Section 1252 - Format of special institute programThe general format for the special institute must include the following:
(1) For the individual seeking licensure and certification in a secondary content area that corresponds to the major field of study in the bachelor's program, it is intended that 1 summer of courses in the special institute; 1/2 year (1 semester) of student teaching, or 1 year of supervised, full-time teaching experience in a Delaware public school; and additional coursework as necessary constitute the program of study leading to the initial license and standard certificate. An initial license conditioned on continued enrollment in the Special Institute and an emergency certificate or a certificate of eligibility must be issued to the person employed to complete the 1 year of full-time teaching experience in lieu of student teaching. Upon successful completion of the Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program, the individual must receive an initial license valid for a 3-year term, and a standard certificate. (2) For individuals seeking licensure and certification in elementary or special education, it is intended that 2 summers of courses in the special institute (immediately before and after a student teaching experience or 1 year full-time teaching experience); 1/2 year of student teaching or 1 year of supervised, full-time teaching experience in a Delaware public school; and additional coursework as necessary constitute the program of study leading to the initial license and standard certificate. An initial license conditioned on continued enrollment in the Special Institute and an emergency certificate or a certificate of eligibility must be issued to the person employed to complete the 1 year of full-time teaching experience in lieu of student teaching. Upon successful completion of the Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program, the individual must receive an initial license valid for a 4-year term and a standard certificate. Amended by Laws 2021, ch. 79,s 4, eff. 6/30/2021.Amended by Laws 2017, ch. 202,s 6, eff. 1/29/2018.Amended by Laws 2017, ch. 43,s 2, eff. 6/20/2017.Amended by Laws 2015, ch. 297,s 2, eff. 12/15/2016.65 Del. Laws, c. 473, §1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§ 15 - 20.;