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INTRODUCTION
On July 1, 1988 new
regulations took effect for the certification of all administrators
working in Maine schools. After that date, all newly issued
administrative certificates and every renewal of an existing
administrative certificate became subject to Title 20-MRSA,
Chapters 502, 115 and 118.
This site outlines
the certification regulations and processes for practicing administrators
in school districts that are members of the Penquis Regional
Administrative Support System (PRASS). All renewals of administrator
certificates except teaching principals must occur through the
procedures outlined herein.
The Penquis Regional
Administrative Support System is the approved organization for
overseeing and recommending to the Commissioner of Education
most administrative certificate renewals. The activities and
authority of the system are described in the Penquis Regional
Administrative Support System Plan (approved by MDOE in June
1989 and available in the central office of each school administrative
unit).
PRASS
is intended to:
- provide strong
support services for administrators entering administrative
positions,
- provide assistance
to persons who are candidates for administrator certificate
renewal,
- assist candidates
in conducting a meaningful Comprehensive Professional Assessment,
- review and approve
Administrator Action Plans,
- provide the Commissioner
with recommendations for candidates seeking administrator
certificate renewal, and
- build mentor
relationships for administrators who wish collegial support
and assistance in working toward improving professional skills.
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