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EXTENSION AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES

A certificate may be extended or renewed by the State Department
of Education subject to the requirements given below. All applications
for renewals or extensions should be sent through the division
superintendent and be accompanied by his recommendation or endorsement.
No certificate should be sent to the State Department of
Education for renewal prior to April 1, or subsequent to September
15, of the year in which the certificate expires.

• 1. The holder must present evidence that he has been a successful
  teacher.

• 2. The holder must show that he has read with care and appreciation
  five books on the Teachers' Reading Course during the
  life of the certificate and be prepared to make a synopsis of
  any one of the books named. A statement from the division
  superintendent showing that the books have been carefully and
  studiously read may be accepted in lieu of the synopsis. The
  Reading Course will be mailed by the State Department of
  Education, upon request.

• 3. In addition to the first and second requirements, the holder
  must satisfy at least one of the following conditions:

  • a. Take an examination on the two books on education in the
    reading course for the year in which the certificate expires.

  • b. Present the equivalent of two session-hours of college or
    normal school credit in education or academic subjects or
    in subjects directly related to the grade work or branches
    which the applicant teaches.

    In lieu of (b) applicants may present credit for the correspondence
    course in school hygiene and physical inspection of
    school children offered by the State Board of Health; or
    complete a recognized extension course in school hygiene.

  • c. The holder must have made some contribution to professional
    literature by the publication of a book, monograph,
    or acceptable article which would give proof of seasoned
    professional thought.

  • d. Extensive travel in the United States or abroad which
    would serve to improve geographical, historical, or social
    equipment.

  • e. The applicant must show that he has made a definite and
    distinct contribution to educational practice in administration,
    in supervision, or in processes of instruction.

The regulations of the State Board of Education provide that the
conditions given under (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) may not be required
of teachers who hold at least a First Grade Certificate and have taught
for 24 years.

Expired certificates do not come under these regulations. Such certificates
are revived and renewed upon special individual rulings made
by the State Department of Education.

The West Law.—Holders of certificates of any rank or grade desiring
to renew certificates may meet the requirements of the West Law

through securing credit for Education sB-I, the courses in School
Hygiene.

Those desiring to secure new certificates must meet requirements of
the State for this new certificate.