Certification for educators
Educator Certification Council Meetings and Exam Deadlines
Spring 2012 Exam Reading Deadline: March 8, 2012
Educator Certification Council Spring Meeting: April 19-21, 2012
Fall 2012 Exam Reading Deadline: September 24, 2012
Educator Certification Committee Fall Meeting: November 8-10, 2012
Educators reflect on their experience in the certification process
“My awareness of myself as a Christian educator has been strengthened as I have been challenged to reach for this level of professional accomplishment. My desire for excellence in my calling to Christian education remains.”
“A brilliant part of the certification process is having ‘seasoned’ educators with whom I can share and receive ideas that will only strengthen my calling as a Church Educator.”
"Thank you for this opportunity to reflect, to stretch and to be affirmed in this important ministry.”
“I love being a Christian educator and feel called to the ministry of education. I’m not sure where God is taking me, but I am excited.”
Certification for Christian educators recognizes the professional preparation and performance of persons employed as church educators in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), sets standards for Christian educators, and provides support for professional development. This process is an affirmation of the importance of education to the total ministry of the Church.
The process toward educator certification includes several steps
Application for Educator Certification
Request an information packet and application for educator certification.
Educator Certification Courses
Requirements for educator certification include fulfilling knowledge and skill area coursework. As courses are approved, they are added here and are listed by date, subject and location.
Already a certified educator?
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'Through the Waters'
Read one educator’s inspiring story on her journey through certification.
Certification advisors
Educator Certification Advisors are appointed by the presbytery and approved by the Educator Certification Council. Resources, including the Educator Certification Handbook and an online training components are available.
Educator Certification Committee
The Educator Certification Committee is the elected body charged with establishing the certification standards, evaluating certification exams, and approving Educator Certification Advisors. Members of the Council are nominated through the General Assembly Nominating Committee process. To apply for nomination, visit the nominations Web site.
Spread the word about Certification
Do you know an educator who is considering certification or who needs more information about the process? An educator certification bookmark may be just what is needed. Order these free bookmarks that introduce the process.
Order Educator Certification Bookmarks
PDS # OGA07054.
For a larger quantity, contact the Office of Certification.