The Permanent Placement File (PPF) for Educators is an important step in securing professional employment and most school districts in Alaska and the Lower 48 require your PPF be on file with the hiring authority prior to securing employment. Your Permanent Placement File consist of: a personal data form, official transcripts, summary of coursework, and three original letters of reference.

Students graduating from an Alaska University can set a PPF free of charge with the Alaska Teacher Placement office. For students graduating from a university or college outside of Alaska, there is a $25 initial set up fee. There is a $5 fee for distribution of the PPF to school districts.

All files are open, you must come to the Alaska Teacher Placement office to review your Permanent Placement File.

FEE STRUCTURE

Set up – FREE for Students Graduating from Alaska University
Set up - $25 for Students Graduating from Outside of Alaska
Distribution - $5 per district fax or mail

FILES WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED, CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS ARE ENCOURAGED.

TO COMPLETE YOUR PERMANANT PLACEMENT FILE
please read carefully

The following forms complete your PPF:

#1. Official Transcripts - sent directly to ATP from the university or college
#2. ATP Consent Form with original signature
#3. PPF Cover Form
#4. Three (3) PPF Reference Forms

The Reference Form can be saved to your desktop and emailed to your instructors, supervising teachers, or other education professionals that can attest to your disposition and teaching ability. All forms must be signed and sent from the recommending person. Contact ATP to check the status of your file.

Optional Form:
#5. Summary of Course work

#6. Complete the Online Activation Form

Complete PPF Application Packet - 664KB PDF Document