Registration and Certification of Professional Teachers
- Passing the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers qualifies an individual as a registered professional teacher.
- Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Cards are issued based on the level (Elementary or Secondary/Vocational) and discipline the teacher was trained in.
- The level designation is clearly indicated on both the Certificate of Registration and the Professional Identification Card.
Non-Interchangeability of Levels Between Elementary and Secondary Teachers
- The designation of "Elementary Professional Teacher" or "Secondary Professional Teacher" corresponds strictly to the specific Board Licensure Examination passed and the training received.
- A teacher cannot change or interchange the level designation from Elementary to Secondary or vice versa after registration.
- This maintains clarity on the disciplinary competence and area of professional qualification.
Resolution Effectivity and Implementation
- The resolution enforcing the non-interchangeability of teacher levels takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication.
- Publication may be done either in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of national circulation.
- The resolution was adopted on September 24, 2008, and formally attested and approved by the Professional Regulatory Boards and Commissioners.
Legal Importance and Professional Implications
- Ensures professional integrity and clarity in qualifications of registered professional teachers.
- Prevents misrepresentation or confusion regarding the teaching level and related expertise.
- Supports the regulatory framework under the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act to uphold standards in the teaching profession.