200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-20-1.5

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 200-RICR-20-20-1.5 - Applications and Fees

A. Application for Certification

1. Applications for state certificates and permits must be executed on forms or through electronic means provided by RIDE. Additional documents and materials must be submitted in accordance with the specific requirements for particular certificate areas or any new requirements adopted by the Council.

2. An applicant must submit all required documentation for each area of certification and, as appropriate, the following:

a. Application on an official form or through electronic means provided by the Department of Education;

b. Application fee as established by the Council;

c. Official transcripts from an approved institution, as required, of all credits and degrees issued by the registrar or other appropriate official of the institution;

d. A statement made by an approved institution or alternate route to certification program approved by the Commissioner that the candidate has completed an approved planned program of preparation for service in the area of certification and the grade level for which certification is sought and has demonstrated competence with respect to professional standards;

e. In those cases where successful experience as an educator is a condition for certification, a statement from the applicant's employing agent as to the nature, length, and quality of experience;

f. Official verification from the testing agency that an applicant has achieved a passing score or satisfactory evaluation on required assessments;

g. If an applicant holds foreign credentials or transcripts, an evaluation by agencies or organizations approved by the Department of Education to translate and evaluate such credentials for the purposes of determining eligibility for certification;

h. If an applicant prepared for certification at an institution where English was not the language of instruction, verification of minimum passing score or higher on the state's assessment of English Language Competency;

i. An attestation by the applicant that he or she is of good moral character, including disclosure of any employment, criminal, and certification history; and

j. Additional documentation, as appropriate to the type of certificate or permit requested.

B. The following fees apply to applications for certification and/or certification renewal. All fees are non-refundable. There is no fee for the issuance of certificates in shortage areas.

Initial Educator Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00) for first (1^st) certification area and fifty dollars ($50.00) for each additional area
Professional Educator Certificate	Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for first (1^st) certification area and One hundred dollars ($100.00) for each additional area
Alternate Route Preliminary Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00) for each certification area
Career and Technical Education Preliminary Certificate	Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each certification area
Expert Residency Preliminary Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00) for each certification area
Expert Residency Preliminary Shortage Areas	Zero dollars ($0.00) for each certificate area
Fast-track Principal Expert Residency Preliminary Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00)
Visiting Lecturer Preliminary Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00) for each certification area
Emergency Preliminary Certificate	Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each certification area
Temporary Initial Preliminary Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00) for each certification area
Special Provisional Certificate	Two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus certificate fees
Other Fees
Reinstatement of Certificate	One hundred dollars ($100.00) charge plus the certification fees
Endorsements	Zero dollars ($0.00)

200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-20-1.5

Adopted effective 1/7/2019
Amended effective 9/24/2020