Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality

Teacher Certification

For any questions relating to certification, email us at: certification@state.sd.us

Certification

All documents (including original transcripts) that are sent to DOE will not be returned.

• Overview
   

• Online Applications

  • Initial Application
  • Renewal Application
  • Additional Authorizations (Professional Preparation and/or Endorsements)
     
• Paper Applications
• Alternative Certification
   
• Praxis II Test Information

Rules & Regulations

• Teacher Certification Administrative Rule

Forms

• TTL Renewal Replacement Form
• Tuition Reduction Form
• University Sign Off Form | PDF
• Professional Preparation Sign Off Form | PDF
• Lakota, Dakota, Nakota proficiency Language Authorization Form
• Name, Address Change or Duplicate Request Form
• Verification of Experience
• Public or Private Sector Experience
• 10-Year Certification Update Form | PDF

Web Links

• Human Relations & South Dakota Indian Studies - Required for all types of teacher certification!
• Plan of Intent
• NASDTEC