Licencia: Hearing Impaired Special Education, Birth-Grade 12

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Requirements for the Standard Professional Hearing-Impaired Certificate, Birth-Grade 12 Certificate Information: This certificate authorizes the holder to teach Birth-12th grade hearing impaired special education. Additional approved areas and endorsements may be added to this certificate This certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist: In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that your university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request a course-by-course evaluation to be completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States, and submit them directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. --One of the following-- ? Exams: Copy of your passing AEPA/NEA exam results or appropriate documentation that you qualify for an exam waiver. (See Exam Requirements). If you are using teaching experience, please have your HR complete the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form and submitted by the HR Department to certification@azed.gov. --OR-- ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirement – Coursework Options A, B, or C Option A: Teacher Preparation Program: - Completion of a teacher preparation program in Hearing Impaired Education from a Board-approved educator preparation program or from an accredited institution offering substantially similar training, addressing the topics listed below and any others as required by law: Research-based systematic phonics; Research-based instructional strategies for delivering differentiated reading instruction, assessment, intervention and remediation to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia; Survey of exceptional students; Teaching methodologies for students with hearing impairment; Foundations of instruction of students with hearing impairment; Diagnostic and assessment procedures for the hearing impaired; Professional responsibility and ethical conduct; Twelve weeks of capstone experience as described in R7-2- 604 in hearing- impaired special education birth through grade twelve, which may be completed during the valid period of a teaching intern certificate. o Required Documentation: Official transcripts or an Arizona Institutional Recommendation (IR) documenting completion of the teacher preparation program. 10/18/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 4 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-611 (A)(B)(J); R7-2-621