October 29, 2004Comprehensive Redesign of Certification System 1 Comprehensive Redesign of the Rhode Island Certification System Effective January 1, 2005.

October 29, 2004Comprehensive Redesign of Certification System 2 Effective January 1, 2005 the system of certification will change in four ways.  The types of certificates  The certification fees  The process of certification renewal  The cycle of certification renewal

October 29, 2004Comprehensive Redesign of Certification System 3 Certificate types and fees as of 01/01/05 CertificatesCertificate of Eligibility for Employment Three (3) Year$25. per certificate Professional Certificate Five (5) Year$100. per certificate Two Year Professional Certificate Two (2) Year$300. per certificate EndorsementOne time fee$25. per endorsement PermitsEmergency PermitOne (1) Year$100. per permit Substitute PermitOne (1) Year$25.00 Evaluation Fee$25.00

October 29, 2004Comprehensive Redesign of Certification System 4 New Educators – Applicants certified after January 1, 2005 Approved Program Apply for CEE Receive CEE – Valid for Three Years Secure Regular Employment ? Yes Obtain Professional Certificate No Renew CEE every three years Transcript AnalysisReciprocity

October 29, 2004Comprehensive Redesign of Certification System 5 Currently Employed Educators- Certified prior to January 1, 2005 Hold Only Life Professional Certificate(s) ? No Yes No effect Provisional / Professional Certificates Renew your provisional/professional certificate(s) under current regulations. At the expiration date of the first certificate being used, ALL provisional and professional certificates become five (5) year professional certificates with a common expiration date. Prepare and submit I-Plan for RIDE Approval within 90 days of receiving your renewed certificate(s). Engage in 150 hours of professional development directed toward your I-Plan goals.

October 29, 2004Comprehensive Redesign of Certification System 6 Hold only Life Professional Certificate(s) ? No Yes No effect Professional Certificates are subject to the new regulations Hold provisional certificate(s) ? Renew under current regulations Yes Renew professional certificates under current regulations with application and $100. per certificate Align expiration dates for multiple professional certificates No Receive a three year CEE Currently Unemployed Educators- Certified prior to January 1, 2005