Capstone Methods and Student Teaching Candidates
Professional Year—Semester 1

During this first semester of your Professional Year, as part of the application to student teach in a school system, you are required to complete a Background Check with CERTIPHI Screening Incorporated.

Procedure:

1. The Department of Education sends a list of all candidates to CERTIPHI, authorizing students for background checks.
    

2. Students receive an email from CERTIPHI requesting that they log into ApplicationStation.com to provide information needed for the background check, permission to process the background check, and payment information. The email will be titled “Application Station-Student Edition” and will be sent from the email address, studentedition@verticalscreen.com
    

3. When you log in, you will receive instructions on the school access code and how to create an account for yourself.
    

4. You will receive a telephone number and email address of a person you can contact if you encounter any difficulties in this process.