Educator Certification

2019 renewal applications should be submitted BEGINNING January 1, 2019.
Five-year certificates are valid from the date of issuance through June 30 of the fifth year following the year of issuance.

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FAQs
Teacher 411 Educator Lookup
Certificate Applications
Endorsement Requirements
Educator Certification Requirements
Alternative Certification Resources
Educator Permit Resources
Reciprocity
Forms
Renewal Requirements
South Dakota University Education Programs
State-Designated Tests
Other Resources

Office of Educator Certification hours of operation
(Monday through Friday):

Certification staff processes applications daily from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central
Certification staff responds to emails and phone calls daily from 8 – 10 a.m. and 3 – 5 p.m. Central

Processing time is currently 4 weeks

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to apply for
ALL Certificates

The Office of Educator Certification is in the process of re-designing the certification website. Please send suggestions, including ideas for informational resources, to the certification email at certification@state.sd.us.

How to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS:

Applicant may:

Mail official/original transcripts (transcripts may be removed from the sealed envelope)

Transcripts may NOT be submitted as a pdf or attached to an email

University may:

Submit electronic transcript directly to SD DOE
Mail official/original paper transcripts

How to submit CONTACT HOURS:

Applicant may:

Upload to application if saved as a pdf document
Email
Mail a copy of the contact hour certificate

Mailing address: Department of Education, Certification Office, 800 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501
Email address: certification@state.sd.us

CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS
Access Educator Certification Online Application System - click here to apply
Instructions for Creating an Account
Which Application Should I Complete?

EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Educator Certification Rules
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
South Dakota Indian Studies Course
Endorsement Requirements (New - all endorsements added to a certificate must be requested)
Renewal Requirements
School Counselor Certification
South Dakota Educator Certification Rules Summary

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION RESOURCES
Alternative Preliminary Certification
General Education Alternative Certification
Teach for American (TFA) Alternative Certification
CTE Alternative Certification
Special Education Alternative Certification
Administrator Alternative Certification

EDUCATOR PERMIT RESOURCES
American Sign Language Instructor
Athletic Coaching
Braille Education
CEO Educator
CTE Instructor Permit
Drivers Education Instructor
Eminent Scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture Permit
Expert Lecturer
International Teacher
Junior ROTC
Native American Language Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture Permit
Performing Artist Permit
School Business Official

RECIPROCITY RESOURCES
Reciprocity Based on Completion of an Approved Education Program
Reciprocity Based on Completion of an Alternative Certification Program
Reciprocity Applications and Forms

FORMS

RENEWAL FORMS

RENEWAL FORMS	#	Completed By
Continuing Education Contact Hour Certificate	RF1	Applicant
Specialized Learning Experience Documentation	RF2	Applicant/Sponsor
District Recognized Suicide Awareness and Prevention Certificate of Completion	RF3	District
Hardship Modification Request	ECER1	Applicant
Military Duty Extension	ECER2	Applicant

REQUEST TO UPDATE APPLICATION/CERTIFICATE

REQUEST TO UPDATE APPLICATION/CERTIFICATE	#	Completed By	Word	PDF
Withdrawal of Application	RU1	Applicant
Request a Change to an Active Application	RU5	Applicant

OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANT FORMS

OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANT FORMS	#	Completed By
Out-of-State University Sign-Off	OSF1	University
Out-of-State Educator Certification Verification	OSF2	State
Educator Experience Verification - Teaching	OSF4	Employer
Out-of-State Provisional Extension	OSF3	Applicant

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FORMS

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FORMS	#	Completed By
General Education, CTE and TFA Alternative Certification
District Intent To Employ	AC1	District
District Renewal Recommendation	AC2	District
Recommendation to Transition to Professional	AC8	District
Special Education Alternative Certification
District Intent To Employ	AC3	District
District Renewal Recommendation	AC4	District
Recommendation to Transition to Professional	AC8	District
Administrator Alternative Certification
District Intent To Employ	AC5	District
District Renewal Recommendation	AC6	District
Recommendation to Transition to Professional	AC8	District
Administrator Professional Development Plan	AC7	Applicant

EDUCATOR PERMIT FORMS

EDUCATOR PERMIT FORMS	#	Completed By
School Business Official/CEO
School Business Official/CEO Experience Verification	EPV5	Applicant/Employer
Expert Lecturer
Intent to Employ: Expert Lecture	EPV6	District
Performing Artist
Intent to Employ: Performing Artist	EPV8	District
International Exchange Teacher
Intent to Employ: International Exchange Teacher	EPV7	District
Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture
Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture Proficiency Verification	EPV3	Applicant/Approved Provider
Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture Recommendation for Certification	SOF2	Applicant/Approved Provider
Eminent Scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture
Eminent Scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture Proficiency	EPV4	Applicant/Approved Provider
Eminent Scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota Language and Culture Recommendation for Certification	SOF3	Applicant/Approved Provider
CTE Instructor Permit
CTE Experience Verification	EPV2	Applicant/Employer
CTE Instructor Renewal Recommendation	EPV10	Employer

EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY VERIFICATION

EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY VERIFICATION	#	Completed By
Educator Experience Verification - Teaching	EPV1	Applicant/Employer
CTE Experience Verification	EPV2	Applicant/Employer
School Business Official/CEO Experience Verification	EPV5	Applicant/Employer
School Counselor Mentor Sign-Off	EPV11	Mentor School Counselor
Out-of-State Reciprocity Educator Experience Verification - Teaching	OSF4	Applicant/Employer
Out-of-State Educator Certification Verification	OSF2	State

SOUTH DAKOTA UNIVERISTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
University Education Programs
Approved South Dakota Programs
Teacher Preparation Program Rules

STATE-DESIGNATED TESTS
South Dakota State-Designated Tests
ETS
NOCTI Tests
South Dakota State Library Praxis II Resources (need South Dakota State Library e-card)

OTHER RESOURCES
FAQs
Teacher 411 Educator Lookup
South Dakota Educator Certification Rules Summary Document
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Reduction
CTE Methods Course
Reduced Tuitions Program for Teachers

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Questions can be directed to: certification@state.sd.us.

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