ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 1 of 345 ARTICLES 24:28
EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter
24:28:01 Definitions.
24:28:02 General provisions.
24:28:03 Duration and expiration of certificates.
24:28:04 General application requirements.
24:28:05 Fees.
24:28:06 Teaching certificate requirements.
24:28:07 Administrator certificate requirements.
24:28:08 Education specialist certificate requirements.
24:28:09 Educator permit requirements.
24:28:10 Alternative preliminary certification, Repealed.
24:28:11 General education alternative certification.
24:28:12 Career and technical education alternative certification.
24:28:13 Teach for America alternative certification.
24:28:14 Special education alternative certification.
24:28:15 Administrator alternative certification.
24:28:16 Reciprocity.
24:28:17 Certification renewal.
24:28:18 Endorsement general provisions.
24:28:19 Endorsements for early childhood preparation.
24:28:20 Endorsements for elementary preparation. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 2 of 345 24:28:21 Endorsements for secondary preparation.
24:28:22 Endorsements for career and technical education preparation.
24:28:23 Endorsements for a kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) preparation.
24:28:24 Endorsements for special education – early childhood preparation.
24:28:25 Endorsements for special education – kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12)
preparation.
24:28:26 Administrator endorsements.
24:28:27 Education specialist endorsements.
24:28:28 Transition of existing certificates.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 3 of 345 24:28:02:01. Certificate contents. An educator certificate includes contains:

(1) Certificate status;
(2) Certificate level;
(3) Certificate type;
(4) Preparation type;
(5) Endorsement;
(6) Effective date Date of issuance of educator certificate; and
(7) Expiration date of educator certificate.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 4 of 345 24:28:02:02. Certificate status. The status categories for a certificate are:

(1) Valid;
(2) Expired;
(3) Invalid;
(4) Temporary;
(5) Provisional; and
(6) Inactive; and
(7) Interim.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 5 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:05

FEES
Section
24:28:05:01 Educator certification application fees.
24:28:05:02 Paper application.
24:28:05:03 Educator certificate renewal.
24:28:05:04 Addition of endorsement or, preparation, or conversion of certificate type, or
certificate level.
24:28:05:05 Alternative certification renewal, Repealed.
24:28:05:06 Corrections to an educator certificate.
24:28:05:07 Invalid educator status certificate fee.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 6 of 345 24:28:05:01. Educator certification application fees. The following are non-refundable
certification application fees:

(1) Initial educator certificate- $60, sixty dollars;
(2) Renewal Five-year renewal educator certificate - $60, sixty dollars;
(3) Out-of-state provisional certificate- $35 Reciprocal renewal provisional status, thirty-
five dollars;
(4) Duplicate educator certificate - $25, twenty-five dollars;
(5) Educator permit - $25 One-year renewal educator, twenty-five dollars;
(6) Alternative preliminary certificate - $20;
(7) Alternative certification certificate - $25;
(8) Adding an endorsement based on state-designated test - $35;
(9) Adding an endorsement or professional preparation based on transcript, or endorsement
analysis $50, fifty dollars;
(10) Conversion to an advanced certificate - $25;
(11) Inactive educator certificate - $25; and
(12)(7) Invalid educator status certificate fee - $100, one hundred dollars;
(8) Transfer or transition to a five-year certificate, sixty dollars; and
(9) Temporary educator status, sixty dollars.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 7 of 345 24:28:05:03. Educator certificate renewal. The fee to renew an educator certificate in
§ 24:28:05:01(2) includes each request to add an endorsement, degree, or preparation, or to
convert to another certificate type at the time of renewal If an applicant applies to renew an
educator certificate and pays the associated fee, pursuant to subdivision 24:28:05:01 (2), (3), (5),
(8), or (9), the applicant may request the addition of an endorsement, degree, preparation, or
certificate level at no additional cost.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 8 of 345 24:28:05:04. Addition of endorsement or, preparation, or conversion of certificate type, or
certificate level. If the a certificate holder requests addition of an endorsement or, preparation
type, or conversion of a certificate to another certificate type at a time other than renewal, the fee
referenced in §§ 24:28:05:01(8), 24:28:05:01(9), or 24:28:05:01(10) shall be submitted
certificate holder must submit the fee required under subdivision 24:28:05:01(6) along with the
application. Multiple endorsements or preparations may be added per each request The
certificate holder may request the addition of multiple endorsements or preparation types using a
single application. This application does not extend the expiration date of the certificate.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 9 of 345 24:28:05:05. Alternative certification renewal. The fee to renew an alternative certificate
in § 24:28:05:01(7) includes each request to add an endorsement, degree, or preparation, or to
convert to another certificate type Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 10 of 345 24:28:05:07. Invalid educator status certificate fee. The fee for an invalid educator
certificate shall be in addition to the renewal fee referenced in subdivision 24:28:05:01(2) If an
applicant applies to renew a certificate that has an invalid status, the applicant must pay the
invalid status certificate fee provided in § 24:28:05:01, in addition to the renewal fee.

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42 1 through to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-
43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 11 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:08

EDUCATION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Section
24:28:08:01 Certificate for counselor assignment required.
24:28:08:02 Education specialist restriction.
24:28:08:03 General requirements.
24:28:08:04 Application process for an education specialist certificate.
24:28:08:05 Education specialist certificate areas.
24:28:08:06 Curriculum director.
24:28:08:07 School counselor.
24:28:08:08 School psychologist.
24:28:08:09 Special education director.
24:28:08:10 School psychological examiner.
24:28:08:11 Mentor teacher, Repealed.
24:28:08:12 Mentor school counselor.
24:28:08:13 Technology integrationist.
24:28:08:14 Technology coordinator.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 12 of 345 24:28:08:05. Education specialist certificate areas. An education specialist certificate is
a certificate awarded to an individual who has completed preparation or coursework by through a
regionally-accredited institution of higher education to provide professional services in the
following areas:

(1) Curriculum director;
(2) School counselor;
(3) School psychologist;
(4) Special education director;
(5) School psychological examiner;
(6) Mentor teacher;
(7) Mentor school counselor;
(8)(7) Technology integrationist; and
(9)(8) Technology coordinator.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 13 of 345 24:28:08:11. Mentor teacher. An educator with a mentor teacher education specialist
certificate is eligible to provide ongoing guidance in lesson planning, classroom management,
and classroom organization in a field-based setting to student teachers, newly hired teachers, and
experienced teachers who have difficulties performing classroom duties. The certificate is issued
to a person meeting the requirements of § 24:28:27:06 Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1,13-43-55.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 14 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:09
EDUCATOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Section
24:28:09:01 Permit for assignment required.
24:28:09:02 Permit restrictions.
24:28:09:03 Application process for an educator permit.
24:28:09:03.01 Provisional status.
24:28:09:04 Types of educator permits.
24:28:09:05 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit.
24:28:09:06 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit
eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:07 Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit.
24:28:09:08 Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility
requirements.
24:28:09:09 Performing artist permit.
24:28:09:10 Performing artist permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:11 Performing artist permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:12 Junior reserve officers’ training corps permit.
24:28:09:13 JROTC permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:14 Expert lecturer permit.
24:28:09:15 Expert lecturer permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:16 Expert lecturer permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:17 Athletic coaching permit, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 15 of 345 24:28:09:18 Athletic coaching permit eligibility requirements, Repealed.
24:28:09:19 International exchange teacher permit, Repealed.
24:28:09:20 International exchange teacher permit eligibility requirements, Repealed.
24:28:09:21 Drivers education permit.
24:28:09:22 Drivers education permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:23 Drivers education permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:24 American Sign Language permit.
24:28:09:25 American Sign Language permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:26 Braille education permit.
24:28:09:27 Braille education permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:28 Repealed.
24:28:09:29 Repealed.
24:28:09:30 Repealed.
24:28:09:31 Repealed.
24:28:09:32 Repealed.
24:28:09:33 School business official permit.
24:28:09:34 School business official permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:35 CEO permit.
24:28:09:36 CEO permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:37 Limitations of a CEO permit.
24:28:09:38 CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:38.01 Length of CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:39 CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 16 of 345 24:28:09:39.01 Addition of endorsements on CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:40 CTE instructor permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:41 Limitations of a CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:42 Library science permit.
24:28:09:43 Library science permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:44 Library science permit employer requirements, Repealed.
24:28:09:45 Student teacher permit.
24:28:09:45.01 Duration of student teacher permit.
24:28:09:46 Student teacher permit--Employer requirements.
24:28:09:47 Student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning
requirements.
24:28:09:48 Advanced student teacher permit.
24:28:09:48.01 Duration of advanced student teacher permit.
24:28:09:49 Advanced student teacher permit--Employer requirements.
24:28:09:50 Advanced student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher
learning requirements.
24:28:09:51 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--
Description.
24:28:09:52 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--
Duration.
24:28:09:53 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--
Eligibility requirements. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 17 of 345 24:28:09:54 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--
Employer requirements.
24:28:09:55 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--
Limitations of endorsements.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 18 of 345 24:28:09:06. Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit
eligibility requirements. A Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture
permit is issued to an applicant who:

(1) Demonstrates proficiency in Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and
culture with recognition from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a
teacher education program in Lakota studies or an organization approved by both a tribal
government in South Dakota and the department;

(2) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching
Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;
and

(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written
language and culture to grades kindergarten through 12 by a regionally-accredited institution of
higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies or an organization
approved by a tribal government in South Dakota and the department.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 19 of 345 24:28:09:38.01. Length of CTE instructor permit. The initial CTE career and technical
education (CTE) instructor permit is a three-year permit that can be renewed with interim status.
An applicant with interim status may apply for valid status upon completion of subdivision
24:28:09:39(3). A subsequent CTE permit with valid status is a five-year, renewable permit.

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 throuth to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-
43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 20 of 345 24:28:09:39. CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements. The career and technical
education (CTE) instructor permit may be issued to an applicant who:

(1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(2) Has one of the following for each requested endorsement area:

(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher in a related CTE field;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience in a related CTE field earned within
the previous five calendar years; or
(c) Holds a A national certification or state license in a related CTE field; and

(3) Submits an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education
showing the completion of a mentorship experience worth at least four credits and a course in
methods of CTE worth at least two credits, both with a grade of C or higher, within the first three
years of employment.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 47
SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 21 of 345 24:28:09:39.01. Addition of endorsements on CTE instructor permit. An individual with a
career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit may apply to add additional pathway
endorsements, if the individual meets one of the following requirements for each endorsement
requested:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(2) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(3) Holds a national certification or state license;
(4) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(5) Completes state-designated coursework.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 22 of 345 24:28:09:40. CTE instructor permit employer requirements. The employing public Until an
individual who holds a career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit has completed the
requirements of subdivision 24:28:09:39(3), the school district or department-accredited school
employing the individual must meet the following requirements until the CTE instructor
completes the requirements of 24:28:09:39(3):

(1) Provide a mentor teacher to the applicant CTE instructor;
(2) Develop a program to assist the CTE instructor with academic and classroom support;
and
(3) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of the
performance of assigned duties; and
(4) Recommend the CTE instructor based on documented performance and progress.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 23 of 345 24:28:09:41. Limitations of a CTE instructor permit. Holders of a CTE An individual who
holds a career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit are is limited to the following
endorsement areas:

(1) CTE career pathway; or
(2) Education and training career cluster; or
(3) Law, public safety, security, and corrections career Public service and safety cluster.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 24 of 345 24:28:09:44. Library science permit employer requirements. The employing school
district or department-accredited school shall provide a mentor during the first two years of
employment as a librarian Repealed.

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 25 of 345 24:28:09:53. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit
-- Eligibility requirements. A one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an
applicant who holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and one or more of
the following:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;

(2) At least two thousand hours of validated work experience in a related CTE field; or

(3) A national certification or state certification license in a related CTE field.

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 26 of 345 24:28:09:55. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -
-Limitations of endorsements. An applicant for a one-year CTE instructor educator permit is
eligible for only the following CTE endorsements:
(1) Accounting and finance career pathway;
(2) Agribusiness career pathway;
(3) Agriculture manufacturing career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(4) Audio-video technology and film (5) Apparel and interior design career pathway;
(5) Auto body technology career pathway;
(6) Automotive technology maintenance and repair career pathway;
(7) Aviation career pathway;
(8) Behavioral and mental health career pathway;
(8) Banking services and business finance (9) Biomedical career pathway;
(9)(10) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(11) Community and social services career pathway;
(10)(12) Construction career pathway;
(11) Consumer services career pathway;
(12) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway;
(13) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(14) Diagnostic services Digital design and production career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway;
(16) Energy career pathway;
(17) Engineering and robotics career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 27 of 345 (18) Food products and processing Health services career pathway;
(19) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(20) Journalism and broadcasting Marketing and advertising career pathway;
(21)(20) Natural resources and environmental services career pathway;
(22) Networking systems and information support (21) Network and cybersecurity career
pathway;
(23)(22) Plant systems career pathway;
(24) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(25)(23) Programming and software development, web, and software career pathway;
(26)(24) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(27) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(28) Therapeutic and support services career pathway;
(29)(25) Travel and tourism career pathway; and
(30) Visual arts career pathway;
(31) Web and digital communications career pathway; and
(32)(26) Welding and precision machining career pathway.

A CTE career pathway endorsement may only be added to the educator permit if the applicant
meets the requirements of § 24:28:09:53 for the endorsement.

Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 28 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 29 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:10

ALTERNATIVE PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE

(Repealed)
Section
24:28:10:01 Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed.
24:28:10:02 General requirements, Repealed.
24:28:10:03 Application process for alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed.
24:28:10:04 Review of application for an alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed.
24:28:10:05 Duration of certificate, Repealed.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 30 of 345
24:28:10:01. Persons required to hold an alternative preliminary certificate. An
applicant for a general education alternative certificate, career and technical education (CTE)
alternative certification, Teach for America (TFA) alternative certification, and administrator
alternative certification shall hold an alternative preliminary certificate Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 31 of 345 24:28:10:02. General requirements. The applicant shall:

(1) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher
education;
(2) Have an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree or higher in a CTE field;
(3) Have 4,000 documented hours of work experience in a CTE field; or
(4) Hold a national certification in a related CTE field Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 32 of 345 24:28:10:03. Application process for an alternative preliminary certificate. The
applicant for an alternative preliminary teaching certificate shall submit:

(1) Documentation that the requirements of § 24:28:10:02 are met;
(2) Official transcripts from each regionally-accredited institution of higher education
attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, including
descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed; and
(3) Additional documentation upon request Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 33 of 345 24:28:10:04. Review of application for an alternative preliminary certificate. Within
ten business days of receipt of a complete application pursuant to § 24:28:10:03, the Secretary
shall determine whether the alternative preliminary applicant meets the requirements for the
issuance of an alternative preliminary certificate according to this chapter and, if so, expedite the
issuance of the certificate Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 34 of 345 24:28:10:05. Duration certificate. The alternative preliminary certificate is a two-year
renewable certificate Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.



ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 35 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:11

GENERAL EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION


Section
24:28:11:01 General education alternative certification.
24:28:11:02 General requirements.
24:28:11:03 Application process for general education alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:11:04 Scope of certificate.
24:28:11:05 Duration.
24:28:11:06 Maximum length of the general education alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:11:07 Repealed.
24:28:11:08 Employer requirements.
24:28:11:09 Repealed.
24:28:11:10 Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate.
24:28:11:11 Endorsement by content test.
24:28:11:12 Endorsement by coursework or major.
24:28:11:13 Endorsement by content test, coursework, or major.
24:28:11:14 CTE endorsements.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 36 of 345 24:28:11:01. General education alternative certification. An applicant for individual
who holds a general education alternative certificate may teach as a grade five through eight
elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher while pursuing alternative certification.
An applicant. The individual may not teach early childhood education, elementary self-contained
or subject-specific grades K through four, early childhood special education, or special
education.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 37 of 345 24:28:11:02. General requirements. To obtain a general education alternative certification,
the applicant must have shall:

(1) A valid alternative preliminary certificate pursuant to chapter 24:28:10;
(2) A Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited
school pursuant to § 24:28:11:08; and
(3) A (2) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher
education.; and
(3) Specify any requested endorsement area.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50
SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-
5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 38 of 345 24:28:11:05. Duration. The duration of a general education alternative teaching certificate is
valid from the date of issuance through June 30 thirtieth of the following year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 39 of 345 24:28:11:06. Maximum length of the general education alternative teaching
certificate. The applicant has three years to complete the general education alternative teaching
certificate. The general education alternative certificate is has interim status until converted to a
professional certificate pursuant to § 24:28:11:10 or becomes invalid following the expiration
date of the third year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 40 of 345 24:28:11:08. Employer requirements. A school district or department-accredited school
employing a general education alternative teaching certificate applicant shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;

(2) Document that the school district or department-accredited school attempted but was
unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an
applicant with an alternative certificate;

(3)(2) Offer a mentoring program;

(4)(3) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of
Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(5)(4) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and

(6)(5) Recommend the general education alternative certificate applicant for renewal
based on documented performance and progress.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 41 of 345 24:28:11:11. Endorsements by content test. An applicant may request the self-contained
grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test for all four subject areas.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 42 of 345 24:28:11:12. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant may request the
following endorsements, if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a
major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 adaptive physical education;
(2) K-12 classroom technology;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(9) Elementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Languages;
(13) Secondary Russian;
(14) Secondary Japanese;
(15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 43 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 44 of 345 24:28:11:13. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant may
request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test,
completed state-designated coursework, or has a major in content for each endorsement
requested. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(14) Secondary intermediate science;
(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 45 of 345 (19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education;
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German;
(37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science education;
(41) Elementary school library specialist; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 46 of 345 (42) Elementary English as a new language;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 47 of 345 24:28:11:14. CTE endorsements. An applicant may request a CTE endorsement, if the
applicant has completed a two-credit CTE methods course and one of the following requirements
for each endorsement requested:

(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(2) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(3) Holds a national certification or state license;
(4) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(5) Completes state-designated coursework.

The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 48 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:12

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION


Section
24:28:12:01 Career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification.
24:28:12:02 General requirements.
24:28:12:03 Application process for CTE alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:12:04 Scope of certificate.
24:28:12:05 Duration.
24:28:12:06 Maximum length of the CTE alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:12:07 Repealed.
24:28:12:08 Employer requirements.
24:28:12:09 CTE alternative certification endorsement limitations.
24:28:12:10 Repealed.
24:28:12:11 Requirements to complete CTE alternative certificate.
24:28:12:12 Requirements to obtain a professional teaching certificate.
24:28:12:13 Endorsement by coursework or major.
24:28:12:14 Endorsement by content test.
24:28:12:15 Endorsement by content test, coursework, or major.
24:28:12:16 CTE endorsements.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 49 of 345 24:28:12:01. Career and technical education (CTE) alternative certification. An applicant
for individual who holds a CTE alternative certification may teach grade seven through twelve
CTE endorsement areas while pursuing certification. An applicant. The individual may not teach
early childhood education, elementary education, early childhood special education, or K-12
special education. An applicant for CTE alternative certification may add secondary and K-12
education endorsement areas if the applicant meets all endorsement requirements and holds a
bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 50 of 345 24:28:12:02. General requirements. To obtain a career and technical education (CTE)
alternative certification, the applicant must have shall:

(1) A valid alternative preliminary certificate according to chapter 24:28:10 Have a
bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;
(2) A Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-
accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:12:08; and
(3) Hold an Have one of the following for each requested endorsement area:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher; in a related CTE field, have
four
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience in a related CTE field
within the previous five years;, or hold
(c) Hold a national certification in a related CTE field or state license;
(d) Pass the state-designated content test; or
(e) Complete the state-designated coursework.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50
SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5,
13-43-5.1

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 51 of 345 24:28:12:05. Duration. The CTE duration of a career and technical education (CTE)
alternative teaching certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 thirtieth of the
following year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 52 of 345 24:28:12:06. Maximum length of the CTE alternative teaching certificate. An applicant has
three years to complete the CTE career and technical education (CTE) alternative teaching
certificate. The CTE alternative certificate has interim status until converted to a professional
certificate pursuant to § 24:28:12:11 or becomes is invalid following the expiration date of the
third year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 53 of 345 24:28:12:08. Employer requirements. A school district or department-accredited school
employing a CTE career and technical education (CTE) alternative teaching certificate applicant
shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;

(2) Document that the school district or school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher
with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an
alternative certificate;

(3)(2) Offer a mentoring program;

(4)(3) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of
Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(5)(4) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and

(6)(5) Recommend the CTE alternative certificate applicant based on documented
performance and progress.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 54 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 55 of 345 24:28:12:11. Requirements to complete CTE alternative certificate. The applicant for a CTE
career and technical education (CTE) alternative certificate shall:

(1) Complete a minimum of twelve fifteen transcripted credits from a regionally-accredited
institution of higher education with a grade of C or higher with: in:

(a) Six credits in methods of CTE and mentorship that include units on classroom
management, student assessment, and differentiated instruction;

(b) Three credits of adolescent psychology; and

(c) South Dakota Indian studies;
(a) Classroom management;
(b Methods of teaching CTE;
(c) Student assessment;
(d) Differentiated instruction;
(e) Adolescent psychology; and
(f) South Dakota Indian studies;

(2) Pass the state-designated pedagogy test;

(3) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter
24:08:03; and ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 56 of 345
(4) Receive signoff from the applicant's employing school district or department-accredited
school; and

(5) Participate in a mentor program.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 51 SDR
141, effective July 1, 2025.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-1-48, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 57 of 345 24:28:12:13. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant may request the
following endorsements, if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a
major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 adaptive physical education;
(2) K-12 classroom technology;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(9) Elementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Languages;
(13) Secondary Russian;
(14) Secondary Japanese;
(15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 58 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 59 of 345 24:28:12:14. Endorsements by content test. An applicant may request the self-contained
grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test for all four subject areas.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 60 of 345 24:28:12:15. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant may
request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test,
completed state-designated coursework, or has a major in content for each endorsement
requested. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(14) Secondary intermediate science;
(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 61 of 345 (19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education;
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German;
(37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science education;
(41) Elementary school library specialist; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 62 of 345 (42) Elementary English as a new language;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 63 of 345 24:28:12:16. CTE endorsements. An applicant may request a career and technical education
(CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has one of the following requirements for requested
endorsement:
(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(2) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(3) Holds a national certification or state license;
(4) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(5) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 64 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:13

TEACH FOR AMERICA ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION


Section
24:28:13:01 Teach for For America (TFA) alternative certification.
24:28:13:02 General requirements.
24:28:13:03 Application process for TFA alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:13:04 Scope of certificate.
24:28:13:05 Duration.
24:28:13:06 Maximum length of the TFA alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:13:07 Repealed.
24:28:13:08 Employer requirements.
24:28:13:09 Repealed.
24:28:13:10 Requirements to obtain a professional certificate.
24:28:13:11 Endorsement by coursework or major.
24:28:13:12 Endorsement by content test.
24:28:13:13 Endorsement by content test, coursework, or major.
24:28:13:14 CTE endorsements.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 65 of 345 24:28:13:01. Teach for For America (TFA) alternative certification. An applicant for
individual who holds a TFA alternative certification who and meets the requirements of the TFA
national teacher corps may act as an elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or K-12 teacher
while pursuing certification. An applicant. The individual may not teach early childhood
education, early childhood special education, or K-12 special education. An applicant may
receive a CTE alternative certificate if the requirements for CTE alternative certification are met.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 66 of 345 24:28:13:02. General requirements. To obtain a Teach For America alternative certification,
the applicant must have shall:

(1) A valid alternative preliminary certificate pursuant to chapter 24:28:10;

(2) A Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited
school pursuant to § 24:28:13:08; and

(3) A bachelor’s (2) Have a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited
institution of higher education.; and

(3) Specify any requested endorsement area.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50
SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5,
13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 67 of 345 24:28:13:05. Duration. The TFA duration of a Teach For America alternative teaching
certificate is valid from the date of issuance through June 30 thirtieth of the following year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-
5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 68 of 345 24:28:13:06. Maximum length of the TFA alternative teaching certificate. An applicant has
three years to complete the TFA Teach For America (TFA) alternative certificate. The TFA
alternative certificate has interim status until converted to a professional certificate pursuant to §
24:28:13:10 or becomes is invalid following the expiration date of the third year.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-
5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 69 of 345 24:28:13:08. Employer requirements. A school district or department-accredited school
employing a TFA Teach For America (TFA) alternative teaching certificate applicant shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has a valid alternative preliminary certificate;

(2) Document that the school district or school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher
with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring a teacher with an alternative
certificate;

(3)(2) Offer a mentoring program;

(4)(3) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of
Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03;

(5)(4) Train the applicant on the school teacher evaluation system; and

(6)(5) Recommend the TFA alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on
documented performance and progress.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 70 of 345 24:28:13:11. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant may request the
following endorsements, if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or has a
major in content for each endorsement requested. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 adaptive physical education;
(2) K-12 classroom technology;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(9) Elementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Languages;
(13) Secondary Russian;
(14) Secondary Japanese;
(15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 71 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 72 of 345 24:28:13:12. Endorsements by content test. An applicant may request the self-contained
grades five through eight endorsement, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test for all four subject areas.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 73 of 345 24:28:13:13. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant may
request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test,
completed state-designated coursework, or has a major in content for each endorsement
requested. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(14) Secondary intermediate science;
(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 74 of 345 (19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education;
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German;
(37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science education;
(41) Elementary school library specialist; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 75 of 345 (42) Elementary English as a new language;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 76 of 345 24:28:13:14. CTE endorsements. An applicant may request a career and technical education
(CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course; and
(2) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 77 of 345 24:28:15:02. General requirements. To obtain an administrator alternative certification, the
applicant must:

(1) Hold:
(a) Have a valid teacher or alternative preliminary certificate according to chapter
24:28:10 A valid professional or advanced teaching certificate; or
(b) A valid education specialist certificate issued upon completion of an educator
preparation program;

(2) Have a qualifying offer of employment from a school district or department-accredited
school pursuant to § 24:28:15:11; and

(3) Submit a professional development plan identifying how the applicant intends to meet the
requirements of § 24:28:15:09 or 24:28:15:10 will be met.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50
SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-28,
13-42-29, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 78 of 345 24:28:15:11. Employer requirements. A public school district or department-accredited
school employing an individual applicant with an administrator alternative certificate shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has a valid educator or alternative preliminary holds:
(a) A valid professional or advanced teaching certificate; or
(b) A valid education specialist certificate issued upon completion of an educator
preparation program;

(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a certified administrator prior
to hiring an administrator with an alternative certificate;

(3) Assign a mentor with experience as a school administrator to support the applicant;

(4) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional
Ethics for Teachers in chapter 24:08:03, and the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for
Administrators in chapter 24:11:03;

(5) Train the applicant on the administrator and teacher evaluation system; and

(6) Recommend the administrator alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on
documented performance and progress.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 51 SDR 141, effective July 1, 2025. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 79 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 14-42-4, 13-42-
28, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 80 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:17
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
Section
24:28:17:01 Renewal cycle.
24:28:17:02 Recency of credits for renewal.
24:28:17:03 Single consideration of credits.
24:28:17:04 Transcripted credit requirements.
24:28:17:05 Continuing education contact hour requirements.
24:28:17:06 Specialized learning experience requirement Education-related defined.
24:28:17:07 Documentation requirements for renewal Renewal credits.
24:28:17:08 Certificate extension for active military duty.
24:28:17:09 Renewal requirements for an expired certificate.
24:28:17:10 Renewal requirements for an invalid educator certificate status.
24:28:17:11 Duration of temporary certificate.
24:28:17:12 Renewal requirements for teacher educator certification.
24:28:17:13 Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate, Repealed.
24:28:17:14 Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate, Repealed.
24:28:17:15 Renewal requirements for administrator certification, Repealed.
24:28:17:16 Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate, Repealed.
24:28:17:17 Renewal requirements for advanced administrator certificate, Repealed.
24:28:17:18 Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification, Repealed.
24:28:17:19 Renewal requirements for the alternative preliminary certificate, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 81 of 345 24:28:17:20 Renewal requirements for the general education alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:17:21 Renewal requirements for the career and technical education (CTE) alternative
teaching certificate.
24:28:17:22 Renewal requirements for the Teach For America (TFA) alternative teaching
certificate.
24:28:17:23 Renewal requirements for the special education alternative teaching certificate.
24:28:17:24 Renewal requirements for the alternative administrator certificate.
24:28:17:25 Renewable educator permits.
24:28:17:26 Renewal requirements for educator permits.
24:28:17:26.01 Renewal requirements for a library science permit.
24:28:17:27 Renewal requirements for an athletic coaching permit, Repealed.
24:28:17:28 Renewal requirements for a one-year permit.
24:28:17:29 Renewal requirements for applicants with an advanced certificate or advanced
degree.
24:28:17:30 Renewal requirements for an inactive certificate, Repealed.
24:28:17:31 Reactivation of inactive certificate, Repealed.
24:28:17:32 Duration of interim certificate.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 82 of 345 24:28:17:04. Transcripted credit requirements. Transcripted courses shall A transcripted
credit must be education-related and reflect a grade of C or higher or a pass on a pass/fail scale.
Each transcripted credit must be verified on official transcript from a regionally-accredited
institution of higher education, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official, and include
the descriptive title, course number, credit, and grade for each credit listed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 83 of 345 24:28:17:05. Continuing education contact hour requirements. Continuing education
contact hours shall must be education-related. Continuing education training or in-service
providers may include only provided by school districts, department-accredited schools,
educational service agencies, education-related organizations, or health care providers
organizations, or public safety organizations. Fifteen contact hours is equal to one renewal credit.
Meals and breaks may not be counted towards the calculation of contact hours.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 84 of 345 24:28:17:06. Specialized learning experience. A specialized learning experience shall be
education-related and may occur within the public or private sector. A specialized learning
experience includes experience incorporating the applicant's occupational field or instruction
provided by the applicant to teacher candidates at an accredited institution of higher education as
part of an approved teacher preparation program. A specialized learning experience does not
include other forms of instruction provided by the applicant requirement. Education-related
defined. For purposes of this chapter, “education-related” means content that pertains to an
endorsement area, pedagogy, classroom management, technology in education, student
assessment, or differentiated instruction.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 85 of 345 24:28:17:07. Documentation requirements for renewal credits. Renewal credits must
meet the following documentation requirements Renewal credits. An applicant may use any of
the following to obtain credit for certification renewal:

(1) Transcripted credits shall be verified on official transcripts from each regionally-
accredited institution of higher education or accredited community, technical, or junior college
attended, issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution, and including
descriptive course titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed;

(2) Continuing Fifteen continuing education contact hours for one renewal credit shall be
verified with documentation that includes the course title, name of agency or individual awarding
the contact hours, name of person receiving the contact hours, number of contact hours, date of
training, and location of training; and

(3) Specialized learning experiences shall be documented on the specialized learning
experience verification form and include verification that the experience is education-related.
One year of employment with the department for one renewal credit;

(4) One semester of instruction provided by the applicant as part of an approved educator
preparation program for one-half of one renewal credit; or

(5) One passed state-designated content test towards adding an endorsement for one
renewal credit. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 86 of 345 Meals and other breaks may not be counted towards the calculation of continuing education
contact hours.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 87 of 345 24:28:17:10. Renewal requirements for an invalid educator certificate status. In order
to renew a certificate with an invalid educator certificate status:

(1) An an educator with a teaching certificate, administrator certificate, or education
specialist certificate, or library science permit shall complete all renewal requirements and pay
the invalid educator certificate status fee;

(2) An educator with a general education alternative certificate, CTE alternative
certificate, TFA alternative certificate, or administrator alternative certificate shall complete
three transcripted credit hours;

(3) An educator with an educator permit shall complete six education-related credits; and

(4) An educator with a performing artist educator permit shall complete one education-
related credit.

All other renewal requirements must be met.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-42-71, 13-42-72, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 88 of 345 24:28:17:11. Duration of temporary certificate. The An educator with an invalid
certificate or a certificate that is expiring in the current year who applies for renewal may receive
a one-year temporary certificate to complete the renewal requirements of the certificate type. A
temporary certificate may not be renewed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 89 of 345 24:28:17:12. Renewal requirements for teacher educator certification. The professional
and advanced teacher A teacher, administrator, or education specialist certificate is valid for five
years. Within the five-year validity period, the applicant for renewed certification shall:

(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter
24:08:03; and Complete national board certification or recertification;

(2) Participate as a mentee or mentor in a state-approved mentor program for at least two
years; or

(2)(3) Complete the renewal requirements pursuant to § 24:28:17:13 or 24:28:17:14 and
submit documentation with application six education-related credits, three of which must be
transcripted, pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 90 of 345 24:28:17:13. Renewal requirements for professional teaching certificate. The applicant for
a renewed professional teaching certificate shall:

(1) Participate as a mentee in a state-approved mentor program for at least two of the past
five years;

(2) Participate as a mentor in a state-approved mentor program for at least two of the past
five years;

(3) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or

(4) Complete six education-related credits with a minimum of three transcripted credits or
specialized learning experience hours. The remaining three credits shall include continuing
education contact hours or transcripted credit hours Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 91 of 345 24:28:17:14. Renewal requirements for advanced teaching certificate. The applicant
for a renewed advanced teaching certificate shall:

(1) Participate as a mentor in a state-approved mentor program at least two of the past five
years;

(2) Complete national board certification or recertification within the past five years; or

(3) Complete six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience
hours, or continuing education contact hours Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 92 of 345 24:28:17:15. Renewal requirements for administrator certification. The professional and
advanced administrator certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period, the
applicant for renewed certification shall:

(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Administrators pursuant to
chapter 24:11:03; and

(2) Complete the renewal requirements pursuant to § 24:28:17:16 or 24:28:17:17 and submit
documentation with application Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 93 of 345 24:28:17:16. Renewal requirements for professional administrator certificate. The
applicant for a renewed professional administrator certificate shall document completion of the
requirements of § 24:28:17:15 and verify completion of six education-related credits that include
a minimum of three transcripted credits or specialized learning experience hours. The remaining
credits may include continuing education contact hours or transcripted credits Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 94 of 345 24:28:17:17. Renewal requirements for advanced administrator certificate. The
applicant for a renewed advanced administrator certificate shall document completion of the
requirements of § 24:28:17:15 and verify completion of six education-related transcripted
credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 95 of 345 24:28:17:18. Renewal requirements for an education specialist certification. The
education specialist certificate is valid for five years. Within the five-year validity period,
applicants for renewed certification shall:

(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers pursuant to chapter
24:08:03; and

(2) Complete either:

(a) National Certified School Counselor or Nationally Certified School Psychologist
certification or recertification; or

(b) Six education-related credits that consist of any combination of transcripted credits,
specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 96 of 345 24:28:17:19. Renewal requirements for the alternative preliminary certificate. The
alternative preliminary certificate is valid for two years. The applicant for a renewed alternative
preliminary certificate shall:

(1) Complete the applicable renewal application form provided by the Department; and

(2) Pay any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05 Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 97 of 345 24:28:17:26. Renewal requirements for educator permits. Except for the performing artist
and one-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit, an educator
permit is renewable for five years. The applicant for a qualifying five-year renewable educator
permit shall complete three education-related credits that consist of any combination of
transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours
pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47
SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through to 13-42-4, 13-42-72 inclusive, 13-43-
5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 98 of 345 24:28:17:26.01. Renewal requirements for a library science permit. The applicant for a
renewed library science permit shall:

(1) Adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in
chapter 24:08:03; and

(2) Complete either:

(a) Six education-related credits that consist of any combination of transcripted credits,
specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours; or

(b) Two years in a state-approved mentor program.

If the applicant is employed as a school librarian, the applicant must provide documentation
verifying that any required mentorship was provided by a school librarian during the first two
years of employment when the applicant submits the first renewal application after first
becoming employed.
24:28:17:26.01. Renewal requirements for a library science permit. The library science
permit is valid for five years. When in the five-year validity period, the applicant for a renewed
library science permit shall complete six education-related credits pursuant to § 24:28:17:07.

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 99 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-42-72, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 100 of 345 24:28:17:28. Renewal requirements for a one-year permit. The applicant for a renewed
performing artist or one-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit shall
complete one-half of one education-related credit that consists of any combination of transcripted
credits, specialized learning experience hours, or continuing education contact hours pursuant to
§ 24:28:17:07.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 101 of 345 24:28:17:29. Renewal requirements for applicants with an advanced certificate or
advanced degree. The Notwithstanding subdivision 24:28:17:12(3), an applicant for a renewed
certificate with a an advanced certificate or a master's degree or higher shall may verify
completion of six education-related transcripted credits, specialized learning experience hours, or
continuing education contact hours for renewal.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 102 of 345 24:28:17:30. Renewal requirements for an inactive certificate. An applicant renewing an
inactive certificate shall:
(1) Complete the applicable renewal application form provided by the Department; and
(2) Pay any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05 Repealed.

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-
5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 103 of 345 24:28:17:31. Reactivation of inactive certificate. The holder of an inactive certificate
who applies for active status shall complete the renewal requirements for the applicable
certificate type Repealed.

Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 104 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:18

ENDORSEMENT GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section
24:28:18:01 Addition of endorsements.
24:28:18:02 Addition of endorsements on alternative certificates, Repealed.
24:28:18:03 Restrictions on addition of endorsements, Repealed.
24:28:18:04 Waiver of state-designated pedagogy test.
24:28:18:05 Coursework restriction.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 105 of 345 24:28:18:01. Addition of endorsements. An individual shall complete the requirements
as provided in chapters 24:28:19 to 24:28:27 to add an endorsement to a teacher, administrator,
or education specialist certificate.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 106 of 345 24:28:18:02. Addition of endorsements on alternative certificates. Prior to completion
of the requirements of an alternative certificate, all endorsement requirements must be met
before the endorsement may be added to the certificate.

Following completion of the alternative certification requirements, an individual who has
moved to a professional or advanced certificate may add the following endorsement types:

(1) If the alternative certification is in a kindergarten through grade 12 endorsement area,
endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with K-12 preparation;

(2) If the alternative certification is in a grade five through 12 endorsement area,
endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with a secondary
preparation;

(3) If the alternative certificate is in a CTE alternative certificate, endorsements may be
added following the requirements for an individual with a CTE preparation;

(4) If the administrator alternative certificate is for a school district superintendent,
endorsements may be added following the requirements for an individual with a school
superintendent preparation; and
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 107 of 345 (5) If the administrator alternative certificate is for a kindergarten through grade 12
principal, the endorsement may be added following the requirements for an individual with a
kindergarten through grade 12 principal preparation Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-67 to 13-42-
72, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 108 of 345 24:28:18:03. Restrictions on addition of endorsements. The following restrictions
apply to adding an endorsement to a preparation:

(1) A teaching endorsement may not be added to an education specialist certificate until
teacher preparation requirements are met;

(2) A teaching endorsement may not be added to an administrator certificate until teacher
preparation requirements are met;

(3) A teaching endorsement may not be added to an educator permit until teacher
preparation requirements are met or otherwise indicated in rule;

(4) An administrator endorsement may not be added to an education specialist certificate
until administrator preparation requirements are met; and

(5) An administrator endorsement may not be added to an educator permit until
administrator preparation requirements are met Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-71.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-42-67 to 13-42-
72, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 109 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:19

ENDORSEMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PREPARATION
Section
24:28:19:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:19:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:19:03 Kindergarten through grade 12 special Special education (SPED) endorsement
endorsements.
24:28:19:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:19:05 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by content test.
24:28:19:06 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by coursework or major.
24:28:19:07 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and by content test, coursework, or
major.
24:28:19:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework,
Repealed.
24:28:19:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or
coursework, Repealed.
24:28:19:10 Early childhood development career pathway endorsement Career and technical
education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:19:11 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:19:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 110 of 345 24:28:19:13 Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:19:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:19:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:19:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:19:17 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:19:18 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:19:19 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and Department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:19:20 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:19:21 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:19:22 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 111 of 345 24:28:19:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, an early childhood birth
through grade three endorsement requires passage of the state-designated content test Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 112 of 345 24:28:19:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, an
early childhood special education birth through grade three endorsement requires passage of the
state-designated content test and completion of all state-designated coursework. This
endorsement may also be added through completion of special education alternative certification
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 113 of 345 24:28:19:03. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED)
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, a
kindergarten through grade 12 special education endorsement requires completion of the state-
designated pedagogy test, state-designated content test, and state-designated coursework.
24:28:19:03. Special education (SPED) endorsements. An applicant who has
completed an early childhood preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy
test, may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated
content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The
endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 114 of 345 24:28:19:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical
education endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation
program, a kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement requires a
major in content, or both passage of the state-designated content test and state-designated
coursework. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 115 of 345 24:28:19:05. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and content test. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth;
(2) Self-contained grades five through eight;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.
24:28:19:05. Endorsements by content test. An applicant who has completed an early
childhood preparation program, has passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the
following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for the
requested endorsement. The endorsements are:
(1) Early childhood birth through three;
(2) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 116 of 345 An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth or self-
contained grades five through eight, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test
for all four subject areas per grade range.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-
43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 117 of 345 24:28:19:06. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and coursework. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of the state-designated coursework. The endorsements
are:
24:28:19:06. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has completed
an early childhood preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated
coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements
are:
(1) Kindergarten;
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 K-12 classroom technology;
(3) Kindergarten through grade 12 distant educator endorsement K-12 adaptive physical
education;
(4) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(5) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired education;
(6) Elementary blind or visually impaired education;
(7) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(8) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired education;
(9) Secondary blind or visually impaired education; and
(10) Middle level learner.
(10) Elementary Russian;
(11) Elementary Japanese;
(12) Elementary Norwegian; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 118 of 345 (13) Elementary World Languages;
(14) Secondary Russian;
(15) Secondary Japanese;
(16) Secondary Norwegian; and
(17) Secondary World Languages.

Beginning July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 119 of 345 24:28:19:07. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test or major. For
an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major
in content. The endorsements are:
24:28:19:07. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed an early childhood preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy
test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated
content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the
requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 120 of 345 (14) Secondary intermediate science;
(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education; and
(30) Secondary music education.;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 121 of 345 (37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science education;
(41) Elementary school library specialist;
(42) Elementary English as a new language;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.


Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 122 of 345 Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 123 of 345 24:28:19:08. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or
coursework. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each
of the endorsements listed in this section requires a major in content or completion of state-
designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian;
(4) Elementary world languages;
(5) Secondary Russian;
(6) Secondary Japanese;
(7) Secondary Norwegian; and
(8) Secondary world languages.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 124 of 345 24:28:19:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major,
or coursework. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program,
each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of one of the following:
passage of the state-designated content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated
coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Spanish;
(2) Elementary German;
(3) Elementary French;
(4) Elementary Chinese;
(5) Elementary Latin;
(6) Elementary computer science education;
(7) Elementary reading;
(8) Elementary school library education;
(9) Elementary English as a new language;
(10) Elementary gifted education;
(11) Kindergarten through grade twelve vocal music education;
(12) Kindergarten through grade twelve instrumental music education;
(13) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(14) Secondary advanced literature;
(15) Secondary speech and debate;
(16) Secondary reading;
(17) Secondary Latin; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 125 of 345 (18) Secondary French;
(19) Secondary German;
(20) Secondary Spanish;
(21) Secondary Chinese;
(22) Secondary computer science education;
(23) Secondary gifted education;
(24) Secondary school library education; and
(25) Secondary English as a new language.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 126 of 345 24:28:19:10. Early childhood development career pathway. For an individual who has
completed an early childhood preparation program an early childhood development career
pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This
endorsement also requires completion of one of the following: state-designated coursework,
passage of the state-designated content test, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a
related field within the previous five years.
24:28:19:10. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed an early childhood preparation program, may request a career and technical
education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;
(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 127 of 345 Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 128 of 345 24:28:19:11. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, a
curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course and state-approved national certification training in curriculum for
agriculture science education. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy
test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 129 of 345 24:28:19:12. Health science careeer cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed an early childhood preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires one of
the following: completion of state-designated coursework; or licensure, certification, or
registration by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner.
Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 130 of 345 24:28:19:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, a
law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement requires completion of a
two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of one of the
following: passage of the state-designated content test; completion of state-required coursework;
4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years; or
certification as a law enforcement officer. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated
pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 131 of 345 24:28:19:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed an early childhood preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires
completion of one of the following: an associate degree in a related field, passage of the state-
designated content test, or completion of state-required coursework. Effective July 1, 2019,
passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 132 of 345 24:28:19:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, a
natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement requires completion of
a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires one of the following:
completion of state-designated coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a
related field within the previous five years. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-
designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 133 of 345 24:28:19:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, a therapeutic and support
services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course.
The endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test,
completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a nationally-
recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated
work experience in a related field within the previous five years. Effective July 1, 2019, passage
of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 134 of 345 24:28:19:17. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test of coursework. For an individual who has completed
an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires passage of the
state-designated content test or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements
are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 135 of 345 Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 136 of 345 24:28:19:18. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. For an individual
who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also
requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-
designated coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the
previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Consumer services career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 137 of 345 (16) Programming and software development career pathway;
(17) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(18) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(19) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(20) Construction career pathway; and
(21) Government and public administration.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 138 of 345 24:28:19:19. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training. For an individual
who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of
the department-approved national certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project Lead the Way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project Lead the Way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project Lead the Way engineering career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 139 of 345 24:28:19:20. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. For an individual
who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also
requires one of the following: completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or
certification by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner,
or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The
endorsements are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 140 of 345 24:28:19:21. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who
has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also
requires one of the following: completion of state-designated coursework, associate degree or
higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the
previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Engineering and robotics career pathway;
(2) Energy career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 141 of 345 24:28:19:22. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement
also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of
state-designated coursework, completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field, or
4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The
endorsements are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

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ENDORSEMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY PREPARATION
Section
24:28:20:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:20:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:20:03 Kindergarten through grade12 special Special education (SPED) endorsement
endorsements.
24:28:20:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:20:05 Endorsements requiring completion of a by content test.
24:28:20:06 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by coursework or major.
24:28:20:07 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and by content test, coursework, or
major.
24:28:20:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework,
Repealed.
24:28:20:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or
coursework, Repealed.
24:28:20:10 Endorsements requiring coursework, Repealed.
24:28:20:11 Endorsements requiring content test or content major, Repealed.
24:28:20:12 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:20:13 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 143 of 345 24:28:20:14 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement Career and
technical education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:20:15 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:20:16 Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:20:17 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:20:18 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:20:19 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:20:20 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:20:21 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:20:22 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and Department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:20:23 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:20:24 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:20:25 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 144 of 345 24:28:20:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, an early childhood birth
through grade three endorsement requires passage of the state-designated pedagogy test. This
endorsement also requires one of the following: completion of the state-designated content test
or completion of state-designated coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 145 of 345 24:28:20:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, an early
childhood SPED birth through grade three endorsement requires completion of the state-
designated pedagogy test. This endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated content
test and completion of state-designated coursework. This endorsement may also be added
through completion of special education alternative certification Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 146 of 345 24:28:20:03. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED)
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, a
kindergarten through grade 12 SPED endorsement requires completion of the state-designated
pedagogy test. This endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated content test and
completion of state-designated coursework. This endorsement may also be added through
completion of special education alternative certification.
24:28:20:03. Special education (SPED) endorsements. An applicant who has
completed an elementary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test,
may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The
endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 147 of 345 24:28:20:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, a
kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement requires a major in
content, or both passage of the state-designated content test and state-designated coursework.
Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 148 of 345 24:28:20:05. Endorsements requiring completion of a content test. For an individual
who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsement programs listed
in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Self-contained kindergarten through fourth grade;
(2) Self-contained grades five through eight;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.
24:28:20:05. Endorsements by content test. An applicant who has completed an
elementary preparation program, has passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request the
following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test for the
requested endorsement. The endorsements are:
(1) Early childhood birth through three;
(2) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.
An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth or self-
contained grades five through eight, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test
for all four subject areas per grade range.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 149 of 345
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 150 of 345 24:28:20:06. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and coursework. For an
individual who had completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion state-designated. The endorsements are:
24:28:20:06. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has completed
an elementary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may request
the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated coursework or
has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;
(2) Kindergarten;
(1)(3) Kindergarten through grade 12 classroom technology;
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 distance educator (4) K-12 adaptive physical
education;
(5) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(6) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(7) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(3)(8) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(4)(9) Secondary blind or visually impaired; and
(5)(10) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies.;
(11) Elementary Russian;
(12) Elementary Japanese;
(13) Elementary Norwegian;
(14) Elementary World Languages; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 151 of 345 (15) Secondary Russian;
(16) Secondary Japanese;
(17) Secondary Norwegian; and
(18) Secondary World Languages.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 152 of 345 24:28:20:07. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test or major. For
an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content.
The endorsements are:
24:28:20:07. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed an elementary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test,
may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested
endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(2)(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(3)(11) Secondary mass communications;
(4)(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(5)(13) Secondary advanced mathematics; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 153 of 345 (6)(14) Secondary intermediate science;
(7)(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(8)(16) Secondary chemistry;
(9)(17) Secondary physics;
(10)(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(11)(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(12)(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(13)(21) Secondary advanced history;
(14)(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(15)(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(16)(24) Secondary economics;
(17)(25) Secondary sociology;
(18)(26) Secondary psychology;
(19)(27) Secondary art education;
(20)(28) Secondary health education;
(21)(29) Secondary physical education; and
(22)(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 154 of 345 (37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education.
(40) Elementary computer science education;
(41) Elementary school library education;
(42) Elementary English as a new language education;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 155 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 156 of 345 24:28:20:08. Endorsements requiring pedogogy test, and content major or
coursework. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of
the endorsements listed in this section requires a major in content or completion of state-
designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Secondary Russian;
(2) Secondary Japanese;
(3) Secondary Norwegian; and
(4) Secondary world languages.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 157 of 345 24:28:20:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major,
or coursework. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, each
of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of
the state-designated content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are:

(1) Kindergarten through grade 12 vocal music education;
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 instrumental music education;
(3) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(4) Secondary advanced literature;
(5) Secondary speech and debate;
(6) Secondary reading;
(7) Secondary Latin;
(8) Secondary French;
(9) Secondary German;
(10) Secondary Spanish;
(11) Secondary Chinese;
(12) Secondary gifted education;
(13) Secondary computer science education;
(14) Secondary school library education; and
(15) Secondary English as a new language.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 158 of 345 Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 159 of 345 24:28:20:10. Endorsements requiring coursework. For an individual who has
completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Kindergarten;
(2) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(3) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(4) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies; and
(5) Middle level learner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 3-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 160 of 345 24:28:20:11. Endorsements requiring content test or content major. For an individual
who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The
endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education; and
(8) Elementary music education Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 161 of 345 24:28:20:12. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. For
an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of the state-designated
content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements
are:

(1) Elementary reading;
(2) Elementary Spanish;
(3) Elementary German;
(4) Elementary French;
(5) Elementary Chinese;
(6) Elementary Latin;
(7) Elementary computer science education;
(8) Elementary school library education;
(9) Elementary English as a new language education; and
(10) Elementary gifted education Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 162 of 345 24:28:20:13. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. For an individual
who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires completion of a major in content or completion of state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian; and
(4) Elementary World Languages Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 163 of 345 24:28:20:14. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, a
curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course and state-approved national certification training in curriculum for
agriculture science education. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy
test is also required.
24:28:20:14. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed an elementary preparation program, may request a career and technical education
(CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;
(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 164 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 165 of 345 24:28:20:15. Health science career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed an elementary preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires one of
the following: completion of state-designated coursework, or licensure, certification, or
registration by a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner.
Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 166 of 345 24:28:20:16. Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, a law,
public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of one of the following:
passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-required coursework, 4,000
hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years, or
certification as a law enforcement officer. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated
pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 167 of 345 24:28:20:17. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed an elementary preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires
completion of one of the following: an associate degree in a related field, passage of the state-
designated content test, or completion of state-required coursework. Effective July 1, 2019,
passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 168 of 345 24:28:20:18. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, a
natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement requires completion of
a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of state-designated
coursework or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 169 of 345 24:28:20:19. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, a therapeutic and support
services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course.
This endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test,
completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a nationally
recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner; or 4,000 hours of validated
work experience in a related field within the previous five years. Effective July 1, 2019, passage
of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 170 of 345 24:28:20:20. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. For an individual who has completed
an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires passage of the
state-designated content test or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements
are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 171 of 345 Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 172 of 345 24:28:20:21. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. For an individual
who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also
requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-
designated coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the
previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 173 of 345 (16) Consumer services career pathway;
(17) Programming and software development career pathway;
(18) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(19) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(20) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(21) Construction career pathway; and
(22) Government and public administration.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 174 of 345 24:28:20:22. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training. For an individual
who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of
the department-approved national certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project Lead the Way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project Lead the Way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project Lead the Way engineering career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 175 of 345 24:28:20:23. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. For an individual
who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also
requires one of the following: completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or
certification by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner,
or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The
endorsements are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 176 of 345 24:28:20:24. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who
has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: completion of state-designated coursework, associate degree or higher in a related
field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five
years. The endorsements are:

(1) Energy career pathway;
(2) Engineering and robotics career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 177 of 345 24:28:20:25. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. For an
individual who has completed an elementary preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement
also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of
state-designated coursework, completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field, or
4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The
endorsements are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 178 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:21

ENDORSEMENTS FOR SECONDARY PREPARATION
Section
24:28:21:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:21:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:21:03 Kindergarten through grade twelve special Special education (SPED)
endorsement endorsements.
24:28:21:04 Endorsements requiring completion of elementary a preparation.
24:28:21:05 Kindergarten through grade twelve adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:21:06 Self-contained grades five through eight endorsement.
24:28:21:07 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by coursework or major.
24:28:21:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and by content test, coursework, or
major.
24:28:21:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework,
Repealed.
24:28:21:10 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or
coursework, Repealed.
24:28:21:11 Endorsements requiring coursework, Repealed.
24:28:21:12 Endorsements requiring content test or content major, Repealed.
24:28:21:13 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 179 of 345 24:28:21:14 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:21:15 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement Career and
technical education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:21:16 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:21:17 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:21:18 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:21:19 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:21:20 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:21:21 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:21:22 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:21:23 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course
and Department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:21:24 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:21:25 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:21:26 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 180 of 345 24:28:21:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, an early childhood birth through
grade three endorsement requires completion of early childhood preparation Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 181 of 345 24:28:21:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, an early
childhood SPED birth through grade three endorsement requires completion of early childhood
SPED preparation Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 182 of 345 24:28:21:03. Kindergarten through grade twelve special education (SPED)
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, a
kindergarten through grade twelve SPED endorsement requires passage of the state-designated
content test and state-designated coursework. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-
designated pedagogy test is also required. This endorsement may also be added through
completion of special education alternative certification.
24:28:21:03. Special education (SPED) endorsements. An applicant who has
completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test
and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The
endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 183 of 345 24:28:21:04. Endorsements requiring completion of elementary preparation. For an
individual who has completed a secondary preparation, each of the endorsement programs listed
in this section requires completion of elementary preparation. The endorsements are:
24:28:21:04. Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation. An applicant who
has completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test,
may request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective preparation programs
and passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;
(1)(2) Kindergarten;
(2) Self-contained kindergarten through fourth grade;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the
applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 184 of 345 24:28:21:05. Kindergarten through grade twelve adaptive physical education
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, a
kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement requires a major in
content, or both passage of the state-designated content test and completion of state-designated
coursework. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 185 of 345 24:28:21:06. Self-contained grades five through eight endorsement. For an individual
An applicant who has completed a secondary preparation program, a may request to add the self-
contained grades five through eight endorsement requires passage of, if the applicant has passed
the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 186 of 345 24:28:21:07. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and coursework. For an
individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed
in this section requires completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:
24:28:21:07. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has
completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated
coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements
are:

(1) Kindergarten through grade twelve K-12 classroom technology;
(2) Kindergarten through grade twelve distance educator K-12 adaptive physical
education;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing- impaired education;
(4) Elementary blind or visually- impaired education; and
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(9) Elementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Language;
(13) Secondary Russian; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 187 of 345 (14) Secondary Japanese;
(15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 188 of 345 24:28:21:08. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test or major. For an
individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed
in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The
endorsements are:
24:28:21:08. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed a secondary preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test,
may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested
endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(1)(5) Elementary art education;
(2)(6) Elementary health education;
(3)(7) Elementary physical education; and
(4)(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary Intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 189 of 345 (14) Secondary intermediate science;
(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education;
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 190 of 345 (37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science;
(41) Elementary school library education;
(42) Elementary English as a new language education;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 191 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 192 of 345 24:28:21:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or
coursework. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires a major in content or completion of state-designated
coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian; and
(4) Elementary world languages.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 193 of 345 24:28:21:10. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major,
or coursework. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of
the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of
the state-designated content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Spanish;
(2) Elementary German;
(3) Elementary French;
(4) Elementary Chinese;
(5) Elementary Latin;
(6) Elementary computer science education;
(7) Elementary school library education;
(8) Elementary reading;
(9) Elementary English as a new language;
(10) Elementary gifted education;
(11) Kindergarten through grade twelve vocal music education; and
(12) Kindergarten through grade twelve instrumental music education.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 194 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 195 of 345 24:28:21:11. Endorsements requiring coursework. For an individual who has
completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(2) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(3) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies; and
(4) Middle level learner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 196 of 345 24:28:21:12. Endorsements requiring content test or content major. For an individual
who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The
endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Secondary Intermediate English language arts;
(6) Secondary drama and theater;
(7) Secondary mass communications;
(8) Secondary intermediate math;
(9) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(10) Secondary intermediate science;
(11) Secondary advanced biology;
(12) Secondary chemistry;
(13) Secondary physics;
(14) Secondary advanced physical science;
(15) Secondary advanced earth science;
(16) Secondary intermediate social science;
(17) Secondary advanced history;
(18) Secondary advanced political science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 197 of 345 (19) Secondary advanced geography;
(20) Secondary economics;
(21) Secondary sociology;
(22) Secondary psychology;
(23) Secondary art education;
(24) Secondary health education;
(25) Secondary physical education; and
(26) Secondary music education Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 198 of 345 24:28:21:13. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. For an individual
who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires completion of a major in content or completion of state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are:

(1) Secondary Russian;
(2) Secondary Japanese;
(3) Secondary Norwegian; and
(4) Secondary World Languages Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 199 of 345 24:28:21:14. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. For
an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of the state-designated
content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements
are:

(1) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(2) Secondary advanced literature;
(3) Secondary speech and debate;
(4) Secondary reading;
(5) Secondary Spanish;
(6) Secondary German;
(7) Secondary French;
(8) Secondary Chinese;
(9) Secondary Latin;
(10) Secondary computer science education;
(11) Secondary school library education;
(12) Secondary English as a new language education; and
(13) Secondary gifted education Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 200 of 345 24:28:21:15. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, a
curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course and completion of state-approved national certification training in
curriculum for agriculture science education.
24:28:21:15. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed a secondary preparation program, may request a career and technical education
(CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course; and
(2) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 201 of 345 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 202 of 345 24:28:21:16. Health science career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a secondary preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires one of the
following: completion of state-designated coursework, or licensure, certification, or registration
by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 203 of 345 24:28:21:17. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, a law,
public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of one of the following:
passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-required coursework, 4,000
hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years, or
certification as a law enforcement officer Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 204 of 345 24:28:21:18. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a secondary preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires
completion of one of the following: an associate degree or higher in a related field, passage of
the state-designated content test, or completion of state-required coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 205 of 345 24:28:21:19. Natural resources and environmental sevices career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a secondary preparation program, a natural
resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of state-designated
coursework or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 206 of 345 24:28:21:20. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed secondary preparation program, a therapeutic and support services
career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This
endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test,
completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a nationally
recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated
work experience in a related field within the previous five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 207 of 345 24:28:21:21. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test or coursework. For an individual who has completed a secondary
preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of a
two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated
content test or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 208 of 345 24:28:21:22. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated
coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 209 of 345 (16) Consumer services career pathway;
(17) Programming and software development career pathway;
(18) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(19) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(20) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(21) Construction career pathway; and
(22) Government and public administration Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 210 of 345 24:28:21:23. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course and department-approved certification training. For an individual who has completed
a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of the department-approved
national certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project lead the way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project lead the way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project lead the way engineering career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 211 of 345 24:28:21:24. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a
nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 212 of 345 24:28:21:25. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who has completed a
secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of the
following: completion of state-designated coursework, associate degree or higher in a related
field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five
years. The endorsements are:

(1) Energy career pathway;
(2) Engineering and robotics career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 213 of 345 24:28:21:26. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a secondary preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated
coursework, completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 214 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:22

ENDORSEMENTS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREPARATION

Section
24:28:22:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:22:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:22:03 Kindergarten through grade 12 special Special education (SPED) endorsement
endorsements.
24:28:22:04 Endorsements requiring completion of elementary a preparation.
24:28:22:05 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:22:06 Self-contained grades five through eight endorsement.
24:28:22:07 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by coursework or major.
24:28:22:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and by content test, coursework, or
major.
24:28:22:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework,
Repealed.
24:28:22:10. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or
coursework, Repealed.
24:28:22:11 Endorsements requiring coursework, Repealed.
24:28:22:12 Endorsements requiring content test or content major, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 215 of 345 24:28:22:13 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:22:14 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:22:15 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement Career and
technical education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:22:16 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:22:17 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:22:18 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:22:19 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:22:20 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:22:21 Endorsements requiring content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:22:22 Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, or work experience,
Repealed.
24:28:22:23 Endorsements requiring department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:22:24 Endorsements requiring coursework, or certification, or work experience,
Repealed.
24:28:22:25 Endorsements requiring coursework, or degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:22:26 Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, degree, or work experience,
Repealed.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 216 of 345 24:28:22:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, an early childhood birth through
grade three endorsement requires completion of early childhood preparation Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 217 of 345 24:28:22:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, an early
childhood SPED birth through grade three endorsement requires completion of early childhood
SPED preparation Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 218 of 345 24:28:22:03. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED)
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, a kindergarten
through grade 12 SPED endorsement requires passage of the state-designated content test and
state-designated coursework. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy
test is also required. This endorsement may also be added through completion of special
education alternative certification.
24:28:22:03. Special education (SPED) endorsements. An applicant who has
completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated
pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-
designated content test and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested
endorsement. The endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 219 of 345 24:28:22:04. Endorsements requiring completion of elementary preparation. For an
individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsement programs
listed in this section requires completion of elementary preparation. The endorsements are:
24:28:22:04. Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation. An applicant who
has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-
designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements upon completion of the
respective preparation programs and passage of the state-designated content test. The
endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three;
(1)(2) Kindergarten;
(2) Self-contained kindergarten through fourth grade;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the
applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 220 of 345 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 221 of 345 24:28:22:05. Kindergarten through grade 12 adpative physical education
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, a kindergarten
through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement requires a major in content, or both
passage of the state-designated content test and state-designated coursework. Effective July 1,
2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 222 of 345 24:28:22:06. Self-contained grades five through eight endorsement. For an individual
An applicant who has completed a CTE career and technical education preparation program and
passed the state-designated pedagogy test, a may request to add the self-contained grades five
through eight endorsement requires passage of, if the applicant has passed the state-designated
content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 223 of 345 24:28:22:07. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and coursework. For an
individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:
24:28:22:07. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has
completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-designated
pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-
designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The
endorsements are:

(1) Kindergarten through grade twelve K-12 classroom technology;
(2) Kindergarten through grade twelve distance educator K-12 adaptive physical
education;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing-impaired education;
(4) Elementary blind or visually-impaired education; and
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies.;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(9) Elementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Language;
(13) Secondary Russian; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 224 of 345 (14) Secondary Japanese;
(15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 225 of 345 24:28:22:08. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test or major. For an
individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The
endorsements are:
24:28:22:08. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed a career and technical education preparation program and passed the state-
designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the
state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content,
for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(1)(5) Elementary art education;
(2)(6) Elementary health education;
(3)(7) Elementary physical education; and
(4)(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary Intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 226 of 345 (14) Secondary intermediate science;
(15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education;
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 227 of 345 (37) Elementary Spanish;
(38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science;
(41) Elementary school library education;
(42) Elementary English as a new language education;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 228 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 229 of 345 24:28:22:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or
coursework. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires a major in content or completion of state-designated
coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian; and
(4) Elementary world languages;

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 230 of 345 24:28:22:10. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major,
or coursework. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of the
state-designated content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Spanish;
(2) Elementary German;
(3) Elementary French;
(4) Elementary Chinese;
(5) Elementary Latin;
(6) Elementary computer science education;
(7) Elementary school library education;
(8) Elementary reading;
(9) Elementary English as a new language;
(10) Elementary gifted education;
(11) Kindergarten through grade twelve vocal music education; and
(12) Kindergarten through grade twelve instrumental music education.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 231 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 232 of 345 24:28:22:11. Endorsements requiring coursework. For an individual who has
completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(2) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(3) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies; and
(4) Middle level learner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 233 of 345 24:28:22:12. Endorsements requiring content test or content major. For an individual
who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Secondary Intermediate English language arts;
(6) Secondary drama and theater;
(7) Secondary mass communications;
(8) Secondary intermediate math;
(9) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(10) Secondary intermediate science;
(11) Secondary advanced biology;
(12) Secondary chemistry;
(13) Secondary physics;
(14) Secondary advanced physical science;
(15) Secondary advanced earth science;
(16) Secondary intermediate social science;
(17) Secondary advanced history;
(18) Secondary advanced political science;
(19) Secondary advanced geography; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 234 of 345 (20) Secondary economics;
(21) Secondary sociology;
(22) Secondary psychology;
(23) Secondary art education;
(24) Secondary health education;
(25) Secondary physical education; and
(26) Secondary music education Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 235 of 345 24:28:22:13. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. For an individual
who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a major in content or completion of state-designated coursework. The
endorsements are:

(1) Secondary Russian;
(2) Secondary Japanese;
(3) Secondary Norwegian; and
(4) Secondary World Languages Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 236 of 345 24:28:22:14. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. For
an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of the state-designated content
test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(2) Secondary advanced literature;
(3) Secondary speech and debate;
(4) Secondary reading;
(5) Secondary Spanish;
(6) Secondary German;
(7) Secondary French;
(8) Secondary Chinese;
(9) Secondary Latin;
(10) Secondary computer science education;
(11) Secondary school library education;
(12) Secondary English as a new language education; and
(13) Secondary gifted education Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 237 of 345 24:28:22:15. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement. For
an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE instructor permit, a
curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires completion of state-
approved national certification training in curriculum for agriculture science education.
24:28:22:15. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed a career and technical education (CTE) preparation program, may request a CTE
endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 238 of 345 24:28:22:16. Health science career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a CTE preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement requires
completion of state-designated coursework, or licensure, certification, or registration by a
nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 239 of 345 24:28:22:17. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE
instructor permit, a law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement
requires completion of one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test,
completion of state-required coursework, 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related
field within the previous five years, or certification as a law enforcement officer Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 240 of 345 24:28:22:18. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a CTE preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster endorsement requires
completion of one of the following: an associate degree or higher in a related field, passage of
the state-designated content test, or completion of state-required coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 241 of 345 24:28:22:19. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE
instructor permit, a natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement
requires completion of state-designated coursework or 4,000 hours of validated work experience
in a related field within the previous five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 242 of 345 24:28:22:20. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed CTE preparation program or CTE instructor permit, a therapeutic
and support services career pathway endorsement requires completion of one of the following:
passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated coursework, current
licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional
practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 243 of 345 24:28:22:21. Endorsements requiring content test or coursework. For an individual
who has completed a CTE preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires passage of the state-designated content test or completion of state-designated
coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 244 of 345 24:28:22:22. Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, or work
experience For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE instructor
permit, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires one of the following: passage of
the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated coursework, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway;
(16) Consumer services career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 245 of 345 (17) Programming and software development career pathway;
(18) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(19) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(20) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(21) Construction career pathway; and
(22) Government and public administration Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 246 of 345 24:28:22:23. Endorsements requiring department-approved certification
training. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE instructor
permit, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of department-
approved national certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project lead the way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project lead the way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project lead the way engineering career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 247 of 345 24:28:22:24. Endorsements requiring coursework, certification, or work
experience. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE instructor
permit, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires the following: completion of
state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized
accrediting agency as a health profession practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated work
experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 248 of 345 24:28:22:25. Endorsements requiring coursework, or degree, or work
experience. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE instructor
permit, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires one of the following: completion
of state-designated coursework, associate degree or higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Energy career pathway;
(2) Engineering and robotics career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 249 of 345 24:28:22:26. Endorsements requiring content test, coursework, degree, or work
experience. For an individual who has completed a CTE preparation program or CTE instructor
permit, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires one of the following: passage of
the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated coursework, completion of an
associate degree or higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a
related field within the previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 250 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:23

ENDORSEMENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12)
PREPARATION
Section
24:28:23:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:23:02 Kindergarten through grade four endorsements Endorsements requiring
completion of a preparation.
24:28:23:03 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:23:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 special Special education (SPED) endorsement
endorsements.
24:28:23:05 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:23:06 Self-contained grades five through eight.
24:28:23:07 Endorsements requiring by coursework or major.
24:28:23:08 Endorsements requiring by content test, coursework, or major.
24:28:23:09 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:23:10 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:23:11 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement Career and
technical education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:23:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 251 of 345 24:28:23:13 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:23:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:23:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:23:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:23:17 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:23:18 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:23:19 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course
and department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:23:20 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:23:21 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:23:22 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 252 of 345 24:28:23:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, an early childhood birth through
grade three endorsement requires completion of the early childhood preparation program
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 253 of 345 24:28:23:02. Kindergarten through grade four endorsements. For an individual who
has completed a K-12 preparation program, the following kindergarten through grade four
endorsements require completion of an elementary preparation program:
24:28:23:02. Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation. An applicant who
has completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective preparation programs and
passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:

(1) Self-contained kindergarten through fourth grade Early childhood birth through grade
three;
(2) Kindergarten;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts endorsement;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the
applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 254 of 345 24:28:23:03. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. LFor an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, an early
childhood SPED birth through grade three endorsement requires completion of an early
childhood special education preparation program Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 255 of 345 24:28:23:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED)
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, a K-12 SPED
endorsement requires passage of the state-designated content test and completion of state-
designated coursework. This endorsement may also be added through completion of special
education alternative certification.
24:28:23:04. Special education (SPED) endorsements. An applicant who has
completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test
and completed the state-designated coursework, for the requested endorsement. The
endorsements are:

(1) Early childhood birth through grade three special education; and
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 256 of 345 24:28:23:05. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, a K-12
adaptive physical education endorsement requires a major in content, or both passage of the
state-designated content test and state-designated coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 257 of 345 24:28:23:06. Self-contained grades five through eight. For an individual An applicant
who has completed a K-12 preparation program, may request to add the a self-contained grades
five through eight endorsement requires passage of, if the applicant has passed the state-
designated content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 258 of 345 24:28:23:07. Endorsements requiring coursework. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:
24:28:23:07. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has
completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-designated
coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements
are:

(1) K-12 classroom technology;
(2) K-12 distance educator adaptive physical education;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies; and
(9) Middle level learnerElementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Languages;
(13) Secondary Russian;
(14) Secondary Japanese; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 259 of 345 (15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 260 of 345 24:28:23:08. Endorsements requiring content test or major. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The endorsements are:
24:28:23:08. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed a K-12 preparation program and passed the state-designated pedagogy test, may
request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test,
completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for each of the requested
endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(14) Secondary intermediate science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 261 of 345 (15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education; and
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German;
(37) Elementary Spanish; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 262 of 345 (38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science;
(41) Elementary school library education;
(42) Elementary English as a new language education;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education; and
(55) Secondary English as a new language.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 263 of 345 24:28:23:09. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. For an individual
who has completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires a major in content or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian;
(4) Elementary World Languages;
(5) Secondary Russian;
(6) Secondary Japanese;
(7) Secondary Norwegian; and
(8) Secondary world languages Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 264 of 345 24:28:23:10. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. For
an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of the state-designated content
test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) K-12 vocal music education;
(2) K-12 instrumental music education;
(3) Elementary reading;
(4) Elementary Latin;
(5) Elementary French;
(6) Elementary German;
(7) Elementary Spanish;
(8) Elementary Chinese;
(9) Elementary gifted education;
(10) Elementary computer science education;
(11) Elementary school library specialist;
(12) Elementary English as a new language;
(13) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(14) Secondary advanced literature;
(15) Secondary speech and debate;
(16) Secondary reading;
(17) Secondary Latin;
(18) Secondary French; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 265 of 345 (19) Secondary German;
(20) Secondary Spanish;
(21) Secondary Chinese;
(22) Secondary gifted education;
(23) Secondary computer science education;
(24) Secondary school library education; and
(25) Secondary English as a new language Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 266 of 345 24:28:23:11. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, a curriculum
for agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE
methods course and completion of state-approved national certification training in curriculum for
agriculture science education.
24:28:23:11. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed a K-12 preparation program, may request a career and technical education (CTE)
endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;
(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 267 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 268 of 345 24:28:23:12. Health science career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of
state-designated coursework or licensure, certification, or registration by a nationally recognized
accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 269 of 345 24:28:23:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, a law, public
safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement requires completion of a two-credit
CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of one of the following:
passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-required coursework, 4,000
hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years, or
certification as a law enforcement officer Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 270 of 345 24:28:23:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster endorsement requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of
one of the following: an associates degree in a related field, passage of the state-designated
content test, or completion of state-required coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 271 of 345 24:28:23:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, a natural
resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of state-designated
coursework or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 272 of 345 24:28:23:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed a K-12 preparation program, a therapeutic and support services
career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This
endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test,
completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a nationally-
recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated
work experience in a related field within the previous five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 273 of 345 24:28:23:17. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test or coursework. For an individual who has completed a K-12
preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of a
two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated
content test or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 274 of 345 24:28:23:18. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of the
following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated
coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 275 of 345 (16) Consumer services career pathway;
(17) Programming and software development career pathway;
(18) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(19) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(20) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(21) Construction career pathway; and
(22) Government and public administration Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 276 of 345 24:28:23:19. Endorsement requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course and department-approved certification training. For an individual who has completed
a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion
of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of the department-approved national
certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project Lead the Way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project Lead the Way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project Lead the Way engineering career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 277 of 345 24:28:23:20. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and coursework, or certification, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of the
following: completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a
nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 278 of 345 24:28:23:21. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who has completed a
K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of
a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of the following:
completion of state-designated coursework, associate degree or higher in a related field, or 4,000
hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The
endorsements are:

(1) Energy career pathway;
(2) Engineering and robotics career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 279 of 345 24:28:23:22. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of the
following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated
coursework, completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 280 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:24

ENDORSEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD
PREPARATION
Section
24:28:24:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:24:02 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:24:03 Kindergarten through grade12 special education (SPED) endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:24:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:24:05 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by content test.
24:28:24:06 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and by coursework or major.
24:28:24:07 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and by content test, coursework, or
major.
24:28:24:08 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or coursework,
Repealed.
24:28:24:09 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major, or
coursework, Repealed.
24:28:24:10 Early childhood development career pathway endorsement Career and technical
education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:24:11 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement, Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 281 of 345 24:28:24:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:24:13 Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:24:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:24:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:24:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:24:17 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:24:18 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:24:19 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:24:20 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:24:21 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:24:22 Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education (CTE)
methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 282 of 345 24:28:24:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, an early childhood
birth through grade three endorsement requires passage of the state-designated content test
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 283 of 345 24:28:24:02. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, an early childhood special education birth through grade three endorsement requires
passage of the state-designated content test Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 284 of 345 24:28:24:03. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education
(SPED) endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED
preparation program, a kindergarten through grade 12 special education endorsement requires
completion of the state-designated pedagogy test. This endorsement also requires one of the
following: passage of the state-designated content test, major in content, or completion of state-
designated coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 285 of 345 24:28:24:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, a kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement requires a
major in content, or both passage of the state-designated content test and state-designated
coursework. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 286 of 345 24:28:24:05. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and content test. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test. The
endorsements are:
24:28:24:05. Endorsements by content test. An applicant who has completed an early
childhood special education preparation program, has passed the state-designated pedagogy test,
may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-designated content
test for the requested endorsement. The endorsements are:
(1) Self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth Early childhood birth through grade
three;
(2) Self-contained grades five through eight Early childhood birth through grade three
special education;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required An
applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth or self-
contained grades five through eight, if the applicant has passed the state-designated content test
for all four subject areas per grade range.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 287 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 288 of 345 24:28:24:06. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test and coursework. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires completion of state-designated coursework. The
endorsements are:
24:28:24:06. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has
completed an early childhood special education preparation program and passed the state-
designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has
completed the state-designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested
endorsements. The endorsements are:
(1) Kindergarten;
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 K-12 classroom technology;
(3) Kindergarten through grade 12 distant educator endorsement K-12 adaptive physical
education;
(4) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(5) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired education;
(6) Elementary blind or visually impaired education;
(7) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies;
(8) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired education;
(9) Secondary blind or visually impaired education; and
(10) Middle level learner Elementary Russian;
(11) Elementary Japanese;
(12) Elementary Norwegian;
(13) Elementary world languages; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 289 of 345 (14) Secondary Russian;
(15) Secondary Japanese;
(16) Secondary Norwegian; and
(17) Secondary World Languages.


Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 290 of 345 24:28:24:07. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test or major. For
an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major
in content. The endorsements are:
24:28:24:07. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed an early childhood special education preparation program and passed the state-
designated pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the
state-designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content,
for each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:
(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(14) Secondary intermediate science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 291 of 345 (15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education; and
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German;
(37) Elementary Spanish; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 292 of 345 (38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science;
(41) Elementary school library education;
(42) Elementary English as a new language education;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education;
(55) Secondary English as a new language; and
(56) Kindergarten through grade 12 special education.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 293 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 294 of 345 24:28:24:08. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content major or
coursework. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires a major in content or
completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian;
(4) Elementary world languages;
(5) Secondary Russian;
(6) Secondary Japanese;
(7) Secondary Norwegian; and
(8) Secondary world languages.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 295 of 345 24:28:24:09. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, and content test, content major,
or coursework. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of one of the
following: passage of the state-designated content test, major in content, or completion of state-
designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1)Elementary Spanish;
(2) Elementary German;
(3) Elementary French;
(4) Elementary Chinese;
(5) Elementary Latin;
(6) Elementary computer science education;
(7) Elementary reading;
(8) Elementary school library education;
(9) Elementary English as a new language;
(10) Elementary gifted education;
(11) Kindergarten through grade twelve vocal music education;
(12) Kindergarten through grade twelve instrumental music education;
(13) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(14) Secondary advanced literature;
(15) Secondary speech and debate;
(16) Secondary reading;
(17) Secondary Latin; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 296 of 345 (18) Secondary French;
(19) Secondary German;
(20) Secondary Spanish;
(21) Secondary Chinese;
(22) Secondary computer science education;
(23) Secondary gifted education;
(24) Secondary school library education; and
(25) Secondary English as a new language.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 297 of 345 24:28:24:10. Early childhod development career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, an early childhood
development career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods
course. This endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated content test, state-
designated coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the
previous five years.
24:28:24:10. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed an early childhood special education preparation program, may request a career
and technical education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;
(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 298 of 345 General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 299 of 345 24:28:24:11. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, a curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of state-approved national
certification training in curriculum for agriculture science education. Effective July 1, 2019,
passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 300 of 345 24:28:24:12. Health science career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, a health science career cluster
endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also
requires completion of state-designated coursework or licensure, certification, or registration by
a nationally recognized accrediting agency as a health profession practitioner. Effective July 1,
2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 301 of 345 24:28:24:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, a law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of
one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-required
coursework, 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five
years, or certification as a law enforcement officer. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-
designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 302 of 345 24:28:24:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster
endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also
requires completion of one of the following: an associate degree in a related field, passage of the
state-designated content test, or completion of state-required coursework. Effective July 1, 2019,
passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 303 of 345 24:28:24:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation
program, a natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of
state-designated coursework or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within
the previous five years. Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is
also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 304 of 345 24:28:24:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, a therapeutic and
support services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods
course. This endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated
content test, completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a
nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. Effective July 1,
2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 305 of 345 24:28:24:17. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test or coursework. For an individual who has completed
an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires
passage of the state-designated content test or completion of state-designated coursework. The
endorsements are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 306 of 345 Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 307 of 345 24:28:24:18. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. For an individual
who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement
also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of
state-designated coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field
within the previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Consumer services career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 308 of 345 (16) Programming and software development career pathway;
(17) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(18) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(19) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(20) Construction career pathway; and
(21) Government and public administration.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 309 of 345 24:28:24:19. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and department-approved certification training. For an individual
who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of
the department-approved national certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project Lead the Way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project Lead the Way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project Lead the Way engineering career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 310 of 345 24:28:24:20. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. For an individual
who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement
also requires one of the following: completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure
or certification by a nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional
practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 311 of 345 24:28:24:21. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who
has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in
this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also
requires one of the following: completion of state-designated coursework, associate degree or
higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the
previous five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Engineering and robotics career pathway;
(2) Energy career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 312 of 345 24:28:24:22. Endorsements requiring pedagogy test, career and technical education
(CTE) methods course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. For an
individual who has completed an early childhood SPED preparation program, each of the
endorsements listed in this section requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course.
Each endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content
test, completion of state-designated coursework, completion of an associate degree or higher in a
related field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway.

Effective July 1, 2019, passage of the state-designated pedagogy test is also required
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 313 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:25

ENDORSEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - KINDERGARTEN
THROUGH GRADE TWELVE (K-12) SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) PREPARATION
Section
24:28:25:01 Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:25:02 Kindergarten through grade four endorsements Endorsements requiring
completion of a preparation.
24:28:25:03 Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:25:04 Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED) endorsement.
24:28:25:05 Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:25:06 Self-contained grades five through eight.
24:28:25:07 Endorsements requiring by coursework or major.
24:28:25:08 Endorsements requiring by content test, coursework, or major.
24:28:25:09 Endorsements requiring content major or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:25:10 Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:25:11 Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway endorsement Career and
technical education (CTE) endorsements.
24:28:25:12 Health science career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:25:13 Law, public safety, security and corrections career cluster endorsement,
Repealed. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 314 of 345 24:28:25:14 Manufacturing career cluster endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:25:15 Natural resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement,
Repealed.
24:28:25:16 Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:25:17 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test or coursework, Repealed.
24:28:25:18 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test, coursework, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:25:19 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course
and Department-approved certification training, Repealed.
24:28:25:20 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and coursework, certification, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:25:21 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.
24:28:25:22 Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods course,
and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience, Repealed.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 315 of 345 24:28:25:01. Early childhood birth through grade three endorsement. For an
individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, an early childhood birth
through grade three endorsement requires completion of the early childhood preparation program
Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 316 of 345 24:28:25:02. Kindergarten through grade four endorsements. For an individual who
has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, the following kindergarten through grade four
endorsements require completion of an elementary preparation program:
24:28:25:02. Endorsements requiring completion of a preparation. An applicant who
has completed a K-12 special education preparation program and passed the state-designated
pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements upon completion of the respective
preparation programs and passage of the state-designated content test. The endorsements are:
(1) Self-contained kindergarten through fourth grade Early childhood birth through grade
three;
(2) Kindergarten;
(3) Kindergarten through fourth grade English language arts endorsement;
(4) Kindergarten through fourth grade math;
(5) Kindergarten through fourth grade science; and
(6) Kindergarten through fourth grade social science.

An applicant may request to add the self-contained grades kindergarten through fourth, if the
applicant has passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas per grade range.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 317 of 345 24:28:25:03. Early childhood special education (SPED) birth through grade three
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, an early
childhood SPED birth through grade three endorsement requires completion of the state-
designated pedagogy test and one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test or
completion of state-designated coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 318 of 345 24:28:25:04. Kindergarten through grade 12 special education (SPED)
endorsement. For an individual An applicant who has completed a K-12 SPED special
education preparation program, may request a K-12 SPED special education endorsement
requires a major in content or upon passage of the state-designated content test.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 319 of 345 24:28:25:05. Kindergarten through grade 12 adaptive physical education
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, a K-12
adaptive physical education endorsement requires a major in content, or both passage of the
state-designated content test and state-designated coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 320 of 345 24:28:25:06. Self-contained grades five through eight. For an individual An applicant
who has completed a K-12 SPED special education preparation program, a may request to add
the self-contained grades five through eight endorsement requires passage of, if the applicant has
passed the state-designated content test for all four subject areas.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 321 of 345 24:28:25:07. Endorsements requiring coursework. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:
24:28:25:07. Endorsements by coursework or major. An applicant who has
completed a K-12 special education preparation program and passed the state-designated
pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has completed the state-
designated coursework or has a major in content, for each of the requested endorsements. The
endorsements are:

(1) Kindergarten through grade twelve K-12 classroom technology;
(2) Kindergarten through grade twelve distance educator K-12 adaptive physical
education;
(3) Elementary deaf or hearing impaired;
(4) Elementary blind or visually impaired;
(5) Elementary South Dakota Indian studies;
(6) Secondary deaf or hearing impaired;
(7) Secondary blind or visually impaired;
(8) Secondary South Dakota Indian studies; and
(9) Middle level learner Elementary Russian;
(10) Elementary Japanese;
(11) Elementary Norwegian;
(12) Elementary World Languages;
(13) Secondary Russian; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 322 of 345 (14) Secondary Japanese;
(15) Secondary Norwegian; and
(16) Secondary World Languages.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.


ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 323 of 345 24:28:25:08. Endorsements requiring content test or major. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires passage of the state-designated content test or a major in content. The endorsements are:
24:28:25:08. Endorsements by content test, coursework, or major. An applicant who
has completed a K-12 special education preparation program and passed the state-designated
pedagogy test, may request the following endorsements if the applicant has passed the state-
designated content test, completed the state-designated coursework, or a major in content, for
each of the requested endorsements. The endorsements are:

(1) Grades five through eight English language arts;
(2) Grades five through eight math;
(3) Grades five through eight science;
(4) Grades five through eight social science;
(5) Elementary art education;
(6) Elementary health education;
(7) Elementary physical education;
(8) Elementary music education;
(9) Secondary intermediate English language arts;
(10) Secondary drama and theater;
(11) Secondary mass communications;
(12) Secondary intermediate math;
(13) Secondary advanced mathematics;
(14) Secondary intermediate science; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 324 of 345 (15) Secondary advanced biology;
(16) Secondary chemistry;
(17) Secondary physics;
(18) Secondary advanced physical science;
(19) Secondary advanced earth science;
(20) Secondary intermediate social science;
(21) Secondary advanced history;
(22) Secondary advanced political science;
(23) Secondary advanced geography;
(24) Secondary economics;
(25) Secondary sociology;
(26) Secondary psychology;
(27) Secondary art education;
(28) Secondary health education;
(29) Secondary physical education; and
(30) Secondary music education;
(31) K-12 vocal music education;
(32) K-12 instrumental music education;
(33) Elementary reading;
(34) Elementary Latin;
(35) Elementary French;
(36) Elementary German;
(37) Elementary Spanish; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 325 of 345 (38) Elementary Chinese;
(39) Elementary gifted education;
(40) Elementary computer science;
(41) Elementary school library education;
(42) Elementary English as a new language education;
(43) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(44) Secondary advanced literature;
(45) Secondary speech and debate;
(46) Secondary reading;
(47) Secondary Latin;
(48) Secondary French;
(49) Secondary German;
(50) Secondary Spanish;
(51) Secondary Chinese;
(52) Secondary gifted education;
(53) Secondary computer science education;
(54) Secondary school library education;
(55) Secondary English as a new language; and
(56) Early childhood birth through grade three special education.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 326 of 345 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 327 of 345 24:28:25:09. Endorsements requiring content major or coursework. For an individual
who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this
section requires a major in content or completion of state-designated coursework. The
endorsements are:

(1) Elementary Russian;
(2) Elementary Japanese;
(3) Elementary Norwegian;
(4) Elementary World Languages;
(5) Secondary Russian;
(6) Secondary Japanese;
(7) Secondary Norwegian; and
(8) Secondary world languages Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 328 of 345 24:28:25:10. Endorsements requiring content test, content major, or coursework. For
an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements
listed in this section requires completion of one of the following: passage of the state-designated
content test, major in content, or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements
are:

(1) K-12 vocal music education;
(2) K-12 instrumental music education;
(3) Elementary reading;
(4) Elementary Latin;
(5) Elementary French;
(6) Elementary German;
(7) Elementary Spanish;
(8) Elementary Chinese;
(9) Elementary gifted education;
(10) Elementary computer science education;
(11) Elementary school library specialist;
(12) Elementary English as a new language;
(13) Secondary advanced composition and grammar;
(14) Secondary advanced literature;
(15) Secondary speech and debate;
(16) Secondary reading;
(17) Secondary Latin; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 329 of 345 (18) Secondary French;
(19) Secondary German;
(20) Secondary Spanish;
(21) Secondary Chinese;
(22) Secondary gifted education;
(23) Secondary computer science education;
(24) Secondary school library education; and
(25) Secondary English as a new language Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 330 of 345 24:28:25:11. Curriculum for agriculture science education pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation, a curriculum for
agriculture science education pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE
methods course and completion of state-approved national certification training in curriculum for
agriculture science education.
24:28:25:11. Career and technical education (CTE) endorsements. An applicant who
has completed a K-12 special education preparation program, may request a career and technical
education (CTE) endorsement, if the applicant has:
(1) Completed a two-credit CTE methods course;
(2) Passed the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) One of the following requirements for requested endorsement:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience earned within the previous five
calendar years;
(c) Holds a national certification or state license;
(d) Passes the state-designated content test; or
(e) Completes state-designated coursework.
The endorsements are issued for each CTE career cluster and pathway. An applicant who has
received all CTE career pathway endorsements for a given CTE career cluster, may request to
add the CTE career cluster endorsement.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3. ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 331 of 345 Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4,
13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 332 of 345 24:28:25:12. Health science career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, a health science career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires
completion of state-designated coursework or licensure, certification, or registration by a
nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 333 of 345 24:28:25:13. Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, a law,
public safety, security, and corrections career cluster endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of one of the following:
passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-required coursework, 4,000
hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years, or
certification as a law enforcement officer Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 334 of 345 24:28:25:14. Manufacturing career cluster endorsement. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, a manufacturing career cluster endorsement
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires
completion of one of the following: an associate degree in a related field, passage of the state-
designated content test, or completion of state-required coursework Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 335 of 345 24:28:25:15. Natural resources and environmental services career pathway
endorsement. For an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, a natural
resources and environmental services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-
credit CTE methods course. This endorsement also requires completion of state-designated
coursework or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 336 of 345 24:28:25:16. Therapeutic and support services career pathway endorsement. For an
individual who has completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, a therapeutic and support
services career pathway endorsement requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course.
This endorsement also requires one of the following: passage of the state-designated content test,
completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a nationally-
recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of validated
work experience in a related field within the previous five years Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 337 of 345 24:28:25:17. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test or coursework. For an individual who has completed a K-12 SPED
preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires completion of a
two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires passage of the state-designated
content test or completion of state-designated coursework. The endorsements are:

(1) Arts, audio-video technology, and communications career cluster;
(2) Finance career cluster;
(3) Hospitality and tourism career cluster;
(4) Human services career cluster;
(5) Information technology career cluster;
(6) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster;
(7) Transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster;
(8) Agriculture food and natural resources career cluster;
(9) Business management and administration career cluster;
(10) Marketing career cluster;
(11) Architecture and construction career cluster; and
(12) Family and consumer science career cluster Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 338 of 345 24:28:25:18. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test, coursework, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated
coursework, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous
five years. The endorsements are:

(1) Education and training career cluster;
(2) Food products and processing career pathway;
(3) Plant systems career pathway;
(4) Animal systems career pathway;
(5) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(6) Agribusiness career pathway;
(7) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(8) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(9) Welding and precision machining career pathway;
(10) Accounting career pathway;
(11) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(12) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(13) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(14) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway; ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 339 of 345 (16) Consumer services career pathway;
(17) Programming and software development career pathway;
(18) Web and digital communications career pathway;
(19) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(20) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(21) Construction career pathway; and
(22) Government and public administration Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 340 of 345 24:28:25:19. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course and department-approved certification training. For an individual who has completed
a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course and completion of the department-approved
national certification training program. The endorsements are:

(1) Project Lead the Way biomedical science career pathway;
(2) Project Lead the Way computer science career pathway; and
(3) Project Lead the Way engineering career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 341 of 345 24:28:25:20. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and coursework, certification, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: completion of state-designated coursework, current licensure or certification by a
nationally-recognized accrediting agency as a health professional practitioner, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Diagnostic services career pathway; and
(2) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 342 of 345 24:28:25:21. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who has completed a
K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section requires
completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of the
following: completion of state-designated coursework, associate degree or higher in a related
field, or 4,000 hours of validated work experience in a related field within the previous five
years. The endorsements are:

(1) Energy career pathway;
(2) Engineering and robotics career pathway; and
(3) Aviation career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 343 of 345 24:28:25:22. Endorsements requiring career and technical education (CTE) methods
course, and content test, coursework, degree, or work experience. For an individual who has
completed a K-12 SPED preparation program, each of the endorsements listed in this section
requires completion of a two-credit CTE methods course. Each endorsement also requires one of
the following: passage of the state-designated content test, completion of state-designated
coursework, completion of an associate degree or higher in a related field, or 4,000 hours of
validated work experience in a related field within the previous five years. The endorsements
are:

(1) Visual arts career pathway;
(2) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(3) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(4) Auto body technology career pathway; and
(5) Automotive technology career pathway Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 344 of 345 CHAPTER 24:28:27

EDUCATION SPECIALIST ENDORSEMENTS
Section
24:28:27:01 Curriculum director endorsement.
24:28:27:02 School counselor endorsement.
24:28:27:03 School psychologist endorsement.
24:28:27:04 Special education director endorsement.
24:28:27:05 School psychological examiner endorsement.
24:28:27:06 Mentor teacher endorsement, Repealed.
24:28:27:07 Mentor school counselor endorsement.
24:28:27:08 Technology integrationist endorsement.
24:28:27:09 Technology coordinator endorsement.

ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification Public Hearing 6/22/2026 Page 345 of 345 24:28:27:06. Mentor teacher endorsement. A mentor teacher endorsement requires
verification of three or more years of experience as a teacher, an active educator certificate, and
state-designated coursework or state-designated training Repealed.

Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.