School Administrators Certification Flowchart

School Administrators Certification

Valid for Two (2) Years — Non-Renewable

Valid for Ten (10) Years — Renewable

Met Basic I Requirements

Signed and Completed Certification Application Form
Background Check:
- Fingerprint Submission (if re-entering the system after two (2) years)
- Police Clearance (valid for one (1) year)
Payment receipt of $200.00 (processing fee per certification)
Master’s degree or higher in the following fields:
- Secondary Education Masters in Specialized content area
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Counseling
- Education: Administration and Supervision
- Other specialized area in Education
Employment verification of ten (10) cumulative years of instructional experience
Official Transcript or Certificate of Completion of specific Professional (Administrator) courses:
- Introduction to School Administration
- Instructional Supervision and Evaluation (Clinical Supervision)
- School Law/Education Law
- School Personnel
- School Finance
- Instructional Leadership and Supervision Seminar
- Facilitative Leadership Seminar
Current membership of Professional Education Association
Current recommendation Letter from a Supervisor/Principal
Professional Development:
- For Initial: Proof of completion of one hundred twenty (120) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses
- For Renewal: Proof of completion of six hundred (600)hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses

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For inquiries, you may contact:

Jessica H. Estrada

Certification and Licensure Officer

Tel: +1 (670) 237-3051