License: Mild/Moderate Disabilities, K-12

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Requirements for the Standard Professional Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education Certificate – Grade K-12 Certificate Information: This Certificate authorizes the holder to teach in a mild/moderate disabilities classroom in grade K-12 as documented by student needs in the individualized education program and the following categories, including autism, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury, emotional disability, specific learning disability, orthopedic impairments, developmental delay and/or other health impairments. Approved areas and endorsements may be added to this certificate. This certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist: In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request a course-by-course evaluation completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States, and submit them directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. --One of the following-- ? Exams: Copy of your passing AEPA/NEA exam results or appropriate documentation that you qualify for an exam waiver. (See Exam Requirements). If you are using teaching experience, please have your HR complete the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form and submitted by the HR Department to certification@azed.gov. --OR-- ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirement – Coursework Options A, B, or C Option A: Teacher Preparation Program: - Completion of a teacher preparation program in mild/moderate disabilities special education from a Board- approved educator preparation program or from an accredited institution offering substantially similar training, addressing the topics listed below and any others as required by law: Research-based systematic phonics; Research-based instructional strategies for delivering differentiated reading instruction, assessment, intervention and remediation to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia; Instructional design and lesson planning, including specially designed instruction; The learning environment, including classroom and behavioral management; Instructional delivery, facilitation and methodologies; Legal aspects of special education, including individualized education programs and transition planning; Effective collaboration and communication practices, including modifications and accommodations; Research-based instruction in math; Research-based instruction in English language arts; Assessment and eligibility, including 5/19/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 3 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-611 (A)(B)(D);’ R7-2-621