DEAC-14-910 910 Delaware Requirements for Issuance of the Secondary Credential DE

Be a resident of Delaware or, if a resident of another state, be currently employed in Delaware and have been employed for a minimum of 6 months prior to taking the test; and

Certify by signature on the secondary credential assessment application form that the person is not enrolled in a public or nonpublic school program.

Seek a waiver of the 18 years of age requirement by completing a written application to the Department that includes showing good cause for taking the test early and designating where the test will be taken; and

Be a resident of Delaware; and

Verify that the person is at least 16 years of age at the time of the application for the waiver of the age requirement using a birth certificate, driver’s license, a State of Delaware Identification Card or other comparable and reliable documentation of age; and

Provide verification of withdrawal from the applicant’s public or nonpublic school program; and

Provide a transcript from the applicant’s public or nonpublic school program.

Provider’s qualification and experience;

Assessment content and form;

Validation and norming processes;

Assessment delivery;

Technology processes;

Security provisions;

Accommodations processes;

Assessment scoring and reporting processes;

Assessment data access requirements;

Practice test and supplementary instructional materials;

Staff training;

Alignment with college and career readiness standards and Delaware accountability system; and

Cost and timeframe for implementation.