Teacher Certification

To support the highest standards of education for students, the Seventh-day Adventist certification program formally recognizes educators in denominational schools who meet established academic and professional qualifications. Teaching certificates and endorsements indicate that an educator has fulfilled the requirements necessary to teach in a Seventh-day Adventist school at the appropriate certificated level.

The Certification Registrar, located within the Office of Education at the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, serves as the central authority for educator certification. The Registrar is responsible for issuing certifications, establishing, and ensuring compliance with North America Division Office of Education certification requirements as well as Southern Union Office of Education certification requirements, and maintaining official records for more than 1,000 Pre-K through grade 12 educators across the Union’s eight constituent conferences.

The Certification Registrar’s office works closely with conference education administrative assistants, who support the certification process by assisting educators, coordinating documentation, and facilitating timely communication.

Through ongoing evaluation and oversight, the Certification Registrar ensures that new teachers understand the requirements for initial certification and that current teachers remain informed of the steps necessary to maintain valid, current credentials throughout their service in the Southern Union.