These are the usual steps a person interested in teaching might take to become certified to teach in the state of Arizona. Please check with your state to make sure you have the most up-to-date information about the certification process.
For more information on teaching salaries in Arizona, see here.
Traditional Approach for the Arizona Teacher Certification
- You must have a bachelor's degree or higher to receive the Arizona Teacher Certification. It is recommended to earn your master’s degree as well.
- Teacher Preparations: This will include teacher prep courses, student teaching, and other types of internships.
- 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 bachelor's degree or higher to receive the Arizona Teacher Certification. It is recommended to earn your master’s degree as well.
- Complete the Request Form for Emergency Teacher Certification and have it signed by your employing school district’s superintendent. The school can provide you with this form.
- Submit the following:
- Completed Application (http://www.azed.gov/educator-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!
Sources:
- Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments, http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/
- Educator Certification, Arizona Department of Education, http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/certforms.asp
- Forms and Information, Arizona Department of Education, http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/
