Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality

The Testing Alternative

Group 1

1) Applies to those currently serving as building managers (serving in the capacity of a principal) or CEOs (serving in the capacity of a superintendent).

2) These individuals must take the exam and submit their passing scores to the State Department of Education.

3) A passing score on the exam grants the individual authorization (endorsement) to serve in their current* capacity for up to five years (July 2010).

4) Individuals who intend to continue in education after July 2010, must submit professional development plans by July 1, 2005, outlining their intent to complete either a principal endorsement/program or superintendent endorsement/program.

*If the individual is currently a building manager, they will receive the principal endorsement.  If the individual is currently a CEO, they will receive the superintendent endorsement.  If the individual is serving in both capacities, they will receive both endorsements.

Group 2

1) Applies to those who have lapsed superintendent endorsement certificates and are currently serving as CEOs.

2) These individuals must take the exam and submit their passing scores to the State Department of Education.

3) A passing score on the exam recertifies the individual. The individual must then complete the six hours of coursework required for renewal by July 2008.

4) These individuals must submit professional development plans by July 2005 outlining their intent to complete the career superintendent program (specialist degree).