August AEPA Test Date Added

NES/Pearson, the testing provider for the AEPA exams has announced a Supplemental test date not originally in the 08-09 test schedule. A new test for August 22 is scheduled only for subject knowledge tests. Professional knowledge (#91, #92) will not be available for testing on this new date. With the state "phasing out" the Emergency Certification, candidates will have the Teacher Intern pathway as their only option if not full certified. There are five basic requirements for the Teacher Intern pathway: have a bachelor's degree (in any field), a DPS IVP fingerprint clearance card, a passing score on the subject knowledge AEPA for which you are seeking a teaching position and be enrolled in a state board approved teacher preparation program. The next step after meeting these requirements is to compete for available teacher vacancies. The Teacher Intern pathway allows you to teach for two years while completing the education coursework required for certification. After the two year period, all education coursework and additional AEPA testing, qualified Interns will then transition to the regular AZ provisional teacher certification. As we always recommend, it is in your best interest to take the AEPA subject tests as soon as possible, especially given that the test is normally only administered 6 times a year. Passing the subject test is the first step in the right direction toward possibly entering the Teacher Intern pathway. For information on the new August 22nd administration date for subject knowledge tests, see http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/AZ_ann082209admin.asp