPSB for their continuous assessment purposes.
F. Appeals Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Mentor Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
III. Proficient Practitioner License
A. Is valid for a five (5) year period.
B. May be renewed continually throughout the superintendent's career
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Mentor Team becomes Professional Growth Team (University Advisor optional)
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure renewal.
G. Appeal Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Professional Growth Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
IV. Accomplished Practitioner License
A. Is a ten (10) year license that is renewable.
B. Requires the candidate to hold a proficient practitioner license and no less than seven (7) years of experience as a Superintendent (NOT associate, assistant or deputy, etc.).
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Requires a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field from an approved preparation program.
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure.
G. No appeals process necessary; candidate may return to proficient practitioner cycle.
FOOTNOTES:
*With the exception of the Superintendent's licensure for which experience under a School Services license does not currently apply, the intent of the "teaching" requirement may need to be reviewed by the IPSB once it determines the scope of licensure for School Services.
**Funding allowances are recommended for expenses related to team activities.
***Compensation as a stipend for each advisor should be equal to or exceed the teacher induction amount. Members suggest that it may be necessary to pay more than the teacher amount as the mentor team pool, including university representatives, for district administrator inductees is limited.
****Various entities may submit names of professionals to be trained and included in a pool to be maintained by the IPSB. Each candidate would be assigned a mentor advisor from the list by the IPSB.
I. Preparation Program
A. Two years teaching experience in either the field of exceptional needs or in the school services areas* of speech pathology or school psychology and either a standard teaching or a standard school services license or a proficient practitioner license** are required for initial licensure in contrast to reassessing past performances.
B. Standards-based preparation using a variety of assessments and field experiences including an internship are fundamental to the framework.
C. Satisfactory completion of a written assessment (test) is required.
1. The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is recommended as it is designed to determine whether individuals possess occupation-relevant knowledge and skills at the time of entry into the profession. This test is scored by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Assessment. The process for setting cut scores is developed later. Candidates are exempted from the SLLA requirement if they have passed.
2. SLLA is only one of multiple measures; the SLLA will assist in identifying weaknesses. This information will be utilized in developing the Professional Growth Plan.
3. Institutional recommendation for the initial license must include evidence of:
a. standards-based;
b. professional growth plan; and
c. progress in each of the approved standards for District Administrators..
D. Prior to initial licensure, candidates for the Director of Exceptional Needs licensure are required to earn a Master's degree in a related field from an approved preparation program.
II. Initial Licensure Period - the Director of Exceptional Needs licensure applies to all, regardless of title, who have the role/responsibilities for direct supervision and/or primary evaluation of other licensed personnel assigned to the exceptional needs programs.
A. The district administrator will be required to successfully complete one two-year administrative induction period during his/her professional career.
B. The initial licensure period is not to exceed two (2) years unless specified otherwise.
C. The portfolio is required to include documentation of the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based,
2. professional growth plan,
3. evidence of progress in each standard.
D. Inductee Mentor Team*** - recommended that the three (3) advisors be compensated.****
1. Peer Advisor:
a. is a professional licensed as either a building administrator or district administrator
to be chosen by the inductee (not necessarily from the IPSB pool).
b. is experienced as a practicing administrator in either of the above named licensure
areas.
c. may be a recent retiree (4 years or less).
d. is comfortable in a working relationship with the inductee and is willing to commit
time to the process.
e. can objectively critique and provide constructive feedback regarding inductee'sprogress in developing proficiencies in the standards.
f. plays no evaluative role in judging job performance for employment decisions.
g. makes a recommendation as a member of the Mentor Team for advancement to proficient practitioner license.
2. University Advisor (Optional)
a. is selected by the candidate
b. may be one of three members of the mentor team
c. is available for support and advice as needed.
d. assists and advises in portfolio development.
e. meets at least two times annually with inductee
3. Mentor Advisor - a professional licensed as either a Director of Exceptional Needs or Superintendent to be assigned by the IPSB from a pool***** to be organized and maintained by the IPSB. The mentor advisor:
a. is the team leader who will be responsible for making the final recommendation to the IPSB with input from mentor team members.
b. will meet the following requirements:
- five (5) years administrative experience;
- a license in the area of the inductee's pursuit or a superintendent's license;
- trained in the required assessment techniques; and
- may be a recent retiree (4 years or less) in the licensure area (Director of
Exceptional Needs).
c. has no apparent conflict of interest with the inductee, peer advisor, university
advisor and the school corporation.
d. organizes at least two (2) full team consultations annually.
e. demonstrates understanding of the standards and expectations of proficient practitioner license requirements.
E. Recommendation to IPSB
1. Mentor team makes a recommendation based on an approved assessment.
2. Mentor team shall make one of the following three recommendations with written rationale:
a. grant proficient practitioner license; or
b. require an additional induction period not to exceed two years after which the candidate would be required to re-enter the preparation program; or
c. deny licensure.
3. Mentor advisor is to provide written feedback to all relevant higher education institutions and the IPSB for their continuous assessment purposes.
F. Appeals Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Mentor Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
III. Proficient Practitioner License
A. Is valid for a five (5) year period.
B. May be renewed continually throughout the director's career
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Mentor Team becomes Professional Growth Team (University Advisor optional).
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure renewal.
G. Appeal Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Professional Growth Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
IV. Accomplished Practitioner License
A. Is a ten (10) year license that is renewable.
B. Requires the candidate to hold a proficient practitioner license and no less than seven (7) years of experience as a Director (or assistant director) of Exceptional Needs.
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process required:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Requires a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field from an approved preparation program.
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure.
G. No appeals process necessary; candidate may return to proficient practitioner cycle.
FOOTNOTES:
*Members of the District Administrators External Committee recommend that the IPSB conduct a pilot test to include school counselors as potential inductees for the Director of Exceptional Needs licensure.
**Experience under a School Services license currently applies in this field. The intent of the "teaching" requirement should be reviewed by the IPSB once it determines the scope of licensure for School Services.
***Funding allowances are recommended for expenses related to team activities.
****Compensation as a stipend for each advisor should be equal to or exceed the teacher induction amount. Members suggest that it may be necessary to pay more than the teacher amount as the mentor team pool, including university representatives, for district administrator inductees is limited.
*****Various entities may submit names of professionals to be trained and included in a pool to be maintained by the IPSB. Each candidate would be assigned a mentor advisor from the list by the IPSB.
I. Preparation Program
A. Two years teaching experience (K-12) and either a standard teaching or a proficient practitioner license* are required for initial licensure in contrast to reassessing prerequisite performances.
B. Standards-based preparation using a variety of assessments and field experiences including an
internship is fundamental to the framework.
C. Satisfactory completion of a written assessment (test):
1. The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is recommended as it is designed to determine whether individuals possess occupation-relevant knowledge and skills at the time of entry into the profession. This test is scored by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Assessment. The process for setting cut scores is developed later. Candidates are exempted from the SLLA requirement if they have passed.
2. The SLLA is only one of multiple measures; the SLLA will assist in identifying weaknesses. This information will be utilized in developing the Professional Growth Plan.
3. Institutional recommendation for the initial license must include evidence of:
a. standards-based;
b. professional growth plan; and
c. progress in each of the approved standards for District Administrators.
D. Prior to initial licensure, candidates for the Director of Curriculum and Instruction licensure are required to earn a Master's degree in a related field from an approved preparation program.
II. Initial Licensure Period - the Director of Curriculum and Instruction licensure applies to all, regardless of title, who have the role/responsibilities for direct supervision and/or primary evaluation of other licensed personnel assigned to the curriculum and instruction programs.
A. The district administrator will be required to successfully complete one two-year administrative induction period during his/her professional career.
B. The initial licensure period is not to exceed two (2) years unless specified otherwise.
C. The portfolio is required to include documentation of the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based,
2. professional growth plan,
3. evidence of progress in each standard.
D. Inductee Mentor Team** - recommended that the three (3) advisors be compensated.***
1. Peer Advisor:
a. is a professional licensed as a building or district administrator to be chosen by the inductee (not necessarily from the IPSB pool).
b. is experienced as a practicing administrator in either of the above named licensure areas.
c. may be a recent retiree (4 years or less).
d. is comfortable in a working relationship with the inductee and is willing to commit
time to the process.
e. can objectively critique and provide constructive feedback regarding inductee's progress in developing proficiencies in the standards.
f. plays no evaluative role in judging job performance for employment decisions.
g. makes recommendation as a member of the Mentor Team for advancement to proficient practitioner license.
2. University Advisor (Optional)
a. is selected by the candidate.
b. may be one of three members of the mentor team
c. is available for support and advice as needed.
d. assists and advises in portfolio development.
e. meets at least two times annually with inductee
3. Mentor Advisor - a professional licensed as either a building or district administrator or a Director of Curriculum and Instruction to be assigned by the IPSB from a pool**** to be organized and maintained by the IPSB. The mentor advisor is:
a. is the team leader who will be responsible for making the final recommendation to
the IPSB with input from mentor team members.
b. will meet the following requirements:
- five (5) years administrative experience;
- a license in area of inductee's pursuit or a building or district administrator license;
- trained in the required assessment techniques; and
- may be a recent retiree (4 years or less) in the licensure area (Director of Curriculum and Instruction).
c. has no apparent conflict of interest with the inductee, peer advisor, university advisor and the school corporation.
d. organizes at least two (2) full team consultations annually.
E. Recommendation to IPSB
1. Mentor team makes a recommendation based on an approved assessment.
2. Mentor team shall make one of the following three recommendations with written rationale:
a. grant proficient practitioner license; or
b. require an additional induction period not to exceed two years after which the candidate would be required to re-enter the preparation program; or
c. deny licensure.
3. Mentor advisor is to provide written feedback to all relevant higher education institutions and the IPSB for their continuous assessment purposes.
F. Appeals Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Mentor Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
III. Proficient Practitioner License
A. Is valid for a five (5) year period.
B. May be renewed continually throughout the director's career
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Mentor Team becomes Professional Growth Team (University Advisor optional).
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure renewal.
G. Appeal Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Professional Growth Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
IV. Accomplished Practitioner License
A. Ten (10) year license that is renewable.
B. Requires the candidate to hold a proficient practitioner license and no less than seven (7) years of experience as a Director (or assistant director) of Curriculum and Instruction.
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Requires a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field from an approved preparation program.
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure.
G. No appeals process necessary; candidate may return to proficient practitioner cycle.
FOOTNOTES:
*A professional may also hold the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction with either a Building Administrator or District Administrator: Superintendent licensure. The intent of the "teaching" requirement should be reviewed by the IPSB once it determines the scope of licensure for School Services.
**Funding allowances are recommended for expenses related to team activities.
***Compensation as a stipend for each advisor should be equal to or exceed the teacher induction amount. Members suggest that it may be necessary to pay more than the teacher amount as the mentor team pool, including university representatives, for district administrator inductees is limited.
****Various entities may submit names of professionals to be trained and included in a pool to be maintained by the IPSB. Each candidate would be assigned a mentor advisor from the list by IPSB.
I. Preparation Program
A. Two years teaching experience in vocational or technology education and either a standard teaching or a proficient practitioner license* are required for initial licensure in contrast to reassessing prerequisite performances.
B. Standards-based preparation using a variety of assessments and field experiences including an internship is fundamental to the framework.
C. Satisfactory completion of a written assessment (test) is required
1. The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is recommended as it is designed to determine whether individuals possess occupation-relevant knowledge and skills at the time of entry into the profession. This test is scored by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Assessment. The process for setting cut scores is developed later. Candidates are exempted from the SLLA requirement if they have passed.
2. The SLLA is only one of multiple measures; the SLLA will assist in identifying weaknesses. This information will be utilized in developing the Professional Growth Plan.
3. Institutional recommendation for the initial license must include evidence of:
a. standards-based;
b. professional growth plan; and
c. progress in each of the approved standards for District Administrators.
D. Prior to initial licensure, candidates for the Director of Career and Technical Education licensure are required to earn a Master's degree in a related field from an approved preparation program.
II. Initial Licensure Period - the Director of Career and Technical Education licensure applies to all, regardless of title, who have the role/responsibilities for direct supervision and/or primary evaluation of other licensed personnel assigned to the career and technical education programs.
A. The district administrator will be required to successfully complete one two-year administrative induction period during his/her professional career.
B. The initial licensure period is not to exceed two (2) years unless specified otherwise.
C. A portfolio is required to include documentation of the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based,
2. professional growth plan,
3. evidence of progress in each standard.
D. Inductee Mentor Team** - recommended that the four (4) required advisors be compensated.***
1. Peer Advisors (two required due to the scope of district and building responsibilities):
a. one is to be a licensed building administrator and the other is to be a licensed superintendent; both of whom are to be chosen by the inductee (not necessarily from the IPSB pool).
b. both are to be experienced as practicing administrators.
c. both may be recent retirees (4 years or less).
d. both are comfortable in a working relationship with the inductee and are willing to commit time to the process.
e. both can objectively critique and provide constructive feedback regarding inductee's
progress in developing proficiencies in the standards.
f. both play no evaluative role in judging job performance for employment decisions.
g. both make recommendations as a member of the Mentor Team for advancement to proficient practitioner license.
2. University Advisor (REQUIRED)
a. is selected by the candidate.
b. is one of four (4) members of the mentor team
c. is available for support and advice as needed.
d. assists and advises in portfolio development.
e. meets at least two times annually with inductee
3. Mentor Advisor - a professional licensed as either a Director of Career and Technical Education or Superintendent to be assigned by the IPSB from a pool**** to be organized and maintained by the IPSB. The mentor advisor:
a. is the team leader who will be responsible for making the final recommendation to the IPSB with input from mentor team members.
b. will meet the following requirements:
- five (5) years administrative experience;
- a license in the area of the inductee's pursuit or a superintendent's license;
- trained in the required assessment techniques; and
- may be a recent retiree (4 years or less) in the licensure area (Director of Career and Technical Education).
c. has no apparent conflict of interest with the inductee, peer advisor, university advisor and the school corporation.
d. organizes at least two (2) full team consultations annually.
e. demonstrates understanding of the standards and expectations of proficient practitioner license requirements.
E. Recommendation to IPSB
1. Mentor team makes a recommendation based on an approved
assessment.
2. Mentor team shall make one of the following three recommendations with written rationale:
a. grant proficient practitioner license; or
b. require an additional induction period not to exceed two years after which the candidate would be required to re-enter the preparation program; or
c. deny licensure.
3. Mentor advisor is to provide written feedback to all relevant higher education institutions and the IPSB for their continuous assessment purposes.
F. Appeals Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Mentor Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
III. Proficient Practitioner License
A. Is valid for a five (5) year period.
B. May be renewed continually throughout the director's career
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Mentor Team becomes Professional Growth Team (University Advisor optional)
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure renewal.
G. Appeal Process
1. If the inductee does not meet induction expectations, he or she may:
a. accept the decision of the Professional Growth Team; or
b. request an appeals hearing.
2. The appeal process will utilize the current Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process of the IPSB.
IV. Accomplished Practitioner License
A. Is a ten (10) year license that is renewable.
B. Requires the candidate to hold a proficient practitioner license and no less than seven (7) years of experience as a Director (or assistant director) of Career and Technical Education.
C. Includes the IPSB assessment process:
1. standards-based
2. professional growth plan
3. evidence of progress in each standard
D. Requires a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field from an approved preparation program.
E. Professional Growth Team meets at least once annually.
F. Professional Growth Team makes recommendation based on assessment to the IPSB for licensure.
G. No appeals process necessary; candidate may return to proficient practitioner cycle.
FOOTNOTES:
*The intent of the "teaching" requirement should be reviewed by the IPSB once it determines the scope of licensure for School Services.
**Funding allowances are recommended for expenses related to team activities.
***Compensation as a stipend for each advisor should be equal to or exceed the teacher induction amount. Members suggest that it may be necessary to pay more than the teacher amount as the mentor team pool, including university representatives, for district administrator inductees is limited.
****Various entities may submit names of professionals to be trained and included in a pool to be maintained by the IPSB. Each candidate would be assigned a mentor advisor from the list by IPSB.