NDCEL - The Umbrella

ADMINISTRATIVE CREDENTIAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
One of the questions we get at the NDCEL offices is related to the renewal requirements for credentials for superintendents and principals. The question is how do I verify that I have attended six conferences during the past five years? The NDCEL keeps track of the conferences that we sponsor and who attend them. We use this information to verify attendance when credentials are up for renewal. It is quite simple to get this information. Just call the office at 258-3022 and request that we send the verification to DPI whom issues the credentials.
Here is a reminder of the official, current requirements for each credential to be renewed.
Superintendents: [DPI's Website]
67-11-07-07. Renewal requirements. The applicant for renewal of a credential issued under this chapter must:
1.	Fulfill one of the following:
	a.	Provide a photocopy of official transcripts showing satisfactory completion of at least eight semester hours of graduate work in education, of which four semester hours are in the area of educational administration; or
	b.	Provide a photocopy of official transcripts showing completion of at least four semester hours of graduate work and verification of attendance or participation in at least six administrative educational conferences or workshops from the listing in this subdivision. The verification must be a signed statement by the conference or workshop sponsors, the employer, or a school district business manager. Acceptable conferences or workshops are:
		(1)	North Dakota association of school administrators state and area conferences or workshops;
		(2)	American association of school administrators regional and national conferences or workshops;
		(3)	North central association annual or regional conferences or workshops;
		(4)	Department of public instruction conferences or workshops; and
		5)	( North Dakota council of educational leaders conferences or workshops; and
2.	Provide a letter of recommendation signed by a supervisor or employer who has firsthand knowledge of the individual’s professional work, experience, and service.
	History: Effective February 1, 2000. General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11, 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11
Secondary Principals: [DPI's Website]
67-11-06-07. Renewal requirements. To renew the level I and level II professional credentials, an individual shall:
1.	Submit one of the following:
	a.	A photocopy of official transcripts of eight semester hours of graduate work in education, of which four semester hours are in the area of educational administration; or
	b.	A photocopy of official transcripts of four semester hours of graduate work in education and verification of attendance or participation in at least six educational conferences or workshops from the listing in this subdivision. The verification must be a signed statement by the conference or workshop sponsors, employer, or a school district business manager. Acceptable conferences or workshops are:
		(1)	North Dakota association of secondary school principals state and area conferences or workshops;
		(2)	National association of secondary school principals regional and national conferences or workshops;
		(3)	North Dakota council of educational leaders state and area conferences or workshops;
		(4)	American association of school administrators regional and national conferences or workshops;
		(5)	North central association annual or regional conferences or workshops; and
		(6)	Department of public instruction conferences or workshops; and
2.	Submit a letter of recommendation signed by a supervisor or employer who has firsthand knowledge of the individual’s professional work, experience, and service.
		History: Effective Feb. 1, 2000; amended effective May 16, 2000. General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11, 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11.6
Elementary Principals [DPI's Website]
67-11-02-07. Renewal requirements. To renew the level I and level II professional credentials, an individual must:
1.	Submit one of the following:
	a.	A photocopy of official transcripts of eight semester hours of graduate work in education, of which four semester hours are in the area of educational administration; or
	b.	A photocopy of official transcripts of four semester hours of graduate work in education and verification of attendance or participation in at least six educational conferences or workshops from the listing in this subdivision. The verification must be a signed statement by the conference or workshop sponsors, employer, or a school district business manager. Acceptable conferences or workshops are:
		(1)	North Dakota association of elementary principals state and area conferences or workshops;
		(2)	National association of elementary principals regional and national conferences or workshops;
		(3)	North Dakota association of school administrators state and area conferences or workshops;
		(4)	North central association annual and regional conferences or workshops;
		(5)	North Dakota council of educational leaders state and area conferences or workshops;
		(6)	North Dakota education association state and area conferences or workshops; or
		(7)	Department of public instruction annual conference or workshops; and
2.	Submit a letter of recommendation signed by a supervisor or employer who has firsthand knowledge of the individual’s professional work, experience, and service.
		History: Effective Feb. 1, 2000; amended effective May 16, 2000. General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11, 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-04, 15.1-02-11.6