1. What do I need to do to teach in Arizona?
You are required to take one or more of the following Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments™ (AEPA™):
- Professional Knowledge Tests - A professional knowledge test is required of all applicants for a teaching certificate. There are three levels of the Professional Knowledge test: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary.
- Subject Knowledge Tests - Candidates must take a test in the specific area in which they are seeking certification if a test is offered in that area. Information about test and/or credit hour requirements for approved areas in which AEPA assessments are not offered can be found on the ADE Certification Unit's Web site at www.ade.az.gov/certification.
- Constitutions of the United States and Arizona Test - Candidates applying for certification to become a teacher or school administrator are required to pass an examination on the provisions and principles of the Constitutions of the United States and Arizona. Candidates who have successfully completed ADE-approved coursework in this area are exempt from this requirement.
- Administrator Tests - Candidates who wish to become certified school administrators must take the appropriate test as a condition of receiving certification as a superintendent, principal, or supervisor.
- Tests for Additional Approved Areas - A person who holds an Arizona elementary or secondary certificate and applies for an additional approved area must take the relevant subject knowledge test, if one is offered.
2. What are the certification requirements for specific teaching positions?
Please see the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) website on requirements.
3. What are the certification requirements for specific teaching positions?
The AEPA are conducted in morning and afternoon test sessions; each session is four hours in length. The morning session has a reporting time of 8:00 a.m. and ends at approximately 12:30 p.m. The afternoon session has a reporting time of 1:00 p.m. and ends at approximately 5:30 p.m. Examinees will be assigned to one or both sessions according to the number and type of tests for which they have registered. As certain tests are only offered in certain sessions, session requests cannot be honored.
For further information, please see examination matrix.
4. Are calculators allowed... and if so, what kind?
Scientific Calculators
Examinees taking the Chemistry, Mathematics, Middle Grades General Science, Middle Grades Mathematics, and Physics subject knowledge tests will be provided with one of the following models of scientific calculators at the test administration. The models distributed are subject to change; directions for use will not be provided at the test site. You may not use your own calculator or calculator manual for these tests.
- Texas Instruments TI-30X
- Texas Instruments TI-30X Solar
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xa
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xs
- Texas Instruments TI-30XIIs
5. When are the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) administered?
Please visit http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/AZ12_testdates.asp
6. How much do the AEPA tests cost?
Please visit http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/AZ12_testfees.asp
7. May I write a check to cover testing fees?
No, only cashiers' checks or money orders are accepted for test fee payment.
8. May I use a credit card to pay testing fees?
Credit cards are only accepted during emergency telephone registration.
9. How do I get a study guide?
You can order a study guide from Arizona Teacher Certification. Use the order form provided at this web site.
10. I have a disability. How do I get accommodation?
You will need to complete the Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form in the registration bulletin, and provide appropriate documentation. If you have questions regarding this please contact National Evaluation Systems (413) 256-2879.
11. I have a religious conviction which prohibits my testing on Saturday. How do I arrange a Sunday test date?
You will need to complete the Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form and provide appropriate documentation.
12. How long will it take for me to get my results?
Results are mailed out approximately four weeks after the test date. The mailing date for score reports is printed on the back of the registration bulletin.
13. I am in a hurry. Can I get my scores back sooner if I pay an additional fee?
There is no mechanism for getting scores prior to the mailing date. All score reports undergo a number of quality control checks and individual results may not be pulled prior to that time.
14. May I test on a day other than those on the schedule?
No, because the majority of tests have performance components which require non-machine grading. Tests are only available on the scheduled dates.
15. How many times can I retake a test?
There is no limit on the number of times you may take a test.
16. If I need additional information, who can I contact?
Arizona Department of Education
Certification Unit
PO Box 6490
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490
Phone: (602) 542-4367
Website: www.ade.az.gov/certification
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Certification for Teachers: Arizona
P.O. Box 1746
Midland, TX 79702-1746
Voice Mail: (432) 687-3184
Fax: (432) 620-8865
Arizona@SantaRitaReviews.com
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