Documents

Local Credentialing Committee (LCC) Plan - Approved 01/08/2020

LCC Plan Appendix A - How to Create an Account with the Department of Education

LCC Plan Appendix B - How to Renew Your Certification

LCC Plan Appendix C - Documenting Your Professional Renewal Activities

Professional Development Activity Log  (fill in Word document or print and write your activities on the form)

Changes in Certification - A Cheat Sheet

Teacher Certification Page

Certification Documents

**When will I receive my renewed certificate from the DOE?**



The DOE no longer issues paper certificates to certified staff.  You certification status can be accessed by logging into the MEIS site.  https://www.maine.gov/doe/data-reporting/collection/helpdesk/resources/meis-instructions.  You can print a copy of your status for your records.  You can also view and print your current certification status from the NEO website https://neo.maine.gov/doe/neo/TeacherCertification/TeacherCertification.  Your will need to enter your last name and the last four digits of your social security number to display your certification status.



**Do I need a separate professional development activity log sheet to document different types of activities?**



The log should be filled out for each activity for which you did not receive a certificate.  You can enter multiple types of professional development on one sheet.  Enter the title and type (CSD Course, Workshop, In-Service Training, etc) on the form and have the appropriate administrator sign off verifying your attendance/participation.



**Will activities that have a paid stipend count for my certification renewal?**



No, only hours from the activities listed in the LCC plan will count for renewal.  Activities for which you have received compensation are not eligible for certification renewal.



**Who should I contact with questions about my certification?**



Teachers/WOTA covered positions: Contact the Certification Committee representative in your building.  WES-Roni Johnson, WJHS-Susie Dugovic, WHS-Sherri Anderson



Ed Techs: Contact the Certification Committee representative for Ed Techs, Pat Casey.

Maine Department of Education - Certification Office: Phone: 624-6603 or email: cert.doe@maine.gov 


Frequently asked questions

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