CertificationFall 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, http://www.montevallo.edu/tes

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 onlineprint 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).

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• 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

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

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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

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IV. Record of Last Alabama Teacher’s Certificate(s) Issued

-include alternative certificates (examples, SAC, ABC)

-if none, enter the word “NONE”

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V. Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program

Number and Name of

Praxis II Test(s) and Date(s)

Taken

Date APTT Taken

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VI. Check Yes or No-“Yes” responses require an attached

explanation -Sign and date at the bottom

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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 http://tcert.alsde.edu)

Your Certificate

• Once your certificate has been issued, visit the Public Teaching Certificate Search located at http://tcert.alsde.edu to view your certificate

Public Teaching Certificate View

HQ area

Certificate valid period

Certificate area & level

Fingerprint/background clearance information

Questions?