Among these changes are alternative paths to certification and five year renewal of all certificates. These Regulations for Certification of Educational Personnel address changes required by the Education Reform Law and subsequent changes defined by the Amended Certification Law of 1994. They provide regulatory guidance for the new three-stage certification process which became effective October 1, 1994. The centerpiece of these Regulations is the definition of three educator certificates. The candidate must also present evidence of sound moral character.
Provisional certificates are valid for five years.
Provisional with Advanced Standing To acquire a Provisional with Advanced Standing Certificate, the candidate must meet the requirements of a Provisional Certificate and further requirements set by the Board of Education, through school district, institutional or individual programs. Provisional with Advanced Standing Certificates are valid for five years. Any combination of the Provisional Certificate and the Provisional with Advances Standing Certificate is valid only for a total of five years. Standard A Standard Certificate requires the candidate to meet preparation and eligibility requirements set by the Board, through a master's degree program, an equivalent program in school district or another equivalent program. Standard Certificates are renewable every five years.