Teacher s Certificate

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1 Teacher s Certificate Career and Technical Education Application Package for individuals who hold a qualification in a career and technical education area recognized by the Minister and an approved vocational teacher education program. Send all documentation to: of the Registrar Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Holman Centre, Suite Water Street Summerside, Prince Edward Island C1N 1B6 Tel: (02) Fax: (02) registrar@edu.pe.ca Employer Contact Information: English Language School Western School Board Board 272 MacEwen Rd. Summerside Summerside, PEI 272 MacEwen Rd. C1N 2P7 PEI Summerside, C1N 2P English Language School BoardEastern School District Stratford P.O. Box 8600 P.O. Box 8600 Charlottetown, PEI Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8V7 C1A 8V Commission scolaire de langue française P.O. Box 124, Wellington, PEI C0B 2E CTE - # 1 -Eng Effective August 12, 2010 Effective May 11, 2011

2 Applying for a PEI Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate Please Read Carefully Before Completing this Application for a PEI Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate. No candidate for a teaching position in the province of Prince Edward Island may enter into an agreement to teach, verbal or otherwise, with a school board until such a candidate has had their credentials evaluated by the provincial Registrar and has been issued a certificate indicating that they are free to teach in the schools of this province. Eligibility for the Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate Only applicants who do not qualify for an Academic Teacher s Certificate may apply for the Career and Technical Education Certificate. The Career and Technical Education Certificate is intended for teaching assignments at the secondary level in the career and technical education curriculum areas identified by the Minister. These include automotive, welding, carpentry and cooking. A Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate may be issued in other CTE program areas only with the permission of the Minister. To be eligible for a Career and Technical Education Certificate, an applicant must hold a recognized qualification in one of these areas. Out-of-Province Applicants: Applicants who completed their career and technical education teacher training in a jurisdiction outside of Prince Edward Island must demonstrated that they were certified to teach first in the jurisdiction where the teacher education program was completed, even if they never taught there. Approved vocational teacher education programs must meet vocational teacher certification requirements of the jurisdiction in which the institution is located, leading to vocational teacher certification. Application Requirements: All applicants for a Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate must submit the following: T Proof of Identity such as a copy of your Birth Certificate T Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada such as a copy of your Social Insurance Number. [A Teacher s Certificate will not be issued to an applicant who has not been authorized for employment in Canada until such time as they provide proof of permission to work in this country.] T Proof of high school completion at the Grade 12 lev el or equivalent school completi on documentation such as completion of the GED T Official transcript(s) from the training institution of all trades, technical, academic, and professional courses taken at the post-secondary level T Verification of wage earning experience in the trade or area of technology from the employer(s)attesting to the total number of hours worked in the occupation T A completed Application Form for a Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate T A $ Evaluation Fee in the form of a Cheque or Money Order made out to the Minister of Finance and Municipal Affairs. Additional Requirements for Out-of-Province Applicants: T T A Statement of Professional Standing from the teacher certification authority in the jurisdiction in which your initial vocational teacher training was completed and any other jurisdictions where you are, or have been certified to teach to the effect that your teaching license is in good standing and has never been suspended, cancelled or revoked. Verification of previous out-of-province contract teaching experience (non-substitute teaching) if applicable. This service may be used for salary increment purposes. Submitting Documents: Applicants will need to include some of the above documents with the application while they must arrange for other documents to be sent directly to the Registrar by institutions or by employers on your behalf. All documents received by the Registrar become the property of the Department of Education. Please make copies of documents before you submit them. Documents Requiring Translation: When documents are received by the Registrar in a language other than English or French, a copy will be provided to the applicant who then must arrange for an official translation to be completed by an accredited translator. The official translation must be returned with the copy of the original to the Registrar. Language Proficiency: Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in either English or French to teach in Prince Edward Island schools. Applicants may be required to complete and provide acceptable results in an approved language proficiency test. PEI Career and Technical Education Certification: The Registrar will examine the credentials provided by the applicant including all official transcripts, copies of degrees, certificates, diplomas, vocational certificates as well as letters from employers and assign a level based upon these credentials according to the criteria outlined in Certification and Standards Board policies. Applicants should take care to ensure that all official supporting academic documentation is provided to the Registrar in order to ensure that they are assigned a certificate level

3 commensurate with their professional and academic qualifications. Applicants will be assigned a certificate level according to the following criteria. CTE Levels and Requirements: CTE Level 1 may be assigned if the applicant provides proof of the following: a grade twelve high school diploma or a verified equivalency a minimum of one (1) year technical education resulting in the completion of a program at a recognized post-secondary institution, in the career and technical area being authorized a minimum of four (4) years work experience in the career and technical area being authorized a recognized occupational certification such as an Interprovincial Red Seal in the career and technical area being authorized where all of the above count as thirty (30) semester hours of Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) completion of a minimum of thirty-six (36) credit hours of teacher education, such as the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE) offered jointly by Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island CTE Level 2 may be assigned if the applicant provides proof of the following: all of the above qualifications for a CTE Certificate 1* an additional twenty-four (24) credit hours of approved post-secondary teacher education course work such as in the Bachelor of Education in Human Resource Development degree program offered jointly by Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island or an equivalent recognized teacher education program *Applicants who provide proof that they have completed an additional one (1) year technical education resulting in the completion of a program at a recognized postsecondary institution in the career and technical area being authorized may receive recognition for an additional thirty (30) semester hours and move directly to CTE Level 3. CTE Level 3 may be assigned if the applicant provides proof of the following: all of the above qualifications for a CTE Certificate 2 an additional thirty (30) semester hours of approved post-secondary education course credits beyond the Bachelor of Education degree and at the nonintroductory level in a subject area related to the PEI school curriculum or in an area related to the teaching profession CTE Level 4 may be assigned if the applicant provides proof of the following: all of the above qualifications for a CTE Certificate 3 an additional thirty (30) semester hours of approved post-secondary education course credits beyond the Bachelor of Education degree and at the nonintroductory level in a subject area related to the PEI school curriculum CTE Level 5 may be assigned if the applicant provides proof of the following: all of the above qualifications for a CTE Certificate 4 an additional thirty (30) credit hours leading to the completion of a masters of education degree at a recognized post-secondary institution in an area related to the PEI school curriculum Appeal Policy An applicant may appeal the Level assigned to the Certification and Standards Board by the Registrar or the refusal of the Registrar to issue a CTE Teacher s Certificate. The appeal must be made no later than 20 working days from the date of notification. In the event of a hearing, the decision of the Board is binding and final. School Board Employers: Although Teacher Certification is handled by the Registrar s of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, all employment matters are dealt with by the employing authorities. The contact information for the three school boards is listed on the cover of this application package. If you wish to seek employment teaching in Prince Edward Island, you will need to contact the appropriate school board and make application for employment. When applying for a teaching position, you will be required to provide a copy of your teacher s certificate. Criminal background checks are required by the employing school boards. Substitute Teacher Authorization for Certified Teachers: Once certified, you may be interested in working as a substitute teacher in PEI. In order to be eligible to substitute teach in the school boards of Prince Edward Island, interested individuals must first obtain an Authorization to Substitute Teach from the of the Registrar of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Once you are a certified teacher, you are eligible to receive the certified substitute teacher rate of pay. Applicants may apply for a Substitute Teacher Authorization form found on our web site or by completing Section 5 of this application form. Certified Substitute teachers teachers pay are no longer required to pay afee fee. substitute a one-time authorization of Please in Section of the application form, the $50. Youindicate must indicate in 5Section 5 of the application form, the PEI schoolwhere boards PEI school board(s) youwhere wouldyou likewould the like the Registrar Registrar to to send sendyour yourauthorization AuthorizationtotoSubstitute SubstituteTeach. Teach. 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4 Substitute Teacher Authorization Renewals: Fee Policy If you were already authorized during the current school year as a non-certified substitute teacher, you are not required to pay again. Simply indicate in Section 5 of the application form contained in this package that you are requesting that the Registrar notify the school board (s) where you wish to work that your status has changed from non-certified to certified. Fees may be paid by cheque or by money order made payable to the the Minister of Finance and Municipal Affairs. The fee may be paid in cash at the of the Registrar. Fees are non-refundable unless the application has been withdrawn and in the event that no staff time has been invested in processing the application. Submission the Completed Application: Career and of Technical Education Letter of The required fee of $ in the form of a cheque or Authority: money written to the of Finance Whereorder a school board hasminister demonstrated to the and Minister Municipal Affairs the as well as the completed that a suitable certified candidate cannot be found to fill application and required documentation mustin bethe a teachingform assignment at the secondary level received by the Registrar before an evaluation of an career and technical education area, an individual who application for Career Technical Education has not completed anand approved teacher may be issued Teacher s Certificate will take place. a Career and Technical Education Letter of Authority at Athe Career and TechnicalofEducation recommendation the schoolteacher's board. Acertificate CTE Letter becomes validisfrom the for datethe when all school year and of Authority issued current required included the evaluation havethe can onlydocuments be renewed to a maximum of fivefee times. holder of a by Letter of Authority must renew their been received the of the Registrar. certificatecertificates for each school year May using the are application Teacher's issued after 2011 nonform found on our web site.suspended, The applicant must expiring and remain valid unless cancelled ordemonstrate revoked. that they are making satisfactory progress the must completion of a tocertificate Adult Alltowards documents be forwarded the addressinshown Education here below. in order to have their Letter of Authority renewed following school year. The holder of a offor thetheregistrar Letter of Authority will be paid at the Technology Certification and Standards Section Education Certificate Level 1 during the school years PEI Department ofeducational Education & while completing the requirement under a Letter Childhood of Authority. Development Early Suite 101, Holman Building 250 Water Street Submission of the Completed Application: Summerside, C1N 1B6 The required feepei of $ in the form of a cheque or money order written to the Minister of Finance and Municipal Affairs the as well as the completed application form and required documentation must be received by the Registrar before a Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate will be issued. A certificate becomes valid from the date when all required documents included the evaluation fee have been received by the of the Registrar. All documents must be sent to: of the Registrar Certification and Standards Section PEI Department of Education & Early Childhood Development Suite 101, Holman Building 250 Water Street Summerside, PEI C1N 1B6 Fee Structure: Evaluation of Credentials for a PEI Career and Technical Education Teacher s Certificate...$ Application for an Authorization as a Certified Substitute Teacher...$50.00 For Help or Assistance: You might like an inquire about the status of your application. Perhaps, you would like to know if your transcript has arrived or if your payment has been received. To do this you may the Registrar. update on the status of your application, the most When requesting an update on the status of your application, please include Application Status Update Request in the subject line of your and in the body include your full name and the nature of your application. the Registrar at registrar@gov.pe.ca If you have questions for the Registrar, you may telephone the of the Registrar at For further information on Teacher Certification in PEI, you visit our web site at: PLEASE NOTE: POLICE RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT Beginning in May 2011, all applicants for a PEI Teacher's Certificate must submit a copy of a Criminal Record Check which is current to within 3 months of the submission of your application. As well, each applicant is required to submit a copy of a Vulnerable Sector Screen current to within 3 months of the submission of your application.

5 Application for a Career and Technical Education Teacher's Certificate Application for a Technology Education Teacher's Certificate Applicants must provide the official transcripts of years of post-secondary study, sent directly from the post-secondary institution to the O ffice of the R egistrar. Letters from employers must be sent directly to the O ffice of the Registrar. T he appropriate fee(s) m ade payable to the M inister of Finance and M unicipal A ffairs must be included with this application form. SECTION 1: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND FEES Please indicate if the following documents are enclosed, have been requested from the issuing authority or from the employers or are not applicable to your application. Enclosed Requested N/A 1. Proof of Identity such as a birth certificate 2. Proof of eligibility to accept employment in Canada such as a copy of your Social Insurance card. 3. Proof of high school completion such as a copy of Grade 12 diploma. 4. Proof of completion of a post-secondary vocational training program such as a copy of a certificate or diploma. 5. Proof of attainment of a recognized vocational or technical qualification in a such as a copy of the Red Seal, Special License 6. Proof of work experience in a career and technical area such as a letter (s) from an employer or employers 7. Proof of completion of a vocational teacher education program such as a copy of the certificate, diploma or degree 8. Proof of completion of post-secondary programs and course work such as official transcripts sent directly from the college or the university. For out-of-province teachers, a Statement of Professional Standing from the jurisdiction where you received your initial teacher training and from all other jurisdictions where you have taught. 10. Fee of $ in a cheque or money order to the for the evaluation of credentials for the issuance of a teacher s certifcate 11. Check and Vulnerable SectortoScreen. 11. Police Fee of Record $50.00 in a cheque or money order process Substitute Teacher Authorization SECTION 2: IDENTIFICATION Please indicate below if you were educated in or have gone by another name that shown here. Please provide documentation to support the name change such as a marriage certificate. Full Name Address Community Province Telephone Address Date of Birth Day Month Other Name (If you were educated or previously certified in a name other than that used above please state the other name. Include with this application a copy of the legal document indicating change of name such as a marriage certificate.) Describe Change of Name Documentation Provided: Year

6 SECTION 3: EDUCATION Post-Secondary All official transcripts must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution to the of the Registrar. Please list from most recent. 1. Name of Post-Secondary Institution: Address: Dates Attended: Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree Attained: From Start Month and Year: To End Month and Year: 2. Name of Post-Secondary Institution: Address: Dates Attended: Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree Attained: From Start Month and Year: To End Month and Year: 3. Name of Post-Secondary Institution: Address: Dates Attended: Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree Attained: From Start Month and Year: To End Month and Year: 4. Name of Post-Secondary Institution: Address: Dates Attended: Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree Attained: From Start Month and Year: To End Month and Year: Secondary Education You must include with your application a copy of your high school diploma, or an official transcript from the high school from where you graduate or proof of completion of grade 12 equivalency (ie. GED). Name and address of High School or educational institution or organization where you completed Grade 12. Graduation Year Language of Instruction Please indicate by checking the language of study for each education level completed K to 6 7 to 12 Post-Secondary Post-Graduate English English English English French French French French Other Other Other Other

7 SECTION 4: OCCUPATIONAL CREDENTIAL Occupational Qualification Please provide proof to attest to your occupational certification (s) in the career and technical area being authorized such as a copy of a provincial Red Seal. Describe your occupational Certification Date Obtained: Describe your occupational Certification Date Obtained: Occupational Work Experience Please provide proof of years worked in the career and technical area being authorized. Letters from employers should be sent directly to the of the Registrar. They should not be older than three months. Employer s letters should attest to the number of days worked each year, the number of hours per day and the number of years and should outline the duties involved as per your job description. Name and Address of Employer: Name and Address of Employer: Name and Address of Employer: _ Teaching Experience If you taught school in a province other than Prince Edward Island, please include the number of years and months below. Verifications from your past employers will be required for experience recognition purposes. Name and Address of School: Name and Address of School:

8 SECTION 5: SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AUTHORIZATION Please indicate here if you are interested in applying for an Authorization to Substitute Teach at the Certified Rate. If you are not planning to substitute teach in Prince Edward Island, you may skip this section. Fee Fee Would you like to apply for an Authorization Not at this time Yes No $50.00 Required to Substitute Teach at the Certified Rate? Included If you hold an authorization to substitute teach in PEI at the non-certified rate for the current school year and would like to move to a Certified Substitute Teacher Authorization, please indicate. Please indicate the school board or school boards where you would like your Certified Substitute Teacher Authorization sent. Not at this time Yes ELSB Eastern Commission scolaire de langue française Summerside School District ELSB Western School Stratford Board No Fee Required SECTION 6: EMPLOYMENT Indicate the name of the school board(s) where you would like to have your DECLARATION certificate information sent. I declare thatthe the information provided myselfinformation in this application is complete and I hereby authorize of the Registrar to send myby certificate to: accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to verify the above information. Date: Signature: Pursuant to sections 7 and 11 of the School Act R.S.P.E.I. 188, Cap. S-2.1Personal information on this form is collected under section 7 and 11 of the School Act R.S.P.E.I. 188, Cap. S-2.1 and will be used for the purpose of verifying identity, credentials and for salary placement. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact: The of the Registrar, Suite 101 Holman Building, 250 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 1B6 Tel DECLARATION I declare that the information provided by myself in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to verify the above information. Date: Signature: Pursuant to sections 7 and 11 of the School Act R.S.P.E.I. 188, Cap. S-2.1Personal information on this form is collected under section 7 and 11 of the School Act R.S.P.E.I. 188, Cap. S-2.1 and will be used for the purpose of verifying identity, credentials and for salary placement. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact: The of the Registrar, Suite 101 Holman Building, 250 Water Street, Summerside, PE C1N 1B6 Tel