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  • Application status checks are not provided by phone or email.
  • Documents must be submitted electronically as outlined here.
  • We are currently processing complete application packages received on or before September 7, 2021.
  • To help us process applications efficiently, please wait at least two weeks after completing your application before contacting our office with any concerns.

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This Fiscal Year (Since July 1, 2021)
Applications received 20,526
Educators newly certified 7,160
Certificate fields first issued 28,874
Educators renewed 3,033
Transactions completed 16,837

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