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ISTE Educator Certification

ISTE Educator Certification

Our vendor-neutral, internationally recognized credential is the only edtech certification focused on the ISTE Standards for Educators.

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What is the ISTE Educator Certification Program?

The ISTE Educator Certification Program focuses on pedagogy, not tools or devices. ISTE Certified Educators demonstrate mastery of the ISTE Standards for Educators. The program is designed to expand your educational practice, whether you provide learning to school-aged learners or professional development to adult learners. 

 

Who is this program for?

  • Classroom teachers
  • Teacher education faculty
  • All roles supporting classroom teachers
  • Library media specialists                                                                                                           

Benefits of Becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

ISTE Certification positions you as an expert among your colleagues and prepares you to lead in educational technology. Benefits include:

  • Expertise in the ISTE Standards for Educators
  • 4 graduate-level credits available
  • One year of free basic ISTE Membership
  • Access to the exclusive ISTE Educator Community
  • Ability to support your teacher network in integrating technology effectively
  • Recognition as a technology leader
  • Recognition at the ISTE+ASCD Annual Conference
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Start Your Certification Journey
Private Cohort Options:
  • Private cohorts start at a minimum of 25 learners
  • Semi-private cohorts start at a minimum of 5 learners
  • Private cohorts benefit from custom start dates, times and more

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How to Become ISTE Certified

  1. Select a Cohort: 
    • Review the course Syllabus and program requirements
    • Choose a start date and times that work with your schedule
    • Register
  2. Complete the 10 Week Online Professional Development Course: 
    • Participate in 3 (90 minute) virtual learning sessions
    • Complete and submit all course assignments
    • Commit to at least 40 hours of professional learning over 10 weeks
  3. Complete and Submit Your Certification Portfolio: 
    • Six months’ access to prepare and submit your final portfolio submission aligned to the ISTE Standards for Educators
    • Commit to at least 40 hours’ curation time including attending office hours and accessing support resources
    • Successfully align your instructional practices to all 25 ISTE Educator Standards Criteria
    • Earn 20 out of 25 aligned criteria to become an ISTE Certified Educator for a 3-year period

Create a Ripple Effect in Your District

ISTE Certification for Districts

Benefits for districts:

  • Supports district initiatives
  • Leads to effective use of technology and improved student achievement
  • Provides return on investment (ROI) for existing technology
  • Delivers return on instruction through improved pedagogy
  • Creates sustainable, long-term change
  • Eligible for ESSER funding (U.S.-based districts)
Schedule a Planning Meeting
Build a Semi-Private Cohort

Leaders who are interested in hosting a semi-private cohort for their districts can schedule a meeting with the ISTE+ASCD Credentials Team for more information and next steps.

  • Up to 5 educators can participate
  • $4,800 up to 5 educators
  • Two private office hours per cohort (in the portfolio phase)
  • Up to 3 months’ extension per participant
  • Two final portfolio reviews per participant
Request a Semi-Private Cohort
Build a Private Cohort

Leaders who are interested in hosting a private cohort for their districts can schedule a meeting with the ISTE+ASCD Credentials Team for more information and next steps.

  • Up to 25 educators can participate for $24,500
  • Kick off planning meeting
  • ISTE-supported participant recruitment, including informational webinars for prospective participants
  • Option for 3 leaders to audit course with cohort
  • 3 district meetings to discuss participant progress
  • Dynamic data reports
  • 2 district-only office hours during portfolio phase
  • Complementary resubmission + extensions for learners
Request a Private Cohort