52.21, 80-3.7 Student Teaching

AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION

Pursuant to sections 101, 207, 208, 305, 308, 3001, 3004, and 3009 of the Education Law.

Subparagraph (xv) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(xv) Residency means a structured, college-supervised learning experience for a candidate in a teacher education program that is designed and implemented through a memorandum of understanding or similar collaborative agreement between an institution of higher education and an educational setting where the partners design the residency to provide candidates with instructional experiences connected to program learning goals and district priorities and develop shared expectations for the candidate’s gradual assumption of responsibilities in their placement in the area of the certificate sought. Candidates complete pedagogical coursework during the residency and practice under the direct supervision of a certified school-based teacher educator.

Clause (f) of subparagraph (i) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section

of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:
1. Partnerships.

For registered programs with [students that] candidates who first enroll prior

to the Fall [2023] 2024 semester, institutions shall demonstrate how they maintain

formal relationships with local schools for the purpose of improving the preparation of

teachers and improving teaching and learning at both the institutional and the elementary and/or secondary school levels.

(2) For registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter:

(i) …

(ii) …

(iii) …

Subclause (2) of clause (b) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(2) Clinical experiences.

For registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester that includes student teaching or practica:

For registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter that include student teaching or practica:

(B) Student teaching or practicum.

The program shall include a college-supervised student teaching or practicum

experience of at least [a full semester of at least 14 weeks] 70 school days, or its

equivalent [in length, full-time], in an educational setting, and in alignment with the daily

schedule and annual calendar of that educational setting; provided that candidates

pursuing more than one certificate title may complete [two] placements of at least [seven weeks or one placement of at least 14 weeks] 35 school days for each certificate

title.

[(IV) For the student teaching experience, the candidate shall be credited with at least the number of semester hours required to obtain full-time status at the institution.]

(D) [Limited exemption for certain experienced teachers.

(I) Qualifying for the limited exemption: A candidate who is enrolled in a graduate-level program leading to certification in one or more certificates shall be exempt from the clock hour requirements for clinical experiences set forth in subitem (ii)(b)(2)(ii)(A) of this paragraph and from the full semester requirement for student teaching as described in subclause (ii)(b)(2)(ii)(B) of this paragraph if such candidate satisfies one or more of the following conditions:

(1) has completed a New York State registered teacher preparation program prior to enrollment in the graduate-level program and holds an Initial and/or Professional certificate in one or more classroom teacher certificate titles; or

(2) holds National Board certification; or

(3) has demonstrated at least one year of effective teaching under a valid New York State or out-of-state teaching license or certificate. The candidate shall provide to the program written documentation from his or her supervisor(s), principal(s), or employing school district’s human resources officer, documenting completion of at least one year of effective teaching.

(II) Requirements for candidates who qualify for the limited exemption:

(1) For each certificate title sought, such candidates shall complete at least 50 clock hours of student teaching or practica, unless otherwise prescribed in section 52.21(b)(3).

(2) Such experiences must include a focus on the applicable program-specific pedagogical core requirements for that certificate title prescribed in section 52.21(b)(3).

(3) Such student teaching or practica must occur with actual students in educational settings appropriate to the certificate title sought.

(E)] Requirements for university-based teacher educators and school-based teacher educators.

(I) …

(II) …

For registered residency programs:

(A) …

The certified school-based teacher educator shall have official responsibility

for the class during the residency placement(s) for the certificate(s) sought.

[(VI) For the residency, the candidate shall be credited with at least the number of semester hours required to obtain full-time status at the institution.]

(B) …

(iv) Limited exemption for certain experienced teachers.

(I) Qualifying for the limited exemption: A candidate who is enrolled in a graduate-level program leading to certification in one or more certificates shall be exempt from the clock hour requirements for clinical experiences set forth in item (ii)(b)(2)(i) and subitem (ii)(b)(2)(ii)(A) of this paragraph and from the length of the student teaching experience as described in item (ii)(b)(2)(i) and subitem (ii)(b)(2)(ii)(B) of this paragraph if such candidate satisfies one or more of the following conditions:

(2) holds National Board certification; or

(II) Requirements for candidates who qualify for the limited exemption:

(1) For each certificate title sought, such candidates shall complete at least 50 clock hours of student teaching or practica, unless otherwise prescribed in section 52.21(b)(3).

(2) Such experiences must include a focus on the applicable program-specific pedagogical core requirements for that certificate title prescribed in section 52.21(b)(3).

(3) Such student teaching or practica must occur with actual students in educational settings appropriate to the certificate title sought.

(v) The clinical experiences shall:

(A) …

(B) …

(D) …

(E) …

[(v)] (vi) Upon written application by the institution, the commissioner may grant a time-limited approval for an alternate model for clinical experiences, field experiences, and college-supervised student teaching, residencies, or practica, as applicable, provided that the institution adequately demonstrates the success or potential success of such model, including through the use of research.

[(vi)] (vii) In the case of alternate models that include college-supervised student teaching, residencies, or clinical experiences conducted when a candidate is employed by a school district or BOCES under a pre-professional teaching assistant certificate pursuant to Part 80 of this Title, the institution and employing school district or BOCES will provide candidate(s) holding such certificate with the same and/or similar student teaching or clinical experience as required under this section while employed at the school district or BOCES. No approval from the commissioner is required for such alternate models nor shall they be time limited.

[(vii)] (viii) Other options for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate to meet the student teaching, residency, or practica requirement are set forth in the teacher certification requirements of this Title for the particular certificate title.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (i) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field experiences and student-

teaching experiences with children in each of the three early childhood groups, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 2, through the combined field experiences and student-teaching experience, and for programs with at least two student-teaching experiences, student teaching with at least two of these three groups. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or for candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field

experiences and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students in early childhood, including experiences with each of the three early childhood groups;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences with children in each of the three early childhood groups, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 2, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field experiences and student-

teaching experiences in both childhood education settings, grades 1 through 3 and grades 4 through 6. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or for candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock

hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with students in childhood education, including experiences in both childhood education settings;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences in both childhood education settings, grades 1 through 3 and grades 4 through 6, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require student-teaching experiences in

both middle childhood settings, grades 5 through 6 and 7 through 9 for programs with at least two 20-day student-teaching experiences; and programs with one student-teaching experience, combined field experiences, and student teaching in both middle childhood settings, grades 5 through 6 and grades 7 through 9. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or for candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom

teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the program shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with middle childhood students, including experiences in both middle childhood settings, grades 5 through 6 and grades 7 through 9;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll in the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences in both middle childhood settings, grades 5 through 6 and 7 through 9, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require student-teaching experiences in

both adolescence education settings, grades 7 through 9, and grades 10 through 12 for programs with at least two 20-day student-teaching experiences; and programs with one student-teaching experience, combined field experiences and student teaching in both adolescence education settings, grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with students in adolescence, including experiences in both adolescence education settings, grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll in the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences in both adolescent education settings, grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (v) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require student-teaching experiences of

the special subject in both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7

through 12 for programs with at least two 20-day student-teaching experiences; and for programs with one student-teaching experience, combined field experiences, and student teaching of the special subject in both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching with students in the special subject class, including experiences in both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll in the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences of the special subject in both settings, pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (vi) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) Pedagogical core.

(1) …

(2) …

(3) …

(4) For registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field experiences and student-

teaching experiences with students with disabilities across the age/grade range of the student developmental level of the certificate, through combined field experiences and student-teaching experiences, and for programs with at least two student-teaching experiences, student teaching in two settings as appropriate to the certificate: pre-K through kindergarten and grades 1 through 2; or grades 1 through 3 and grades 4

through 6; or grades 7 through 9 and grades 10 through 12; or for all grades, prekindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least the equivalent of 50 clock hours of field experience and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students with disabilities, including experiences across the age/grade range of the student developmental level of the certificate;

(5) For registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll in the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences with students with disabilities across the age/grade range of the student developmental level(s) of the

certificate, including pre-kindergarten through grade 6 and grades 7 through 12 for programs in all grades, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section

Clause (b) of subparagraph (vii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on developing comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills for teaching students with disabilities as prescribed in subclause (vi)(b)(3) of this paragraph; and specialized knowledge, understanding and skills for teaching deaf or hard-of-hearing students that include, but need not be limited to:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who enroll prior to the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field experiences, student teaching or

practica with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, which includes experiences at each of the four developmental levels: early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, provided that if a program has at least two student-teaching experiences, student teaching shall include experiences at the early childhood or childhood level and also at the middle childhood or adolescence level. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate

and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experience and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students who are deaf or hard of hearing;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences with students who are deaf or [hardof- hearing] hard-of-hearing, including experiences at each of the four

developmental levels: early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (viii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on developing comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills for teaching students with disabilities, as prescribed in subclause (vi)(b)(3) of this paragraph; and specialized knowledge, understanding, and skills for teaching students who are blind or visually impaired that includes, but need not be limited to:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field experiences, student teaching, or practica with students who are blind or visually impaired, which includes experiences

at each of the four developmental levels: early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, provided that if a program has at least two student-teaching experiences, student teaching shall include experiences at the early childhood or childhood level and also at the middle childhood or adolescence level. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences and at least 20 days of practica or student teaching with students who are blind or visually impaired;

for registered programs with [students that] candidates who first enroll for the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences with students who are blind or visually impaired, including experiences at each of the four developmental levels: early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (x) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to meeting the general requirements prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the pedagogical core shall focus on teaching English to speakers of other languages and include, but need not be limited to:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field experiences and student

teaching with students learning English as a new language in both elementary and secondary schools. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences with students learning English as a second language; and practica or student teaching with students learning English as a second language in both elementary and secondary schools totaling at least 20 days;

for registered programs with [students that] candidates who first enroll for the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences with students learning English as a new language in both elementary and secondary schools, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section

Clause (b) of subparagraph (xii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students that] candidates who first enroll

students prior to the Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require field

experiences in both elementary and secondary schools and student-teaching experiences at two different grade levels with at least one student-teaching experience in grades 10, 11, and/or 12 for programs with at least two student-teaching experiences. For programs with one student-teaching experience, combined field experiences and student teaching at two different grade levels with one student-teaching experience in grades 10, 11, and/or 12. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching, and practica of item (2)(ii)(b)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least 50 clock hours of field experiences, practica, or student teaching in the career field in grades 10, 11, and/or 12;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences at two different grade levels, and shall require the student teaching experience to be in grades 10, 11, and/or 12, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (xiv) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section 52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) In addition to the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the program shall include but need not be limited to:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students that] candidates who first enroll prior to

the Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require at least 100 clock hours of field

experiences in elementary and secondary schools and at least two college-supervised practica of at least 20 days each in elementary and secondary schools; and for

programs with one practicum, combined field experiences, and practicum in both

elementary and secondary schools.

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences in both elementary and secondary schools, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section[, and shall require at least two full-time practica of at least seven weeks each in elementary and secondary schools].

Clause (b) of subparagraph (xv) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section

52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) Pedagogical core. In addition to the general requirements for the pedagogical core prescribed in clause (2)(ii)(b) of this subdivision, the program shall include but need not be limited to:

(1) …

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll prior to the

Fall [2023] 2024 semester, the program shall require at least 100 clock hours of field

experiences in elementary and secondary schools and at least two college-supervised practica of at least 20 days each in elementary and secondary schools. The time requirements for field experience, student teaching and practica of item (2)(ii)(c)(2)(i) of this subdivision shall not be applicable for candidates holding another classroom teaching certificate or candidates who are simultaneously preparing for another classroom teaching certificate and completing the full field experience, student teaching and practica requirement for that other certificate. In such instances, the programs shall require such candidates to complete at least the equivalent of 50 hours of field experiences or practica in elementary and/or secondary schools;

for registered programs with [students] candidates who first enroll for the Fall

[2023] 2024 semester and thereafter, the program shall require the combination of

clinical experiences to provide candidates with experiences in elementary and secondary schools, in accordance with the requirements in subclause (b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of this section.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.

Candidates who apply for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028 shall

satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student

teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or as an employed

teacher.

Candidates who apply for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028

shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks of full-time] 70 school days, or its equivalent, in a

college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section

[52.21(b)(2)(ii)(c)(2)] 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least

half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[, provided that such paid

employment experience must include at least one continuous period of no fewer than 35 days].

(3) …

Item (ii) of subclause (2) of clause (b) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(ii) Literacy (all grades) certificate.

Candidates who apply for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028, shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or as an employed teacher. In addition, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete college-supervised practica, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, of at least 50 clock hours in teaching literacy to students across the grade range of the student developmental levels of the certificate, including pre-kindergarten through grade 4 and grades 5 through 12. One year of paid, satisfactory, full-time experience as a literacy teacher at the elementary and/or secondary level may be accepted in lieu of the college-supervised practicum in literacy when such experience is verified by the employing school district administrator. To satisfy this requirement, any experience as a literary teacher in a New York State public school must be in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.
For candidates applying for the certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks of full-time] 70 school days,

or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in

section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[; provided that such paid employment

experience must include at least one continuous period of no fewer than 35 days]. In addition, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete college-supervised practica, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, of at least 50 clock hours in teaching literacy to students across the grade range of the student developmental levels of the certificate, including pre-kindergarten through grade 4 and grades 5 through 12. One year of paid, satisfactory, full-time experience as a literacy teacher at the elementary and/or secondary level may be accepted in lieu of the practicum in literacy when such experience is verified by the employing school district administrator. To satisfy this

requirement, any experience as a literacy teacher in a New York State public school must be in accordance with the commissioner's regulations.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (xii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

(b) Pedagogical core. In lieu of meeting the pedagogical core requirements in subparagraph (2)(iv) of this subdivision, the candidate shall complete pedagogical coursework prescribed in subclause (1) of this clause and the practicum prescribed in subclause (2) of this clause.

(1) …

Practicum. For candidates applying for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete a college-supervised practicum,

as defined in section [52.21(b)(1)] 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, providing library services, of

[20 school days in an elementary school and 20 school days in a secondary school] at

least 40 school days, or its equivalent, in an elementary and/or secondary school. One

year of paid, satisfactory, full-time experience as a library media specialist on the elementary and/or secondary level may be accepted in lieu of the college-supervised practicum in library media when such experience is verified by the employing school district administrator. To satisfy this requirement, any experience as a library media specialist in a New York State public school must be in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.

Clinical experience. For candidates applying for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete a practicum, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, providing library services, of [7 weeks full- time in an elementary school and 7 weeks full-time in a secondary school] at least 70 school days, or its equivalent, in an elementary and/or secondary school. One year of paid, satisfactory, full-time experience as a library media specialist on the elementary and/or secondary level may be accepted in lieu of the practicum in library services when such experience is verified by the employing school district administrator. To satisfy this requirement, any experience as a library media specialist in a New York State public school must be in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.

For candidates applying for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-

supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title,

or as an employed teacher. Such experience must be in a school at one or more of the grade levels within the range of grades covered by the certificate sought and related to the subject area of the certificate sought. For experience as an employed teacher, the candidate shall submit a statement verifying the period of employment from the employing school district administrator in the case of a public school and the appropriate school administrator in the case of a nonpublic school.

For candidates who apply for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks, full-time,] 70 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[, provided that such paid employment experience must include at least one continuous period of no fewer than 35 days]. Such experience must be in a school at one or more of the grade levels within the range of grades covered by the certificate sought and related to the subject area of the certificate sought. For experience as an employed teacher, the candidate shall submit a statement verifying the period of employment from the employing school district administrator in the case of a public school and the appropriate school administrator in the case of a nonpublic school.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.

For candidates applying for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-

supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title,

For candidates applying for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks of full-time,] 70 school days, or its

equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section

52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[; provided that such paid employment experience

must include at least one continuous period of no fewer than 35 days]. Such experience must be in a school at one or more of the grade levels within the range of grades covered by the certificate sought and related to the subject area of the certificate sought. For experience as an employed teacher, the candidate shall submit a statement verifying the period of employment from the employing school district administrator in the case of a public school and the appropriate school administrator in the case of a nonpublic school.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.

For candidates applying for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-

supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title,

For candidates who apply for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks, full-time,] 70 school days,

or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in

section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[; provided that such paid employment

experience must include at least one continuous period of no fewer than 35 days]. Such experience must be in a school at one or more of the grade levels within the range of grades covered by the certificate sought and related to the subject area of the certificate sought. For experience as an employed teacher, the candidate shall submit a statement verifying the period of employment from the employing school district administrator in the case of a public school and the appropriate school administrator in the case of a nonpublic school.

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.

For candidates applying for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-

supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title,

or as an employed teacher. Such experience must be in a school at one or more of the grade levels within the range of grades covered by the certificate sought and related to

the subject area of the certificate sought. For experience as an employed teacher, the candidate shall submit a statement verifying the period of employment from the employing school district administrator in the case of a public school and the appropriate school administrator in the case of a nonpublic school.

For candidates who apply for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks of full-time,] 70 school days,

or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in

section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[, provided that such paid employment

Clause (b) of subparagraph (v) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.

For candidates who apply for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-

supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title,

For candidates who apply for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks of full-time,] 70 school days,

or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in

section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[; provided that such paid employment

Clause (b) of subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (8) of subdivision (b) of section 80-3.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education is amended to read as follows:

Teaching experience.
1. For candidates who apply for a certificate prior to September 1, [2027] 2028,

the candidate shall satisfactorily complete 40 school days, or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or as an employed teacher. Such experience must be in a school at one or more of the grade levels within the range of grades covered by the certificate sought and related to the subject area of the certificate sought. For experience as an employed teacher, the candidate shall submit a statement verifying the period of employment from the employing school district administrator in the case of a public school and the appropriate school administrator in the case of a nonpublic school.

For candidates who apply for a certificate on or after September 1, [2027] 2028, the candidate shall satisfactorily complete [14 weeks of full-time,] 70 school days,

or its equivalent, in a college-supervised student teaching experience, as defined in

section 52.21(b)(2) of this Title, or [70 full-time school days or 140 at least half-time school days as a paid,] as an employed teacher[; provided that such paid employment

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