No. The Alternative Placement Program is for secondary and PK-12 areas (plus the specialty areas School Counselor, Library Media Specialist, and Reading Specialist) only. See the table above for a full list.

• Eventually, yes, it is possible. Applicants must first pursue certification in one of the areas listed in the table above.
• School Counselor: must pass the professional education assessment (APK/PPAT/OPTE), then can test to add special education. An online application must then be submitted to add the area.

• Library Media Specialist and Reading Specialist: can test to add special education. An online application must then be submitted to add the area.

• Secondary/PK-12 Areas: must pass a subject area test for a core area, then can test to add special education. Core areas include math, science, English, history, foreign/world languages, music, and art. An online application must then be submitted to add the area(s).

• School Counselor: must pass the professional education assessment (APK/PPAT/OPTE), then can test to add other secondary/PK-12 areas. See the table above for a full list of options. An online application must then be submitted to add the area(s).

• Library Media Specialist and Reading Specialist: can test to add other secondary/PK-12 areas. See the table above for a full list of options. An online application must then be submitted to add the area(s).

• Secondary/PK-12 Areas: can test to add other secondary/PK-12 areas. See the table above for a full list of options. An online application must then be submitted to add the area.

No. That is only possible if an applicant submits a separate evaluation application for the other specialty area and is approved based on the eligibility requirements. See the documents linked in the table above.

1. Read the Eligibility and Guidelines document in the table above to determine if you are eligible. If you believe you are eligible, then continue to the next step. 
2. Create a Single Sign-On (SSO) account to access the Oklahoma Educator Credential System (OECS). If you have never submitted an application to Teacher Certification before, Step 3 will ask Would you like to access your Oklahoma certification records? You must select the third option and enter your full social security number to create an SSO log in AND an OECS file. If you receive a red banner stating that a record already exists, then you will select the second option to link your new SSO log in with your existing OECS file.
3. Submit the online application for evaluation through the Educator Application Wizard. You will upload a current resume, including start and end dates for work experience.
4. Order official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to be sent directly from the university to TeacherCertification@sde.ok.gov.
5. Once your application has been processed, an advisement letter will be issued in OECS and available in the Print History tab. You will receive an email notifying you when a letter is available to view.
6. If you cannot be approved at the time of evaluation, the letter will provide instructions on your next steps to become eligible.
7. If you are approved, the letter will provide instructions on your next steps to obtain a provisional certificate.

• Once you receive an approval letter, pass the subject area test in the area(s) you have been approved to seek.
• You can register for the tests at ceoe.nesinc.com or praxis.ets.org/state-requirements/oklahoma-tests.
• To view your letter which lists your area(s) of approval, log in to your OECS account.
• Click My Credentials along the top, then click Print History on the left.
• Click View to the left of the letter received when you were approved.

1. Complete a certification background check if you are not already certified  Instructions are available here.
2. Apply online in OECS through the Educator Application Wizard for your provisional certificate, which will be valid for up to 3 years.
3. Once your application has been processed, a certificate and advisement letter will be issued in OECS and available in the Print History tab.You will receive an email notifying you when something is available to view.

• Log in to your OECS account.
• Click My Credentials along the top, then click Print History on the left.
• Click View to the left of the letter received with your provisional certificate.
• All requirements will be listed in your letter.
• A generic preview of program requirements is listed on the Eligibility and Guidelines documents in the table above.

1. Order updated official transcripts to be sent directly from the university to TeacherCertification@sde.ok.gov.
2.  If applicable, obtain a signed district letter verifying the total number of professional development hours completed and the date range in which they were completed.
3. Apply online in OECS through the Educator Application Wizard for your standard certificate. Your PD letter, if applicable, will be uploaded during the application process.

• No. Electronic transcripts will only be accepted if sent directly from the university to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• After you have an OECS account, place a new official transcript order with TeacherCertification@sde.ok.gov as the direct recipient.
• Most colleges used Parchment or Student Clearinghouse to send digital transcripts.

• No. All applications for the Alternative Placement Program are now online.
• Apply online in OECS through the Educator Application Wizard.

1. Create a Single Sign-On (SSO) account to access the Oklahoma Educator Credential System (OECS).
2. If you have never submitted an application to Teacher Certification before, Step 3 will ask “Would you like to access your Oklahoma certification records?” You must select the third option and enter your full social security number to create an SSO log in AND an OECS file. If you receive a red banner stating that a record already exists, then you will select the second option to link your new SSO log in with your existing OECS file.
3. Once you are in your SSO account, click EDU-Educator under Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System.
4. Then click Educator Application Wizard.