CTE Teacher Certificate Application Process
Secondary Teacher Information
Steps to apply for an initial certificate for the following career and technical instructor endorsements:
1. Send in verification of an offer of employment
2. Complete an alternative certification application
3. Complete work verification form documenting 4000 hours in related field of instruction and/or official transcripts verifying completion of AAS degree in related field of instruction or national certification
4. Submit $20 check or money order made out to SD Dept. of Education to process application.
5. Mail forms to:
Department of Education
Office of Accreditation & Teachers Quality
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Professional development requirements over the first two years of instruction.
Participation in a mentorship program
Participation in professional learning community
Completion of professional development in the following areas:
Upon completion of the program submit:
Verification of completion of program requirements
Letter of recommendation from local administration to receive a 5 year career and technical education instructor certificate
Renewal application
$30 check or money order made out to SD Dept. of Education to process application.
Complete 6 credits over the next five years, of which at least three credits must be transcripted credits.
Post Secondary Credential
Complete and submit Post Secondary Application and Conduct Review Statement
Submit check or money order made out to SD Dept. of Ed. for application processing
Mail all forms to:
Department of Education Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501
CONTACT
For further information, contact Becky Nelson becky.nelson@state.sd.us
Steps to apply for an initial certificate for the following career and technical instructor endorsements:
| Code | Endorsement Title | Adminstrative Rule |
| 6101 | 7-12 auto body technology | 24:15:06:43 |
| 6102 | 7-12 automotive technology | 24:15:06:44 |
| 6104 | 7-12 building trades endorsement | 24:15:06:45 |
| 6141 | 7-12 computer aided manufacturing | 24:15:06:46 |
| 6723 | 7-12 computer cabling technology | 24:15:06:47 |
| 6721 | 7-12 computer networking technology | 24:15:06:48 |
| 6722 | 7-12 computer repair and maintenance | 24:15:06:49 |
| 6111 | 7-12 culinary arts and restaurant management | 24:15:06:50 |
| 6105 | 7-12 drafting | 24:15:06:51 |
| 6107 | 7-12 electronics | 24:15:06:52 |
| 6118 | 7-12 graphic design | 24:15:06:53 |
| 6114 | 7-12 health science | 24:15:06:54 |
| 6110 | 7-12 machine tool technology | 24:15:06:55 |
| 6113 | 7-12 multi media | 24:15:06:56 |
| 6109 | 7-12 welding | 24:15:06:57 |
1. Send in verification of an offer of employment
2. Complete an alternative certification application
3. Complete work verification form documenting 4000 hours in related field of instruction and/or official transcripts verifying completion of AAS degree in related field of instruction or national certification
4. Submit $20 check or money order made out to SD Dept. of Education to process application.
5. Mail forms to:
Department of Education
Office of Accreditation & Teachers Quality
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Professional development requirements over the first two years of instruction.
Participation in a mentorship program
Participation in professional learning community
Completion of professional development in the following areas:
classroom management,
instructional strategies/differentiating instruction,
and assessment
Development of a professional portfolio
instructional strategies/differentiating instruction,
and assessment
Upon completion of the program submit:
Verification of completion of program requirements
Letter of recommendation from local administration to receive a 5 year career and technical education instructor certificate
Renewal application
$30 check or money order made out to SD Dept. of Education to process application.
Complete 6 credits over the next five years, of which at least three credits must be transcripted credits.
Post Secondary Credential
Complete and submit Post Secondary Application and Conduct Review Statement
- Download list of available credentials
- Submit post secondary verification of work experience if required.
- Verify 6,000 hours of work experience in field of requested credential
Submit original transcripts for all degrees granted & currently completed coursework.- Submit post secondary verification of work experience if required.
- Verify 6,000 hours of work experience in field of requested credential
Submit check or money order made out to SD Dept. of Ed. for application processing
Mail all forms to:
Department of Education Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501
CONTACT
For further information, contact Becky Nelson becky.nelson@state.sd.us