1. Certification Information
Spring 2017 Certification Information
Certification Information

2. Certification Application Packet
Certification Packet includes….
Certification application
Money order, certified cashier check, or copy of payment transaction
Verification of Recommendation of Certification form

3. Verification of Recommendation of Certification Form
The completed verification form will be mailed to the student after commencement and after certification documents have been processed; usually within a week
This document may be provided to schools systems when applying for employment to verify certification recommendation until you receive your teaching certificate from ALSDE
Keep original and provide a copy to each school system

4. Important Information
TES personnel will obtain your UM transcript(s) and will contact you if a document or transcript is needed
Students who are employed on an IEC, Interim Employment Certificate, must still apply for the permanent 5-year certificate

5. Spring 2017 Certification Information
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You have 5 years from your graduation date to submit an ALSDE certification application.…do not wait!
Current ALSDE and UM requirements apply at the time of certification application.

6. Certificate Information
Spring 2017 Certification Information
Certificate Information
If all certification requirements have been met, typically, ALSDE will issue your certificate 8-10 weeks following commencement
Certificates are valid for five years and all renewal requirements must be met prior to expiration
Forms and information are located at

7. Public Teaching Certificate View
Once your certificate is issued, view your information via Certification Search located at
Certificate area & level
Certificate valid period
HQ area
Fingerprint/background clearance information