So, one of the first things I decided to go for is the easiest. My certification to be a substitute in Missouri Public Schools through the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). In the past, as long as you had 60 college credit hours a district could hire you as a sub. Now, it is a more formal process not that unsimilar to applying for teacher certification (less requirements, but the process is the same).
I checked the status of my application yesterday and it said "Pending Background Check". I was told those take 7-10 days so didn't think much of it. My application showed my transcripts (from both St Charles Community College and Washington University) were received and verified on September 28.
Today I checked the status again (being the least patient person when it comes to this kind of stuff). Now it says pending transcripts. What?! I looked at the details of the application and it still shows my transcripts received and verified on September 29. It shows my background check was cleared yesterday (October 3). I wonder why it now shows a transcript message.
I have resolved to be a good girl and wait until Monday. If it still shows "waiting for transcripts," I will contact them.
Not that it is a big deal or that I am just turning down substitute jobs based on lack of certification. I just want to at least feel like I accomplished the first certification and it will inspire me toward the others.
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