# Title 67 — Public Instruction, Superintendent of

## Article 67-11 — Education Professional Credentials

## Chapter 67-11-03.4 — Title I Coordinator Credential

### § 67-11-03.4-01. Requirements for a title I coordinator credential.

1. The department issues credentials for title I coordinators. A title I coordinator credential is
issued to coincide with the period for which the individual is licensed to teach or approved to
teach by the North Dakota education standards and practices board; however, an individual
holding a lifetime educator's professional license shall renew the individual's credential every
five years. A title I coordinator credential may be obtained to recognize the qualifications and
duties of persons who coordinate title I programs but are not paid with title I funds. A title I
coordinator credential is available for individuals paid to any extent with title I funds who
assume duties as described in subsection 2.
2. To obtain a title I coordinator credential, a person must:
a. Hold a valid North Dakota educator's professional license;
b. Have a major or endorsement in elementary, middle school, or secondary education; and
c. Have one of the following:
(1) A master's degree in an educational field from a state-approved program; or
(2) Hold an elementary, middle school, or secondary title I teacher's credential issued
under this article and have a minimum of three years of title I teaching experience.
History: Effective January 1, 2020.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
### § 67-11-03.4-02. Duties of title I coordinators.

A title I coordinator performs the job duties of coordinating a districtwide or school title I program,
including development of budgets, preparation of a consolidated title I application, training title I staff,
submitting title I reports, planning and conducting parent and family engagement activities, facilitating
professional development, conducting the annual evaluation of the program, and also may supervise
one or more title I teachers.
History: Effective January 1, 2020.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
### § 67-11-03.4-03. Application for title I coordinator credentials.

An applicant for a title I coordinator credential must submit an online application.
History: Effective January 1, 2020.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319

### § 67-11-03.4-04. Renewal of title I coordinator credentials.

1. A credential issued under this chapter is valid only while the credentialed individual holds a
valid North Dakota educator's professional license.
2. An applicant for renewal of a title I coordinator credential who holds a valid five-year North
Dakota educator's professional license or a life license shall:
a. Renew the credential prior to the expiration of the applicant's educator's professional
license, or every five years if the applicant has a life license;
b. Submit an online application; and
c. Participate in department-sponsored title I trainings as evidenced by a certificate of
attendance at four or more title I workshops since the date the current credential was
issued.
3. An applicant for renewal of a title I coordinator credential who holds a valid two-year North
Dakota educator's professional license shall:
a. Renew the credential prior to the expiration of the applicant's educator's professional
license;
b. Submit an online application; and
c. Participate in department-sponsored title I trainings as evidenced by a certificate of
attendance at two or more title I workshops since the date the current credential was
issued.
History: Effective January 1, 2020.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16(8); 20 USC 6319
