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CertificationFall 2011
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. Self-addressed and stamped envelope
Due Tuesday, November 1
1. Certification Application
• Read over Certification Application Checklist and Certification Guidelines (Intern Handbook)
• Pick up certification application (TES Office – Wills 207)
ORPrint information from TES link on COE’s 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 1
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. Our advice…DON’T WAIT!!
Certification Application
I. Personal Data-fill out neatly and completely
Certification Application Continued…
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 and Date 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
Certification Application Continued…
Verification of Degree complete
top portion only
Certification Recap
Certification Packet includes….
1. Certification application
2. Money order, certified check, or copy of online paid transaction
3. Verification of degree form
4. Self-addressed and stamped envelope
Due Tuesday, November 1