Regulation .01 Standards for Kindergarten Programs Operated by Public Institutions of Post-Secondary Education.
Regulation .01 Standards for Kindergarten Programs Operated by Public Institutions of Post-Secondary Education.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A kindergarten program operated by a public institution of post-secondary education shall meet the requirements of this regulation.
B.
The educational program shall comply with the instructional program requirements applicable to public school kindergarten programs found in:
(1)
COMAR 13A.04.06 — Program of Instruction in Personal Financial Literacy;
(2)
COMAR 13A.04.08 — Program in Social Studies;
(3)
COMAR 13A.04.09 — Program in Science;
(4)
COMAR 13A.04.12 — Program in Mathematics;
(5)
COMAR 13A.04.13 — Program in Physical Education;
(6)
COMAR 13A.04.14 — Program in English Language Arts;
(7)
COMAR 13A.04.16 — Programs in Fine Arts; and
(8)
COMAR 13A.04.18 — Program in Comprehensive Health Education.
C.
Each teacher in the kindergarten program shall hold a Maryland teaching certificate in early childhood education.
D.
The educational program shall maintain enrollment and attendance records for a period of 3 years after a child leaves the program.
E.
By September 1, 1994, and every 5 years after that, the administrative head of the public institution of post-secondary education shall certify to the State Superintendent of Schools that the kindergarten program meets, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter.