Year of Experience Definition

Three years of acceptable experience is defined as:

• The equivalent of at least 540 full-time days,
• A maximum of 180 days during one school year (July 1 through June 30), and
• Across at least three different school years.

Summer school experience will count if the above limit is not exceeded.

• A minimum of 180 days of full-time, continuous school experience in the title of certification, completed within a 12-month period, OR
  
  
• A minimum of 180 days of full-time, continuous school experience in the title of certification, completed in periods of no less than 90 days within a 12- month period, OR
  
  
• A minimum of 360 days of part-time continuous school experience consisting of an average of 2.5 days per week in the title of certification and completed in periods of no less than 90 days each within a 12-month period, OR
  
  
• A minimum of 360 days of part-time school experience, which shall include at least 45 days of part-time continuous school experience within a 12-month period in the title of the certificate sought, consisting of at least of one class period each day with a consistent group of students during such time.