Certificate Renewal

Teaching Certificate Renewals

Did you know you can renew your standard teaching certificate six months prior to the expiration date?"  The preferred method to renew your teaching certificate is through the Arizona Department of Education's online Educator Portal.  Instructions on how to do so can be found here.  While you can still mail in a paper application, or drop off your renewal application in person, using the online Educator Portal greatly decreases processing time.  There is no fee to renew full endorsements and approved areas, they automatically renew with your certificate. Be sure to check your current certificate expiration date.  See the Types of Certification page for required forms. To renew Standard Teaching Certificate, you will need the form found here.

 

Fingerprint Clearance Cards

All staff are required to obtain and maintain an Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card effective May 1, 2026. Maintaining a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card provides our families and community with the highest level of assurance that our schools remain safe, secure, and student-centered environments.

In addition to compliance with Governing Board Procedure 4-101.A, this requirement ensures the District remains in good standing with Arizona safety standards (A.R.S. 15-512 and 15-1330), reinforcing our commitment to Excellence for Every Child, Every Day, Every Opportunity.

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card applications and renewals are processed through the  Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS).

For best results follow our step-by-step instructions. 

Step-by-step IVP Instructions (English)

Step-By-Step IVP Instructions (Spanish)

Name Changes

Did you know that the name on your teaching certificate must match your legal name on file with WESD? If you have legally changed your name, you must complete a name change packet and personally present the completed packet to Human Resources.

Click here for instructions on how to renew online with Fieldprint.