The MSAD 54 Certification Handbook explains guidelines and procedures for initial professional, professional and conditional certification. Please contact a Certification Team member if you have any questions.
Helpful links to certification and recertification:
- MDOE Certification and Renewals
- MDOE Certification & Credentialing
- How to Submit Renewal Application
Certification Handbook Professional Renewal Plan
Certification Steering Committee Members
| Members | Location | |
| Mark Hatch | mhatch@msad54.org | Central Office |
| Jaime Jones | jjones@msad54.org | SAMS |
| Barbara Welch | bwelch@msad54.org | MSES |
| Jodi Abbott | jabbott@msad54.org | SAHS |
| Ryan Smith | rsmith@msad54.org | SAHS |
| Jessica Fitzgerald | jfitzgerald@msad54.org | Canaan |
| Mary Pono | jmpono@msad54.org | MCSS, Canaan |
Meetings for school year 2024-2025
| Month | Date | Date |
| September | 9/12/2024 | |
| October | 10/10/2024 | 10/23/2024 |
| November | 11/6/2024 | 11/14/2025 |
| December | 12/4/2025 | |
| January | 1/15/2025 | 1/29/2025 |
| February | 2/12/2025 | |
| March | 3/13/2025 | 3/26/2025 |
| April | 4/16/2025 | 4/30/2025 |
| May | 5/15/2025 | 5/28/2025 |
All meetings will be held at SAMS in Room 207 (upstairs on the left right after the elevator) at 3:00 PM.
If you have any problems, please contact one of the members or come to one of the meetings. Meeting dates can change, so please check ahead if you plan to attend.
Mentor & Mentee Resources
New Teachers PCAP [PDF] New Teachers PCAP [Google Doc]
Mentor & Mentee
Packet for Prof Certification
Year 1 Timeline
Year 2 Timeline
Maine's Ten Standards Detailed
Teaching Standards
Check List Prof Growth
Teacher Observation Form
New PCAP
Blooms Taxonomy