Certification for
Educators
Fall 2009 Exam Reading Deadline: October 1, 2009
Educator Certification Council Fall Meeting: November 12-14, 2009
Spring 2010 Exam Reading Deadline: March 11, 2010
Educator Certification Council Spring Meeting: April 22-24, 2010
“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.
Read a brief version of the steps of the certification process.
Request an information packet and application for educator certification.
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.
Update your contact information here.
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 component, are available here.
Educator Certification Council
The Educator Certification Council 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.
Minister’s rich and varied experience on the Educator Certification Council evokes “the communion of saints.” Read more.
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
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