Certificates
Teaching Certificates
Requirements and Information:
- Early Childhood Education, Birth – Age 8 or Grade 3 [PDF]
- Elementary Education, K-8 [PDF]
- Middle Grades Education, 5-9 [PDF]
- Secondary Education, 6-12 [PDF]
- Art Education, PreK-12 [PDF]
- Dance Education, PreK-12 [PDF]
- Music Education, PreK-12 [PDF]
- Theatre Education, PreK-12 [PDF]
Apply online using our educator portal, AzEDCert.
Teaching Certificates Related Forms Apply online or use the Certification Application Form [PDF] Provisional Transfer to a Standard Certificate Application: Transfer Form [PDF] Renew online or use the Renewal Form [PDF] Do you need to verify full-time PreK-12 teaching experience? Use the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form
Do you have a valid out-of-state certificate? Look at our reciprocity information. Are you looking for the Teaching Intern Certificate information? Look at our Teaching Intern Educator Prep Program information.
Substitute and JROTC Certificates
Substitute and JROTC Certificates Related Forms Apply online or use the Certification Application Form [PDF] Provisional Renew online or use the Substitute/JROTC Renewal Form [PDF]
Alternative Teaching (Teaching Intern / Teacher In Residence)
- Alternative Teaching [PDF]
Alternative Teaching Related Forms Initial Application: Application for the Alternative Teaching Certificate [PDF] Extension Application: Application to Extend an Alternative Teaching Certificate [PDF]
Adult Education
- Adult Education [PDF]
Adult Education Related Forms Apply online or use the Certification Application Form [PDF] Provisional Transfer to a Standard Certificate Application: Transfer Form [PDF] Renew online or use the Renewal Form [PDF]
International Teaching (Foreign Teaching / Teacher Exchange)
- International Teaching [PDF]
International Teaching Related Forms Initial Application: Application for the International Teaching Certificate [PDF] Extension Application: Application to Extend a International Teaching Certificate [PDF]
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificates
CTE Certificates Related Forms Apply online or use the Certification Application Form [PDF] Provisonal Transfer to Standard Application: Transfer Form [PDF] Renew online or use the Renewal Form [PDF] Verification of Work Experience CTE Guidance Document [PDF]
Do you need to verify full-time PreK-12 teaching experience? Use the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form
Do you have a valid out-of-state certificate? Look at our reciprocity information. Are you looking for the Alternative Teaching Certificate information? Look at our Alternative Teaching / Teaching Intern Educator Prep Program Information.
Administrative Certificates
- Principal, PreK-12 [PDF]
- Superintendent, PreK-12 [PDF]
- Supervisor, PreK-12 [PDF]
Administrative Certificates Related Forms Apply online or use the Certification Application Form [PDF] Renew online or use the Renewal Form [PDF] Interim Application: Application for Interim Administrative Certificate [PDF] Interim Extension: Application to Extend Interim Administrative Certificate [PDF]
Do you need to verify full-time PreK-12 teaching experience? Use the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form
Do you have a valid out-of-state certificate? Look at our reciprocity information.
Professional Non-Teaching
Professional Non-Teaching Certificates Related Forms Apply online or use the Certification Application Form [PDF] Renew online or use the Renewal Form [PDF]
Other Forms and Information
- Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience – Used to verify full-time teaching experience.
- Deficiency Removal Form – Used to apply to have deficiencies removed from a valid certificate.
- Explanation of Incident Form – Used by applicants who answer “Yes” to a Criminal History or Background Questions.
- Foreign Credential Evaluation Agencies – List of foreign credentialing agencies for applicants who are using coursework or degrees from a foreign college or university to meet certification requirements.
Apply on-line!
Apply online using our educator portal, AzEDCert.
Submit application by mail to:
ADE – Certification
PO Box 6490
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490
Applications may be submitted in-person at the Certification Counter at:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Hours for the Certification Counter: 8:30 – 4:30