Application Process and Documentation
Individuals wishing to submit an alternative certification program application should create an account with My SC Educator Portal. Current and prospective educators can use My SC Educator Portal to:
- apply for certification
- make requests for certificate changes and updates
- upload supporting documents
- view, download, or print a current certificate
- submit fee payments
- review fingerprint procedures
- update contact information
- monitor the status of their requests and applications
- review certification information
In addition, registered users will receive email notifications when updates are made to their requests and applications, and the SCDE will post correspondence directly in an educator's user account.
Certification Requests and Forms
Please sign in to My SC Educator Portal to submit a request for change or action. For forms not specific to alternative certification programs, please visit the Submitting Certification Requests and Materials webpage.
The following resources are available to assist the completion and submission of forms and documents for certification purposes:
