Certification Fall 2012

Certification Application Packet Certification Packet includes…. 1.Certification application 2.Money order, certified check, or copy of payment transaction 3.Verification of degree form 4.IMG Form 5.Self-addressed and stamped envelope Due Tuesday, November 6, 2012

1. Certification Application Read over Certification Application Checklist and Certification Guidelines (Intern Handbook) Pick up certification application (TES Office – Wills 207) OR Print information from TES Website,

2. Payment Options Money order or certified check –made out to ALSDE –write your social security number and address in memo line –$30 for each certification (Elem/Collab $60) Pay online print a copy of payment transaction and include with application ($4 transaction fee)

3. Verification of Degree Document states you have been recommended for certification until you receive your certificate Mailed to student after commencement and after certification has been processed. Keep original and provide copies to school systems for employment

Important Date to Remember Completed application is due Tuesday, November 6, 2012 before 4:30 p.m.

Important Information DO NOT send your application to the ALSDE- this will slow down the process We will obtain your UM transcripts Professionalism- keep up with your documents/papers, test scores, TB test results, fingerprint/background clearance letter, etc. Students who are employed (on SAC) must still apply for certification (for permanent certificate).

Apply Now! You MUST apply within 5 years.…DON’T WAIT!! Please note that current ALSDE and UM guidelines and testing requirements apply at time of certification application

Certification Application I. Personal Data -fill out neatly and completely

Certification Application Continued… II. Record of Education -attach an additional sheet if needed -list all colleges and universities attended

Certification Application Continued… III. Educational Experience -do not include student teaching, substitute, or teacher aide experience -if none, enter the word “NONE” -attach an additional sheet if needed

Certification Application Continued… IV. Record of Last Alabama Teacher’s Certificate(s) Issued -include alternative certificates (examples, SAC, ABC) -if none, enter the word “NONE”

Certification Application Continued… V. Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program Number and Name of Praxis II Test(s) and Date(s) Taken Date APTT Taken

Certification Application Continued… VI. Check Yes or No -“Yes” responses require an attached explanation -Sign and date at the bottom

Certification Application Continued… Verification of Degree complete top portion only

Certification Application Continued… IMG Form

Certification Recap Certification Packet includes…. 1.Certification application 2.Money order, certified check, or copy of payment transaction 3.Verification of degree form 4.IMG Form 5.Self-addressed and stamped envelope Due Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Certificate Renewal All certificates are valid for five years and all continuation/renewal requirements must be met prior to expiration (renewal forms and information located at

Your Certificate Once your certificate has been issued, visit the Public Teaching Certificate Search located at to view your certificate

Public Teaching Certificate View HQ area Certificate valid period Certificate area & level Fingerprint/background clearance information

Questions?