Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 019 - Teaching Standards Board, Professional
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Wyoming Administrative Code, Agency 019 – Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB):
🏛️ Agency 019 – Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB)
Agency 019 governs educator licensure, program approval, and professional standards for K–12 public education in Wyoming. The regulations are codified under the Wyoming Administrative Code and are updated quarterly.
📚 Sub-Agency 0001 – Teaching Standards Board, Professional
This sub-agency encompasses the core regulations for educator licensure and program approval. Key chapters include:
Chapter 1 – General Regulations
Establishes foundational rules for educator licensure, including definitions, application procedures, and general provisions.
Chapter 2 – General Provisions for Educator Licenses, Endorsements, Permits, and Authorizations
Details the requirements and processes for obtaining various educator licenses, endorsements, permits, and authorizations.(wyomingptsb.com)
Chapter 3 – Terms and Conditions for Educator License Endorsements
Specifies the terms and conditions associated with different educator license endorsements.
Chapter 4 – Program Approval Standards for Endorsement Areas
Outlines the standards for the approval of educator preparation programs in specific endorsement areas. This chapter includes sections on:(wyomingptsb.com, wyoleg.gov)
Endorsements: Defines the various endorsement areas available.
Program Approval and Program Reviews: Describes the process for program approval and subsequent reviews.
Limitations: Lists any limitations related to program approvals.
Program Standards: Sets forth the standards that programs must meet.
Endorsements with Professional Teaching Standards Board State Standards: Aligns endorsement areas with state standards.
Endorsement Areas Specific to Teachers of Students at Risk: Addresses endorsement areas tailored for educators working with at-risk students.
Endorsement Areas Specific to Teachers of Dual Language Immersion Students: Focuses on endorsement areas for educators teaching dual language immersion students.
Endorsement Areas Specific to General Science: Covers endorsement areas related to general science education.
Endorsement Areas Specific to Hunter Education: Details endorsement areas for teaching hunter education.
Innovative and Experimental Programs: Provides guidelines for innovative and experimental educator preparation programs.
Limitations: Repeats any limitations related to program approvals.
Incorporation by Reference: Specifies any external documents incorporated by reference.(law.cornell.edu)
This chapter is effective as of January 6, 2015. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 5 – Exception Authorizations (EAs)
Addresses the process and criteria for granting exception authorizations to educators.
Chapter 6 – Permits
Details the requirements and procedures for obtaining various teaching permits.
Chapter 7 – Coaching
Specifies the standards and requirements for coaching positions within educational institutions.
Chapter 8 – Renewal Requirements for Educator Licenses and Permits
Outlines the procedures and requirements for renewing educator licenses and permits.
Chapter 9 – Due Process Procedures
Establishes the due process procedures for disciplinary actions and appeals.
Chapters 10–18 – Repealed
These chapters have been repealed and are no longer in effect.
📈 Organizational Structure
The Wyoming State Board of Education oversees the Professional Teaching Standards Board, which is responsible for regulating educator preparation programs and licensure. The PTSB operates under the Wyoming Department of Education and is governed by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.(wyomingptsb.com)
💼 Budget and Staffing
The PTSB's budget is allocated biennially, with priorities including:
Regulatory Education: Providing educational seminars on regulatory issues for teacher educators and employers.
Support for Educator Preparation Programs: Offering support and education to educator preparation programs on the latest regulations and best practices.
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