Certification of teaching staff in 2017: last changes. Mandatory and voluntary certification of teaching staff in 2017. Rules for passing certification.

Certification of teaching staff: new rules

Certification of teachers in 2017 implies new rules, according to which it will take place in two stages. First, the teacher will need to demonstrate his suitability for this noble profession. At the second stage, the teacher will have to prove that he has a reasonable right to acquire one or another pedagogical category. Raising the qualification level occurs only by decision of the commission, which directly assesses the level of competence and ability to work with children.

Russian teachers are provided with two types of certification. Certification of teaching staff in 2017, respectively, will remain mandatory and voluntary. Absolutely all teachers fall under mandatory certification, and voluntary certification allows the teacher to improve his qualifications, grow as a teacher, and also earn a nice increase in salary.

Mandatory certification of teaching staff in 2017

The mandatory certification of teachers in 2017 retains the latest changes introduced a year earlier, according to which it must be passed by a teacher every five years. Only educators who have managed to obtain a qualification category will receive an exemption from this requirement, plus, of course, it will not affect pregnant women.

Mandatory attestation of teachers in 2017 is not mandatory for teachers working at the school since 2015 or later. No one will pull a teacher out of maternity leave either - you can fall under mandatory certification later - in the next two years from the day on which the teacher returns to teaching.

Similarly, teachers who, for some legal reason, have not worked in the last four months will be exempted from mandatory certification. They can be certified a year after they enter the workplace.

Voluntary certification of teaching staff in 2017

The voluntary type of certification (including the certification of teachers for the highest category) in 2017 will be carried out in the same form as before. This type of certification is provided to stimulate the professional growth of those teachers who do not just visit the workplace, but are sincerely interested in their own development as a professional, have a desire to improve and raise their level.

In order to get under voluntary certification, the teacher needs to draw up a statement of such a desire and send it to the principal of the school. The application is considered for up to one month, and with a positive decision, a special commission is assembled, and it will be entrusted with checking the level of the teacher. According to the law, the entire process itself takes up to two calendar months. If the teacher does not agree with the conclusion of the commission, the law provides for the convening of a special commission that will resolve this dispute, or going to court.

In order to successfully pass the certification of teachers for the highest category in 2017, the applicant must already have the first category, which he received in 2015 or earlier.

Having certified and received a new category, the teacher automatically gets the right to increase his salary.

What is the procedure for certification of teaching staff?

Certification of teaching staff is provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation and is carried out according to a special procedure. We will talk about this procedure and about what main regulations it is regulated in the presented article.

New certification of teachers in 2018 - 2019: what is the purpose of certification of teachers

Certification of teaching staff is appointed to establish (clause 1, article 49 of the law "On Education in the Russian Federation" dated December 29, 2012 No. 273-FZ):

• compliance professional qualities employees in their positions;
• qualification category of a particular employee.

As a general rule, certification for the compliance of an employee with the position held is carried out once every 5 years (clause 2, article 49 of law No. 273-FZ). Such periodicity is also provided for employees from among the teaching staff (Article 332 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). Mandatory attestation is carried out on the basis of the employer's recommendation.

Voluntary certification (in order to establish a qualification category) is carried out at the request of the employee himself.

The certification of pedagogical workers in 2018-2019 is carried out according to the same scheme as in previous years, in this part of the innovations on federal level did not have. At the same time, at the regional and municipal level, the level of cities of federal significance, their own adjustments can be introduced. For example, in terms of workflow within the framework of certification, etc.

So, since 2016 in the Moscow region. the form of an expert opinion was reduced to 1 page, the total number of documents to confirm the results of professional achievements of a certified teacher was reduced, and 2 options for designing a teacher's portfolio were offered (on paper or in in electronic format) and etc.

Regulations on certification of teaching staff

The certification procedure is regulated by the following acts:

• The procedure for certification ..., approved. by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated April 7, 2014 No. 276 (hereinafter - Order No. 276), - in relation to employees of educational institutions. This procedure applies to teachers, methodologists, instructors, speech therapists, educators, teachers of additional education, etc. (see section 2 of the Nomenclature of positions ..., approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 08.08.2013 No. 678).
• Regulations "On the procedure for conducting ...", approved. by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated March 30, 2015 No. 293. The regulation applies to teaching staff from among the teaching staff.

The rules for drawing up a regulation on attestation can be found in our article Compiling a regulation on attestation of employees - a sample.

Application for certification

Certification of teaching staff, carried out in order to establish the qualification category of such workers, is carried out according to their applications submitted to the certification commission by any of the available methods (clause 27 of order No. 276):

• in person;
• by mail with acknowledgment of receipt;
• by e-mail or through special resources on the Internet.

There is no unified model for such a statement, but it can be approved at the regional or municipal level.

In general, the structure of the application for attestation can be as follows:

• information about the employee: full name, position, qualification category, education, general work experience and length of service pedagogical activity, other information that the employee considers necessary to report to the commission in this case;
• an indication of the qualification category and position for which the employee wishes to undergo certification (requirement of clause 27 of order No. 276);
• an indication of the achievements and results obtained by the employee in the framework of pedagogical activity: participation in competitions and projects, use modern techniques teaching, creation of specialized databases, innovation, etc.;
• a request for certification in the presence / in the absence of an employee at a meeting (see clause 36 of order No. 276);
• signature of the employee, indication of contact details.

An application for attestation can be submitted by an employee at any time, regardless of the period of his work in this organization (clause 29 of order No. 276).

Certification results. Registration of results

Based on the results of the certification of the employee for compliance with the position held, the commission makes its decision in the form of an open vote in the absence of the person being certified (clause 16 of order No. 276). The results are to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. In the future, an extract is made from the protocol in relation to the certified employee, with which the latter must be familiarized with the signature and which is stored in the future in the employee's personal file.

When resolving the issue of assigning a category to an employee at his request, the commission acts in a similar manner and reports the result to the person being certified (clause 40 of order No. 276). The decision of the commission is recorded in the minutes. A sample can be found in our article Sample protocol based on the results of employee attestation.

So, the certification of pedagogical workers can be mandatory (for compliance with the position held) and voluntary, at the request of the employee (for establishing a qualification category). As a general rule, certification is carried out once every 5 years. The attestation commission makes a decision by open voting and fixes it in the minutes.

They were implemented last year and continue to operate this year. Changes in the certification of teachers in 2017 will affect many teachers of preschool, secondary and higher educational organizations.

Recent changes in the certification of teachers in 2017

A new approach to assessing the knowledge of teaching staff in 2017 will affect all representatives of this area. Innovations in the law of the Russian Federation 273 allow a completely different attitude to certification, which will now be carried out in two stages:

• confirmation of the expediency of the position(the quality of competencies should be sufficient for effective work, the ability to interact with children is checked, the existing level of the category is determined);
• professional development(teachers receive this opportunity after a positive result of passing the first stage of the test).

Now in Russia teachers are assigned the first and highest category. Applicants for the first can be certified for the first time or have a completed term of the same category.

New regulations and rules

Now in the Russian Federation there is obligatory And voluntary types of appraisals. The first type is carried out state actors in order to determine the degree of solvency of the teacher, his compliance with the position held, and the second - on a non-coercive basis at the request of the employee.

Teachers who were certified 5 years ago are subject to mandatory assessment of competence. Those who already have a category or are in a position are removed from it.

List of official papers

The order and place of submission of documents for passing the check has been changed. Previously, teachers whose goal was to improve the degree of pedagogical skills or assign a category, made an application in their area. Now, the higher educational institutions of the state level are responsible for the implementation of the "inspection" of knowledge.

Below is a list of documentation that must be provided to those who are going to undergo a verification procedure:

• a statement signed in person;
• a copy of the sheet of the previous certification (if passed);
• a copy of the diploma;
• a copy of the sheet on the acquisition of the qualification category;
• professional portfolio illustrating achievements in work;
• a copy of additional documents required to confirm the truth and consistency of the data (for example, when changing a surname);
• it is desirable (but not necessary) to attach a reference from the workplace or a cover letter describing the qualities of the educator in the context of his work.

Within a month, the applicant will receive a notification at the specified address. It will report the date and time for which the assessment event is scheduled.

Who may be interested in voluntary certification?

The voluntary form should attract the attention of those educators who consciously strive to improve their level with the aim of self-improvement, self-realization and professional advancement. The new inspection procedure in 2017 has similar features to those that existed before.

A representative of the educational sphere of functioning, who has revealed a willingness to subject his teaching skills to an optional form of testing, should first contact his boss on this issue in order to write the necessary petition. It must indicate the pursued goal of passing the test (establishing a new category, confirming the existing one).

This form may be of interest both to teachers without a category and with it, but who have not yet exhausted career opportunities. To get the highest rank, you need to have the first category, as well as be well prepared in terms of skill.

How is certification carried out?

The passage of mandatory certification in 2017 is controlled by a special organization consisting of authorized members of the educational organization. Who is included in it is decided by the leading person who confirmed the order on its formation and composition. The head must submit a list of employees subject to control.

If a desire to undergo an optional assessment procedure is identified, the application is written by the employee himself. He should indicate the position held and the presence (absence) of the category. Within a month, the application will be verified, after which the date of testing the teacher's experience will be determined. The duration of the procedure itself (taking into account the moment the decision is made) is up to 60 days.

There are times when an employee does not agree with the announced outcome. He has a chance to contest it within 90 days in one of two ways:

• go to court;
• form a special council to resolve labor disputes.

Having received a satisfactory final answer, the teacher, having taken up his duties, has the legal right to demand an addition to his salary.

Preparation for certification for professional suitability

Previously, it was enough to prepare children for open lesson, find " mutual language» with representatives of the certification committee, etc. Now the process has become more complicated, the set of requirements for those being tested has increased, who must prove to the testing group that they have the right to carry out their teaching service, and their degree of awareness corresponds to it completely.

Certification for compliance with the position held is an important event in professional life every educator. Therefore, one should prepare for it with great responsibility in order to be able to fully reveal one's potential and show off awareness in one's business. It is these criteria that the commission uses to assess the level of professional suitability.

During the inter-certification period, an educator is obliged to take care of the improvement own level competence in all available ways (take additional courses, conduct lectures, seminars, participate in various competitions, olympiads, etc.). The fruits of professional activity should be recorded in your pedagogical portfolio of achievements.

No less stimulating to successfully pass the test, and, consequently, to conduct the necessary, high-quality training, is the fact of a salary increase if the test is passed successfully.

Carrying out certification for compliance with the position held

In 2017, each employee of the educational sector is subjected to a check of compliance with the workplace. It will not affect those who fall under the following statements:

• “newly minted” who have worked in their place for no more than 2 years;
• those on maternity leave (after leaving which you need to work for at least 2 years in order to be able to undergo attestation steps);
• who have not worked at their place for more than 4 months (they are allowed to "revision" knowledge only after a year of returning to the workplace);
• pregnant.

If necessary, the above subjects have the right to write an application for an optional course, if this coincides with their career interests and benefits.

The updated rules of verification actions pursue the task of assessing the suitability of a particular specialist for the position held. In case of non-confirmation of competence, he is replaced by a suitable candidate.

Attestation actions can be carried out without its participant. In order to be present at the announcement of the results, it is necessary to submit a request for this along with the main documentation.

Regardless of the presence of the subject during the issuance of the conclusion, the commission forms a protocol. Evaluation results, personal data of the person being checked and other necessary information are recorded in it. The result of the verification event is recorded in the certification sheet. With a positive decision, there is a confirmation of the compliance of the competence of the teacher with the position he occupies.

The new procedure for certification of teaching staff implies more time and effort resources for training. Perhaps not everyone will "like" it, which will force some, primarily "old-timers", to prematurely stop teaching.

It is possible that such a test may frighten young candidates who are unsure of their ability to work. In order not to worry in vain, it is necessary to focus on premature preparation. You can agree or not with innovations, but if you are determined to develop and grow in your field of activity, it is important to simply accept them and begin the required preparatory activities.

All employees of the educational sphere, and more specifically, these are teachers of schools, universities, kindergarten teachers and specialists of primary or secondary institutions, are already familiar with the information that from 2017 the rules regarding the certification process will change. Simply put, this process will take place according to completely new provisions.

General information

Most representatives of the pedagogical sphere know firsthand that any teacher or educator is required to undergo a recertification procedure every 5 years. This action is necessary in order to increase the knowledge and skills of teachers, and to understand whether the level of their understanding of the subject of the position they hold. According to those who at least once in their practice have encountered attestation, such a procedure is considered the most significant event for any representative of the education sector.

Before you get to the specified procedure, you need to find out exactly how to pass the certification of teachers in 2017–2018, the provision of which will help you figure it out much faster.

1. The commission must face 100% training of all participants in the diagnostics of knowledge, because it is here that the teacher will have to show the existing baggage of skills. In some moments, it would be nice to surprise with your professionalism and resourcefulness, because some situations at school or university have nothing to do with knowing your own subject. The listed criteria will help the commission to determine the degree of qualification of any teacher, at the time of scoring.

2. Successful recertification allows a teacher or lecturer to count on the award of a certain educational institution where the subject's designations work, higher wages. Isn't it a powerful incentive for personal professional growth and achievement of new achievements?

Briefly about the main

Pedagogical attestation is either mandatory or voluntary.

1. Mandatory certification 2017–2018 applies to all employees of the specified field of activity who underwent a similar procedure 5 years ago. The following are exempt from such verification:

teachers with a qualification category;

pregnant women;

persons who are on maternity leave at the time of the audit; they have the right to go through the announced procedure 2 years after returning to their legal position;

newcomers to the field of education who have worked in their current position for less than 2 years;

a teacher who is absent from work due to illness for more than 4 months; certification will have to pass one year after the date of entry to work.

If the listed categories of citizens nevertheless expressed a desire to start testing personal knowledge and skills, no one can dissuade them from such a decision or prevent them from certification.

2. Voluntary attestation is carried out by persons wishing to improve the existing level of qualification of their own free will. To do this, you will have to contact the management with a statement in advance. It should be noted that teachers who have only 1 category, or no qualifications at all, can achieve its increase to 1 category. To get the highest score, you will have to acquire 1 category no later than two years before the start of certification. In addition, a teacher with the highest category can confirm its level by voluntary assessment of their own knowledge.

New rules and regulations

With the advent of 2018, each teaching staff is given the opportunity to get acquainted with the innovations regarding the certification process. According to the latest information, the habitual verification of teachers should be based on two main stages.

No. 1. Confirmation of the correctness of the current position.

No. 2. Receiving the highest category.

Each of the described stages has a number of features that require a more detailed discussion.

1. During the verification of compliance with the current position, a special commission will have to correctly assess the knowledge, skills and abilities of each teacher. In the process of the described “revision”, it is necessary to determine the methodology for communicating with children and general level professionalism. Simply put, the current stage is necessary to assess the professional suitability of teachers, or rather, whether they have the right to continue teaching practice.

2. During the acquisition of a professional qualification category, a teacher has the right to acquire only 1 or the highest degree. True, in order to achieve the first level of qualification, the teacher will have to meet the following list of parameters:

have the first, ending its right after the expiration of time.

If the teacher wants to become a happy owner of the highest category, he will have to take into account the following conditions:

be the owner of the first category for at least 2 years;

Documents required for certification

Officials of the Russian Federation decided to change the list of documents required to start the pedagogical certification 2018. Previously, only an appropriate statement was required from an employee of the noted field of activity. Now, the whole registration process is a little different - the main responsibility lies with the educational institution at the level of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. To do this, you need a list of the following documents.

1. Application signed by the teacher.

2. A copy of the results of the last attestation, if any.

3. A copy of the diploma of secondary vocational or higher pedagogical education.

4. A copy of the document confirming the presence of the first or highest category, if it was previously received.

5. If necessary, a copy of documents confirming the change of surname.

6. A detailed description or a cover letter from the place of work, thanks to which it will be possible to confirm the level of professional activity and competence of the teacher.

A month after the submission of the listed documents, a letter will be sent to the indicated address of the applicant with detailed description time and place of future certification.

Educational workers, namely teachers in universities, schools, educators in kindergartens, as well as specialists in primary and secondary institutions, already know that from 2017 some changes will be made in the certification process. Simply put, certification of teaching staff (2017) will be held under completely different rules and regulations.

Many people know that any employee in the field of pedagogy must undergo recertification every 5 years. This procedure is necessary in order to improve the skills and knowledge of teachers, as well as to understand whether a person fits the position (does he have all the necessary skills for it). Anyone who has ever encountered this test assures that it is the most responsible and significant for all workers in the field of education.

• Firstly, the commission must see the 100% preparation of the certification participant, in front of it he must reveal all the baggage of knowledge and skills. In addition, it is often required to prove pedagogical professionalism and resourcefulness. It is these criteria that can help the commission determine the qualifications of a teacher and give him grades.
• Secondly, the successful completion of certification allows an educator to count on a higher salary. This is quite a significant incentive for professional growth and new achievements.

General information

Pedagogical certification is of two types: voluntary and mandatory. Let's look at each type in more detail.

Mandatory certification in 2016-2017 will "capture" all teachers who passed it 5 years ago. The following are exempted from mandatory verification:

• pregnant women;
• teachers with a qualification category;
• workers who are “newbies” in the field of education, i.e. worked for only 2 years;
• persons who are on maternity leave at the time of the knowledge test (they will pass certification 2 years after returning to their legal place of work);
• a teacher who has been absent from work for more than 4 months due to illness (certification will need to be completed a year after the official start of work).

Voluntary pedagogical certification is carried out by persons who, of their own free will, want to improve their qualifications. To do this, you must contact the management with the appropriate statement. Note that teachers who do not have a category or have acquired a 1st category can achieve an increase to the 1st category. To get the highest rank, you need to earn the 1st category no less than 2 years ago. In addition, if the teacher already has the highest category, he can confirm it with voluntary certification.

New regulations and rules

With the onset of 2017, everyone will need to familiarize themselves with the innovations that have affected pedagogical certification. The new review is expected to be based on two main steps:

• confirmation of compliance with the position held;
• obtaining a higher category.

Each of these stages has distinctive features and features:

1. Confirmation of suitability for the position held. During this part of the test, the committee must evaluate and test the knowledge, skills and abilities of the teacher. In addition, during the verification process, professionalism and methods of communicating with children during study are determined. Simply put, at this stage, the members of the commission determine the professional suitability of the teacher, namely, whether he has the right to engage in teaching activities.
2. Obtaining a professional qualification category. In 2017, the teacher will have the right to apply for 1 or the highest category. However, to earn the first category, an employee must meet the following parameters:

1. have a second qualification category;
2. have the first one, but the time has come for certification.

If the goal is to get the highest category, it must meet other conditions:

• have the first category for two years;
• have the highest category, but the time has come for passing the attestation check.

Documents for certification

Officials have also changed the list of documents required to start passing pedagogical certification in 2017. Recall that earlier the employee had to simply write a statement - at this stage of registration ended. Now things are a little different, because the main responsibility lies on the shoulders educational institutions at the level of subjects of the Russian Federation.

List of required documents:

1. Application with personal signature
2. A copy of the result from the last certification (if any)
3. Copies of diplomas of higher or secondary professional pedagogical education
4. A copy confirming the presence of the highest or first category of certification (if it was previously received)
5. A copy of the documents on the change of surname, if it has been changed
6. A specially written cover letter or a detailed description from the place of work, which can confirm the level of competence and professional activity.

A month after the submission of documents, the applicant will receive a letter to his home address with a detailed description of the place and time of the certification.

Schedule for certification of teachers for I and the highest qualification categories for the 2016-2017 academic year

Submission of applications to the Department of Education	Deadlines for the examination	Meeting of the attestation commission of the Moscow Region
01.08.2016	from 07.09 to 23.09	19.10.2016
08/10/2016 and 08/11/2016	from 26.09 to 21.10	09.11. 2016
09/01/2016 and 09/02/2016	from 10.10 to 11.11	01.12.2016
09.11.2016, 10.11.2016, 11.11.2016	from 13.12 to 20.01	09.02.2017
14.12.2016, 15.12.2016, 16.12.2016	from 23.01 to 21.02	15.03.2017
01/19/2017 and 01/20/2017	from 20.02 to 24.03	19.04.2017