ESD-U Initial Teacher Certification Application

2025-2026 Application priority deadline is April 6, 2025
To apply to the ESD-U Initial Teacher Certification program, complete the application questions below. All fields are required to have a response. After submitting this application, you will receive an email with a link to upload the additional required materials.

Admissions will be granted on a rolling basis and it is advantageous to submit materials well in advance of the deadline. To learn more about the application process, review the application checklist or sign up for an informational session.

If you’ve already completed step 1 of the application, please proceed to step 2 to upload your documents.

ESD-U Application Materials

To download each form, right-click on the name and select “Save Link As” or “Download Linked File” to save a copy to your device or computer. You must open the form directly from your device or computer to add e-signatures to your forms (not in a browser view), or you can print and sign the hardcopy.

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