Please click on the links below to obtain information regarding the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements for Arizona public school teachers.  There are separate attestation forms for Elementary Grades K-6, Middle School Grades 7-8, Special Education, Structured English Immersion (SEI), Reading Specialist, and Title 1 Paraprofessionals.  Please use the appropriate attestation form for the grade level and/or subject area for which the highly qualified status is being requested.  

The ADE Certification and Highly Qualified Crosswalk link provides detailed information on the teaching certificate required for becoming highly qualified in each specific subject area for grades K-12.  The AEPA link provides information on proficiency testing and registration.

Elementary K-6

Middle Grades 7-8

Visual Arts & Music

Special Education

Not Teacher of Record

Special Education

Teacher of Record (K-6)

Special Education

Early Childhood (Birth to Age 5)

Special Education

Teacher of Record (Grades 7-8)

SEI Classroom Teacher

Reading Specialist

Title 1 Para Professional

Arizona Educator Proficiency
Assessments (AEPA) Information

AEPA Reimbursement Forms

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