Changes in Minnesota Rule 3512 Governing the Licensing of Educational Administrators
New Rules go into effect on September 1, 2008
The Minnesota Board of School Administrators has completed a full revision of the language in MR 3512 including the development of a new set of competencies. Although you may choose to follow the new competencies immediately, students admitted prior to September 1, 2008 also have the option to follow the old (1997) rules if they complete their program by August 31, 2010.
The core components of the 1997 rule and its 2008 revisions are the same. Nevertheless, some of the language within these components—such as the competencies—is quite different. Rather than a separate set of competencies for each of the four licenses, there will be one core list that will be applied to everyone, plus a few additional competencies specific to each license. Among other changes, the field experience requirements and the teaching requirements for alternative licensure students have been expanded.
Need a little direction regarding this rule change? Contact Ann Werner, Ph.D., 612/626-8647 or Gloria Kumagai, Ph.D., 612/626-8244.