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Consolidated Newfoundland Regulation 1996 CONSOLIDATED Teacher
Certification Regulations Under the authority of section 11 of the Teacher Training Act and the Subordinate Legislation Revision and Consolidation Act, the Lieutenant‑Governor in Council makes the following regulations. REGULATIONS Analysis 1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Initial certificate or licence 4. Certificate and licence 5. Certificates II and 6. Certificate IV 7. Certificate V 8. Certificate VI 9. Certificate 10. Licence I 11. Licence II 12. Licence 13. Licence IV 14. Speech language pathologists 15. Reciprocal agreements 16. Interim certificates 17. Certificate and permit continuation 18. Fees 19. Repeal Schedule Short title 1. These regulations may be cited as the Teacher Certification Regulations. 41/88 s1 Interpretation 2. (1) In these regulations (a) "Act" means the Teacher Training Act; (b) "additional course" means a credited course that is additional to those courses in respect of which a degree or a diploma has been conferred on an applicant for a certificate or licence; (c) "approved" means approved by the committee; (d) "approved subject area" means the area of art, home economics, industrial arts, music or another area that may be approved by the committee; (e) "certificate" means a certificate issued under these regulations; (f) "committee" has the meaning assigned to it by the Act; (g) "course" means a course of study at (h) "course in education" means a course of studies at a recognized educational institution listed under education at that institution; (i) "director" means a director appointed under the Schools Act; (j) "initial certificate" means a certificate issued under subsections 3(1) and (2); (k) "integrated program of studies" means a structured course of study which has the prior approval of the registrar in accordance with policies which have been approved by the committee; (l) "interim certificate" means a certificate issued under section 16; (m) "licence" means a teaching licence issued under these regulations; (n) "recognized educational institution" means an institution specified in or designated under section 17 of the Act; (o) "school year" has the meaning assigned to it by the Schools Act; and (p) "student‑teaching practicum" means a student teaching practicum of not less than 4 semester courses at Memorial University or a practicum of another recognized educational institution that in the opinion of the registrar is equivalent to a practicum of Memorial University, or a period of not less than 2 years of successful teaching experience as approved by the registrar. (2) Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a degree or a diploma means a degree or a diploma awarded by Memorial University, or a degree or a diploma awarded by, or evidence satisfactory to the registrar of successful completion of a program of, another recognized educational institution that, in the opinion of the registrar, is equivalent to a degree or a diploma awarded by Memorial University. 41/88 s2; 44/96 s1 Initial certificate or licence 3. (1) An applicant for an initial certificate or a teaching licence shall submit (a) an application on the form provided for the purpose by the registrar; (b) a birth certificate; (c) official transcripts, or other evidence that the registrar may require, of the academic and professional qualifications of the applicant; (d) for non‑resident applicants the evidence that the registrar may require that the applicant has completed studies on a teacher education program leading to certification in his or her province or country and proof of a valid teaching certificate where applicable; (e) where required, evidence of Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status, or equivalent; and (f) where required, results of an approved English proficiency test. (2) An applicant for an initial certificate or a licence shall submit evidence that a board of examiners has recommended the applicant for the issue of the certificate or licence applied for. (3) An applicant for a certificate or a licence other than described in subsection (1) shall submit (a) an application on the form provided for the purpose by the registrar; and (b) official transcripts, or other evidence that the registrar may require, of the academic and professional qualifications of the applicant. 41/88 s3; 232/89 s1 Certificate and licence 4. (1) A certificate that is endorsed "Secondary Education Teaching Certificate" identifies the holder of the document as having the professional qualifications to teach all secondary school grades. (2) A certificate that is endorsed "Primary/Elementary Education Teaching Certificate" identifies the holder of the document as having the professional qualifications to teach all primary or elementary school grades. (3) A certificate that is endorsed "Primary/Elementary/Secondary Teaching Certificate" identifies the holder of the document as having the professional qualifications to teach all primary, elementary and secondary school grades. (4) A Licence I permits the holder to teach all primary, elementary or secondary grades. (5) A Licence II, 41/88 s4 Certificates II
and 5. (1) A certificate classified as a Certificate II may be issued to an applicant who holds a certificate classified and issued under previous regulations as a Certificate I and is credited with 20 courses on a program of studies leading to a degree in education and of which not less than 4 courses are in education and 2 courses are in english. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a certificate
classified as a Certificate II may be issued to an applicant who has completed
the diploma in native and northern education in (3) A certificate classified as a Certificate (a) is credited with 30 courses on a program of studies leading to a degree in education and of which not less than 6 courses are in education and 2 courses are in english; or (b) has completed the diploma in native and
northern education in (4) A certificate issued under subsection (1), (2) or (3) permits the holder to teach all primary, elementary or secondary school grades. 232/89 s2 Certificate IV 6. (1) A certificate classified as a Certificate IV and endorsed "Secondary Education Teaching Certificate" may be issued to an applicant (a) who is credited with either 40 courses leading to a degree in other than primary/elementary education, and of which not less than (i) 2 are courses in english, (ii) 18 are courses in subjects taught in schools in the province, (iii) 10 are courses in secondary education, including successful completion of a student‑teaching practicum; and (b) whose additional courses are within his or her degree program; or (c) who holds an approved education degree. (2) A certificate classified as a Certificate IV and endorsed "Primary/Elementary Education Teaching Certificate" may be issued to a candidate (a) who is credited with 40 courses leading to a degree in primary or elementary education, and of which not less than (i) 2 are courses in english, (ii) 10 are courses in subject areas taught in the schools of the province, (iii) 18 are courses in primary or elementary education; (b) who has successfully completed a student‑teaching practicum; and (c) whose additional courses are within the requirements of the primary or elementary degree program; or (d) who holds an approved education degree. (3) A certificate classified as a Certificate IV and endorsed "Primary/Elementary/Secondary Education Teaching Certificate" may be issued to an applicant whose qualifications meet the requirements for the issue of a certificate under subsections (1) and (2). (4) Notwithstanding subsections (1), (2) and (3),
all applicants to whom certificates are issued after 41/88 s6; 173/94 ss1‑3 Certificate V 7. (1) A teaching certificate classified as a Certificate V may be issued to an applicant (a) whose qualifications meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(1), (2) or (3); (b) who has 50 credited courses; (c) who holds a degree; and (d) whose additional courses shall comprise an integrated program of studies. (2) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(1), the Certificate V shall be endorsed "Secondary Education Teaching Certificate". (3) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(2), the Certificate V shall be endorsed "Primary/Elementary Teaching Certificate". (4) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(3), the Certificate V shall be endorsed "Primary/Elementary/Secondary Teaching Certificate". 41/88 s7 Certificate VI 8. (1) A teaching certificate classified as a Certificate VI may be issued to an applicant (a) whose qualifications meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate V; (b) who has 60 credited courses; and (c) who has completed a 50 credit course program which resulted in one degree and has completed an integrated program of studies or a second degree or an approved diploma equivalent to a degree; (d) who has completed a 50 credit course program which resulted in a conjoint degree or equivalent degrees and has completed an integrated program of studies or a third degree or an approved diploma equivalent to a degree; (e) who has completed a 40 course program which resulted in one degree and a 20 course program which resulted in a second degree or approved diploma equivalent to a degree; or (f) who has completed 3 sessions of a Three
Session Specialist Course which resulted in a subject specialist qualification
on his or her record card or record of qualification under the Teachers' Qualification Regulations existing
under the Education Act ( (2) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(1), the Certificate VI shall be endorsed "Secondary Education Teaching Certificate". (3) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(2), the Certificate VI shall be endorsed "Primary/Elementary Teaching Certificate". (4) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(3), the Certificate VI shall be endorsed "Primary/Elementary/Secondary Teaching Certificate". 41/88 s8; 232/89 s3; 63/91 s1; 217/91 s1; 39/93 ss1‑3 Certificate 9. (1) A certificate classified as a Certificate (a) whose qualifications meet the requirements for the issue of a Certificate VI; (b) who has 70 credited courses; (c) who holds an approved Master's or Doctorate degree; and (d) whose additional courses shall comprise an integrated program of studies. (2) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet
the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(1), the
Certificate (3) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet
the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(2), the
Certificate (4) Where the qualifications of the applicant meet
the requirements for the issue of a Certificate IV under subsection 6(3), the
Certificate 41/88 s9 Licence I 10. (1) A teaching licence classified as a Licence I may on the recommendation of a district superintendent be issued to an applicant who has completed provincial high school matriculation or the equivalent of provincial high school matriculation as determined by the registrar. (2) A teaching licence issued under subsection (1) shall be valid to the end of the school year for which it is issued. 41/88 s10 Licence II 11. (1) A teaching licence classified as a Licence II may on the recommendation of a district superintendent be issued to an applicant who has completed 40 credited courses leading to a degree in an approved subject area. (2) A teaching licence issued under subsection (1) shall be valid to the end of the school year for which it is issued. 41/88 s11 Licence 12. (1) A teaching licence classified as a Licence (a) who has completed 50 credited courses; (b) who holds a degree in an approved subject area; and (c) whose additional courses are in the major or minor subjects of the degree and are courses that, in the opinion of the registrar, enhance the suitability of the applicant. (2) A teaching licence issued under subsection (1) shall be valid to the end of the school year for which it is issued. 41/88 s12 Licence IV 13. (1) A teaching licence classified as a Licence IV may on the recommendation of a district superintendent be issued to an applicant (a) who has completed 60 credited courses; (b) who holds a Master's degree in an approved subject area; and (c) whose additional courses are in the major or minor subjects of the degrees or are courses that, in the opinion of the registrar, enhance the suitability of the applicant. (2) A teaching licence issued under subsection (1) shall be valid to the end of the school year for which it is issued. 41/88 s13 Speech language pathologists 14. (1) A teaching certificate endorsed "Speech Language Pathologist" may be issued to an applicant (a) who has completed an approved graduate program or equivalent in speech‑language pathology; and (b) has successfully completed not less than (i) 6 courses in the study of normal development and use of speech, language and hearing, (ii) 8 courses in the study of communication disorders, (iii) 2 courses in the study of audiology; (c) who has successfully completed an approved clinical practicum. (2) The certificate issued under subsection (1) shall be classified as (a) Certificate V, where the applicant has completed 50 approved courses and holds a degree; (b) Certificate VI, where an applicant is entitled to hold a Certificate V and has completed an additional 8 approved graduate courses or equivalent; (c) Certificate 41/88 s14; 232/89 s4 Reciprocal agreements 15. (1) The provisions of paragraph 3(1)(d) are satisfied where an applicant holds a valid teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized in a reciprocal agreement between the province and that jurisdiction. (2) The certificate issued to a teacher under subsection (1) shall be classified and endorsed in accordance with these regulations as determined by the registrar. 27/91 s1 Interim certificates 16. All initial certificates awarded under these regulations shall be valid (a) for an initial period of teaching of 2 school years; or (b) for a further period of teaching, not to exceed 2 school years, as approved by the committee upon the written request of the director, and may after that period be exchanged for a permanent certificate upon the recommendation of the director or authorized person representing an approved educational institution in which the teacher is employed. 41/88 s17 Certificate and permit continuation 17. All certificates and permits issued under teacher certification regulations in force within the province, and not previously cancelled before the teacher certification regulations under which they were issued ceased to have effect, shall, whether or not the person holding the certificate or permit continued to teach, be considered to be valid and effective as if they had been issued under these regulations as certificates or licences, subject to the requirement that (a) in relation to all certificates and permits, the grade of certificate or permit issued and held shall be considered to be of the same number or level as a certificate or licence issued under these regulations; (b) upon application for higher certification, the applicant shall be subject to the existing regulations pertaining to the issue of certificates or licences. 41/88 s18 Fees 18. The fees for teacher certification shall be prescribed by the committee. Repeal 19. The Teacher (Certification) Regulations, 1988, Schedule Integrated Program of Study Guidelines Proposal submission 1. Teachers proposing to complete an integrated program of study in accordance with paragraph 2(k) shall submit their program proposal to the registrar 3 months before commencement of studies. Integrated program 2. An integrated program shall comprise studies of a pedagogical or academic nature which, in the opinion of the registrar, contributes to the competency of the individual as a teacher. Course of studies (2) A thesis or a component of work certified equal to a thesis shall be credited as one‑half year of study, except where otherwise indicated. Related courses required 4. Courses within a program must be related. Credit of integrated program 5. An integrated program may be credited for the
awarding of Level V, VI or (a) Level V studies are completed at either the graduate or undergraduate levels; (b) Level VI studies comprise not less than one‑half the program in graduate courses; (c) Level Continuation of approved programs 6. Programs of study or course patterns approved by the registrar before commencement of these regulations for the purpose of upgrading existing certificates or permits shall be considered valid and dealt with as if approved under these regulations. 41/88 ©Earl G. Tucker, Queen's Printer |