Educator Certification
The purpose of the Office of Educator Certification Web site is to help educators and the general public find up-to-date, relevant information pertaining to all facets of teacher certification, including but not limited to, the certification process, regulation changes, updating existing certificates and valuable links to information for educators.
Any changes or updates to an individual's certification file require submission of a Request for Change/Action form (1 page pdf) to the Office of Educator Certification, Landmark II Office Building, Suite 500, 3700 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.
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Certification FormsAll forms are in PDF format |
New: Change in policy on printed certificates
New: Beginning July 1, 2009 the required initial application fee for a South Carolina teaching license will increase from the current $75.00 to $95.00. The non-refundable fee can be paid online by credit card or by mail by sending a check or money order payable to "South Carolina Department of Education". The address is located on this page.
ML-TEACH and On-TRACK teacher grant applications will continue to be reviewed as long as grant funds are available..
Important Resources
- American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) (1 page pdf)
- Standards of Conduct for South Carolina Educators (1 page pdf)
- South Carolina Educator Certification Manual (133 page pdf) revised October 2008
- Required Credentials for Professional Staff Members
- Examinations required for certification
- Middle Level Teacher Requirements (3 page pdf) updated 09/10/07
- Praxis/ETS
- National Board Certification
- Public School Employment
- District Renewal Courses
- Student Loan Corporation
- Commission on Colleges (accreditation)
