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