Certification

Alternative Approaches to B Certification

INITIAL B CERTIFICATION

Individuals who hold an undergraduate degree and have never been certified may request an evaluation.  Upon completion of the required coursework, an application for certification must be submitted the State Department of Education through the office of TES.

Request Evaluation

Complete Application for Evaluation

Form is available in office of TES

Evaluation

UM Certification Officer will evaluate transcripts and advise applications, informing them of necessary criteria for certification (TEP admission, internship, exit exam, etc.).

ADDITIONAL B CERTIFICATION [ABC]

Individuals who have been certified and are seeking additional certification at the B level may request an evaluation.  Upon completion of the required coursework an application for certification must be submitted to the State Department of Education through the office of TES.

Request Evaluation

Complete Application for Evaluation.

Provide a copy of the current ABC certificate and all official transcripts.

Evaluation

UM Certification Officer will evaluate transcripts and advise applicants, informing them of necessary criteria for certification (exit exam, etc.).

ALTERNATIVE B CERTIFICATION

Individuals who have never been certified and are being employed must follow all steps through their employing board of education.  UM offers four courses on a space available basis which may only be taken upon submission of verification of employment and 2.50 grade point average in teaching field.  You must provide a copy of the valid ABC certificate and official transcripts before admission is possible. Courses must be completed within three years of employment date.

Classroom Management

ED 418 Classroom Management

The Evaluation of Teaching and Learning

EDF 462 Evaluation in Education

Inclusion of Special Needs Students

ED 407 Exceptional Learners in P-12 and Secondary Programs

Methods of Teaching

ED 412 Strategies for Content Teaching in Secondary Curriculum

OR

ED 450 Managing & Teaching Across the Secondary Curriculum