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Step 1
Obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card, issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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Step 2
Fill out and send in the completed application for certification, along with the required fees. Fees are not refundable, so be sure to fill out the application request correctly.
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Step 3
Send in a certified copy of transcripts from the accredited institution you graduated from. This transcript will not be returned, so keep personal copies for later use.
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Step 4
Enclose letters of verification of teaching experience from the institutions where you previously taught. These letters need to be on official letterhead and signed by the principal or superintendent.
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Step 5
Study for, take and pass the AEPA, Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment test. This is necessary for most teaching certificates in the state. The test may be waived under certain circumstances, such as graduation from state board approved teaching preparation courses from accredited state universities.
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Step 6
Ask if your previous teaching experience and training allows you to be considered a "highly qualified" teacher.
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Step 7
Complete state approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) training.
