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Priority Notice: New Certification Options Through Executive Order #7
If you've applied for teacher or educational specialist credential prior to March 14, 2020 and would like the praxis waiver, please upload your request into your MEIS account or email your request to cert.doe@maine.gov
If you applied for teacher or educational specialist credential after March 14, 2020 you will receive the praxis waiver as we process your application.
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We are currently processing applications received within the last 2-3 weeks.

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Email: cert.doe@maine.gov
Phone: (207)624-6603