Teacher Certification

The Office of Teacher Certification ensures that educators are properly credentialed and provides technical assistance to school districts, teachers, and college administrators regarding certification.

NOTICE: Walk-In Policy: As of July 22, 2024, in an effort to deliver top-notch customer service, ALL visitors to the Teacher Certification Section must have a scheduled appointment. 

• Those needing a fingerprint appointment, click here: HERE 
• Appointments to speak with a certification specialist will only be accepted if the matter cannot be resolved via email or phone. This allows us to better serve you when processing certificate requests.  To determine if your situation qualifies for an appointment, this form must be electronically submitted Certification Specialist Appointment Request
   

NOTICE:  As of September 18, 2023, the OSDE has gone digital with teaching certificates and advisement letters. Applicants will be able to view their digital certificates on a link via their dashboard (see the screenshot below) on the Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System (OECS). To obtain a hard copy, applicants can purchase one in their OECS account using the Duplicate Request button on the Credential tab.

• Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System
• Oklahoma Educator Search Tool

Why Teach?

Here are some reasons why teachers say they choose this noblest of professions:

• Make a difference in the life of a child
• Ability to give endless possibilities for success
• Reap daily rewards of joy
• Opportunities to lead
• Build stronger communities
• Share a passion for learning

Take it from one of Oklahoma's best teachers:

"Teaching is one of the most challenging careers, yet it is one of the most important professions. Being a teacher is about making positive, lasting impressions and indelible marks. Creating the foundation for my students that will build the rest of their lives upon is an honor. Without teachers, there would be no other profession."

- Mara Richards
Durant Middle School
2014 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalist

Office of Teacher Certification

2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard, #211
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599

Email: TeacherCertification@sde.ok.gov

Phone: (405) 521-3337

NOTE: Our phone line at (405) 521-3337 offers an automatic call-back feature. However, for that feature to work effectively, you must call from a phone that will dial you directly.