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Welcome to Educator Recruitment and Retention

Program Area: Educator Retention and Recruitment

Pathways for Educators

Program Area: Educator Retention and Recruitment

Educator Certification: Testing Information

Program Area: Educator Certification
Arizona Educator Proficiency AssessmentsUse the button below to visit the Pearson AEPA/NES website.  This site allows you to register to take an exam, provides exam information, and exam s

Educator Certification: Emergency Certificates

Program Area: Educator Certification
Emergency certificates may be issued at the request of a district or charter school superintendent when an emergency employment situation exists.

Certification Requirements

Program Area: Educator Certification
Current Certification Requirements 

Prepare and Submit an Application

Program Area: Educator Certification
The following steps outlined below are designed to assist the applicant through the application process.

Gifted, PreK-12 Endorsements

Program Area: Educator Certification
Overview The Gifted, PreK-12 endorsements authorize the holder to teach gifted students within the grade range and subject area of the prerequisite certificate.

Teacher Leader, PreK-12 Endorsement

Program Area: Educator Certification
Overview

Welcome to Academic Standards

Program Area: K-12 Academic Standards

ESS Recruitment & Retention

Program Area: Special Education
ADE/ESS is acutely aware of the shortage of qualified special education teachers and related service providers across Arizona.

ERR Dashboards & Survey Data

Program Area: Educator Retention and Recruitment
The Educator Preparation, Teacher Certification, and Educator Recruitment and Retention units of the Arizona Department of Education are responsible for the collection and management of educator workforce information across Arizona's local education agencies (LEAs). This data is primarily provided through self-reporting by LEAs. Our goal is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of this data to fulfill both federal and state reporting obligations. Additionally, we are committed to supporting our LEAs by providing data tools and resources that assist in recruiting, preparing, and retaining a highly qualified educator workforce for the benefit of Arizona students.

High School Equivalency PLUS Career Readiness Pathway

Program Area: Adult Education Services

Federal DEI Certification

Program Area: Grants Management
Certification under Title VI - Federal Civil Rights Law Compliance On April 3, 2025, USED sent lett

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity for Special Education Certification

Program Area: Special Education
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability team is pleased to offer an exciting “grow-your-own” opportunity for general educators who are ready to make a difference in special education.

CERTIFICATION INFO: New Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Endorsements

Program Area: Special Education

Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)

Program Area: Educator Retention and Recruitment

Journey to Becoming an Educator

Program Area: Educator Retention and Recruitment

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: Tuition reimbursement program applications are now open! Due February 21, 2025

Program Area: Special Education
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability unit is pleased to announce two “grow-your-own” opportunities for educators in Arizona public schools.

RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INFO: GETSET and SETTA applications are now available! Due February 23, 2024

Program Area: Special Education
The ADE/ESS Professional Learning and Sustainability unit is pleased to announce two “grow-your-own” opportunities for educators in Arizona public schools.

Adult Education Administrators

Program Area: Adult Education Services
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