Oklahoma law provides that the State Board of Education may issue an emergency certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a current non-emergency certificate. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a non-emergency certificate in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates. This is an administrative license and cannot be sought by the applicant alone.
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Contact Name: Office of Teacher Certification
Contact Phone: (405) 521-3337
Contact Email: [email protected]
For more information please visit the state website: https://sde.ok.gov/emergency-certification-guidance
Last updated on: January 20, 2021