200-RICR-20-20-1. Regulations Governing the Certification of Educators in Rhode Island (version Adoption, 09/08/2005 to 01/01/2012)

Rhode Island Certification Fee Structure (Effective January 1, 2005) Issuance/Renewal of 3-year Certificate of Eligibility for Employment (CEE): $25 per certificate Issuance/Renewal of 5-year Professional Certificate: $100 per certificate Issuance of 2-year Professional Certificate (Non-renewable): $300 per certificate Issuance of Endorsements (one-time fee): $25 per endorsement Issuance/Renewal of One-Year Emergency Permit: $100 per permit Issuance/Renewal of Substitute Permit: $25 Evaluation Fee: $25 DEFINITIONS Certificate of Eligibility for Employment (CEE) (valid for 3 years): A CEE is a certificate issued to an individual who has satisfied all requirements for certification but who has not secured regular employment in Rhode Island. The CEE is valid for service as a substitute teacher. Professional Certificate (valid for 5 years): A professional certificate is a certificate issued to an individual who holds regular employment in the schools of Rhode Island. Two (2) Year Professional Certificate: A two (2) year professional certificate is a certificate that can be issued to individuals who completed teacher preparation but who do not meet current requirements or who have not completed requirements for renewal of their certificate. This certificate allows the individual to assume regular employment or to continue regular employment for a two-year period with the stipulation that all requirements for professional certification are completed within two (2) years. This certificate can only be issued once to an individual and is not renewable. Endorsements: An endorsement is a provision added to a specific teaching certificate that expands on the validity of the certificate; e.g. a physical education teacher can be endorsed to be an adapted physical education teacher by satisfying the requirements of this endorsement area. Emergency Permit (valid for one (1) year): A one (1) year emergency permit can be issued to individuals who do not meet requirements for the professional certification to assume regular employment in a specific school district in Rhode Island. The one (1) year emergency permit is issued at the request of a local school superintendent after he/she has documented that the services of a fully certified educator are unavailable. Substitute Permit: A substitute permit is issued to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree. It is valid for one (1) school year and can only be used for employment as a substitute teacher. It can be renewed annually.