Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
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.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.