Chapter 18

17 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 1 CHAPTER 18 THE DR. ANTONIO C. YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS SOURCE : Except as otherwise stated, Chapter 18, Articles 1 - 4 were repealed and reenacted by P.L. 24-231:2 (Aug. 12, 1998). NOTE: References to 'Director' made in the context of th e Educator Corps Director of this chapter changed to 'Administrator' pursuant to P.L. 28- 150:V:50 (Sept. 30, 2006). References to 'Council' or 'Educator Corps Council' made in the context of the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps Council in §§ 18104, 18105, 18107, Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this chapter changed to 'School of Education' pursuant to P.L. 28-150:V:51 (Sept. 30, 2006). 2009 NOTE: P.L. 28-045:10 (June 6, 2005) changed the name of the Department of Education to the Guam Public School S ystem. P.L. 30-050:2 (July 14, 2009) reverted the name of the Guam Publi c School System to the Department of Education. References to Guam Public School System have been changed to Department of Education pursuant to P.L. 30-050:3. Article 1. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Co rps: Governance. Article 2. The Guam Teacher Corps. Article 3. The Guam Counselor Corps. Article 4.

artment of Education pursuant to P.L. 30-050:3. Article 1. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Co rps: Governance. Article 2. The Guam Teacher Corps. Article 3. The Guam Counselor Corps. Article 4. The Guam Principal Corps. Article 5. The Fifth-year Induction Corps. Article 6. Educator Recertification. Article 7. Sunset Provision. ARTICLE 1 THE DR. ANTONIO C. YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS : GOVERNANCE § 18101. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Cor ps: Creation. § 18102. The Educator Corps Council: Composition a nd the School of Education. § 18102.1. Quorum and Vacancy in the Council. § 18103. Duties and Responsibilities. § 18103.1. School of Education: Duties and Responsi bilities. § 18103.2. Annual Program Assessment and Evaluation . § 18104. Educator Corps Administrator: Duties and Responsibilities. § 18105. Budget and Compensation. § 18106. Prior Appropriations to the Guam Teacher Corps. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 2 § 18107. Garnishment of Income Tax Refunds in the Event of Default. § 18108. Severability. § 18101. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corp s: Creation. There is hereby created ‘ The Dr. Antonio C.

18107. Garnishment of Income Tax Refunds in the Event of Default. § 18108. Severability. § 18101. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corp s: Creation. There is hereby created ‘ The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps (‘Educator Corps’ ) composed of the Guam Teacher Corps, the Guam Counselor Corps, the Fifth-Year Induction Corps, an d the Guam Principal Corps. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 24-231:2 (Aug. 12, 1998) and amend ed by P.L. 27-096:2 (June 25, 2004). § 18102. Educator Corps Council Composition and the School of Education. The Educator Corps Council shall consist of seven ( 7) members. These members are: the administrative chair of the School of Education of the College of Professional Studies or its successor in interest of the University of Guam; the Personnel Administrator of the Departm ent of Education or its successor in interest; the Associate Superintendent for Special Education of the Department of Education or its successor in int erest; a school principal from the Department of Education or its successor i n interest; a guidance counselor from the Department of Education or its s uccessor in interest; a secondary school teacher who has been a master teac her

e Department of Education or its successor i n interest; a guidance counselor from the Department of Education or its s uccessor in interest; a secondary school teacher who has been a master teac her for at least one (1) semester from the Department of Education or its su ccessor in interest, or the Guam Community College; and an elementary school te acher who has been a master teacher for at least one (1) semester from the Department of Education or its successor in interest. The princip al, guidance counselor and teachers shall be appointed by the Superintendent o f Education. The members of the Council shall elect a chairperson fr om among themselves to preside over all meetings of the Council. The Schoo l of Education of the University of Guam shall provide logistics and pers onnel necessary for the operation of the Council, and the University of Gua m shall serve as the custodian for the Program's funds and records. The Educator Corps Administrator shall be a faculty member of the Scho ol of Education and shall serve in a non-voting, ex-officio capacity as the Executive Secretary of the Council. SOURCE : Amended by P.L. 25-024:1 (June 2, 1999). Amended by P.L.

ty member of the Scho ol of Education and shall serve in a non-voting, ex-officio capacity as the Executive Secretary of the Council. SOURCE : Amended by P.L. 25-024:1 (June 2, 1999). Amended by P.L. 27-096:3 (June 25, 2004). Amended by P.L. 28-150:V:46 (Sept . 30, 2006) with the effective date of Oct. 1, 2006, pursuant to P.L. 28-150:V:52. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 3 § 18102.1. Quorum and Vacancy in the Council. Any four (4) members of the Council shall constitut e a quorum. A vacancy in the Council shall not affect its powers. SOURCE : Repealed by P.L. 25-024:2 (June 2, 1999). Reenac ted in present form by P.L. 27-096:4 (June 25, 2004). § 18103. Duties and Responsibilities. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps Council shall advise the School of Education of the University of Guam regar ding the professional education programs contained in this Chapter as the y relate to the recruitment and education of prospective teachers, counselors and school administrators and continuing education requirement s for the recertification of teachers. SOURCE : Amended by P.L. 27-096:5 (June 25, 2004). Amend ed by P.L. 28- 150:V:47 (Sept.

ounselors and school administrators and continuing education requirement s for the recertification of teachers. SOURCE : Amended by P.L. 27-096:5 (June 25, 2004). Amend ed by P.L. 28- 150:V:47 (Sept. 30, 2006) with the effective date o f Oct. 1, 2006, pursuant to P.L. 28- 150:V:52. § 18103.1. School of Education: Duties and Responsi bilities. The duties and responsibilities of the School of Ed ucation of the University of Guam shall include: (a) establishing, pursuant to the Administrative Ad judication Law, rules, regulations and appropriate policies to gove rn the Educator Corps; (b) periodically assessing the professional staffin g needs of Guam's public schools and the Guam Community Colleg e; (c) establishing priorities for scholarship awards based on the needs of the Department of Education and the Guam C ommunity College; (d) developing an annual program budget; (e) establishing rules by which deferments of compl etion of degree programs may be granted; (f) establishing rules by which deferments of repay ment through employment service may be granted; (g) establishing criteria for the selection and awa rd of Educator Corps Scholarship Awards; COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

by which deferments of repay ment through employment service may be granted; (g) establishing criteria for the selection and awa rd of Educator Corps Scholarship Awards; COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 4 (h) reviewing and approving Educator Corps Scholars hip Awards; (i) designating and compensating representatives wi thin Guam's high schools, such as the advisors for the Future E ducators of America, to promote the Teacher Corps Program among high sch ool students; and (j) designating and compensating Mentors within the Department of Education participating in the Fifth-Year Teache r Induction Program in accordance with rules and regulations enacted pu rsuant to the Administrative Adjudication Law. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 28-150:V:48 (Sept. 30, 2006) with the effective date of Oct. 1, 2006, pursuant to P.L. 28-150:V:52. § 18103.2. Annual Program Assessment and Evaluatio n. Within a month of the end of each academic year, th e President of the University of Guam shall conduct an annual assessme nt and evaluation of the programs created by this Chapter. The findings and recommendations of this evaluation shall be submitted in a report to I Liheslaturan

f Guam shall conduct an annual assessme nt and evaluation of the programs created by this Chapter. The findings and recommendations of this evaluation shall be submitted in a report to I Liheslaturan Guåhan. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 28-150:V:49 (Sept. 30, 2006) with the effective date of Oct. 1, 2006, pursuant to P.L. 28-150:V:52. § 18104. Educator Corps Administrator: Duties and R esponsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the Educator Cor ps Administrator shall include: (a) serve as the chief officer of the Educator Co rps; (b) administer the day-to-day operations of the E ducator Corps; (c) screen applications and make recommendations to the School of Education for scholarship awards to Educator Cor ps candidates; (d) monitor the repayment of scholarships through appropriate employment service; (e) collect payments from scholarship recipients who have not met the employment service requirements herein; (f) review and make recommendations to the School of Education on requests for deferment of repayment through appr opriate employment service of scholarship funds; and COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

; (f) review and make recommendations to the School of Education on requests for deferment of repayment through appr opriate employment service of scholarship funds; and COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 5 (g) perform any duties assigned by the School of Education or necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Educator Corps. § 18105. Budget and Compensation. The budget for salaries, stipends, travel and opera tional requirements shall be submitted annually by the School of Educat ion for approval by I Liheslaturan Guahan . I Liheslaturan Guahan shall appropriate funds to the University of Guam which shall disburse them pursua nt to the directives and policies of the School of Education. Unexpended fun ds shall be maintained in a continuing budget appropriation for use by the School of Education only for purposes authorized in this Section in succeedi ng budget cycles. § 18106. Prior Appropriations to the Guam Teacher C orps. All funds appropriated to the Guam Teacher Corps pr ior to the enactment of this Article shall be deemed as approp riated to The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps. § 18107.

Guam Teacher C orps. All funds appropriated to the Guam Teacher Corps pr ior to the enactment of this Article shall be deemed as approp riated to The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps. § 18107. Garnishment of Income Tax Refunds in the E vent of Default. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Education ma y, subject to the terms and conditions of a Memorandum of Understandi ng with the Department of Revenue and Taxation, garnish the tax refunds due to any recipient of assistance pursuant to this Chapter an d/or the recipient’s co- signer(s) who has defaulted on the repayment of suc h assistance and a judgment has issued. Such garnishment shall not ex ceed the judgment amount. SOURCE : Added by P.L. 27-051:2 (Dec. 17, 2003). § 18108. Severability. If any part or provision of this Chapter, or the ap plication of this Chapter to any person or circumstance, is held inva lid, the remainder of this Chapter, including the application of such part or provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected by such a h olding and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisi ons of this Chapter are severable. SOURCE : Added as § 18107 by P.L.

s or circumstances, shall not be affected by such a h olding and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisi ons of this Chapter are severable. SOURCE : Added as § 18107 by P.L. 27-096:6 (June 25, 2005 ), renumbered by Compiler. ---------- COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 6 ARTICLE 2 THE GUAM TEACHER CORP § 18201. Composition of Guam Teacher Corps. § 18202. Guam Teacher Corps Scholarship and Financ ial Assistance Program. § 18202.1. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Those Wit h Prior Baccalaureate Degree. § 18202.2. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Specialis t Teachers. § 18202.3. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Non-educa tion Majors. § 18203. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. § 18204. Prioritization of Scholarships According to Teaching Needs. § 18205. Prior Rules and Law Shall Apply to Applic ants Currently in the Program or Under Repayment Status. § 18201. Composition of Guam Teacher Corps. (a) The Guam Teacher Corps shall consist of studen ts who have declared their intention to become educators and wh o are enrolled in the teacher educational programs at the University of G uam, or if such programs are not available at the

t of studen ts who have declared their intention to become educators and wh o are enrolled in the teacher educational programs at the University of G uam, or if such programs are not available at the University of Guam, at oth er accredited institutions which have been approved by the School of Education and who have been duly accepted into the Guam Teacher Corps Scholarsh ip Program. (b) Scholarship and financial assistance may be aw arded to eligible students who meet the following criteria: (1) are bona fide residents of Guam; (2) are citizens or permanent resident aliens of th e United States; (3) are seniors or graduates of an accredited high school with an overall grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; (4) have been admitted to the University of Guam in accordance to its admissions policies; (5) maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better during the term of assistance under this program; (6) agree to practice education in a public school funded by the government of Guam in areas of need upon graduation and certification to practice on Guam. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

this program; (6) agree to practice education in a public school funded by the government of Guam in areas of need upon graduation and certification to practice on Guam. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 7 (A) If no vacant teaching positions exist in such public schools in his or her area(s) of certification, a T eacher Corps graduate may teach in a private school on Guam towa rds meeting their Teacher Corps scholarship repayment obligatio ns. The Department of Education and the Guam Community Coll ege shall certify that no vacancies in the Teacher Corps grad uate’s area(s) of certification exist prior to allowing private schoo l employment. (B) The length of commitment of service to Guam sh all be the total number of years that the student has rece ived the scholarship and financial assistance. (C) Only teaching service in public schools funded by the government of Guam and/or Guam private schools lice nsed by the government of Guam shall be credited for repayment of the Teacher Corps scholarship. (D) (i) Those Teacher Corps graduates who were all owed to teach in licensed private schools on Guam shall acc ept employment with the Department of Education

ayment of the Teacher Corps scholarship. (D) (i) Those Teacher Corps graduates who were all owed to teach in licensed private schools on Guam shall acc ept employment with the Department of Education should a position in their area(s) of certification become a vailable at the start of each semester until such time that the ir scholarship is repaid. The Department of Education and the Guam Community College shall provide each eligible graduate a notice of available position at least th irty (30) days prior to the required date of employment. (ii) The student further agrees that, in the event of refusal to fulfill this obligation, the student sha ll repay the government of Guam an amount equal to the balance o f the total monthly allowances paid to the student which have not already been satisfied through service or payment, including tuition, stipends and the actual cost to the govern ment of textbooks and supplies. (iii) Any deferment of repayment through services shall conform to rules adopted by the School of Education under the provisions of § 18103(f) of this Chapter; and (7) have been recommended to the program by: COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

h services shall conform to rules adopted by the School of Education under the provisions of § 18103(f) of this Chapter; and (7) have been recommended to the program by: COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 8 (A) an educator, including a teacher/instructor, co unselor or school administrator who worked in an educational i nstitution at the time the applicant was a student in such educat ional institution, and (B) by any other individual other than a relative w ho can attest to the character of the applicant. 2015 NOTE: Subsection designations were added to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with the authorit y granted by 1 GCA § 1606. This section was originally added by P.L. 21-088:2 (Jan. 27, 1992), entitled ' Teacher Training Council ,' which was reenacted as 3 GCA § 9116 by P.L. 31-2 55:2 (Dec. 11, 2012). § 18202. Guam Teacher Corps Scholarship and Financi al Assistance Program. (a) Students in the program must complete an applic ation form provided by the School of Education and satisfy all the requirements set out in § 18101, supra . (b) A monthly allowance shall be paid to a person w ho is enrolled pursuant to the following

tion form provided by the School of Education and satisfy all the requirements set out in § 18101, supra . (b) A monthly allowance shall be paid to a person w ho is enrolled pursuant to the following schedule: (1) college freshman, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month; during the period the person is classified a cademically as a sophomore, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per mont h; during the period the person is classified academically as a j unior, Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per month; and senior and above s tanding, Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month. The stipends for Teacher Corps scholarship recipients whose study concentrations a re in special education, early childhood education, Chamorro lang uage instruction, or secondary education or related major with concen tration in science or mathematics shall be one hundred twenty-five per cent (125%) of the amounts herein. (2) In cases where a student with prior course cred it is accepted into the Teacher Corps Scholarship Program, such st udent's standing as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in terms of c redit hours shall not reflect the levels of stipend amounts specified wit hin Item (b)(1) of this Section.

hip Program, such st udent's standing as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in terms of c redit hours shall not reflect the levels of stipend amounts specified wit hin Item (b)(1) of this Section. The Stipend for students with prior credit shall be based on the number of years required to complete the Teacher Co rps Scholarship Program on the following schedule: COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 9 (A) Four (4) years to complete the program, the stipend starts at freshman level; (B) Three (3) years to complete the program, the stipend starts at sophomore level; two (2) years to complete the program, the stipend starts at junior level; and (C) One (1) year to complete the program, the stipend starts at senior level. (3) As a condition for continuing full entitlement to the benefits provided in this Chapter, with the exception of hig h school seniors, undergraduate recipients must (A) maintain a full-time enrollment of twelve (12) semester credits minimum per semester, (B) six (6) semester credits per summer session, a nd (C) good academic standing with a grade point aver age of 2.5 or better.

ll-time enrollment of twelve (12) semester credits minimum per semester, (B) six (6) semester credits per summer session, a nd (C) good academic standing with a grade point aver age of 2.5 or better. No student may receive benefits beyond the number o f calendar years normally required to complete such student's progra m. (4) Employees of DOE. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, administrative rules and regulations, School A ides, Library Technicians, Limited-Term Teachers with a bachelors degree or higher who are seeking teacher certification, and Chamorro Language Teachers whom do not have a bachelors degree, that are employed by the Department of Education, may qualify for financ ial assistance through the Guam Teacher Corps and may: (A) continue such employment while enrolled in the Guam Teacher Corps; and (B) enroll in the Guam Teacher Corps on a part-time basis. Those opting for part-time enrollment must be enrol led in at least six (6) credit hours per semester and are entitled to a stipend equal to fifty percent (50%) of the stipends provided for in Item (b)(1) of this Section.

time enrollment must be enrol led in at least six (6) credit hours per semester and are entitled to a stipend equal to fifty percent (50%) of the stipends provided for in Item (b)(1) of this Section. School Aides enrolled on a full-time basi s while maintaining employment in such capacity with the Department of Education are entitled to the full stipend amount as provided the m by Item (b)(1) of this Section. Other employees within the Department of Education may COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 10 qualify for assistance as provided by this Section; provided, that such employees’ actual job duties primarily deal with th e instruction or supervision of students. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's supervisor attesting to the applicant's job duties shall be required. (c) Registration, tuition and other related fees no rmally assessed by the University and an allowance not to exceed the amoun t of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) shall be allowed per regular seme ster, and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per summer session in which a per son is enrolled to cover costs of textbooks and supplies. SOURCE : Subsection (b)(4) added by P.L.

e allowed per regular seme ster, and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per summer session in which a per son is enrolled to cover costs of textbooks and supplies. SOURCE : Subsection (b)(4) added by P.L. 25-158:1 (July11, 2000), and amended by P.L. 26-020:1 (June 26, 2001). Subsection (b)(1) amended by P.L. 26-21:1 (June 26, 2001). Subsection (b)(4) amended by P.L. 27-096:7 (June 25, 2004). 2015 NOTE: Pursuant to the authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606, subitem designations were added to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme; and to clarify references to Item (b)(1). § 18202.1. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Those Wit h Prior Baccalaureate Degree. (a) The Educator Corps Council may award Teacher C orps scholarships to individuals possessing a baccalaure ate degree in a course of study other than education for the purpose of meeti ng teacher certification requirements. (b) The scholarships awarded under this Section sh all be based on the recruitment needs of the Department of Education/Gu am Community College and shall be limited to a period of time no t to exceed two (2) years. (c) The stipend for such applicants shall be the s ame as a junior and senior under the provisions of

on/Gu am Community College and shall be limited to a period of time no t to exceed two (2) years. (c) The stipend for such applicants shall be the s ame as a junior and senior under the provisions of § 18202(b) of this A rticle for the first and second years of study respectively. 2015 NOTE: Subsection designations were added to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with the authorit y granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18202.2. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Specialis t Teachers. (a) The Educator Corps Council may award Teacher C orps scholarships beyond the four (4) year limitation of § 18202 for individuals to seek graduate training, that may include a masters degree, for teaching specialties that require training beyond a baccalau reate degree. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 11 (1) This Section shall apply only to specialist ar eas that require graduate training as a minimum requirement for cert ification and shall not be used for as a means for existing teachers to me et promotional requirements. (2) The scholarships awarded under this Section sh all be based on the recruitment needs of the Department of Educatio n/Guam Community

means for existing teachers to me et promotional requirements. (2) The scholarships awarded under this Section sh all be based on the recruitment needs of the Department of Educatio n/Guam Community College and shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed two (2) years. (3) The stipend for such applicants shall be the s ame as a senior under the provisions of § 18202(b) of this Article for each additional year of study. (b) The Educator Corps Council may, based on the n eeds of the Department of Education or the Guam Community Colle ge for specialist teachers, authorize part-time scholarships if the p rospective scholarship recipient is a teacher with the Department of Educa tion or the Guam Community College. If such part-time scholarships a re authorized, the terms and conditions shall be the same as scholarships aw arded under the Counselor Corps Program in Article 3 of this Chapte r. 2015 NOTE: Subsection designations were added to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with the authorit y granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18202.3. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Non-educa tion Majors.

ion designations were added to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with the authorit y granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18202.3. Teacher Corps Scholarships for Non-educa tion Majors. The Educator Corps Council may award Teacher Corps Scholarships to individuals majoring in a course of study other tha n education; provided, that such course of study meets the requirements for con centration and certification in a subject related to secondary edu cation and that such individuals, in addition to courses required for th eir major, complete the minimum courses required for teacher certification in secondary education. The stipend amounts and repayment terms shall be th e same as education majors under the provision of this Article. § 18203. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. Each Teacher Corps program participant shall have a n academic advisor who, with the student, shall develop a comp lete academic plan that would result in the granting of a teaching degree w ithin a normally prescribed period of time. This plan shall be exami ned by the appropriate University officials and the Educator Corps Adminis trator, and upon their COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

w ithin a normally prescribed period of time. This plan shall be exami ned by the appropriate University officials and the Educator Corps Adminis trator, and upon their COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 12 approval, shall constitute a contract between the s tudent and the School of Education. § 18204. Prioritization of Scholarships According t o Teaching Needs. The School of Education shall prioritize the granti ng of Teacher Corps Scholarships according to the teaching needs (subje ct area) as identified by the Department of Education and the Guam Community College. § 18205. Prior Rules and Law Shall Apply to Applica nts Currently in the Program or Under Repayment Status. The laws and rules, in effect immediately prior to the date of enactment of this Article, governing those scholarship recipi ents enrolled in the scholarship program or are under repayment as of su ch date, shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter. ---------- ARTICLE 3 THE GUAM COUNSELOR CORP § 18301. Composition of Guam Counselor Corps. § 18302. Guam Counselor Corps Scholarship and Finan cial Assistance Program. § 18303. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. § 18304.

GUAM COUNSELOR CORP § 18301. Composition of Guam Counselor Corps. § 18302. Guam Counselor Corps Scholarship and Finan cial Assistance Program. § 18303. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. § 18304. Limitation on Number of Scholarships. § 18301. Composition of Guam Counselor Corps. (a) The Guam Counselor Corps shall consist of stud ents who have declared their intention to become school guidance counselors and who are enrolled in the appropriate degree program at the U niversity of Guam that is necessary for certification as a guidance counselor in the Department of Education or Guam Community College, or if such pro gram is not available at the University of Guam, at other accredited inst itutions which have been approved by the School of Education and who have be en duly accepted into the Guam Counselor Corps Scholarship Program. (b) Scholarship and financial assistance may be aw arded to eligible students who meet the following criteria: (1) are bona fide residents of Guam; COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 13 (2) are citizens or permanent resident aliens of th e United States; (3) are graduates of baccalaureate degree program t hrough an accredited

62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 13 (2) are citizens or permanent resident aliens of th e United States; (3) are graduates of baccalaureate degree program t hrough an accredited college or university with an overall gr ade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; (4) have been admitted to the Graduate School of th e University of Guam in accordance to its admissions policies; (5) maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better during the term of assistance under this program; (6) agree to practice guidance counseling in a publ ic school funded by the government of Guam in areas of need upon gra duation and certification to practice on Guam. (A) If no vacant guidance counseling positions exi st in such public schools, a Counselor Corps graduate may work in a private school on Guam towards meeting their Counselor Corp s scholarship repayment obligations. The Department o f Education and the Guam Community College shall certify that n o vacancies exist prior to allowing private school employment. (B) The length of commitment of service to Guam sh all be one (1) year of service or pro-rated fraction there of for every eighteen (18) semester

es exist prior to allowing private school employment. (B) The length of commitment of service to Guam sh all be one (1) year of service or pro-rated fraction there of for every eighteen (18) semester hours of classes that the st udent has received the scholarship and financial assistance. (C) Only guidance counseling work in public school s funded by the government of Guam and/or Guam private schoo ls licensed by the government of Guam shall be credited for rep ayment of the Counselor Corps scholarship. (D) (i) Those Counselor Corps graduates who were a llowed to work in licensed private schools on Guam shall a ccept employment with the Department of Education should a position become available at the start of each seme ster until such time that their scholarship is repaid. (ii) The student further agrees that, in the event of refusal to fulfill this obligation, the student sha ll repay the government of Guam an amount equal to the balance o f the total monthly allowances paid to the student which have not already been satisfied through service or payment, including COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

t of Guam an amount equal to the balance o f the total monthly allowances paid to the student which have not already been satisfied through service or payment, including COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 14 tuition, stipends and the actual cost to the govern ment of textbooks and supplies. (iii) Any deferment of repayment through services s hall conform to rules adopted by the School of Education under the provisions of § 18103(f) of this Chapter; (7) have been employed as a certified teacher for p eriod of not less than two (2) years; (8) have received a recommendation from a school pr incipal; and (9) must have paid off, through teaching service cr edit, at least two (2) years of all Teacher Corps scholarship obligati ons and any unpaid obligations from the Teacher Corps shall be added t o the Counselor Corps obligations. 2015 NOTE: Subsection/subitem designations were added/altered to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with t he authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18302. Guam Counselor Corps Scholarship and Finan cial Assistance Program.

e added/altered to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with t he authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18302. Guam Counselor Corps Scholarship and Finan cial Assistance Program. (a) Students in the program must complete an applic ation form provided by the School of Education and satisfy all the requirements set out in § 18101, supra . (b) A monthly allowance shall be paid to a person w ho is enrolled pursuant to the following schedule: (1) Part-time students enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours per semester, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month; full-time students enrolled in at least nine (9) semester hou rs per semester, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per month; full-time stud ents enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester, Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per month; full-time students enrolled in at least fifteen (15) semester hours per semester, Five Hundred Dollars ( $500.00) per month. (2) As a condition for continuing full entitlement to the benefits provided in this Chapter, recipients must maintain a minimum of either a part-time enrollment of six (6) semester credits per semester while working as a full-time teacher, or

tlement to the benefits provided in this Chapter, recipients must maintain a minimum of either a part-time enrollment of six (6) semester credits per semester while working as a full-time teacher, or twelve (12) seme ster hours as a full- COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 15 time student, and good academic standing with a gra de point average of 3.0 or better. (c) Registration, tuition and other related fees no rmally assessed by the University, and an allowance not to exceed the amou nt of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), shall be allowed per regul ar semester, and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per summer session in whi ch a person is enrolled to cover costs of textbooks and supplies. § 18303. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. Each Counselor Corps program participant shall have an academic advisor who shall, with the student, develop a comp lete academic plan that results in the granting of a graduate degree, withi n a normally prescribed period of time, in the academic course of study nec essary to attain certification as a guidance counselor in the Depart ment of Education or the Guam Community College.

withi n a normally prescribed period of time, in the academic course of study nec essary to attain certification as a guidance counselor in the Depart ment of Education or the Guam Community College. This plan shall be examined by the appropriate University officials and the Educator Corps Adminis trator, and upon their approval, shall constitute a contract between the s tudent and the School of Education. § 18304. Limitation on Number of Scholarships. The number of Counselor Corps Scholarships awarded during an academic year shall be limited to the current and a nticipated needs as identified by the Department of Education and to th e extent that funding is available. ---------- ARTICLE 4 THE GUAM PRINCIPAL CORPS § 18401. Composition of Guam Principal Corps. § 18402. Guam Principal Corps Scholarship and Finan cial Assistance Program. § 18403. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. § 18404. Limitation on Number of Scholarships. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 16 § 18401. Composition of Guam Principal Corps. (a) The Guam Principal Corps shall consist of stud ents who have declared their intention to become school Principal s or Assistant Principals and who

16 § 18401. Composition of Guam Principal Corps. (a) The Guam Principal Corps shall consist of stud ents who have declared their intention to become school Principal s or Assistant Principals and who are enrolled in the Education Administratio n and Supervision program at the University of Guam, or if such progr am is not available at the University of Guam, at other accredited institution s which have been approved by the School of Education and who have be en duly accepted into the Guam Principal Corps Scholarship Program. (b) Scholarship and financial assistance may be aw arded to eligible students who meet the following criteria: (1) are bona fide residents of Guam; (2) are citizens or permanent resident aliens of th e United States; (3) are graduates of baccalaureate degree program t hrough an accredited college or university with an overall gr ade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; (4) have been admitted to the Graduate School of th e University of Guam in accordance with its admissions policies; (5) maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better during the term of assistance under this program; (6) agree to assume a position as a school principa l

ance with its admissions policies; (5) maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better during the term of assistance under this program; (6) agree to assume a position as a school principa l or school assistant principal in a public school funded by th e government of Guam in areas of need upon graduation and certifica tion to practice on Guam. (A) If no vacant principal or assistant principal p ositions exist in such public schools, a Principal Corps graduate may work in a private school on Guam towards meeting their Princi pal Corps scholarship repayment obligations. The Department o f Education shall certify that no vacancies exist prior to allo wing private school employment. (B) The length of commitment of service to Guam sha ll be one (1) year of service or pro-rated fraction there of for every eighteen (18) semester hours of classes that the st udent has received the scholarship and financial assistance. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 17 (C) Only work as a school principal or assistant pr incipal in public schools funded by the government of Guam and /or Guam private schools licensed by the government of Guam shall be credited for

17 (C) Only work as a school principal or assistant pr incipal in public schools funded by the government of Guam and /or Guam private schools licensed by the government of Guam shall be credited for repayment of the Principal Corps schol arship. (D) (i) Those Principal Corps graduates who were al lowed to work in licensed private schools on Guam shall acce pt employment with the Department of Education should a position become available at the start of each seme ster until such time that their scholarship is repaid. (ii) The student further agrees that, in the event of refusal to fulfill this obligation, the student sha ll repay the government of Guam an amount equal to the balance o f the total monthly allowances paid to the student which have not already been satisfied through service or payment, including tuition, stipends and the actual cost to the govern ment of textbooks and supplies. (iii) Any deferment of repayment through services s hall conform to rules adopted by the School of Education under the provisions of § 18103(f) of this Chapter; (7) have been employed as a certified teacher for p eriod of not less than two (2) years; (8) have received a recommendation from the

of Education under the provisions of § 18103(f) of this Chapter; (7) have been employed as a certified teacher for p eriod of not less than two (2) years; (8) have received a recommendation from the Directo r of Education or a District Superintendent; and (9) must have paid off, through teaching service cr edit, at least two (2) years of all Teacher Corps scholarship obligati ons and any unpaid obligations from the Teacher Corps shall be added t o the Principal Corps obligations. 2015 NOTE: Subsection/subitem designations were added/altered to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with t he authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18402. Guam Principal Corps Scholarship and Finan cial Assistance Program. (a) Students in the program must complete an applic ation form provided by the School of Education and satisfy all the requirements set out in § 18101, supra . COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 18 (b) a monthly allowance shall be paid to a person w ho is enrolled pursuant to the following schedule: (1) Part-time students enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours per semester, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month; full-time students

erson w ho is enrolled pursuant to the following schedule: (1) Part-time students enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours per semester, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month; full-time students enrolled in at least nine (9) semester hou rs per semester, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per month; full-time stud ents enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester, Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) per month; full-time students enrolled in at least fifteen (15) semester hours per semester, Five Hundred Dollars ( $500.00) per month. (2) As a condition for continuing full entitlement to the benefits provided in this Chapter, recipients must maintain minimum of either a part-time enrollment of six (6) semester credits pe r semester while working as a full-time teacher, or twelve (12) seme ster hours as a full- time student and good academic standing with a grad e point average of 3.0 or better. No student may receive benefits beyo nd the number of calendar years normally required to complete such s tudent's program. (c) Registration, tuition, and other related fees n ormally assessed by the University and an allowance not to exceed the amoun t of Two Hundred Fifty

ly required to complete such s tudent's program. (c) Registration, tuition, and other related fees n ormally assessed by the University and an allowance not to exceed the amoun t of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) shall be allowed per regular seme ster, and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per summer session in which a per son is enrolled to cover costs of textbooks and supplies. § 18403. Academic Advisor and Program Contract. Each Principal Corps program participant shall have an academic advisor who shall, with the student, develop a comp lete academic plan that results in the granting of a Masters of Education d egree in Administration and Supervision or equivalent within a normally pre scribed period of time. This plan shall be examined by the appropriate Univ ersity officials and the Educator Corps Administrator, and upon their approv al, shall constitute a contract between the student and the School of Educ ation. § 18404. Limitation on Number of Scholarships. The number of Principal Corps Scholarships awarded during an academic year shall be limited to the current and a nticipated needs as COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH.

imitation on Number of Scholarships. The number of Principal Corps Scholarships awarded during an academic year shall be limited to the current and a nticipated needs as COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 19 identified by the Department of Education and to th e extent that funding is available. ---------- ARTICLE 5 THE FIFTH -YEAR INDUCTION CORPS . SOURCE : This Article was added by P.L. 27-096:8 (June 2 5, 2004). § 18501. Authorization for the Dr. Antonio C. Yamas hita Corps to Provide Financial Assistance to Enrollees in the Fi fth-Year Induction Program. § 18502. Composition of the Fifth-Year Induction Co rps. § 18503. Fifth-Year Induction Corps Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program. § 18501.Authorization for the Dr. Antonio C. Yamash ita Corps to Provide Financial Assistance to Enrollees in the Fi fth-Year Induction Program. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Corps may provide fina ncial assistance for new Department of Education teachers to partici pate in any program designed to assist new teachers offered by the Univ ersity of Guam and approved by the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Education. § 18502.

ment of Education teachers to partici pate in any program designed to assist new teachers offered by the Univ ersity of Guam and approved by the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Education. § 18502. Composition of the Fifth-Year Induction Co rps. The Fifth-Year Induction Corps may enroll first-yea r Department of Education teachers who meet the following criteria: (a) are bona fide residents of Guam; (b) are citizens or permanent resident aliens of th e United States; (c) are either graduates of a baccalaureate degree program through an accredited college or university or must complet e the Fifth-Year Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program to obtain t heir baccalaureate degree and have an overall grade point average of n ot less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 20 (d) have been admitted to the University of Guam Fi fth-Year Mentoring and Induction Program in accordance to it s admissions policies; (e) maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better during the term of assistance under this Program; (f) The length of commitment of service to Guam sha ll be one (1) year of service or pro-rated fraction thereof for e very

t average of 3.0 or better during the term of assistance under this Program; (f) The length of commitment of service to Guam sha ll be one (1) year of service or pro-rated fraction thereof for e very eighteen (18) semester hours of classes that the student has rece ived the scholarship and financial assistance. Any deferment of repayment through services shall c onform to rules adopted by the School of Education under the provisions of § 18103(f) of this Chapter. § 18503. Fifth-Year Induction Corps Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program. (a) Students in the Program must complete an applic ation form provided by the School of Education and satisfy all the requirements set out in § 18101, supra. (b) Registration, tuition and other related fees no rmally assessed by the University, and an allowance not to exceed the amou nt of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), shall be allowed per regul ar semester, and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per summer session in whi ch a person is enrolled to cover costs of textbooks and supplies. ---------- ARTICLE 6 EDUCATOR RECERTIFICATION SOURCE : This Article was added by P.L. 28-002 (Feb. 14, 2005) as Article 5.

ion in whi ch a person is enrolled to cover costs of textbooks and supplies. ---------- ARTICLE 6 EDUCATOR RECERTIFICATION SOURCE : This Article was added by P.L. 28-002 (Feb. 14, 2005) as Article 5. Renumbered to Article 6 by Compiler because Article 5 was already occupied. § 18601. Legislative Findings and Intent. § 18602. Structured Curriculum Option. § 18603. Structured Curriculum Option: Approval of Course Listing. § 18604. Structured Curriculum Option: Benefits. § 18605. Special Group Rates. § 18606. Funding for Education Research Disseminati on (ERD) Courses. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 21 § 18607. Conditions of Acceptance. § 18608. Funding. § 18609. Due Diligence of the Dr. Antonio C. Yamash ita Educator Corps. § 18610. Rules and Regulations. § 18601. Legislative Findings and Intent. I Liheslaturan Guåhan finds that there are benefits to the Department of Education if educator recertification courses are t argeted to improve the educator’s teaching methods, language arts and math ematics skills, knowledge of the specific subject matter being taug ht, ability to use computers and the internet, and to address the educ ational requirements for

ing methods, language arts and math ematics skills, knowledge of the specific subject matter being taug ht, ability to use computers and the internet, and to address the educ ational requirements for special needs students. I Liheslatura further finds that the recertification process for educators employed by the Department of Education requires th em to periodically complete college level courses at their own persona l expense. The policy is silent, however, on choice and subject matter of su ch courses and therefore may result in educators completing courses that wou ld not improve their effectiveness. I Liheslatura intends to support educator recertification by off ering an option that would provide full financial support fo r a structured curriculum, via the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps, de signed to improve teaching methods, increase proficiency in language arts and mathematics, increase proficiency in the teaching subject area, increase proficiency in the use of computers and the internet, and to address t he educational requirements of special needs students. § 18602. Structured Curriculum Option.

he teaching subject area, increase proficiency in the use of computers and the internet, and to address t he educational requirements of special needs students. § 18602. Structured Curriculum Option. Educators selecting the Structured Curriculum Option shall be required to complete their recertification courses in any of the following areas: (a) Courses providing reinforcement of the educator ’s instruction methods; (b) Courses providing reinforcement of the educator ’s language arts or mathematics skill; (c) Courses providing reinforcement of the educator ’s teaching subjects; COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 22 (d) Courses providing proficiency in the use of com puters and the internet; and (e) Courses to prepare educators to address the edu cational needs of students with disabilities, as defined by the In dividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), students whose p rimary language is one other than English, and the Gifted and Talented Students. Educators completing recertification courses under this option may select courses from one (1) or more of the five (5) categories herein. § 18603. Structured Curriculum Option: Approval of Course Listing.

tors completing recertification courses under this option may select courses from one (1) or more of the five (5) categories herein. § 18603. Structured Curriculum Option: Approval of Course Listing. The allowable courses for each teaching class or te aching specialty shall be approved by the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Education. The educator must meet the admission prerequisite requi rements of the educational institution for such courses. § 18604. Structured Curriculum Option: Benefits. Educators selecting the Structured Curriculum Option for recertification shall be entitled to the payment of tuition, books and fees by the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps. The al lowance for books shall be based on a prorated formula based on cours e load relative to the amount allowed for books of full-time students in t he 'Teacher Corps' component of the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps. The amount of tuition and fees for courses herein shall be the lo wer of the actual cost of tuition and fees, or the amount of the tuition and fees for similar level courses charged by the University of Guam. § 18605. Special Group Rates.

ses herein shall be the lo wer of the actual cost of tuition and fees, or the amount of the tuition and fees for similar level courses charged by the University of Guam. § 18605. Special Group Rates. The School of Education may negotiate with the Univ ersity of Guam and the Guam Community College for discounted group rates for tuition and fees for courses meeting the criteria herein. § 18606. Funding for Education Research Disseminati on (ERD) Courses. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps is auth orized to pay for tuition and fees for Education Research Disseminati on (ERD) courses offered through the Guam Federation of Teachers (GF T), provided that such courses are consistent with the provisions of §§ 18 602 herein, and that the COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 23 payment of tuition and fees does not exceed the cos t of tuition and fees charged to GFT members for such courses. § 18607. Conditions of Acceptance. Educators accepted into this program herein shall a gree to the following conditions: (a) To successfully complete the courses; (b) That the educator will remain employed by the D epartment of Education in the position for which the

ram herein shall a gree to the following conditions: (a) To successfully complete the courses; (b) That the educator will remain employed by the D epartment of Education in the position for which the educator is seeking recertification for a period of not less than one ( 1) semester for every three (3) credits of support received herein; (c) Present an eligibility certificate from the Dep artment of Education that includes the educator’s present teac hing concentration; (d) Comply in a timely fashion with the Department of Education certification requirements; and (e) Agree to repay the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Edu cator Corps for benefits provided if the conditions of this Sec tion are not met. § 18608. Funding. Funding for the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator C orps to administer and conduct the program in this Article may come from any or all of the following sources: (a) Direct appropriation by I Liheslaturan Guåhan f or the express purpose of funding the program created by this Arti cle; (b) Appropriations made to the Dr. Antonio C. Yamas hita Educator Corps; (c) Collections of past due amounts resulting from participants’ failure to complete service credit requirements; (d)

rti cle; (b) Appropriations made to the Dr. Antonio C. Yamas hita Educator Corps; (c) Collections of past due amounts resulting from participants’ failure to complete service credit requirements; (d) The operation budget of the Department of Educa tion for staff development; (e) Federal funds secured by the Department of Educ ation for staff development; and (f) Any other source of funding for which the use o f money for the purposes herein is consistent with law. COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 24 § 18609. Due Diligence of the Dr. Antonio C. Yamash ita Educator Corps. (a) The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Educati on shall, within sixty (60) days after the enactment of this Act, su bmit to I Liheslaturan Guåhan and I Maga’lahen Guåhan a strategic plan review of existing scholarship funding levels, continuing appropriatio ns, anticipated collections, projected expenditures and projected c ontributions of the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Education in carryin g out the provisions of this Article. (b) The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Educati on shall limit the numbers of participating educators according to ava ilable funding levels.

ation in carryin g out the provisions of this Article. (b) The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Educati on shall limit the numbers of participating educators according to ava ilable funding levels. (c) The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita School of Educati on shall provide the legislative committee with oversight over stude nt financial assistance and legislative committee with oversight over the gover nment of Guam budget, semester reports of participation and financial nee ds to carry out the provisions of this Article. (4) The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps sh all apply its best management efforts to reduce operating costs and ex penditures in meeting the objectives of this Article. 2015 NOTE: Subsection designations were added to adhere to the Compiler’s codification scheme in accordance with the authorit y granted by 1 GCA § 1606. § 18610. Rules and Regulations. The Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Educator Corps shall p romulgate Rules and Regulations for the program in this Article. ---------- ARTICLE 7 SUNSET PROVISION SOURCE: Article added by P.L. 30-073:3 (Nov. 27, 2009). § 18701. Sunset Provision of Scholarships Awarded U nder this Chapter.

s for the program in this Article. ---------- ARTICLE 7 SUNSET PROVISION SOURCE: Article added by P.L. 30-073:3 (Nov. 27, 2009). § 18701. Sunset Provision of Scholarships Awarded U nder this Chapter. No new scholarships shall be awarded under the provisions of this Chapter after the Academic Year 2009-2010. Thereaf ter, Yamashita COL62201617 GCA EDUCATION CH. 18 YAMASHITA EDUCATOR CORPS 25 Teacher Corps Scholarships shall be awarded pursuant to the provisions under Article 13 of Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the G uam Code Annotated. ---------- COL622016