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Authority & Forms

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Rules

Chapter 13 Credentials. Qualifying Examinations for Teachers, Educational Specialists and Administrators.
Chapter 115 Credentials. Certification, Authorization and Approval of Education Personnel.
Chapter 119. Adjudicatory Proceedings on Certification Issues.

Statutes

Title 20-A, Chapter 501. Certification and Registration of Teachers.
Title 20-A, Chapter 502. Certification of Educational Personnel.
Title 20-A, Section 6103. Criminal History Record Information Conviction Data.

Forms

Waiver Affidavit. (DOC, 37KB) The waiver affidavit form needs to be submitted to the Certification Office by the Superintendent only, if a waiver is required to hire a teacher who is ineligible for a certificate.
Ed Tech Upgrade Form (EXCEL, 11KB). Fill out and send in this form with Application ET Upgrade

Resources

How to Create a MEIS Account
How to Apply for a new Credential
How to Apply for a Renewal
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. A voluntary, highly esteemed professional development opportunity for teachers with three or more years of experience.