BIRT for a teacher holding an incomplete three year degree that does not conform to CERT Reg. 2.1.4.1 and an acceptable Master's degree from an accredited university that conforms to CERT Reg. 2.1.4.3 the Evaluators will apply CERT Reg. 2.1.1.1, "Acceptable" and CERT Reg. 2.1.2.1 "Alternate" to the Master's degree for the purpose of upgrading beyond Group 1, with the proviso that the criteria is met under CERT Reg. 2.1.15.1, "Specified subject area" (See O. Reg. 184/97, Schedule E).

This policy would be in effect as of September 1, 2002. (Passed September 2002)