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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".28" citation="COMAR 11.23.02.28" title_num="11" subtitle_num="23" chapter_num="02" heading="Course Requirements for Apprentice Instructor Permit and Instructor Certification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual shall successfully complete the following Administration approved courses to qualify for an apprentice instructor permit and instructor certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>To qualify for an apprentice instructor permit, an individual shall complete the following Administration approved instructor certification courses conducted by the employing certified school:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An introductory course that provides a detailed review of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maryland's Graduated Licensing System; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The driver education program;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A primary level classroom instruction course that provides basic knowledge of how to teach and facilitate student learning activities in the classroom instruction of the program curriculum; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A primary level behind-the-wheel instruction course that provides basic knowledge of how to teach and facilitate student learning activities in behind-the-wheel instruction of the program curriculum.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>To qualify for an instructor certification, an individual shall complete the following instructor certification courses conducted by an Administration approved instructor trainer:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An advanced level classroom instruction course that provides comprehensive knowledge of how to teach and facilitate student learning activities in the classroom instruction of the program curriculum; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An advanced level behind-the-wheel instruction course that provides comprehensive knowledge of how to teach and facilitate student learning activities in the behind-the-wheel instruction of the program curriculum.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Administration may waive the instructor certification course requirements in classroom instruction for individuals who possess a valid teaching certificate from a state department of education if the individual meets all other requirements for instructor certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Administration may waive the instructor certification course requirements for classroom and behind-the-wheel training for individuals who provide documented and verifiable training and experience as a driver education instructor from another state if the individual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provides proof acceptable to the Administration that their training and experience is equivalent to the training requirements set forth in this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Successfully completes the introductory course outlined in §B(1) of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Successfully passes the knowledge test outlined in Regulation .27 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Successfully passes the final skills evaluations to demonstrate competency and proficiency in teaching both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction as set forth in Regulation .27 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>