Section 30. Program (noncollege credit) administered by school divisions

School divisions are encouraged to design and develop programs to meet the objectives of the Standards of Quality established by the General Assembly and to meet special needs of the local educational program. The primary objective of the noncollege credit program shall be to increase proficiency of instructional personnel in performing assigned tasks. These programs, with prior approval of the Department of Education, will be accepted for partial fullfillment of certification renewal requirements. One hour credit necessitates a minimum of 16 contact hours. Noncollege credit programs may not be substituted for college credit courses needed to meet specific course requirements for certificate endorsement.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR270-01-0043 § 3, eff. September 1, 1980.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-8 and 22.1-253.13:5 of the Code of Virginia.