Section 34.08. Experimental and innovative programs.

 

(1)  An institution may petition the state superintendent to offer an experimental or innovative program that is not in full compliance with rules contained in this chapter. The institution shall present a plan for the program to the state superintendent for approval prior to implementation. Experimental and innovative programs may include any of the following:

(a) Programs designed to develop new approaches, new arrangements or new contexts for the preparation of school personnel.

(b) Programs designed to meet the special needs of particular segments of society such as minority, disadvantaged, or nontraditional students.

(c) Programs designed to prepare school personnel for new types of positions that are emerging at the elementary, middle or high school level.

(d) Programs that are cooperative between institutions or between institutions and school districts for the purpose of improving the candidate pool of applicants for the district.

(2)  The state superintendent may specify the number of years for the program to operate and shall require a plan of evaluation.

History: Cr. Register, April, 2000, No. 532 , eff. 5-1-00.