1. Certification Treasure Island Presented by Jan Pentek and Kasey Ohrns

2. The Gold is in the Knowledge
Removal of Social Security Number
Reciprocity
Testing
IVP fingerprint card renewal
New Special Education rules review
Proposed Rule Changes
Public Portal

3. Removal of Social Security Numbers
A.R.S.§ prohibits agencies from printing an individual’s Social Security Number on any materials that are mailed.
Effective January 1, 2015, all references to Social Security numbers will be removed from certificates.
Only the Educator ID will be displayed.
Effective January 1, 2015 certificates will be issued on beige paper and have the new Superintendent’s signature.

4. Reciprocity Reminders
To qualify for exam waiver(s), Reciprocal applications should include:
-Passing score report(s) for comparable out- of-state exams
-“Verification of Teaching Experience” form documenting 3 years of full time teaching (may be used to waive the Professional Knowledge exam).
Score reports must show “Passed”
Out-of-state exams must be less than 10 years old.

5. Testing Information
Candidates MUST choose Arizona as a reporting state when registering for a NES or AEPA exam
ADE will NOT write letters verifying test scores because this information is easily accessible in the Common Logon-HQT application for test history

9. IVP Fingerprint Renewal
Individuals who received an IVP fingerprint card in 2008 will now be renewing their card
Unless the AZ DPS card shows “IVP: See Back of Card”, individuals will NOT need to have their fingerprints rolled
Individuals will simply complete the “Renewal” section of the IVP application

10. Special Education Certificate Rule Changes
Special Education rule changes effective January 1, 2016:
-Align Special Education certificates to the level of severity instead of the disability category. Arizona will issue the following SPED certificates:
*Mild to Moderate *Early Childhood *Hearing Impaired
*Severe and Profound *Visually Impaired
-Early Childhood SPED certificate will increase the age range from 0-5 to Birth-Grade 3 or age 8
-Individuals who hold a Cross Categorical or Specialized SPED certificate(s) will be able to retain these certificates as long as they meet the requirements for renewal
Special education rule changes now in effect:
-School Psychologist Interim Certificate has been repealed
-No new applications will be accepted for the Speech-Language Technician certificate

11. Proposed Rule Changes Secondary Certificate change:
The grade range for the Secondary certificate
(7-12) will expand to grades 6-12.
Nothing changes for Elementary certificate holders teaching in a middle school or departmentalized setting.
Substitute Certificate change:
Individuals who ONLY hold a Substitute certificate are limited to 120 days in one classroom however a school district Superintendent can apply for an exemption from this rule.
The grade range for the Substitute and Emergency Substitute Certificates will change from K-12 to PreK-12.
Individuals who hold a teaching or administrative certificate are not bound by the 120 day limit.

12. Coming Soon: Public Portal
The OACIS public portal will allow parents, educators, and the public to view educator credential information
The public portal will display:
-Valid and expired educator certificates and endorsements
-Certificate deficiencies
-The educator’s current position (grade level and subject).
-A “Yes” / “No” indication if there is disciplinary history on file for the educator. A “Yes” will only be displayed if formal action was taken by the Board against the educator’s certificate.
The public portal will be available to HR personnel with Common Logon access before the portal will “go live” on the Certification home page.

13. Enter Name, Educator Position, Educator Grade, or Public Educator ID Number:

14. Search may be narrowed by educator position and grade(s):

15. “Valid” tab displays all valid certificates
“Valid” tab displays all valid certificates. Click “Select” to view approved areas, endorsements, and allowable deficiencies attached to the certificate.

16. Click on “Expired/Lapsed” to display all certificates that have expired or lapsed. Click “Select” to view approved areas, endorsements, and deficiencies attached to certificate.

17. QUESTIONS????

18. District Telephone Line
Important Contacts
District Telephone Line
(602)
Department of Public Safety
(602)
Investigative Unit
Charles Easaw
(602)
Effective Teachers & Leaders (HQ)
Alternative Certification
Certification
(602)
Teacher Preparation Approval and Teacher Testing
Beth Driscoll
(602)
Structured English Immersion
Kelly Koenig
( 602)

19. Certification Staff Executive Director Jan Pentek 602-542-4000
Director of Rules and Process Development
Kasey Ohrns
Director of Operations
Maura Yildirim
Supervisor
Joe Grieco
Education Program Specialists
Carmen Duran
Amanda Miller
Maria Wells
Certification Specialists
Ashley Bennett
Carrie Oatis
Paulino Valerio
Education Project Specialist
Monica Imperial
Pat Lane
Administrative Assistant
Josie Luna