1. Certification Application Instructions

2. Certification Application Instructions
Complete the certification application on the following Alabama State Department of Education website:

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Go to
See Gold Toolbar at the bottom of the page and hover over: AL Educator Preparation
Click on: Forms
Click on: (B) Application (Form NAL)
Do not complete Supplement NA1
Follow the instructions on the website to complete the application.

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Select University of Montevallo for System/College

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Complete Personal Data

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Answer Citizenship and Military Questions

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Answer Professional Status and Criminal History Information
“Yes” responses require an attached explanation

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Enter your Record of Education
List all colleges and universities attended (including UM)

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Enter your Educational Experience
If none, enter the word “NONE”

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Enter your Record of Alabama Certificate(s)/License(s)
If none, enter the word “NONE”

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Enter your Record of Other Certificate(s)/License(s)
If none, enter the word “NONE”

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Confirmation Page
Check information and then
“Print Preview” before printing

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Final Copy/Application
Multiple copies should be printed as you will not be able to access completed application again
Print the personal data barcode page and completed application
Sign and date application
Bring completed documents to TES (Wills 207)

14. Verification of Recommendation of Certification Form
complete top potion only

15. Certification Application Packet Recap
Certification Packet includes….
Certification application
Money order, certified cashier check, or copy of payment transaction
Verification of Recommendation of Certification form
Due by TES deadline