House Bill 3658 has been signed by the Governor. The bill eliminates the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) requirement for ALL certification pathways. This is effective IMMEDIATELY.
All applications/forms/webpages will be updated shortly to reflect the change
ATTENTION: Alternative certified individuals holding a non-standard certificate- If you have not passed the OPTE or PPAT, the OPTE is no longer offered and the PPAT must be passed before moving to a standard certificate. Information about the PPAT can be found at https://www.ok.gov/oeqa/Certification_Testing/PPAT_Information/index.html
To register click here: https://www.ets.org/ppa/test-takers/teachers/register/
The Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to teach in Oklahoma accredited schools. The eligibility requirements are:
To determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program submit the following:
You will receive a letter notifying you if you are approved to seek certification through the program. If you are not eligible, you will receive a letter notifying you of additional requirements that must be met prior to receiving approval.
Once you receive approval to seek an alternative certificate, complete the following:
After you have passed the above tests, submit the following:
Recent certification or dual fingerprinting (background check) needed, unless you are already certified in Oklahoma. For the most up to date information refer to Fingerprints/Background Checks Information.
To receive an alternative standard certificate, you must complete the following:
No. The professional education component and Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam (OPTE) OR the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) must be completed within three years of initial certification. Therefore, the initial certificate is not renewable.
Application for Initial Alternative Certification
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