Chamorro Carolinian Language & Heritage Studies Certification Flowchart

Chamorro Carolinian Language & Heritage Studies Certification

 
Basic I - Instructor
 
Valid for Two (2) Years — Renewable

• Signed and Completed Certification Application Form
• One (1) Passport Size Photo (For First-time Applicant Only)
• Fingerprint Submission (valid for one (1) year)**
• Police Clearance (valid for one (1) year)
• Payment receipt of $40 (processing fee per certification)
• Official College Transcript
• Current recommendation letter from a Supervisor/ Principal (For Renewal Only) 
• Proof of completion of one hundred twenty (120) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses (For Renewal Only) 

**The CNMI Certification and Licensure Office requires fingerprint processing for the following:

1. 1. First-time applicants applying for certification;
2. 2. Applicants who have left and are returning to the CNMI Public School System (PSS) after two (2) years;
3. 3. Off-island applicants

Specialized
 
Valid for Two (2) Years — Renewable

• Met Basic I (Instructor) Requirements
• Signed and Completed Certification Application Form
• Background Check:
  • Fingerprint Submission (only if re-entering the system after two (2) years)
  • Police Clearance (valid for one (1) year)
• Payment receipt of $40.00 (processing fee per certification) 
• Official Transcript or Certificate of Completion of specific Specialized courses:

Chamorro/Carolinian Language & Heritage Studies

• • Computer Technology
  • Instruction in Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
  • Instruction in Chamorro/Carolinian Language Arts
  • Instruction in Planning and Assessment for Diverse Classrooms
  • Instruction for Students with Disabilities
  • Instruction in Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
  • Chamorro or Carolinian Orthography 
• Current Recommendation Letter from a Supervisor/ Principal
• Proof of completion of one hundred twenty (120) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses

Instructor I
Alternative Certification
Valid for Two (2) Years — Renewable

• Signed and Completed Certification Application Form
• Fingerprint Submission (valid for one (1) year)**
• Police Clearance (valid for one (1) year)
• Payment receipt of $40.00 (processing fee per certification
• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, three to twenty-four (3-24) college credits, and two (2) years of related work experience; OR:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, certification from PSS Board appointed Advisory Panel, and three (3) years of related content experience; OR:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, certification from PSS Board appointed Advisory Panel, and professional portfolio in Chamorro or Carolinian content*
• Current Recommendation Letter from a Supervisor/ Principal (For Renewal Only)
• Proof of completion of one hundred twenty (120) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses (For Renewal Only)

 
*Must provide employment verification for teaching experience 
 
Instructor II
 
Alternative Certification
Valid for Four (4) Years — Renewable

• Met Instructor I Requirements
• Signed and Completed Certification Application Form
• Background Check:
  • Fingerprint Submission (only if re-entering the system after two (2) years)
  • Police Clearance (valid for one (1) year)
• Payment receipt of $80.00 (processing fee per certification)
• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, five (5) years of related teaching experience, and Chamorro or Carolinian Content Knowledge Test (CCLHS Test); OR:
  • AA degree, three (3) years of teaching experience, and Chamorro or Carolinian Content Knowledge Test (CCLHS Test) *  
• Official Transcript or Certificate of Completion of specific Instructor II courses:
  • Introduction to Teaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Instruction in Planning and Assessment for Diverse Classrooms
  • Multicultural Education / Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students
  • Chamorro or Carolinian Orthography 
  • Instructional Technology
  • First and Second Language Acquisition
  • Inclusive Practices for Students with Special Needs 
• Current Recommendation Letter from a Supervisor/ Principal (For Renewal Only) 
• Professional Development:
  • For Initial: Proof of completion of one hundred twenty (120) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses
  • For Renewal: Proof of completion of two hundred forty (240) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses

*Must provide employment verification for teaching experience 
 
Instructor III 
 
Alternative Certification
Valid for Six (6) Years — Renewable

• Met Instructor II Requirements
• Signed and Completed Certification Application Form
• Background Check:
  • Fingerprint Submission (only if re-entering the system after two (2) years)
  • Police Clearance (valid for one (1) year)
• Payment receipt of $120.00 (processing fee per certification)
• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of relevant teaching experience*
• Current Recommendation from a Supervisor/ Principal (For Renewal Only)
• Professional Development:
  • For Initial: Proof of completion of two hundred forty (240) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses
  • For Renewal: Proof of completion of three hundred sixty (360) hours of seminars, workshops, or in-service training as sanctioned by PSS/BOE and or equivalent university or college courses

*Must provide employment verification for teaching experience