First Year of Certification
· DIRECT Institute #1 – Methods of Teaching
o Five (5) consecutive days in July
OR
o Five (5) Saturdays during the fall
· DIRECT Institute #2 – Classroom & Lab Management
o Four (4) Saturdays during the spring plus DIRECT mentor visit
· To Renew Certificate
o DIRECT Institute #1 – Methods of Teaching
o DIRECT Institute #2 – Classroom & Lab Management
o Take Basic Skills Exam
Second
Year of Certification
· DIRECT Institute #3 – Curriculum
o Five (5) consecutive days in July
· DIRECT Institute #4 – Assessment
o Four (4) Saturdays during the spring plus competitive event assignment
· To Renew Certificate
o DIRECT Institute #3 – Curriculum
o DIRECT Institute #4 – Assessment
o Pass trade exam or required state/national exam or certification
o Pass performance evaluation (ADEPT)
Years 3-5 of Certification
· Six semester hours of approved professional education coursework
· Pass Basic Skills Exam