PACE Process for Certification
| Teacher | SDE | School District | Outcome |
Application Process |
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| Submits complete application, official transcript, FBI card; pays fee | Evaluates transcript | If the teacher has an appropriate degree, he or she receives a letter stating area(s) of qualification | |
| Submits passing scores on the Praxis subject area examination(s) and verification of prior work experience or earned master's degree. All-clear FBI Report is on file. | Evaluates work experience or earned master's degree and scores | If the teacher has the appropriate scores and prior work experience, he or she receives a statement of eligibility. | |
| Submits an application to a South Carolina public school district | Hires teacher in critical area
Submits Confirmation of Employment form |
The teacher enrolls in and successfully completes the next available preservice seminar. | |
Training Process |
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| Prior to Year one: Completes preservice institute |
Receives recommendation from PACE instructor | Sends year one "Confirmation of Employment" form | The teacher receives an alternative route certificate. |
| Year one:
Works with his or her evaluation team to determine college courses to be completed from the approved list and continue training program. Completes successfully the ADEPT induction process |
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| Year two:
Completes in-service institute and final two seminars Begins working toward completion of college courses Completes successfully the ADEPT formal evaluation process |
Receives recommendation from PACE instructor | Sends second-year Confirmation of Employment form |
The teacher receives a second critical need certificate. |
| Year three:
Completes training program and submits official transcript reflecting completion of three college courses Completes successfully the ADEPT formal evaluation process |
Receives final recommendation from PACE instructor | Sends final Confirmation of Employment form | The teacher receives a third critical need certificate. |
| End of year three:
Earns passing score on the PLT exam in the appropriate grade level and applies for professional certificate |
The teacher receives a professional certificate. | ||