Special instructor certification may be granted, at the discretion of the commissioner, upon written application. The requirement of the satisfactory completion of an approved instructor development course, as outlined in section 6023.3(d) of this Part, may be waived in instances where the applicant can demonstrate technical expertise and has advanced academic credentials or unique qualifying experience, provided, however, that the applicant be evaluated in a class room setting and found to possess and exhibit acceptable instructional skills and technical expertise. Evaluations shall be conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice Services or its designee.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 6023.4