Warning
A Warning admonishes the educator for his or her behavior but does not invalidate the educator's certificate. The warning cautions the educator that future unethical behavior could lead to a more severe action.
Reprimand
A Reprimand admonishes the educator for his or her behavior but does not invalidate the educator's certificate. The reprimand cautions the educator that future unethical behavior could lead to a more severe action.
Suspension
Suspension is the temporary invalidation of any certificate, license, or permit held by the educator for a period specified by the Commission. An individual whose certificate has been suspended may not serve as a volunteer or be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, or substitute teacher or in any other position during the period of his or her suspension. The educator's certificate is automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension, provided it did not expire during the suspension period. If the certificate expires during the suspension period, the educator must meet the current renewal requirements at the end of the suspension.
Denial
Denial is the refusal to grant a certificate to an applicant for disciplinary reasons. An individual who has been denied a certificate may not serve as a volunteer or be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, or substitute teacher or in any other position during the period of his or her denial. An applicant whose certificate has been denied may petition for the Right to Reapply for certification no sooner than two years from the date of denial. A written petition must be submitted to the Commission with evidence that the reasons for the initial denial are no longer a factor in the performance of the educator. Should the Commission deny the Right to Reapply, the educator may re-petition for the Right to Reapply no sooner than one year from the date of denial.
Revocation
Revocation is the invalidation of any certificate, license, or permit held by the educator. An individual whose certificate has been revoked may not serve as a volunteer or be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, or substitute teacher or in any other position during the period of his or her revocation. An educator whose certificate has been revoked may petition the Commission for the Right to Reapply for certification no sooner than three years from the date of revocation. A written petition must be submitted to the Commission with evidence that the reasons for the initial revocation are no longer a factor in the performance of the educator. Should the Commission deny the Right to Reapply, the educator may re-petition for the Right to Reapply no sooner than one year from the date of denial.
