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Certification

If I have a permanent professional certificate now, will I lose it as of that date?
Under the certification system, what is the initial teaching certificate called?
What are the requirements for the Initial certficate?
Can an Initial certificate be renewed?
If I don't meet the requirements for an Intial certificate, is there any certificate available?
After the Initial certificate, what is the next certificate issued?
What are the requirements for the Standard certificate?
When the Standard certificate expires, am I required to obtain the next level, the Master Educator certificate?
What are the renewal requirements for the Standards certificate?
What are the requirements for the Master Educator certificate?
How do I renew the Master Educator certificate?
How are administrators certified?
Can I obtain an endorsement through the AEA by taking staff development courses?
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