(14) Additional Certificates for Experienced School Administrators.

Certified school administrators may qualify for additional administrator certificates as follows:

(a) Superintendents/assistant superintendents, school business administrators, administrators of special education, school principals, and supervisors/directors who have completed three years of successful full-time employment under these certificates and who have completed 24 semester hours in a graduate program for the preparation of school administrators may be certified in any additional administrative role, except school business administrator or superintendent, if they have the certificate and experience that are prerequisite for the additional certificate.

(b) Superintendents who have completed three years of successful full-time employment as a superintendent of schools and 24 semester hours in a graduate program for the preparation of school, business or public administrators may be certified as school business administrators.

(c) A certified supervisor/director may be employed as a department head, director or curriculum specialist in any field or level in which he or she holds a certificate except for those roles for which specific administrator certificates are issued.

(15) Prerequisite Certificates. The requirement that an applicant for certification hold a Massachusetts teaching certificate or a Massachusetts educator certificate as a prerequisite for additional certification may be waived for an applicant who has earned an equivalent certificate based on the same level or preparation in another state or jurisdiction.

(16) Reconsideration. An applicant for certification may appeal to the Commissioner the Department's decision not to issue a certificate. The applicant's written request for reconsideration must be submitted to the Commissioner within 30 days of the date the applicant receives notice that his or her application for certification has been denied. The decision of the Commissioner shall be final.

( 17) Revocation of Certificates.

(a) The Commissioner may revoke a certificate if any of the following is determined:

the certificate was obtained through fraud or misrepresentation of a mater fact;

the holder of the certificate is unfit to perform the duties for which the certificate was granted;

the holder of the certificate is convicted in a court of law of a felony involving moral turpitude or of any other felony of such nature that in the opinion of of Commissioner the person so convicted discredits the profession or brings the certificate into disrepute;

the holder has had a certificate or certificates suspended, revoked or surrendered as part of an administrative proceeding in another jurisdiction for reasons which are sufficient for revocation of a Massachusetts certificate, regardless of whether or not the holder obtained a Massachusetts certificate under the Interstate Agreement on the Certification of Educational Personnel; or

there exists other good cause for revocation of the certificate.

(b) No certificate may be revoked until:

the Department, upon receipt of a written complaint, has determined that the is probable cause to find that the holder's certificate may be revoked for one more of the grounds set forth above; and

the Department sends written notice to the holder of the certificate of determination of probable cause and of the holder's right to request a hearing before the Commissioner in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A and the Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure in 801 CMR 1.00. Notice shall be sent by certified mail to the holder's last known address. The holder shall have 21 days from receipt the notice to make a written request for a hearing.

(34) School Principal/Assistant School Principal [Pre-K-6] [5-9] [9-12].

(a) Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent district or other program;

Possession of at least a Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing in some other role.

Completion of three years of employment in a role in which the candidate holds a certificate in a school-based or an alternative instructional setting.

Successful completion of 24 semester hours of course work at the graduate level, including pre-practicum field experiences, or other equivalent experiences directly related to Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies Il-V required for provisional certification.

Successful completion of a half-practicum or an internship or equivalent experience, demonstrating ability to perform in the area of the certificate. Competency I, and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

The requirements listed in 603 CMR 7.10(34)(a)2. through 5., may be waived by the Commissioner for candidates with significant managerial experience who meet the standards through both their experience and their formal education.

(b) Standard Certificate.

Successful completion of a clinical experience of advanced understanding of and professional expertise in the competencies identified in Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

(35) Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent [All Levels].

(a) Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent district or other program;

Possession of at least a Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing in some other role;

Completion of three years of employment in a role in which the candidate holds a certificate in a school-based or alternative setting;

Successful completion of 24 semester hours of course work at the graduate level, including pre-practicum field experience, or other experiences directly related to Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

Successful completion, of a half-practicum or an internship or equivalent experience, demonstrating ability to perform in the area of the certificate, Competency I, and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

The requirements listed in 603 CMR 7.10(35)(a)2. through 5., may be waived by the Commissioner for candidates with significant managerial experience who meet the standards through both their experience and their formal education.

(b) Standard Certificate. Completion of two years of employment in the role of superintendent/assistant superintendent.

(36) Supervisor/Director [All Levels].

(a) Validity. This certificate is valid for employment in an administrative, department head or curriculum specialist role in a field or at a level in which a candidate holds a certificate and in which the practicum was served as follows:

in any field of knowledge, without reference to level, in which a candidate holds a certificate;

in a generalist position at the level(s), without reference to field, at which a candidate holds a certificate; or

in pupil personnel for a candidate who holds a certificate in school psychology or school guidance;

as a guidance director for a candidate who holds a certificate in school guidance.

Persons employed for one-half time or more in these roles must meet the requirements of 603 CMR 710(36)(a).

(b) Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

Completion of a master's degree or equivalent district other program;

Possession of at least a Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

Completion of three years of employment in a role in which the candidate holds a certificate in a school-based or alternative setting.

Successful completion of as 24 semester hours of course work at the graduate level, including pre-practicum field experience, or other experiences directly related to Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

Successful completion of a half-practicum or an internship or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to perform in the area of the certificate, Competency I, and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

The requirements listed in 603 CMR 7.10(36)(b)2. through 5., may be waived by the Commissioner for candidates with significant managerial experience who meet the standards through both their experience and their formal education.

(c) Standard Certificate. Successful completion of a clinical experience demonstrating advanced understanding of and professional expertise in the abilities identified in Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

(37) Administrator of Special Education [All Levels].

(a) Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

Completion of a master's degree or equivalent district or other program.

Possession of at least a Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing in special education.

Completion of three years of employment in a role in which the candidate holds a certificate in a school-based or alternative instructional setting.

Successful completion of 24 semester hours of course work at the graduate level, including pre-practicum field experience, or other experiences directly related to Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

Successful completion of a half-practicum or an internship or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to perform in the area of the certificate, Competency I, and the Common Administrator Competencies Il-V required for advanced provisional certification.

The requirements listed in 603 CMR 7.10(37)(a)2. through 5., may be waived by the Commissioner for candidates with significant managerial experience who meet the standards through both their experience and their formal education.

(b) Standard Certificate. Successful completion of a clinical experience demonstrating advanced understanding of and professional expertise in the abilities identified in Competency I, and the Common Administrator Competencies Il-V required for advanced provisional certification.

(38) School Business Administrator [All Levels].

(a) Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

Either of the following sets of requirements may be met:

a.Option 1.

i. Completion of a master's degree or equivalent district or other program.

ii. Possession of a Standard Certificate in another role.

iii. Completion of' three years of employment in a role in which the candidate holds a certificate in a school-based or alternative instructional setting.

iv. Successful completion of 24 semester hours of course work at the graduate level, including pre-practicum field experience, or other experiences directly related to Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies Il-V required for advanced provisional certification.

v. Successful completion of a practicum or an internship or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to perform in the area of the certificate, Competency 1, and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

b. Option II.

i. Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution.

ii. Completion of three years of satisfactory employment in a supervisory role at a managerial level.

iii. Successful completion of 24 semester hours of course work at the graduate level, including pre-practicum field experience, or other experiences directly related to Competency I and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

iv. Successful completion of a practicum or an internship or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to perform in the area of the certificate, Competency I, and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

(b) Standard Certificate.

Successful completion of a clinical experience demonstrating advanced understanding of and demonstrated professional expertise in the competencies identified in Competency 1 and the Common Administrator Competencies II-V required for advanced provisional certification.

For candidates not holding a master's degree or equivalent for advanced provisional certification, completion of a master's degree or equivalent district or other program in business or a related field.

(34) School Principal/Assistant School Principal (Pre-K-6) (5-9) (9-12).

Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

The Common Administrator Competencies as found in 603 CMR 7.11(2).

Competency I: Specific Field of Knowledge. The effective advanced provisional principal/assistant principal:

a. uses resources within the community to enhance curriculum and instruction;

b. integrates curriculum concepts and adapts instructional materials into school program in ways which are meaningful to various cultural groups and ethnic minorities;

c. monitors and implements school curriculum to ensure that content, scope and sequence are appropriate to student learning at different grade levels;

d. understands the philosophical basis of vocational, business, home economics and technology education and integrates these areas into the school curriculum;

e. implements comprehensive student support services and activities geared to the needs and interests of all students;

f. understands and uses various methods for managing and organizing students and school personnel, and accepts and encourages individual differences in teaching style;

g. implements and supervises the evaluation of instructional programs and interprets data to improve teaching and learning;

h. understands and uses principles, practices and recent research for effective teaching, learning and curriculum development;

i. integrates theories and applies current research and practices related to the effective principalship to accomplish school and district goals;

j. applies and adapts school or state guidelines to meet needs of diverse student populations in compliance with constitutional and statutory laws, state regulations and Board policies as applicable;

k. understands human development and learning of children and adults throughout all stages of the life cycle, and develops policies and programs which appropriately reflect these stages.

(35) Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels).

Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

1. The Common Administrator Competencies as found in 603 CMR 7.11(2)

2. Competency 1: Specific Field of Knowledge. The effective advanced provisional superintendent/assistant superintendent:

a. understands educational administration, including fiscal, personnel and program planning;

b. understands school finance, business, and budget management, and directs the preparation of the annual budget for adoption by the school district;

c. understands facilities and plant management;

d. delegates responsibilities to the management team coordinates and eve its performance;

e. ensures compliance with all constitutional and statutory laws, regulations and board policies;

f. uses institutional research and assessment to plan and implement an instructional delivery system which employs a variety of methods to monitor and evaluate student achievement and the accomplishment of school goals;

g. integrates theories and applies current research and assessment related to the effective superintendency to accomplish school and district goals;

h. accepts and encourages individual differences in teaching style;

i. understands human development and learning of children and adults throughout all stages of the life cycle; and develops policies and programs which appropriately reflect these stages;

j. understands the philosophical basis of vocational, business, home economics and technology education and integrates these areas into the school curriculum;

k. understands the political aspects of education and develops strategies skills to promote education;

l. maintains a program of publicity and public relations to keep the public informed of school activities, needs and successes;

m. understands and encourages the use of community and governmental resources for students and their families.

(36) Supervisor/Director (All Levels).

Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

1. The Common Administrator Competencies as found in 603 CMR 7.11(2)

2. Competency 1: Specific Field of Knowledge. The effective advanced provisional supervisor/director:

a. understands theories and applies effective methods of curriculum design, implementation and evaluation;

b. coordinates curriculum to ensure that content, scope and sequence are appropriate to student learning at different grade levels;

c. adapts curriculum and instructional methods to address the characteristics of different cultural groups and ethnic minorities;

d. uses community resources to enhance curriculum and instruction;

e. conducts evaluations of instructional programs and uses the outcomes to improve teaching and learning;

f. understands and utilizes effective models of staff development and inservice education;

g. accepts and encourages individual differences in teaching style;

h. understands human development and learning of children and adults throughout all stages of the life cycle; and develops policies and programs which appropriately reflect these stages;

i. understands and models effective teaching methods;

j. integrates theories and applies current research and practices related to the effective supervisor/director to accomplish the school and district goals.

(37) Administrator of Special Education (All Levels).

Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

1. The Common Administrator Competencies as found in 603 CMR 7.11(2).

2. Competency I: Specific Field of Knowledge. The effective advanced provisional administrator of special education:

a. understands cognitive, emotional, physical and medical conditions and syndromes of special needs students, their habilitation and rehabilitation;

b. understands and applies theories and techniques for mainstreaming special needs of students;

c. makes community and governmental resources available for students with special needs and their families;

d. provides or makes available learning environments for special needs students, including regular education alternative learning environments, transitional and vocational environments;

e. understands federal and state special education laws and regulations, and applies this knowledge to conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation;

f. integrates theories and applies current research and practices related to effective special education administration to accomplish the goals of special education;

g. accepts and encourages individual differences in teaching style;

h. understands human development and learning of children and adults throughout all stages of the life cycle, and develops policies and programs which appropriately reflect these stages.

(38) School Business Administrator (All Levels).

Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing.

1. The Common Administrator Competencies as found in 603 CMR 7.11(2).

2. Competency I: Specific Field of Knowledge. The effective advanced provisional school business administrator:

a. understands principles of financial planning, including analyzing and evaluating the financial resources for system operation and translating program needs into cost requirements;

b. understands financial management procedures, methods and techniques to create, revise and monitor the school budget;

c. understands principles and practices of effective accounting;

d. understands resource allocation and assets management;

e. understands plant facilities and equipment management, including assessing physical plant and equipment needs in terms of school goals and objectives;

f. understands food and transportation services;

g. understands municipal and school finance;

h. integrates theories and applies current research and practices related to the effective school business administration to accomplish school and district goals;

i. supports the use of community and governmental resources for students and their families.

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