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Teacher Certification

UAB will only recommend students for certification if they have successfully completed a State-approved teacher education program and other University requirements. Each student is responsible for submitting a completed certification packet to the Office of Student Services during the semester they intend to finish their approved program. A student who does not apply for their Professional Educator Certificate within five years (60 months) after completing a state-approved program may be required to fulfill additional requirements (i.e., testing and/or coursework).

The Office of Student Services will verify that each student meets all degree and certification requirements after graduation and submit completed certification packets to the Alabama State Department of Education.

Timeline

When to Apply

The best time to apply for your Professional Educator certificate is during your last term of enrollment. This timeline will ensure that your paperwork will be submitted to the Alabama State Department of Education(ALSDE) on time.

Deadlines

Completed certification application packets are processed and mailed to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)in the order they are received.

Recertification of an Alabama Teaching Certificate

Please call the Alabama State Department of Education at 334-694-4557.

The level of courses you take (300, 400, 500, 600, etc.) will be dependent on your last certification, so communicating with one of our program directors is essential.

Important: You are responsible for sending the needed documentation to the state to complete the recertification process.

We offer student teaching both fall and spring semesters. All students seeking teacher certification spend at least one semester (15–16 weeks) in a full-day student teaching assignment appropriate to their level and subject specialty. This experience is part of the Professional Semester, which includes:

• Student teaching placement
• Student Teaching Seminar
• Perspectives in Education (Educ 500)
• Senior Seminar (unless taken in a previous semester)

You’ll work with at least one cooperating teacher (and up to three) who is experienced and highly qualified in his or her content area. You’ll also be assigned to and observed by a highly qualified, experienced college supervisor. The college supervisor will visit you four to six times during the 12-week placement and is responsible for assigning your final grade. Major departments are also encouraged to observe secondary student teachers during the experience.

Student Teaching Placements

K–5 or K–8 Certification

Students seeking K–5 or K–8 certification are assigned to an elementary or middle school classroom.

Students seeking elementary certification with an endorsement in learning disabilities or emotional impairments complete one student teaching assignment in a general elementary education classroom and a second in the appropriate special education classroom.

• During the fall semester, students take a five-week, six-credit special education block followed by 11 weeks of student teaching
• During the spring semester, the special education majors follow the Professional Semester configuration and complete 15–16 weeks of student teaching

Secondary Certification

Students seeking 6–12 certification are assigned a secondary (middle or high school) assignment in their area(s) of endorsement.

Students also seeking K–12 endorsements in music, visual arts, physical education or dance are given an assignment in their area of endorsement which includes experiences at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Spanish education majors who are following the elementary track/K–12 endorsement are required to complete a student teaching placement in an elementary classroom as well as an assignment in Spanish at the secondary level.

Special education majors following the secondary certification track will student teach in a special education setting at the middle or high school level. Efforts will be made to provide a student teaching opportunity in the minor area of study as well.

The Student Teaching Seminar

During the student teaching experience, student teachers are required to register for and attend the weekly evening Student Teaching Seminar. Some of the sessions are general in nature (e.g., resume writing, certification, portfolio design, etc.). Others are grade level specific (elementary, secondary and special education). In the grade-level meetings courses such as classroom management, conferencing, and teaching and learning strategies are presented. Students also discuss and reflect on their current classroom teaching experiences.

The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions that are members of NASDTEC and have signed the Agreement. Although there may be conditions applicable to individual jurisdictions, the Agreement makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program and/or who holds a certificate or license in one jurisdiction to earn a certificate or license in another state or jurisdiction. Receiving states may impose certain special requirements which must be met in a reasonable period of time. Visit the NASDTEC site  to review specific state-by-state requirements for teachers: https://www.nasdtec.net/page/Interstate 

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Where applications, networking, infrastructure and security have always played off each other, it has been historically easy to treat each of those elements somewhat independently as well. But mobility has turned that view upside down and shifted it sideways. Network engineers need to support local, remote and mobile users, and provide proper infrastructure. Application and app development is more heavily slanted toward mobile environments, so security professionals must consider mobility from every angle.

Whatever part of mobility falls in your bailiwick – networking, infrastructure or security – you should find at least one of our top five mobility certifications worth your time and effort.

You’ll see some changes in our lineup this year. The Citrix Certified Professional – Mobility (CCP-M) and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Mobility (MCSA – Mobility) have been retired and are no longer available. To replace them, we added the Cisco Certified Network Professional – Wireless (CCNP – Wireless) along with GIAC’s Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB). The CCNP Wireless is geared more toward networking than toward mobility, but is popular with individuals and employers alike. Also, VMware’s AirWatch solution is now part of Workspace ONE yielding yet another change in the lineup.

Speaking of employers, we’ve listed the results of our informal search of several online job boards for our top five certifications. These numbers indicate how many postings across the U.S. included each certification in its qualifications or requirements on a specific day. This snapshot gives you a pretty good idea of the relative popularity of the certifications in the marketplace.

Job board search results (in alphabetical order, by certification)

In fact, it was challenging to come up with a worthwhile lineup this year. One of the issues we found is that there simply aren’t a lot of meaningful mobility certs available. Mobile technology is changing so quickly that it appears that mobile certs are not viewed as keeping up with industry changes.

Read on to learn more about our featured certifications for mobility and mobile technologies.

Enrollment Certification for Loan Deferment

The National Student Clearinghouse processes deferment forms. If you need an enrollment certification for deferment of a student loan, mail the forms to the Office of Student Services, Lyons Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or stop by Lyons Hall. Your deferment form will be forwarded to the National Student Clearinghouse. If the enrollment certification does not require an official school seal or signature, you may process the certification through www.bc.edu/myservices.

There is a great need for special education teachers as states all across the country are experiencing shortages. ​Today's special​ ​education​ teachers​ ​must​ ​be​ ​highly-skilled​ ​individuals who​ ​not just understand​ ​the​ ​complexities​ ​of​ ​their​ ​students’​ ​needs,​ but are can modify ​curriculum,​ ​and provide​ ​remedial​ ​instruction.

Drexel​ ​University’s​ School​ ​of​ ​Education​ certification in special education program​ prepares​ ​special​ ​education teachers​ ​for​ ​these​ ​challenges.

​What ​Can ​You ​Do ​with ​a ​Special ​Education (SPED) ​Certification?

Drexel’s​ online​ Special​ ​Education​ ​(SPED) certification​ ​program​ ​seeks​ ​to​ ​produce professionals​ ​who​ ​are​ ​equipped​ ​with​ ​the​ ​fundamental​ ​skills,​ ​knowledge,​ ​and competencies​ ​they​ ​require​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​the​ ​needs​ ​of​ ​students​ ​at​ ​risk​ ​for​ ​school​ ​failure and​ ​students​ ​with​ ​disabilities​ ​in​ ​multiple​ ​settings.​ ​The​ ​program​ ​is​ ​intended​ ​for​ ​those interested​ ​in​ ​gaining​ ​greater​ ​skills​ ​and​ ​expertise​ ​and​ ​a​ ​teaching​ ​certification​ ​in​ ​the area​ ​of​ ​special​ ​education.

The responsibilities of special education teachers typically include:

• Assess the skills of a student and develop an Individual Lesson Plan (IEP) that meets their educational needs and make updates based on student progress
• Teach students individually, or in small group and whole class settings
• Discuss IEP’s with the student’s parents, teachers, and appropriate school staff
• Mentor and train teaching assistants who work with students with special needs
• Transition students from one grade to the next

How ​to ​Get ​Certified ​in ​Special ​Education

Special Education Certification Eligibility and Admissions Requirements

This​ online​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​certification​ program​ ​is​ ​for​ actively​ ​certified​ ​teachers seeking​ ​Pennsylvania's​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​PreK-12​ ​certification.​ ​Candidates must​ ​have​ ​an​ ​active​ ​PA​ ​Instructional​ ​I​ ​or​ ​Instructional​ ​II​ ​teaching​ ​certificate​.

Out-of-state​ ​teachers​ ​are​ ​welcome​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​Program as​ ​non-PA​ ​certification​ ​students.

To be admitted into the Special Education certification program, students must also have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Materials

• Completed graduate school application
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
• If you do not meet this requirement, you’re still encouraged to apply and your file will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Program Director
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
• Two letters of recommendation—professional or academic
• An essay describing why the applicant is interested in pursuing graduate study in this field

Special ​Education ​Certification ​Program Curriculum

The​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​Certification​ ​program​ ​is​ ​a​ ​part-time​ online​ program​ ​consisting of​ ​27​ ​graduate​ ​credits.​ ​For​ ​students​ ​that​ ​have​ ​not​ ​completed​ ​the​ ​prerequisite courses,​ ​the​ ​program​ ​will​ ​require​ ​36​ ​credits:​ ​27​ ​credits​ ​in​ ​Core​ ​Special​ ​Education Certification​ ​courses​ ​and​ ​9.0​ ​credits​ ​in​ ​prerequisites​ ​for​ ​certification​ ​in​ ​special education.​ ​The​ ​certification​ ​areas​ ​are​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​PreK-8​ ​and​ ​Special Education​ ​7-12.

Course​ ​descriptions​ ​may​ ​be​ ​found​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Drexel​ ​University​ ​Catalog.

Most​ ​of​ ​the​ ​coursework​ ​in this program requires​ ​field​ ​hours.​ ​Students​ ​must​ ​have​ ​the​ ​necessary clearances​ ​in​ ​order​ ​to​ ​begin​ ​the​ ​program.

Learning Outcomes and Program Benefits

There are multiple learning outcomes and benefits of enrolling in the Special Education Certification Program offered at Drexel University School of Education. Through the program, students will:

• Gain the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to meet the needs of students at risk for academic failure and students with disabilities in multiple settings
• Prepare to teach special education at all grade levels from PreK-12
• Complete all the courses required under state and federal regulations, as well as the PA General Standards for Special Education and the standards outlined by the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC).

How ​Long ​Does ​it ​Take ​To ​Get ​Certified ​in ​Special Education?

The Special Education certification program is a part-time, accelerated program. Students, on average, complete the program in about a year and a half.

DO YOU NEED TO RENEW THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION?

For certified teachers in Pennsylvania, a special education certification follows the same renewal cycle as the teacher’s original teaching certification. If a teacher converts their Instructional I teaching certification to Instructional II, their special education certification will also be converted.

Teachers in Pennsylvania must complete their Act 48 requirements every 5 years to renew their certification. This includes 6 semester hours of college credit (there is a conversion for quarter hours), or 180 hours of continuing education programming, i.e., professional development.

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

Special Education certification is a great program for teachers who are looking to expand their skills to understand how to teach students with special needs. It also a requirement for teachers who would like to become certified special education teachers. Teachers looking for a rewarding career as a special education teacher would also benefit from this program.

Master​ ​of​ ​Science​ ​in​ ​Special​ ​Education

Credits​ ​earned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​Certification​ ​program​ ​may​ ​be​ ​applied​ ​to​ ​the Master​ ​of​ ​Science​ ​in​ ​Special​ ​Education​ ​graduate​ ​program​.​ ​The​ ​MS​ ​program​ ​offers four​ ​concentrations:​ ​Applied Behavior Analysis; Autism​ ​Spectrum​ ​Disorders;​ ​Collaborative​ ​Special​ ​Education Law​ ​&​ ​Process;​ and ​Dyslexia Specialist (Wilson® Level 1 certification).​ ​Students​ ​may​ ​also​ ​work​ ​with​ ​their​ ​academic​ ​advisor​ ​to​ ​develop​ ​a customized​ ​concentration​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​specific​ ​objectives.

How ​to ​Apply ​to ​the ​Special ​Education ​Certification Program

The Special Education certification program is offered 100% online. you can get started by filling out the Drexel Online Application.

You do not have to buy travel insurance to visit Aruba. However, the government strongly recommends it.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aruba required visitors to purchase its Aruba Visitors Insurance. Coverage is no longer mandatory as of July 2022.

But purchasing Aruba Visitors Insurance is an affordable way to secure COVID-19 coverage for your trip. These policies will cover all hospitalization expenses and intensive care unit costs up to the $75,000 policy limit. Sublimits include up to $350 for specialized transportation, $500 for doctor consultations, $75 for COVID-19 tests and up to $125 per day for five days of isolation expenses. Alternatively, you can purchase a more robust policy through a third-party travel insurance company that includes COVID coverage.

As you shop for a travel insurance plan, research the types of coverage you need and find out what you already have. Many credit card companies provide some complimentary coverage when you use their card to book your transportation and accommodations. You might also have some relevant coverage through your home or renters insurance, auto insurance or health insurance plan.

Cancel for Any Reason Coverage

Cancel for any reason coverage (CFAR) makes it possible to delay or cancel your trip without worrying about how you will recoup any deposits or payments you have already made.

Compared to standard trip cancellation coverage, it offers one key advantage: the ability to cancel without providing a reason. You can cancel because of a rainy weather forecast, a new job or simply because you changed your mind.

CFAR can be added to most travel insurance policies purchased within two or three weeks of making your first trip deposit. Keep in mind that CFAR may not cover your full travel costs, and it may only be available during a certain window.

Many companies will only reimburse 75% of your nonrefundable prepaid deposits, and you may need to cancel at least 48 hours in advance of your departure to use your CFAR coverage.

Gear Theft Protection

Gear theft protection covers the cost to repair or replace your belongings if they are stolen, lost or damaged during your trip.

Companies differ in what they call this coverage, but it can be added to most travel insurance plans. Instead of “gear theft,” your policy might reference “baggage and personal items loss.” Either way, this coverage will typically include an overall limit and a per-item limit. More expensive items may have a special limit.

Purchasing gear theft protection is especially important if you plan to take any electronics or equipment with you to Aruba, such as a laptop, camera or scuba gear. However, you may want to ensure that your policy covers the rest of your stuff, too. Lost, delayed or stolen pieces of luggage can cause a major disruption to your trip even if none of it is particularly valuable.

Medical Emergency Insurance and Emergency Medical Evacuation

Almost every travel insurance plan includes medical emergency insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage. In fact, these two coverages are among the main comparison points for travel insurance policies. Different policies provide different coverage limits. As you decide how much coverage to purchase, consider what you plan to do in Aruba and how risky those activities are.

Also known as travel medical insurance, emergency medical insurance covers the medical expenses that arise if you become ill or injured during your trip. This medical coverage can help pay costs associated with diagnosis and treatment, including X-rays and hospital bills. As a general disclaimer, most policies will not cover pre-existing conditions unless you purchase a special waiver.

Medical evacuation coverage, meanwhile, can help arrange transportation to the nearest hospital if you experience a medical emergency. It will also pay for repatriation if the physician in charge of your medical treatment deems it necessary for you to return to the U.S. If you’re uninsured, emergency medical evacuation can easily cost thousands of dollars, especially if it requires the use of an air ambulance or specialty vehicle.

Rental Car Protection

Rental car protection comes in two forms. The first is liability insurance, which may be included in the rental price. This covers any property damage or injuries that you cause to other people while driving the vehicle. The second is a collision damage waiver. When you purchase this coverage, the rental car company agrees not to hold you liable for damage you cause to the vehicle.

As an alternative to buying insurance through the rental company, many travel insurance policies include some form of rental car protection. If not, you may be able to add this coverage for an extra fee. You may also qualify for complimentary coverage through your credit card company. Note that most U.S. car insurance companies limit their coverage to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means your existing policy likely won’t cover you while you’re in Aruba.

Note: If you don’t plan to venture far from your resort or hotel, you may not need a rental car in Aruba. However, the island does have several rental car companies to choose from. You can even rent an all-terrain vehicle to explore more rugged areas.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most travel insurance plans have started to include trip cancellation insurance. This coverage will reimburse your nonrefundable travel expenses — such as prepaid deposits — if you need to cancel your Aruba vacation due to an unforeseen event.

It’s important to note that trip cancellation insurance only kicks in if you cancel for certain reasons. The list of covered reasons may differ slightly from one company to another but generally includes natural disasters, a death in the family, unexpected legal obligations and serious illness or injury. Basically, your reason for canceling must be something unpredictable and outside of your control.

Many policies now list a COVID-19 diagnosis as a covered reason. A doctor-ordered quarantine or sick family member who needs your care may also be covered.

Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules 321 and 322 authorize students to appear in Pennsylvania courts as Certified Legal Interns on behalf of government agencies or on behalf of indigent individuals. To become a Certified Legal Intern, students must show “[c]ompletion of legal studies amounting to at least three semesters, or the equivalent…" Pa. Bar. Rule 321(a)(2). This means that students must have completed half of their law school credits required for graduation, which typically will mean 43 credits. 

The Application for Certification for Formal Participation in Legal Matters by Law Students Under Pa. BAR 321 and 322 can be downloaded from: http://www.pabarexam.org/non_bar_exam_admission/321_322_app.htm.

Students seeking certification in Pennsylvania need to read and follow all the instructions on the application form.

On Page 1 of the Application, students need to fill out the Applicant Information and have their supervising attorney fill out the Supervising Attorney Information. Please note that only one supervising attorney should be listed on page 1. If there are additional supervisors, they can be included on a separate sheet.

On Page 2 of the Application (Dean's Certification), students need to complete the top half of the form and bring the application to Associate Dean for Experiential Learning Richard Frankel.

If appropriate, Dean Frankel will then certify that the student has met all the requirements to become a Certified Legal Intern, is in good standing, is of competent legal ability, and has adequate training to perform the duties as an intern. Once the form is completed and signed, it is the student’s responsibility to mail the form to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in accordance with the instructions on the form.

In order to be eligible for Alabama teacher certification, the Alabama State Department of Education requires students in undergraduate and Alternative Master's teacher education programs to complete a series of tests. These tests evaluate students' mastery of content knowledge in a specific certification area (Praxis Subject Assessments); and readiness to teach (Educative Teacher Performance Assessment ( edTPA)). These tests are taken at different points throughout the UAB Teacher Education Program. Please consult the guide below to confirm when the tests should be taken.

Praxis Subject Assessments

About the Praxis Subject Assessments

In order to receive teacher certification from the Alabama State Department of Education, undergraduate and Alternative Master's students must receive a passing score on the Praxis Subject Assessment in their given certification area. Praxis Subject Assessments are administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).

When do I take this test?

Undergraduate Students: (Prior to Student Teaching)

Undergraduate students must receive a passing score as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education on the Praxis Subject Assessment(s) in their given certification area prior to starting student teaching.

* Students pursuing certification in Elementary/Early Childhood are also required to pass the Praxis Teaching memorizing prior to beginning student teaching.

Alternative Master's Students: (Prior to Admission)

Alternative Masters’ students must receive a passing score as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education on the Praxis Subject Assessments(s) in their given certification area prior to beginning coursework.

* Students pursuing certification in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education are required to pass the Praxis Teaching memorizing prior to beginning student teaching.

What is a Passing Score?

Qualifying score requirements can be found on the ETS website. To locate the qualifying score for your certification area, follow the steps below.

1. Navigate to https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/al_teacher_ed/
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the section titled Tests Required for Specific Certification Areas
3. Select your certification area and look under the column titled Qualifying Score

Study Resources

Visit the ETS website for information about Praxis study resources.

Register for the Praxis Subject Assessment(s)

Educative Performance Assessment (edTPA)

About the Educative Performance Assessment (edTPA)

edTPA is a pre-service assessment process designed by educators that includes a review of a teacher candidate’s authentic teaching materials as the culmination of a teaching and learning process that documents and demonstrates each candidate’s ability to effectively teach his/her subject matter to all students. Candidates must receive a passing score on the assessment as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education.

When do I take this test?

Undergraduate Students: (edTPA: During Student Teaching)

Undergraduate students must receive a passing score on the edTPA as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education during student teaching.

Alternative Master's Students: (edTPA: During Student Teaching)

Alternative Master's students must receive a passing score as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education during student teaching.