CHAPTER 24:28:17
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
Section
24:28:17:01 Renewal cycle.
24:28:17:02 Recency of credits for renewal.
24:28:17:03 Single consideration of credits.
24:28:17:04 Transcripted credit requirements.
24:28:17:05 Continuing education contact hour requirements.
24:28:17:06 Specialized learning experience requirement.
24:28:17:07 Documentation requirements for renewal credits.
24:28:17:08 Certificate extension for active military duty.
24:28:17:09 Renewal requirements for an expired certificate.
24:28:17:10 Renewal requirements for an invalid educator certificate.
24:28:17:11 Duration of temporary certificate.
24:28:17:12 Renewal requirements for teacher certification.
24:28:17:13 Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate.
24:28:17:14 Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate.
24:28:17:15 Renewal requirements for administrator certification.
24:28:17:16 Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate.
24:28:17:17 Renewal requirements for advanced administrator certificate.
24:28:17:18 Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification.
24:28:17:19 Renewal requirements for the alternative preliminary certificate.
24:28:17:20 Renewal requirements for the general education alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:17:21 Renewal requirements for the career and technical education (CTE) alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:17:22 Renewal requirements for the Teach For America (TFA) alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:17:23 Renewal requirements for the special education alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:17:24 Renewal requirements for the alternative administrator certificate.
24:28:17:25 Renewable educator permits.
24:28:17:26 Renewal requirements for educator permits.
24:28:17:26.01 Renewal requirements for a library science permit.
24:28:17:27 Renewal requirements for an athletic coaching permit, Repealed.
24:28:17:28 Renewal requirements for a one-year permit.
24:28:17:29 Renewal requirements for applicants with advanced degree.
24:28:17:30 Renewal requirements for an inactive certificate.
24:28:17:31 Reactivation of inactive certificate.
24:28:17:32 Duration of interim certificate.
24:28:17:01. Renewal cycle. The educator certificate is valid from the date of issuance until June 30 of the year of expiration. A valid certificate may be renewed from January 1 to June 30 of the year of expiration. The certificate is invalid if renewal requirements are not complete by October 1 of the year of expiration.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:02. Recency of credits for renewal. The applicant for renewed certification shall complete the renewal requirements for a valid certificate between the issue date of the previous certificate and October 1 of the expiration year.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:03. Single consideration of credits. The applicant for renewed certification who took multiple courses with identical content during a renewal period may count the courses as a single course for the purpose of meeting credit requirements for renewal.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:04. Transcripted credit requirements. Transcripted courses shall be education-related and reflect a grade of C or higher or a pass on a pass/fail scale.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:05. Continuing education contact hour requirements. Continuing education contact hours shall be education-related. Continuing education training or in-service providers may include school districts, educational service agencies, education-related organizations, or health care providers. Fifteen contact hours is equal to one renewal credit. Meals and breaks may not be counted towards the calculation of contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:06. Specialized learning experience requirement. A specialized learning experience shall be education-related and may occur within the public or private sector. A specialized learning experience includes experience incorporating the applicant's occupational field or instruction provided by the applicant to teacher candidates at an accredited institution of higher education as part of an approved teacher preparation program. A specialized learning experience does not include other forms of instruction provided by the applicant.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:07. Documentation requirements for renewal credits. Renewal credits must meet the following documentation requirements:
(1) Transcripted credits shall be verified on official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education or accredited community, technical, or junior college attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, and including descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;
(2) Continuing education contact hours shall be verified with documentation that includes the course title, name of agency or individual awarding the contact hours, name of person receiving the contact hours, number of contact hours, date of training, and location of training; and
(3) Specialized learning experiences shall be documented on the specialized learning experience verification form and include verification that the experience is education-related.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:08. Certificate extension for active military duty. A certified educator called to active duty while the certificate is valid may have the certificate re-issued with extended dates with no additional fees. A copy of military orders verifying the start and end dates of the active duty period is required to obtain the extension.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:09. Renewal requirements for an expired certificate. The expired certificate is renewed if all requirements are met and the renewal certificate fee is paid before October 1 of the year of expiration.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:10. Renewal requirements for an invalid educator certificate. In order to renew an invalid educator certificate:
(1) An educator with a teaching certificate, administrator certificate, or education specialist certificate, or library science permit shall complete all renewal requirements and pay the invalid educator certificate fee;
(2) An educator with a general education alternative certificate, CTE alternative certificate, TFA alternative certificate, or administrator alternative certificate shall complete three transcripted credit hours;
(3) An educator with an educator permit shall complete six education-related credits; and
(4) An educator with a performing artist educator permit shall complete one education-related credit.
All other renewal requirements must be met.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:11. Duration of temporary certificate. The educator with an invalid certificate who applies for renewal may receive a one-year temporary certificate to complete the renewal requirements of the certificate type. A temporary certificate may not be renewed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:12. Renewal requirements for teacher certification. The professional and advanced teacher certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, the applicant for renewed certification shall:
(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(2) Complete the renewal requirements pursuant to § 24:28:17:13 or 24:28:17:14 and submit documentation with application.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:13. Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate. The applicant for a renewed professional teaching certificate shall:
(1) Participate as a mentee in a state-approved mentor program for at least two of the past five years;
(2) Participate as a mentor in a state-approved mentor program for at least two of the past five years;
(3) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or
(4) Complete six education-related credits with a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining three credits shall include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credit hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:14. Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate. The applicant for a renewed advanced teaching certificate shall:
(1) Participate as a mentor in a state-approved mentor program at least two of the past five years;
(2) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or
(3) Complete six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:15. Renewal requirements for administrator certification. The professional and advanced administrator certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, the applicant for renewed certification shall:
(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Administrators pursuant to chapter 24:11:03; and
(2) Complete the renewal requirements pursuant to § 24:28:17:16 or 24:28:17:17 and submit documentation with application.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:16. Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate. The applicant for a renewed professional administrator certificate shall document completion of the requirements of § 24:28:17:15 and verify completion of six education-related credits that include a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining credits may include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credits.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:17. Renewal requirements for advanced administrator certificate. The applicant for a renewed advanced administrator certificate shall document completion of the requirements of § 24:28:17:15 and verify completion of six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:18. Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification. The education specialist certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, applicants for renewed certification shall:
(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter 24:08:03; and
(2) Complete either:
(a) National Certified School Counselor or Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification or recertification; or
(b) Six education-related credits that consist of any combination of transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:19. Renewal requirements for the alternative preliminary certificate. The alternative preliminary certificate is valid for two years. The applicant for a renewed alternative preliminary certificate shall:
(1) Complete the applicable renewal application form provided by the Department; and
(2) Pay any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:20. Renewal requirements for the general education alternative teaching certificate. The general education alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. An applicant for a renewed general education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documented evidence of progress toward the requirements of § 24:28:11:10; and
(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:21. Renewal requirements for the career and technical education (CTE) alternative teaching certificate. The CTE alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. An applicant for a renewed CTE alternative certificate shall submit:
(1) Documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of § 24:28:12:11; and
(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:22. Renewal requirements for the Teach For America (TFA) alternative teaching certificate. The alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed TFA alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Verification of continued eligibility for the Teach For America program; and
(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:23. Renewal requirements for the special education alternative teaching certificate. The special education alternative teaching certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed two times. The applicant for a renewed special education alternative teaching certificate shall submit:
(1) Documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirements of § 24:28:14:09; and
(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:24. Renewal requirements for the alternative administrator certificate. The alternative administrator certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed four times. The applicant for a renewed alternative administrator certificate shall submit:
(1) Documented evidence of progress toward meeting the requirement of § 24:28:15:09 or 24:28:15:10; and
(2) A recommendation for renewal from the school district or department-accredited school where the applicant is employed based on documented performance and progress.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-28, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:25. Renewable educator permits. Renewable educator permits include:
(1) Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture;
(2) Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture;
(3) Junior reserve officers' training corps (ROTC);
(4) Expert lecturer;
(5) Drivers education;
(6) American Sign Language;
(7) Braille education;
(8) School business official;
(9) Chief executive officer (CEO);
(10) Career and technical education (CTE) instructor;
(11) Performing artist;
(12) Library science; and
(13) One-year CTE instructor.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:26. Renewal requirements for educator permits. Except for the performing artist and one-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit, an educator permit is renewable for five years. The applicant for a qualifying five-year renewable educator permit shall complete three education-related credits that consist of any combination of transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:26.01. Renewal requirements for a library science permit. The applicant for a renewed library science permit shall:
(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03; and
(2) Complete either:
(a) Six education-related credits that consist of any combination of transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours; or
(b) Two years in a state-approved mentor program.
If the applicant is employed as a school librarian, the applicant must provide documentation verifying that any required mentorship was provided by a school librarian during the first two years of employment when the applicant submits the first renewal application after first becoming employed.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:27. Renewal requirements for an athletic coaching permit. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
24:28:17:28. Renewal requirements for a one-year permit. The applicant for a renewed performing artist or one-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit shall complete one-half of one education-related credit that consists of any combination of transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:29. Renewal requirements for applicants with an advanced degree. The applicant for a renewed certificate with a master's degree or higher shall verify completion of six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:30. Renewal requirements for an inactive certificate. An applicant renewing an inactive certificate shall:
(1) Complete the applicable renewal application form provided by the Department; and
(2) Pay any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:31. Reactivation of inactive certificate. The holder of an inactive certificate who applies for active status shall complete the renewal requirements for the applicable certificate type.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:17:32. Duration of interim certificate. An educator with an inactive certificate who applies for valid status may receive a one-year interim certificate to complete the renewal requirements of the certificate type. An interim certificate may not be renewed.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
