584-225-0010 Purpose of Specialization on a License
(1) A specialization on a TSPC-issued license is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as “added value” on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards or requirements set by the Commission.
(2) A specialization is distinguished from an endorsement in that a specialization is not required to teach or work in the specialized area, whereas an endorsement is required to work in the subject-matter area.
(3) The specialization will be indicated as follows on the license: Example: Specialization: Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(4) An educator may not be labeled as a specialist or call themselves a specialist in any area recognized by the Commission as requiring additional and exceptional preparation without actually holding a specialization on the license.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120–342.430, 342.455-342.495 & 342.553
Hist.: TSPC 13-2015(Temp), f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16; TSPC 1-2016,
f. & cert. ef. 2-10-16
Pacific University is currently approved to deliver courses for the TAG Specialization.
Additional specialization OARs can be found on the TSPC website at: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_500/oar_584/584_225.html