Delaware Administrative Code Title 14 - Education
Delaware Administrative Code – Title 14: Education
Title 14 governs all rules and regulations related to public education in Delaware, as established by the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) and the State Board of Education. It includes standards for instruction, assessment, school operations, educator licensure, and student rights.
🔑 Key Areas of Title 14:
1. Curriculum and Instruction
Content Standards: Specifies required learning standards (e.g., Common Core, Next Gen Science Standards).
Instructional Programs: Rules for programs like Gifted & Talented, Bilingual Education, and Career & Technical Education.
Graduation Requirements: Sets credit and course requirements for obtaining a high school diploma.
2. Assessment and Accountability
State Testing: Regulations for statewide assessments like Smarter Balanced, SAT, and alternate assessments.
School Accountability: School rating and improvement requirements under ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act).
Student Progress Monitoring: Rules for measuring and reporting academic growth.
3. School Operations and Governance
School Choice and Enrollment: Open enrollment policies across school districts.
Attendance: Requirements for school attendance and truancy procedures.
Health and Safety: Includes immunization, school safety plans, and crisis response protocols.
4. Educator Licensure and Certification
Licensure Types: Initial, Continuing, and Advanced licenses for teachers and administrators.
Certification Requirements: Subject-specific qualifications, professional development, and background checks.
Code of Professional Ethics: Rules of conduct and discipline procedures.
5. Student Rights and Services
Special Education: Compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
Student Discipline: Due process rights, suspension/expulsion policies, and alternative placements.
Anti-Discrimination Policies: Protections related to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and more.
6. Finance and Facilities
School Funding: Allocation rules for state/local/federal funds.
Construction and Maintenance: Building code compliance and facility planning guidelines.
🏛 Oversight Bodies
Delaware Department of Education (DOE)
State Board of Education
Professional Standards Board (for educator credentials)
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