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Announcements

  • Computer Science Statement of Continued Eligibility (SOCE) Deadline Extended | 10/4/2022
  • New Students With Disabilities (All Grades) Certificate Created | 9/14/2022
  • New Literacy (All Grades) Certificate Created | 9/14/2022
  • Additional Science Certificate Content Core Requirement Change | 6/20/2022
  • Incidental Teaching and Substitute Teaching Flexibilities Extended | 5/18/2022
  • Elimination of the edTPA Requirement for Certification | 4/12/2022
  • Teacher Performance Assessment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | 4/12/2022
  • Elimination of the General Core in Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement for Certification | 4/12/2022
  • Revised Definition of a Year of Experience | 4/12/2022


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