Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 584 - TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
Here’s a clear, link‑free summary of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 584, governing the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), organized by division:
🧾 Divisions Overview
Division 1 – Procedural Rules (584‑001‑0000 to ‑0020)
Establishes the Commission’s rule‑making procedures: notice, hearings, public comment, and adoption processes. (law.cornell.edu)
Division 5 – Definitions (584‑005‑0005)
Defines key terms like “Administrator,” “Approved Program,” “Charter School Registration,” and “Application,” which are used throughout the chapter. (oregon.public.law)
Division 10 – Procedures for Approval (584‑010‑0001 to ‑0130)
Outlines the Commission’s authority and procedures for approving educator preparation programs. Includes:
584‑010‑0004: Transition timeline requiring all educator prep programs to gain national accreditation by July 1, 2022, adopting CAEP 2013 standards and providing interim state‑addendum templates. (law.cornell.edu)
Division 17 – Standards for Unit Approval (584‑017‑1005 to ‑1100)
Specifies criteria that educational institutions must meet to receive approval for teacher prep units, including:
584‑017‑1045: A minimum of 15 weeks of student teaching, at least 9 consecutive weeks full‑time in a classroom under teacher practice conditions. (law.cornell.edu)
Division 18 – Standards for Educator Preparation Programs (Admin & Personnel)
Provides detailed standards and requirements for administrative and personnel service preparation programs, up to section 584‑018‑1070. (oregon.public.law)
Division 19 – Rules for Investigations/Hearings (584‑019‑0002 to ‑0100)
Sets out the procedures for Commission investigations and hearings related to educator misconduct, license denials or revocations. (oregon.public.law)
Division 20 – Standards for Competent & Ethical Performance (584‑020‑0000 to ‑0060)
Codifies the professional, ethical, and competency standards for educators in Oregon:
Explains application and definitions.
Lists competency areas: curriculum, instruction, evaluation, management, human relations.
Defines ethical obligations, grounds for disciplinary action, reporting responsibilities, sanctioning factors, and letters of informal reproval. (regulations.justia.com)
Division 21 – School Nurse Certificates (584‑021‑0105 to ‑0235)
Details certification requirements, qualifications, and scope of practice for registered school nurses. (regulations.justia.com)
Division 23 – Charter School Registration (584‑023‑0005 to ‑0030)
Outlines rules for registering unlicensed educators working in Oregon charter schools. (oregon.public.law)
Additional Divisions
| Div. | Focus |
|---|---|
| 42 | CTE teaching licenses |
| 46 | Administrative licenses |
| 48 | License renewal |
| 50 | Commission sanctions |
| 245 | Personnel service licenses |
| 255 | Professional development |
| 400 | State approval process for EPPs |
| 410 | State standards for EPPs |
| 420 | Standards for teacher prep programs |
| 430/435 | Standards for admin/personnel preparation programs |
Notable sections include:
Division 400 (584‑400‑0100): EPPs must submit an annual report by April 15 (or next Monday) covering improvement areas, compliance, and data, unless a site visit occurred that year. (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
Division 420: Contains course‑by‑course standards—e.g., ESOL, special education, literacy, ELL, and subject‑area program standards in programs up to 584‑420‑0710. (regulations.justia.com)
🧭 At‑a‑Glance Summary
Div 1: Rulemaking procedures
Div 5: Key definitions
Divs 10, 17–18, 400–420: Educator preparation program standards, approvals, annual review
Div 19: Investigations and hearings
Div 20: Ethics and educator conduct/performance standards
Div 21, 23, 42, 46, 48, 50, 245, 255: Licenses, renewals, sanctions, certificates, and associated professional development
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