Arizona Teacher Certification
So you want to earn your Arizona Teacher Certification? Let's take a look at the step by step instructions:
Traditional Approach for the Arizona Teacher Certification
- You must have a Bachelors Degree or higher to receive the Arizona Teacher Certification. It is highly recommended to earn your Master’s Degree as well.
- Teacher Preparations: This will include teacher prep courses, student teaching, and other types of internships.
- You will need to complete the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA)
- Submit the following:
- Completed Application
- $60 check payable to Arizona State Department of Education
- Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
- Fingerprint card
- Copies of your AEPA test scores (Verify scores by emailing: certification@ade.az.gov)
- Mail To:
Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit
P.O. Box 6490
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490
(602) 542-5393
- Do you want to renew your Arizona Teacher Certification?
Alternative Approach for the Arizona Teacher Certification
- You must have a Bachelors Degree or higher to receive the Arizona Teacher Certification. It is highly recommended to earn your Master’s Degree as well.
- You must complete The Request Form for Emergency Teacher Certification and have it signed by the employing school district’s superintendent. The school will provide you with this form.
- Submit the following:
- Completed Application (http://www.ade.state.az.us/certification/certforms.asp)
- $60 check payable to Arizona State Department of Education
- Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
- Fingerprint clearance card
- Hand the form to the employing school district and you're all done
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