Delaware Code Title 14. Education § 1201. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a system of professional development, professional standards, licensure, certification and evaluation that serves to continually improve the quality of instruction and support for Delaware's children so that they are equipped to work and succeed in an ever-changing and increasingly complex global economy.  The General Assembly finds that a rigorous system of licensure, certification, permitting, professional development and evaluation designed to support improved student achievement and well-being, together with an expansion of the salary system to include compensation for skills and knowledge, will serve to improve the quality of the Delaware education workforce and to improve student performance.  All educators must be licensed, certified, and evaluated under this chapter.  Paraprofessionals and other student support and classroom personnel must hold a permit according to this chapter or an approved professional license under Title 24.  To develop this system and to ensure that its purposes are achieved, the General Assembly creates the Delaware Professional Standards Board to work in conjunction with the Department of Education and the State Board of Education toward the full implementation of this chapter.