State-by-State Education Licensure Analysis Summary with Health Sciences Licensure/Certification GuidanceLast Updated: March 2020

Alabama Alaska ArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouri

MontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasU.S. Virgin IslandsUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingLU certification programs at UG & G (Master of Arts in Teaching) levelsHealth Sciences: Paramedicine and Athletic Training

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This information is reviewed and updated at least annually. Please note that although we strive to keep this information up to date, laws and regulations are subject to change without notification.

Lindenwood University’s Education programs meet the educational requirements to be eligible for MO certification. Because each state’s requirements for a professional credential are unique, it is in the student’s best interest to confirm any information provided here with the appropriate state licensing board/association of where you intend to seek professional licensure or certification (links and contact information provided). You may also find more information at https://www.ed.gov/.

This document includes academic requirements for credentialing as a professional educator. The following information does not necessarily include other pertinent non-academic requirements of individual state boards for eligibility of examination or licensure such as, but not limited to, exam and application fees, references, sponsors, transcripts, letters of recommendation, continuing education/continuing professional development requirements, background checks, social security number, residency or citizenship requirements, exemptions, renewal requirements, photos, notarization, child support obligations, or minimum age.

State/Territory

Website Licenses Educational Requirements (Academic) Are Successful Completers of Program Eligible to Apply for License or Certification? (Yes/No/Comments)

Alabama Alabama Department of EducationGordon Persons Office Building50 North Ripley StreetP.O Box 302101Montgomery, AL 36104-3833Phone: 334.242.9700 (State Superintendent ofEdu.)FAX: 334.242.9708Educator Certification: 334.353.8567

Professional Educator Certificates are issued at bachelor’s degree level (Class B), master’s degree level (Class A), and sixthyear/education specialist level (Class AA). Alabama Professional Leadership Certificates are issued at the master’s degree

Through the certificate reciprocity approach to certification, Alabama recognizes valid professional educator certificates issued by other states and territories as the basis to offer professional certification in Alabama. The certificate(s) presented must be at a degree level, in a teaching field or instructional support area, and at a grade level in which Alabama offers comparable certification. Out-of-state certificate verification, work experience verification, Highly Qualified status verification (if applicable), and out-of-state testing verification are required with

Reciprocity is available with a comparable out-of-state certificate. Information regarding certification with only the completion of an out-of-state education preparation program but no out-of-state credential is not apparent.

2020 Update: Under current regulations, Alabama offers professional certification through

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Website: http://www.alsde.eduCertification Website:http://www.alsde.edu/sec/ec/Pages/home.aspx?navtext=Educator Certification

AL Board of Ed. Chapter 290-3-2

level (Class A) and sixthyear/education specialist level (Class AA). See form (general information section) for details on levels.

application. Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a senior institution that is regionally accredited. Speech-Language Pathology certification is not available through reciprocity.

certificate reciprocity for individuals who complete programs outside of Alabama. The certificate presented must be in an area, at a degree level, and at a grade level in which Alabama offers comparable certification. A degree alone For the application and other information about the certificate reciprocity approach (such as degree requirements and testing) please visit https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=www.alsde.edu%2fEdCert&umid=c10f2e50-1e6b-424a-b829-6c2e6f440f58&auth=bc7ac43e330fa629f0cfb11786c85e83c10d06b8-f5f49382c9dd6723e6c1ba2519eaa1bab531dc1a click “Out of State Certificates” and “forms”.

Alaska Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Teacher Education and Certification Office Attention: Teacher Certification 801 West 10th Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 110500 Juneau, AK 9981-0500 Phone: 907.465.2831 FAX: 907.465.2441 Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov

Initial Certificate Second Initial Certificate Professional Certificate Master Teacher CertificateType B Administrative Certificate See other types here.

If you already hold a MO license, you may apply using the Initial Out-of-State Teacher Certification application: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/forms/Initial_OutOfState_Certification.pdf. Completion of at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university. All testing requirements of the jurisdiction where you have completed your preparation program must be satisfied to qualify for Alaska certification. View basic competency exam requirements here. The

Yes, eligibility is available with either completion of an approved out-of-state education preparation program or with out-of-state licensure/certification.

2020 Update: “The requirements for our Initial/Out-of-State and Initial/Two-Three Year teacher certificates can be found on these Initial Teacher Out-of-State

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Website: https://education.alaska.gov/TeacherCertification/

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development accepts education programs from all 50 states, so long as the program leads to certification in the given state, is approved by the Department of Education in that state, and, in the case of standard programs, is completed at a regionally accredited college or university. The Initial Teacher Certification application is found at https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/forms/Initial_TwoThreeYear_Certification.pdf

checklists.

Arizona Arizona Department of Education 1535 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Website: http://www.azed.gov Certification Website: http://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/certificates/Mailing Address for Application Materials: ADE – Certification P.O. Box 6490 Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490 Phone: 602.542.5393 or 800.352.4558 FAX: 602.542.5440Email: certification@azed.gov Certification specialist: 602.542.4367 Application for Certification: https://cms.azed.gov/home/GetDocumentFile?id=57a4d90caadebe130c51857a

Teaching Intern Certificate

Initial Certificate

Provisional Certificate

Standard Certificate

Certificate areas

Must hold a bachelor’s or more advanced degree from an accredited institution. Reciprocity: The AZ Dept. of Education Certification Unit may issue a comparable teaching, administrative, or professional nonteaching certificate to an applicant who holds a valid, active, comparable certificate in another state and is in good standing in that other state. Applicants may also qualify to add additional approved areas or endorsements to existing teaching certificates if they hold a valid, comparable approved area or endorsement in another state. Individuals who qualify under Certification Reciprocity Rules are exempt from Arizona educator exam requirements. Note: There must be an Arizona certificate that is comparable to the out-of-state certificate. For example, a Middle Grades teaching certificate in another state does not meet certification requirements under reciprocity rules because Arizona does not have a Middle Grades teaching certificate. If you graduated from a teacher preparation program in a state other than Arizona but do not hold an out-of-state certificate, you may qualify for an AZ teaching

Yes, those who have completed an educator preparation program are eligible for certification by fulfilling specific coursework and exam requirements for that certificate. View requirements for all AZ educator certificates. Reciprocity through out-of-state licensure is possible if comparable to

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certificate by meeting the specific coursework and exam requirements for that certificate. You may review the requirements for all Arizona educator certificates at the Forms and Information – Certificate page to determine your specific requirements. Arizona Educator Exams (Not required if qualifying for licensure under Certification Reciprocity Rules): https://cms.azed.gov/home/GetDocumentFile?id=57d1ecc9aadebe06f881c780

Arkansas Office of Educator Licensure Arkansas Department of Education Four Capitol Mall, Room 106-B Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501.682.4342 FAX: 501.682.4898 Email: ade.educatorlicensure@arkansas.govWebsite: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/educator-licensure Arkansas Department of Education Four Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501.682.4475 FAX: 501.682.1079 Website: http://arkansased.org Licensure Rules: http://www.arkansased.gov/public/userfiles/rules/Current/Educator_Licensure_ADE317_FINAL_10262015.pdf

Provisional License

Standard License

Ancillary License (SLP or School Psychology)

Administrator License

Educator Licensure Levels and Areas

Reciprocity is the path to use for those whose coursework was completed out of state and who have a teaching license from another state. Licensure in another state does not mean licensure in Arkansas will automatically be granted. The type of license must be evaluated and ancillary requirements may apply. View reciprocity requirements here: http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/educator-licensure/licensure-by-reciprocity Reciprocity involves providing the application, official transcripts, copy of out-of-state educator’s license, and verification of one of the following: 1. Any basic skills, content area, and pedagogy testing required for the out-of-state license 2. Documentation of 3 years of licensed teaching experience 3. National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Middle Childhood areas and Secondary Social Studies have Arkansas History requirement, available at accredited AR institutions or through a 45 clock hour

Eligibility of licensure through reciprocity. Must have out-of-state license first. Information for AR licensure with only out-of-state education preparation program but not an out-of-state license is not apparent.

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professional development course through Arkansas IDEAS.

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811-4213 Phone: 916.322.4974 Email: credentials@ctc.ca.gov Fingerprint questions: fingerprints@ctc.ca.gov Website: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-GEd.htmlAnd https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-appCalifornia Department of Education 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916.319.0800 FAX: 916.319.0100 Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov California Commission on Teacher Credentialing – CA Laws and Rules Laws & Regulations

Two-tier credential structure:

Preliminary Credential

Clear Credential

Elementary, Middle School, High School Teaching Certification.

Other certifications found here.

For Elementary, Middle School, High School Teaching: Elementary Level: You must hold a professional-level credential from another state or U.S. territory to qualify for California teaching or services certification based on out-of-state preparation. (Generally, documents with the following terminology do not meet the definition of a profession-level credential: intern/internship documents, apprentice documents, temporary/non-renewable documents, or documents with requirements to complete subject matter examinations.) To qualify for this credential based on out-of-state teacher preparation, the minimum requirements are: application form 41-4 and processing fee, official transcripts verifying your Bachelor’s degree and any additional higher degrees, a copy of your professional level out-of-state teaching license authorizing elementary school teaching, and evidence of fingerprint processing. The following documentation is suggested, but not required, for initial certification: a copy of an out-of-state examination that meets the requirements for the CA Basic Skills Examination and if applicable, verification of two or more years of successful full-time out-of-state teaching experience. Middle School Level: California does not issue credentials specifically for teaching in middle schools. A middle school position may require either a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Single Subject Teaching Credential. Educators prepared in other states who are certified ONLY

Applicants must hold a professional-level credential from another state or U.S. territory to qualify for California teaching or services certification based on out-of-state preparation. Take note of Middle School Level requirements. If the out-of-state credential is authorized for middle school service only, a preliminary credential may be issued but the individual will be required to meet California’s subject matter requirements before the clear credential may be issued.

2020 Update: “If an individual is applying directly to the Commission based on “out-of-state” preparation (an individual has been issued a professional-level, out-of-state teaching license) the individual must have a ‘Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university’ for the degree requirement.Single Subject Teaching Credential requirements for those prepared out of state: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560.pdf.

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in a middle school setting have the option to choose to apply for California certification in either Multiple or Single subjects. For out-of-state prepared educators who are dually certified in both middle school and another setting (elementary or secondary/high school), you may only apply for the comparable area of certification in either elementary or secondary/high school certification. High School Level: California authorizes departmentalized teaching, typically found in secondary/high schools, via the Single Subjects Teaching Credential. To qualify for this credential based on out-of-state teacher preparation, the minimum requirements are: application form 41-4 and processing fee, official transcripts verifying your Bachelor’s degree and any additional higher degrees, a copy of your professional-level out-of-state teaching license authorizing elementary school teaching, and evidence of fingerprint processing. California Basic Skills Examination or other basic skills examination. See requirements/options here. If applicable, verification of two or more years of successful full-time out-of-state teaching experience. View Commission leaflet for more info.

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential requirements for individuals prepared out of state: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561.pdf . Education Specialist Instruction Credential requirements for individuals prepared out of state: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl808.pdf.“

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Colorado Educator Preparation, Licensing, and Enforcement 6000 E. Evans Ave. Building #2, Suite 100 Denver, CO 80222Phone: 303.866.6628 FAX: 303.866.6722 Email: CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us Website: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/ Colorado Department of Education 210 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303.866.6600 FAX: 303.830.0793 Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/

List of all licensure types

Interim License

Initial Teacher License

Professional Teacher

License Principal License (Interim, Initial, Professional)

Special Services Provider (Initial, Professional)

Any holder of an educator license issued by another state must meet or exceed CO’s requirements for licensure and/or endorsement. Reciprocity info: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/coloradoreciprocity If you hold or are eligible to hold a license in another state, Colorado state statute has designated that the Interim Authorization be issued when an applicant does not meet Colorado standards for the issuance of a regular license. This authorization is issued for one year, and gives the out-of-state applicant time to take and pass the appropriate Colorado content exam, if required. It is renewable once. See https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/outofstatefaq for more information. An out-of-state Initial Teacher License checklist is found at https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/checklist-initialteacher.

Those who hold or are eligible to hold a license in MO may qualify for Interim Authorization in CO which gives the applicant one to two years to complete CO requirements. If an out-of-state educator license is held, applicant must meet or exceed CO’s requirements.

Connecticut Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification Connecticut State Department of Education P.O. Box 150471 Hartford, CT 06115-0471 Phone: 860.713.6969 FAX: 860.713.7017 Email: teacher.cert@ct.govWebsite: http://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Certification/Bureau-of-CertificationConnecticut State Department of Education State Office Building 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106-1630

Initial Educator Certificate

Provisional Educator Certificate

Professional Educator Certificate

Interim Educator Certificate

Connecticut does not have reciprocity with any other state. However, Connecticut participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement (NIA). CT may accept completion of a state approved educator preparation program at a regionally accredited college or university from another US state, or a minimum of 30 months of successful full-time experience under the other state’s valid educator certificate (at least equivalent to a CT initial educator certificate). See http://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Certification/guides/obtaining1109aw.pdf?la=en%20 (page 2) for further details.

Yes, but the interstate agreement does not exempt candidates from degree, testing, and/or experiential requirements applicable to the requested certification endorsement.

2020 Update: ”Review and Approval of Certification Programs Completed Outside of Connecticut The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) regularly receives correspondence from institutions of higher education and other organizations outside of

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Mailing address: P.O. Box 2219 Hartford, CT 06145-2219 Phone: 860.713.6543 FAX: 860.713.7001 Website: http://www.sde.ct.gov/

Out-of-state applicants who meet all certification criteria except CT assessment requirements may be issued a one-year interim certificate with a deferral for the Praxis tests. Must complete all required tests before the expiration date of the certificate. Educators may be exempt from Board approved assessment requirements, including Praxis Core, Praxis II subject knowledge tests, Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test and/or ACTFL OPI and WPT, if they meet the following criteria: Hold a valid certificate in another state that is equivalent to at least a Connecticut initial educator certificate AND have one of the following:

1. Three years of successful appropriate experience in the same state (in the same approved nonpublic school or public school system, in the endorsement requested) in the past 10 years;

OR

1. A master’s degree in the academic subject area for which Connecticut certification is being requested. Please note that pedagogical degrees in the subject area, such as those for elementary education, special education or physical education, do not meet the requirements of the exemption.

Connecticut does not participate in the interstate agreement for administrative endorsements.

Connecticut requesting review of their programs to determine whether their candidates will be eligible for Connecticut certification based on successful completion of a particular program at their institution. The Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification does not individually review and/or pre-emptively determine eligibility for certification prior to the submission of an application. However, detailed information regarding certification requirements is available in the Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, posted at www.ct.gov/sde/cert. In addition, Connecticut participates in interstate agreements, which allow us to waive specific coursework requirements under certain circumstances. Under current statutes and regulations, educators may be eligible for educator certification if they complete a state-approved educator certification program at a regionally accredited college or university in Territories and Possessions of the United States,

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Candidates who do not qualify for CT certification under the terms of the interstate agreement must meet all of CT’s requirements for the endorsement requested, including coursework. Connecticut certification regulations require completion of general academic and professional education coursework at a regionally accredited college or university from a state-approved planned program, and lead to an institutional recommendation for certification. Also see CT assessment requirements for certification: http://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Certification/assess_for_cert.pdf

including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and are institutionally recommended. A minimum of 30 months of successful full-time experience under the other state’s valid educator certificate (at least equivalent to a Connecticut initial educator certificate) appropriate to the subject area being requested may also be accepted to waive course requirements. Experience must have been completed within ten years of the date of application for Connecticut certification. More information pertaining to interstate agreements is available in the Guide to Obtaining Connecticut Educator Certification, http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/cert/obtaining1109aw.pdf. Please note that the interstate agreement does not exempt candidates from degree, testing and/or experiential requirements applicable to the requested certification endorsement. Candidates who do not qualify for Connecticut certification under the terms of the interstate agreement must meet all of Connecticut’s requirements for the endorsement requested,

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including coursework. Connecticut does not participate in the interstate agreement for administrative endorsements.“

Delaware Delaware Department of Education The Townsend Building 401 Federal Street, Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901-3639 Phone: 302.735.4000 FAX: 302.739.4654Website: http://www.doe.k12.de.us/Licensure/Certification Website: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/domain/512 Delaware Department of Education Collette Education Resource Center (Mailing address for application documentation materials) 35 Commerce Way, Suite 1 Dover, DE 19904 ATTN: Certification Phone: 302.857.3388 Email: deeds@doe.k12.de.us Regulations: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3481 Initial License Admin. Code: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml

See all educator, administrator, and support service staff licenses/certificates here: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3494

Initial License

Continuing License

Advanced License

Standard Certificate

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. In DE, educators must hold a license and at least one Certificate. The license authorizes you to work in a DE public/charter school, and the Certificate(s) identifies the area(s) in which you are authorized to teach. Out-of-State Applicant Certification information found here: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3504 Reciprocity: Delaware Department of Education considers educators who hold a full and current license/certificate in another jurisdiction (any U.S. state, including District of Colombia, Guam, or Puerto Rico) for licensure by reciprocity. Upon review of the documentation, DDOE will determine if: o The applicant meets the requirements for an Initial License or Continuing License, o The applicant will be required to complete an approved performance assessment, and o Delaware offers a comparable certification area to the applicant’s out-of-state credentials

Educators who hold a full and current license/certificate in another US state/territory will receive a comparable Delaware license certificate with successful processing of all application documentation. Applicants who have held full-time K-12 teaching positions in another state will need to submit Verification of Teaching

Applicants who hold a full and current license/certificate in another state are eligible for licensure in DE by reciprocity, otherwise they will need to meet all requirements of a new DE educator. Certificates of Eligibility, Conditional Certification, and others are not credentials accepted as reciprocal.

2020 Update: ”DE does not do evaluations of individual institutes of higher education for compatibility. You will find the certification information you need on the following websites: Licensure & Certificationhttps://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3476 Regulations governing teacher Licensure & Certificationhttps://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/index.shtml#TopOfPage ”

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Experience Form (Form E).

Applicants who have been issued an Initial License and have not demonstrated at least one year of successful teaching experience will be required to complete an approved performance assessment within two years of the date of hire at a DE public or charter school.

If the Out-of-State credential is not accepted under reciprocity, the educator will need to meet all the requirements for a new Delaware educator. Prior to the Department issuing an Initial License, applicants must meet the following requirements: o Provide official documentation of current degree requirements. o Achieve a passing score on an approved content readiness exam that has been adopted by the Delaware Professional Standards Board and approved of the Delaware State Board of Education. o Achieve a passing score on an approved Performance Assessment that has been adopted by the Delaware Professional Standards Board and approved of the Delaware State Board of Education. o Complete an approved student teaching program or an approved alternative route to student teaching program. o Complete all other requirements of the 14 DE Admin. Code 1510 Issuance of Initial License. In addition to an Initial License, applicants must also apply for a Standard Certificate to practice in the particular area, to teach a particular subject, or to instruct a particular category of students and must verify that they possess the prescribed knowledge, skill

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or education to practice in that area, subject, or category. An Initial License cannot be issued if the applicant does not also meet requirements for certification.

District of Columbia

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (District of Columbia) State Board of Education 441 Fourth Street NW, 530S Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202.741.0888 FAX: 202.741.0879 Website: http://osse.dc.gov/node/1752

Teacher: Initial or Standard Credential

Added Teaching Endorsement: Standard Credential

School Service Provider:Standard Credential

Administrative Services: Initial or Standard Credential

Reciprocity: Applicants who hold valid full credentials in another state in the same or comparable area of the DC credential may qualify for a District credential in that area if they meet certain requirements. If your state did not require you to meet any one of the conditions required for a reciprocal District credential, you will be required to satisfy the missing requirement prior to receiving the DC credential. Teachers with a license/credential from another state may qualify if: You hold a valid standard or professional credential in the applicable teaching area You were required to pass a basic skills exam that assessed your general knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics You were required to pass a content exam in the subject area of the credential You were required to pass a pedagogy/methods exam appropriate for the grade level of the credential; and You completed an approved teacher licensure program in the applicable subject area. Administrators with a license/credential from another state may qualify if: You hold a valid standard or professional credential that authorizes you to operate as a regular or lead Principal You were required to pass a content exam in school leadership appropriate for P thru 12 grade schools You have completed at least two years of full-time school-based: teaching, instructional leadership or pupil services

Applicant must hold a valid full credential in another state in the same or comparable area of the DC credential to be eligible for a DC credential. All DC requirements must be met prior to receiving the DC credential.

2020 Update: Here is a link to the webpage with the requirements for an educator credential in DC. If you have any other questions regarding obtaining a credential in DC, please contact a member of our licensure team at osse.asklicensure@dc.gov.

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experience; and You hold a completed master’s degree OR you completed an approved licensure program in school leadership and supervision.

Pupil or School Service Providers with a license/credential from another state may qualify if: You hold a valid standard or professional credential with an authorization in the applicable pupil services area You were required to pass a content exam in the pupil services area You hold at least a master’s degree with a specialization the school pupil services area; and You completed supervised experience as part of the degree program or you have completed full-time school employment experience providing services directly to students.

Florida Florida Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification Room 201, Turlington Buildling 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Phone: 800.445.6739 Website: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/

Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1514 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850.245.0505 FAX: 850.245.9667 Website: http://www.fldoe.org

Temporary Certificate

Professional Certificate

Certificate Subjects: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/

Florida accepts approved teacher preparation programs from other states for initial certification, provided that the program area is also a subject in which Florida offers certification, and the training was completed at the same degree level required in Florida for that subject. See Qualifying Exams. If you are a graduate of an approved teacher preparation program from an institution located in another state, you may be eligible for a Temporary Florida Educator’s Certificate. The Temporary Certificate allows you to begin teaching full-time while you complete the certification exams for the Professional Certificate. To learn more about the Temporary and Professional Certificates, visit http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/general-cert-requirements/. To see the steps to Certification, visit

Yes, applicants may qualify for a Temporary Certificate after completing an approved teacher preparation program from another state. Applicants who are certified teachers and administrators in another state may qualify for the Professional Certificate.

2020 Update: For bachelor and master of education degrees, they will need to have at least a 6 hour student teacher supervised internship in an elementary or secondary school. FL accepts these degrees as teacher trained. Additional certification questions

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http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/steps-to-certification/index.stml. Reciprocity: Florida has two reciprocity routes for certified teachers and administrators to qualify for the FL Professional Certificate. Route 1: Valid Standard Certificate Issued by a State Other than Florida The certificate shall be the valid standard educator's certificate issued by that state which is comparable to a Florida Professional Certificate, and Be issued in a subject comparable to a Florida certification subject, and Require the same or higher level of training required for certification in that subject in Florida, and The certificate must be currently valid (not expired or revoked).

Route 2: Certificate Issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) The NBPTS certificate must be currently valid. The Florida certificate will reflect the Florida subject considered comparable to the NBPTS subject.

can be directed to the Bureau of Educator Certification, Florida Department of Education: directly by e-mail at edcert@fldoe.org or by phone at 800.445.6739 (within the USA) or 850.245.5049

Georgia Georgia Professional Standards Commission 200 Piedmont Avenue SE Suite 1702, West Tower Atlanta, GA 30334-9032 Phone: 404.232.2500 Email: mail@gapsc.com Website: http://www.gapsc.com/Home.aspx Georgia Department of Education 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone: 404.656.2800 or 800.311.3627 FAX:

Pre-Service (field experience/student teaching)

Induction

Professional

Advanced & Lead Professional

Minimum degree requirement is a bachelor’s degree. See Pathway 3: The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) may certify applicants who have completed state-approved educator preparation programs in any state (either not certified or certified in a state other than GA for less than 3 years) under the following conditions: (See full details here.) (a) The educator preparation program was approved by the state approval authority in a state that approves teacher preparation programs. (b) The applicant has completed all state approved

Yes, with the possibility of additional Georgia requirements needing to be completed.

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404.651.8737 Website: http://www.gadoe.org/

program requirements. (c) The program was completed in a field recognized by the GaPSC. (d) The applicant has completed field experiences or clinical practice including student teaching. (e) Induction level or higher passing score on the appropriate GACE content assessment, or exemption with an out-of-state certification exam. Reciprocity: For out-of-state educators it is possible to get a GA certificate but it is not an automatic qualification for a Georgia certificate. You may need to fulfill some Special Georgia Requirements: Content Knowledge Assessment, Standards of Conduct, Special Education Course, Ethics Assessment, and Content Pedagogy Assessment. See Pathway 2 if you have completed an educator preparation program in a state other than GA but have completed student teaching in GA.

Qualifications include: Completion of a GaPSC-approved educator preparation program. Documentation of approved program completion should be submitted electronically to the GaPSC by the educator preparation provider; Induction level or higher passing score on the appropriate GACE content assessment. These scores are transmitted electronically to the GaPSC; As of January 1, 2015, a passing score on the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment - Program Exit (Test Code 360). This score is also transmitted electronically to the GaPSC; For those who complete student teaching or

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clinical practice on or after September 1, 2015, a passing score on edTPA, the GaPSC-approved content pedagogy assessment. Please submit a copy of your official score report with your application package; Completion of a course in identifying and educating exceptional children. This course should be documented on an official transcript submitted with your application package.

HawaiiHawaii Teachers Standards Board 650 Iwilei Rd, #201 Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: 808.586.2606 (general) or 808.586.2601 (administrative) FAX: 808.586.2766 Email: htsb@hawaii.gov Website: https://www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/ Reference Guide to Teacher Licensure July 2017: https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/wp-content/uploads/Hawaii_Teacher_Standards_Board_Licensure-Guide-2017.pdfHawaii Department of Education 1390 Miller Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: 808.586.3230 FAX: 808.586.3440 Website: http://doe.k12.hi.us/

License/Permit Types:

Hawaiian Permit

Provisional License

Standard License

Career and Technical Education Standard Limited License

Advanced License

See Reference Guide, page 11. If you completed an EPP in another state, submit the HTSB form LA3009 - Educator Preparation Program Recommendation.

Basic skills and content knowledge, when required, may be verified by any the following:

a. Basic skills: i. Basic skills licensure tests in reading, writing, mathematics (if you were licensed out of state you may use those tests to meet this requirement); OR ii. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution; OR iii. SAT in reading and mathematics and writing (if test taken after March 2016) Praxis score for writing can be used in lieu of SAT writing score if taken before March 2016; OR iv. ACT in reading and mathematics and writing;

b. Content knowledge: i. Licensure test in the content field (if you were licensed out of state you may use those tests to meet this requirement). Content knowledge tests are listed

Yes, but must have administrator of your educator preparation program complete the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Educator Preparation Program Recommendation Form.

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on our website; ii. Content major in the content field from a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution; OR iii. Thirty credit hours of coursework in the content field from a regionally accredited institution, 15 of which must be upper division courses; OR iv. Advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution (master’s, specialist, doctorate) in the content field; OR v. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in the content field; OR vi. FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6 ONLY: A total of thirty six semester hours, including nine semester hours in each of the following four core content areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. At least three semester hours in each of the core content areas must be upper division level.

Idaho Idaho State Department of Education Len B. Jordan Office Building 650 West State Street, 3rd Floor Boise, ID 83702

Mailing address: P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 Phone: 208.334.2270 or 208.332.6882 FAX: 208.334.2632 Email: certification@sde.idaho.gov Website: http://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/ Board of Ed. Website: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/

Three-year Idaho Interim Certificate

Five-year Initial Certificate

Initial Certificate for Postsecondary Specialist

Out-of-state applicants: For those who hold a current, valid certificate in another state or for those who do not hold a certificate but have completed a teacher prep program approved by NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP within the last two years, visit http://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/out-of-state.html. A 3-year interim certificate will allow the applicant to work in an Idaho school while completing any coursework and/or testing requirements. If applicant meets all Idaho coursework and testing requirements, then a renewable, 5- year certificate will be issued instead.

PRAXIS II assessment score info: PRAXIS II scores are only required for

Yes, applicants may be eligible for either an interim certificate or a renewable, five-year certificate.

2020 Update: “As long as your graduates can obtain certification through the Missouri State Department of Education, that certification can be transferred to Idaho. The details and forms to transfer the certification are found on our website here: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/out-of-state.html ”

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applications for Standard Elementary, Standard Secondary, Standard Exceptional Child, and Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education certificates. PRAXIS scores are not needed for administrators or pupil personnel services. The PRAXIS II requirement may be waived if the out-of-state candidate can provide verification of a content mastery through a master's degree in the specific content area or verification of a current National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate in the specific content area. If you have taken content testing other than PRAXIS to obtain your out-of-state certificate, please include a photocopy of the score sheets, as that testing may possibly be accepted in place of PRAXIS testing.

Illinois Illinois State Board of Education Educator Licensure Division 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 Phone: 217.557.6763 Email: licensure@isbe.net Website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Licensure.aspx Illinois State Board of Education 100 North First Street Springfield, IL 62777 Phone: 217.782.4321 or 866.262.6663 FAX: 217.524.4928 Website: http://www.isbe.net/

Provisional Educator License

Professional Educator License

Senate Bill 2912 Effective January 6, 2017: If an educator completed an out-of-state teaching or school support personnel program, they must obtain licensure in the state in which he or she was prepared, and ISBWE will issue a comparable license. Specific IL requirements must be met: 1. bachelor’s degree or higher from regionallyaccredited institution including: o student teaching/internship (or applicable waiver), o major or 32 semester-hour constructed major that directly corresponds to the endorsement sought 2. All licensure tests (out-of-state content tests and basics skills can be honored if used for licensure in another state.) 3. edTPA (or applicable waiver) 4. Valid, comparable out-of-state license 5. verification of coursework in content area reading, and reading, special

Must first obtain licensure in the state in which applicant was prepared.

2020 Update: “Cannot issue a blanket statement that all educator prep programs from Missouri, however Illinois offers full reciprocity. At the time of evaluation for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), educators will be considered for all areas listed on his or her valid, comparable out of state license. Per Part 25 Rules, all out-of-state licenses

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education, and bilingual methods must be equivalent to the Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL). In order to serve as a teacher, school support personnel, or an administrator in the state of Illinois at a public or recognized non-public school, an individual must obtain a PEL. The requirements for licensure can be found on our website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Professional-Educator-License.aspx.”

Indiana Indiana Department of Education South Tower, Suite 600 115 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317.232.6610 or 317.232.9010 FAX: 317.232.8004 Email: licensinghelp@doe.in.gov Website: https://www.doe.in.gov/Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensing: https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing Out-of-State teachers coming into Indiana: https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/how-hea-1005-ic-20-28-5-18-impacts-out-state-teachers-coming-indiana

Instructional License – Initial Practitioner(2-year license) or Practitioner (5-year license)

School Services License

Administration License

Out-of-state prep program: Indiana’s process for applying reciprocity to out-of-state license holders changed in 2016, making the process much easier. If you hold a valid out-of-state license and have completed an NCATE/CAEP accredited or state approved teacher preparation program in another state and want to obtain an Indiana teaching license, or if you are from another state and do not hold a teaching license but would like to obtain an Indiana teaching license, there are licensure paths available for you. In part, applicant must complete CPR/Heimlich/AED training, suicide prevention training, and provide educational experience verification and test scores. Please note, however, that Indiana requires an applicant to pass a content (subject matter) licensure test in every content area that will appear on the Indiana license issued. In content areas in which

Yes, if you have a certificate in a state other than Indiana or have completed an education preparation program without receiving certification, you may be eligible for an Indiana license after completing Indiana’s required trainings, providing evidence of educational experience, and providing test scores. Indiana requires an applicant to pass a content (subject matter) licensure test in every content area that will appear on the Indiana license issued.

2020 Update: “Lindenwood University is regionally accredited and its teacher preparation

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you have not passed a test, you may be eligible for a one-year temporary reciprocal permit if you hold a valid out-of-state license, on which you may teach while meeting Indiana’s testing requirements. Reciprocity does not obligate Indiana to waive certain deficiencies, nor to exempt individuals from requirements set forth by Indiana administrative law/rule. Also, there are seven licensure content areas which cannot be added to an Indiana license or transferred from an out-of-state license if the way that content area was obtained was through testing alone. In these seven areas, completion of an approved program of coursework is required in addition to testing. These areas are: English Learners, Exceptional Needs, Communication Disorders, Elementary Generalist, Early Childhood Generalist, High Ability and Fine Arts (visual art, music, theater). If you were issued a license in another state in one or more of these seven areas through testing alone and you have not completed a program of coursework in the content area, you may be eligible for a temporary reciprocal permit on which you can teach while you meet Indiana’s coursework requirements.

programs are approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. “In that case, this office will accept coursework, degrees, and completed educator preparation programs from your institution. However, if you wish to advertise your programs in Indiana to Indiana educators, you may need to check with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Please note that completion of an approved educator preparation program at your institution may not meet all jurisdiction-specific requirements for licensure in Indiana.”

Since the LU program is regionally accredited and approved by Missouri to license educators in Missouri, then individuals who complete your program may apply to the Indiana Department of Education as an out-of-state program completer. We will then evaluate all coursework completed by the applicant and determine if Indiana requirements have been met. If not, then information will be provided to the applicant on how to resolve any deficiencies and next steps.

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Our link for out-of-state program completers seeking Indiana licensure is https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/out-state-graduates-how-apply. If, however, you want to license people in Indiana (Indiana licensing) as an Indiana educator preparation program for initial Indiana licensure, then you/your proposal would need to go through our review process for consideration and, if recommended, to the Indiana State Board of Education for final approval. Information regarding the approval process is posted at https://www.doe.in.gov/epps/new-program-proposals.

Iowa Iowa Board of Education Examiners Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street, 3rd Floor Des Moines, IA 50319-0147 Phone: 515.725.2146 Email: linda.espey@iowa.gov Website: http://www.boee.iowa.gov/how_do_i/become_a_teacher.html Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515.281.5294 FAX:

Full list of licenses and requirements here.

Initial License

Standard License

Master Educator

Initial Administrator License

Graduates from non-Iowa institutions: 1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program, including the coursework requirements for a content area teaching endorsement, coursework in pedagogy, and a student teaching (or internship) placement. These requirements must be completed for college semester hour credit through a regionally-accredited institution. 3. Recommendation for licensure from the designated recommending official where the program was completed. 4. Valid or expired license from another state. 5. Completion of the required Iowa assessments. The assessments are

Must be licensed first in another state if completed a teacher preparation program in a state other than Iowa.

2020 Update: “Iowa does not have reciprocity with any other states, so Missouri licenses do not automatically result in an Iowa license. In brief, here are the main requirements for licensure in Iowa.

A semester of student teaching, OR 3 years contracted teaching

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515.242.5988Website: https://www.educateiowa.gov/

not required if the applicant completed their teacher preparation program prior to January 1, 2013, or if the applicant has three years or more teaching experience on a valid license in another state. Assessment requirements can be found on the Department of Education Practitioner Preparation & Teacher Education page. 6. Applicants who have completed a nontraditional program may or may not be eligible for licensure in Iowa. Please contact a consultant for more information. Initial License: The initial license is granted to new graduates and those from out-of-state with less than three years of experience. It is valid for two years and may be renewed twice. There is no coursework required to renew the initial license other than the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. The second (and final) renewal of an initial license also requires proof of contracted employment that will lead to the standard license.

experience meet 75% of an Iowa

endorsement area credit requirements

Be issued a teaching license from another state, such as Mo.

Pass two Praxis II tests for Iowa requirements. The content test and a PLT pedagogy test per Iowa requirements

Pass an Iowa background check process

Submit a complete application”

Kansas Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Kansas Department of Education 900 SW Jackson St. Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: 785.296.2288 Director: Susan Helbert shelbert@ksde.org 785.296.2289Website: http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-AccreditationKansas Department of

Initial Teaching License

Initial School Specialist License

Initial School Leadership License

Out-of-state Kansas Initial Teaching License applicant requirements: (Form 2 Initial Out-of-State) Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university Completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program Recency - means the applicant must have at least 8 credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience completed within the last six years AND Must have content and pedagogy tests – tests completed to achieve the out-of-state license may be acceptable. OR May be issued a two-year exchange license if

Must be licensed first in another state if completed a teacher preparation program in a state other than Kansas.

2020 Update: As an out-of-state institution Lindenwood University is not accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education, and so cannot directly recommend LU completers for a Kansas teaching license. Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to get their license in the home state of the

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Education 900 SW Jackson Street Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: 785.296.3201 FAX: 785.296.7933 Website: http://www.ksde.org

applicable OR May be issued a one-year nonrenewable license if hired by a Kansas district OR A substitute license until content and pedagogy tests are completed OR Meet experience requirements to come in at the professional license level Note: Applicants will be issued the highest level of license they qualify for based on review by TEAL staff of the documentation provided. Initial out-of-state requirements for various licenses: http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

institution (for LU, Missouri), and then apply to KSDE Licensing using Form 2: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

The requirements for out-of-state applicants for a Kansas initial teaching license are:Requirements for a Kansas Teaching License:1. Bachelor’s degree - awarded by a regionally accredited institution2. Teacher preparation program successfully completed3. Valid out-of-state teaching license4. Fingerprint - background clearance5. “Recency” - one year of teaching experience or eight semester credit hours completed within the last six years6. Content and Pedagogy testing requirements OR exempted by accepting out-of-state tests or experience

The full regulations on licensure of out-of-state applicants are in KSDE regulation 91-1-204. See the

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Regulations and Standards for Kansas Educators at https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/Licensure-Regulations-and-Standards.

Kentucky Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502.564.4606 or 502.564.5845 (help desk) Phone toll-free: 888.598.7667 FAX: 502.564.7080 Website: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/book/view.php?id=94&chapterid=54 Kentucky Department of Education Capital Plaza Tower, First Floor 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502.564.4770 FAX: 502.564.5680 Website: https://education.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx16 KAR 2:010 16 KAR 4:030

List of all KY Teaching Certificates

Temporary Provisional

Statement of Eligibility

Professional Certificate

Out-of-state applicants must have completed a state approved teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited educator preparation institution or a state-approved alternative training program. In addition, candidates must comply with the state ancillary requirements such as GPA, testing, and internship. Testing requirements will be waived for out-of-state applicants who hold a valid certificate and have completed two (2) years of teaching in the subject area and grade level on their certificate. NOTE: Kentucky does NOT recognize teaching credentials which were gained in another state only by the passage of an assessment, and applicants must meet the requirements of KY regulations regarding out-of-state preparation as seen at: 16 KAR 4:030 See information regarding out-of-state online programs: The Board cannot pre-approve such programs for use by KY’s educators.

Yes, an applicant trained in a state outside of KY may be eligible for certification in KY but must comply with the state ancillary requirements such as GPA, testing, and internship. Applicants who hold valid certification in a state other than KY may be eligible for licensure but may need to fulfill state ancillary requirements depending on number of years of teaching in a subject area.

2020 Update: If you are offering programs that result in certification or rank change then you will need to go through our SARA application process. In order for the EPSB to approve educator preparation programs which are located out-of-state or are exclusively offered on-line, the educator preparation program will have to demonstrate compliance with the following Kentucky requirements:

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1. Demonstrate that the program of preparation has been approved by the provider’s state of origin;2. Demonstrate that the entity has been regionally accredited;3. Demonstrate that the entity has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP);4. Demonstrate that the program of preparation is not based only upon the completion of a written or verbal assessment;5. Demonstrate that the program of preparation has a selection and admission process that meets the requirements of 16 KAR 5:020;6. Demonstrate that the program of preparation complies with 16 KAR 5:040 as it relates to the admission, placement, and supervision of teacher educator candidates in student teaching subject to the field experience limitations set forth under SARA. Out-of-state providers and on-line providers seeking program approval from the EPSB will need to submit documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements set forth above to:Sharon Salsman, Division of Educator Preparation, Assessment

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and Internship, Kentucky Department of Education300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601 The documentation will be reviewed in accordance with Section 22 of the 16 KAR 5:010 with a recommendation presented to the full EPSB. The EPSB will then approve, approve with conditions, or deny approval of the program at one of the Board’s regularly scheduled board meeting. EPSB staff will communicate that decision to the program provider seeking approval of that program.

Louisiana Louisiana Department of Mailing address: P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Phone: 877.453.2721 FAX: 225.342.0193 Website: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/Louisiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensure P.O. Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064 Phone: 877.453.2721 Email: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/ask-ldoe Website: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/teachers.aspx?PageID=12311129

Out-of-State Certification

View Certification Application Packet page for all available applications.

Out-of-state applicants: If you are certified to teach in another state you must follow the guidelines of the Out-of-State Application Packet for certification in Louisiana. The Out of-State certificate is valid for three years; you will have that time to complete any guidelines you may lack for a standard Louisiana teaching certificate. If you have completed a teacher preparation/degree program at a regionally accredited institution/university, you may become eligible for certification in the state where the institution/university is located. Then you will apply for a Louisiana teaching certificate using the Out-of-State Application Packet for certification in Louisiana.

Must be licensed first in another state if completed a teacher preparation program in a state other than Louisiana.

2020 Update: The Louisiana Board approved updates to their teacher preparation requirements in the Fall of 2016. The key shifts included moving to a competency-based program design and a yearlong residency. This tdocumentttt below document provides an overview of these shifts. https://louisianabelieves.com/doc

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s/default-source/key-initiatives/louisianas-key-initiatives_believe-and-prepare.pdf?sfvrsn=5500951f_11 Also, the new policies for undergraduate programs can be found in Chapter 743 of Bulletin 996 (starting on page 23). The new policies for alternate certification programs can be found in Chapter 745 (starting on page 25).

Maine MDOE Certification Office 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: 207.624.6603 FAX: 207.624.6604 Email: cert.doe@maine.gov Website: http://maine.gov/doe/cert/index.html Credentialing applications and instructions: http://maine.gov/doe/cert/initial/index.htmlRules and Statutes See chapter 115, Part I, Section 4, specifically 4.2 for out-of-state applicants Maine Department of Education 23 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0023 Phone: 207.624.6600 FAX: 207.624.6700 Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe

Initial Certification View all other certificates and requirements here

The Maine DOE must certify every teacher in the state before he or she is able to start working in the classroom. To apply for initial certification evaluation, review all steps here. In part, complete degree, complete and sign application, and include Praxis/Core Academic Skills for Educators examination scores, if applicable. Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, except for career and tech ed teachers, school nurses under a conditional certification, and native language teachers receiving certification by means of Chapter 115 Part II Section 1.17. 4.2 Routes to Initial Certification Applicants with the qualifications specified in Section 4.1 may obtain a certificate by one of the following methods: A. Completion of an Approved Preparation Program - Successful completion of a preparation program for educational personnel approved by the State Board with the formal recommendation for certification from the institution, in accordance with Me. Dept. of Ed. Reg. 114. B. Applicants Certified in Other States - Reciprocity or

If licensed in a state other than Maine, may be eligible for Initial Certification. Not sure about successful completion of an out-of-state teacher preparation program without having received the out-of-state certification/license.

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Interstate Agreement Successful completion of a preparation program in any state subject to the following: a. 1. Completion of an approved preparation program for the endorsement or certificate being sought with a formal recommendation for certification from the institution; or 2. In the five out of seven years prior to applying for Maine certification, the applicant has five years of successful teaching experience under a valid comparable certificate in the same certification subject area and grade level in any state.

Maryland MSDE Certification Division 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410.767.0406 FAX: 410.333.8963 Website: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/index.aspxMaryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410.767.0100 or 888.246.0016 FAX: 410.333.6033 Website: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/

Maryland Certifications

Professional EligibilityCertificate

Standard Professional Certificate I or II

Advanced Professional Certificate

Resident Teacher Certificate

Conditional Certificate

Out-of-state educator prep program graduate: If you have graduated from an out of state educator preparation program and do not have teaching experience or an out of state certificate, you will need to submit Basic Skills tests scores (teacher applicants only), Content and Pedagogy test scores (if applicable), An initial application for certification among other requirements such as transcript and cover letter. Out-of-state certificate holder and educator prep program completer: If you hold an active professional certificate from another state, have completed an educator preparation program and met the issuing state's qualifying test scores to receive certification, you will need to submit verification of test scores for the required teacher certification tests for your out-of-state professional certificate along with an initial application and other requirements such as transcript and cover letter. If you also have two years of teaching experience, you may apply for an initial application with verification of

Yes, with completion of an out-of-state educator preparation program, applicant who holds or does not hold certification in another state may be eligible for certification with verification of test scores.

2020 Update: Below is a link from the agency website www.mdcert.org

Options number 2-5 pertain to educators with out of state credentials. For a list of application instructions click on the option that best aligns with the educator's credentials. http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/apply/Overview.aspx

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experience.Massachusetts Massachusetts Office of

Educator Licensure 75 Pleasant Street, 1st Floor Malden, MA 02148 Phone 781.338.6600 FAX: 781.338.3391 Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/Massachusetts Executive Office of Education Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148-4906 Phone: 781.338.3000 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: 781.338.3000 FAX: 781.338.3770 Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu Education Laws and Regulations 603 CMR 7.00

Provisional License (valid for 5 years of employment as of 7/1/19)

Initial License

Professional License

Temporary License

Out-of-state applicants: If licensed in another state and have worked under it for three years, you could qualify for a temporary license which enables you to be employed while passing all required MTEL tests. You could qualify for an initial license through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement if you hold a valid comparable license from another state and have you worked under it for three (3) out-of-the-past-seven (7)-years or have you completed one (1) of the following: 1. A 'traditional' higher education state/jurisdiction approved educator preparation program outside of Massachusetts? 2. A state/jurisdiction approved 'alternative/nontraditional educator preparation program and possess the equivalent of an initial license from that state/jurisdiction? 3. An educator preparation program sponsored by a college or university outside of Massachusetts that has been accredited by one of the following: the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), or the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Massachusetts participates with every state and the District of Columbia through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement for almost every license issued by the ESE Office of Educator Licensure. An initial license is valid for five (5) years of employment from the date of issuance in the State of Massachusetts. Please note that additional requirements may apply to this type of

If licensed in a state other than Massachusetts, applicant may be eligible for a temporary license or an initial license.

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license. Massachusetts participates with every state and the District of Columbia through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement for almost every license issued by the ESE Office of Educator Licensure. An initial license is valid for five (5) years of employment from the date of issuance in the State of Massachusetts. Please note that additional requirements may apply to this type of license, such as MTEL tests or the SEI. Massachusetts does not include the following licenses within the NASDTEC agreement: school psychologist; school nurse; or the speech, language, and hearing disorders teacher specialist.

Michigan Michigan Department of Education P.O. Box 30008608 West Allegan Street Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.373.3324 FAX: 517.335.4565 Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdeWebsite about teacher certification: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795---,00.html

Certificate Types

Standard Teaching Certificate

Two-Year Extended Standard Teaching and Standard, Standard, and Professional CTE Certificates

Professional Teaching Certificate

Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate

Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate

Standard Certificate: An applicant who has completed a state-approved teacher prep program including student teaching in another state can submit an application to be evaluated for certification. Must have current training in first aid and CPR. Testing Requirement: After an evaluation of application documents, the applicant will be notified per a MOECS evaluation letter as to what appropriate subject area tests are to be taken via the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in addition to the basic skills exam. Beginning October 1, 2017, candidates seeking initial teacher certification through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) must take the SAT as the basic skills exam unless the candidate meets the alternate testing requirement outlined in the testing guidance document. Michigan has signed an Interstate Compact Agreement (ICA) with every state agreeing to accept out-of-state teacher

Applicants who have completed an out-of-state teacher preparation program or who hold certification in a state other than Michigan may be eligible for certification.

2020 Update: Previous column information is up-to-date. The following is a link that will explain the process to receive certification in Michigan from another state. Each individual will have to apply and be evaluated before MI can let them know what they qualify for in Michigan. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Out_Of_State_Applicants_534635_7.pdf

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School Psychologist Certificate

Temporary Teacher Employment Authorization

Interim Teaching Certificate

School Guidance Counselor License

Temporary School Counselor Authorization

Preliminary Employment Authorization to work as a School Counselor

School Administrator Certificate

preparation programs and teaching certificates on a reciprocal basis for initial certification. However, the terms of the agreement address both traditional teacher preparation programs and alternative route teacher certification programs and each certificate and/or program must be evaluated under the terms of this agreement. Out-of-state certification programs and credentials may differ from Michigan programs and credentials; however, under the ICA, the Department attempts to match out-of-state certificates, grade levels and content endorsements, as closely as possible. To determine reciprocity under the ICA, an evaluation must be completed. For this to happen, an application must be submitted using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). MOECS will determine the certificate type (provisional or professional) being applied for based on answers to the application questions. Accurate responses and supporting documentation are required. Reciprocity notwithstanding, Michigan certification is not guaranteed and ancillary state requirements exist in Michigan law (e.g., testing).

Minnesota Minnesota Department of Education 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: 651.582.8200

FAX: 651.582.8724 Licensing email: mde.educatorlicensing@state.mn.us Licensing Phone:

Licenses issued by MDE and their descriptions

Temporary Limited Restricted License – allows those issued in another state time to meet MN’s testing and Human Relations

On 7/1/18, statute requires that all out-of-state teachers pass board-adopted content and pedagogy exams prior to receiving a Tier 3 license. An out-of-state teacher may apply for a Tier 2 license prior to passing exams if they are offered a position by a district. A teacher who completes a teacher preparation outside of Minnesota can receive a Tier 3 license if the preparation program had field-specific student

An applicant who has completed a teacher preparation program outside of MN and who holds a license in a state other than MN may be eligible for a license. Completion of exam, experience, and HR requirements will determine type of licensure.

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651.582.8691 Website for applicants trained out-of-state: https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/requirements/Website: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Lic/out/index.htm

2017 MN Statutes 122

requirements. Professional License Full Professional License Provisional License View Tier graphic for descriptions of tiers 1-4.

teaching equivalent to Minnesota requirements of 12 weeks for initial licensure and passing content and pedagogy exams. A teacher who is has a professional license from another state can receive a Tier 3 license if the license is “in good standing” and the teacher has two years of teaching experience. All applicants for teacher licensure in MN must fulfill the MN Human Relations requirement. View a list of courses that fulfill this requirement.

2020 Update: PELSB does not approve programs offered by non-Minnesota institutions or preparation providers (see Minnesota Rules 8705.0100; 8705.0300; 8705.2100; 8705.2200). In 2017, Minnesota’s state legislature adopted a tiered licensure scheme, which allows individuals that have completed a state-approved teacher licensure program to be eligible for a Minnesota Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 4 license. (Note: A Tier 1 license is largely considered an “emergency license.” An individual is eligible for a Tier 1 license by completing a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the individual must have received a job offer from the public school or charter school.) In October 2018, PELSB adopted tiered licensure rules to provide further clarification on the requirements for each tiered license. If the programs are approved by the state of Missouri to lead to initial or additional licensure AND include student teaching the equivalent to a Minnesota program, the individuals that complete those programs would be eligible for a Tier 3 license in Minnesota. (Note: The individuals

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must also have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and pass the Minnesota content and pedagogy exams.) Here is an overview of the tiered licensure requirements in Minnesota. Lastly, I do want to acknowledge that PELSB is currently engaging in a rulemaking to consider rule changes related to teacher preparation providers and programs. At this time, PELSB is not proposing the rules be changed to allow approval of non-Minnesota teacher preparation providers.

Mississippi Office of Educator Licensure (OEL) P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205-0771 Phone: 601.359.3483Website: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/OELMississippi Department of Education 359 North West Street P.O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: 601.359.3513 FAX: 601.359.3242 Website: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/

Teacher Intern License

Standard License (Class A, AA, or AAA)

Administrator License

Reciprocity Licenses: 2 year or 5 year

Specific Five Year Educator License

Special Education License

If an applicant completes a degree program from a nationally or regionally accredited institution in another state with the intention of becoming certified, he/she must provide to the OEL documentation that the out-of-state program is approved for licensure in that state. The “Institution Program Verification” form can be accepted as documentation and can be found in the “Paper License Application” packet at http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/educator-licensure/licensure-application-k12. A five-year license is granted to applicants who hold a valid standard out-of-state license (K-12) in an area in which Mississippi issues an endorsement. The department shall grant a standard license to any individual who possesses a valid standard license from another state and meets minimum Mississippi license requirements or equivalent

Applicants who have completed a degree program in a state other than Mississippi may be eligible for licensure in MS. Applicants who hold a license in a state other than MS may be eligible for licensure in MS.

2020 Update: “Reciprocity guidelines: https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OEL/Reciprocity & https://www.mdek12.org/OEL”

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requirements as determined by the State Board of Education. Documentation must be provided to show a passing score on a core subject test required for certification by the issuing state, or documentation that verifies the out-of-state license was obtained in a manner equivalent with current Mississippi license guidelines for that license. Mississippi’s full licensure guide may be viewed at http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/docs/educator-licensure/licensure-guidelines-k12.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Missouri Educator Certification P.O Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Phone: 573.751.0051Email: certification@dese.mo.gov Website: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification Missouri Department of Education 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Mailing address: P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 Phone: 573.751.4212 FAX: 573.751.8613 Website: http://dese.mo.gov/

Initial Certificate (Professional, Student Services, Administrator, or Career Ed)

Career Certificate

Provisional Certificate

Substitute Certificate

Temporary Authorization

For your degree and/or coursework to be accepted to meet certification requirements, they must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university. An applicant who possesses a valid professional certificate from another state may be granted a Missouri certificate in an area most closely aligned to the certification if Missouri issues such certificate. If an educator is completing or has completed a teacher education program in another state (either on campus or online), it would be beneficial to obtain that state's certificate whether one plans to reside in that state or not. In most cases, a Missouri certificate is issued with no further coursework or test requirements. If an area of certification is not equivalent, an educator may be evaluated based upon Missouri's current requirements for the most closely aligned certificate. See details at https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/out-state-information

It is recommended that applicants who have completed a teacher education program in a state other than MO first obtain licensure in the state of the institution where program was completed.

2020 Update: Lindenwood University’s education programs prepare program completers for eligibility for MO licenses/certificates.

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Montana Montana Educator Licensure Program P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: 406.444.3150 Email: cert@mt.gov Website: http://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Become-a-Licensed-Montana-EducatorOffice of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Phone: 888.231.9393 or 406.444.3095 FAX: 444.3924 Website: http://www.opi.mt.gov/

Description of all licenses here. Class 1 professional teaching license. Class 2 standard teaching license Class 3 license for administrators Class 4 – CTE license Class 5 provisional license – allows completion of required coursework while teaching in MT. Class 6 license – school psychologists and counselors who are not also classroom teachers

If you have a license in another state, Montana does not have reciprocity with any state for teacher licensure. To get a Montana license you will need to go through the application process. Must have completed a teacher prep program which included student teaching. For Class 2 standard teaching licensure, one of the following must be met: 1. completion of an educator preparation program which is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, MACTE or is a state approved program from a regionally accredited college or university AND completion of student teaching or a supervised teaching experience through an educator preparation program. OR 2. Completion of a National Board Certification program. For Class 1 professional license, you must have a master’s degree in an endorsable teaching area and 3 years of experience as a licensed and appropriately assigned teacher in an accredited K-12 school system.

Yes, however, applicants who do or do not have a license in a state other than Montana must go through the full application process including fulfillment of all MT requirements. There is no reciprocity with other states for teacher licensure.

2020 Update: Montana licensure requirements are relative to the accreditation of the educator preparation program which is completed. The educator preparation program must either have accreditation through CAEP or regional accreditation through one of the following:• Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges• New England Association of Schools and Colleges• Northwest Commission on Colleges and universities• Southern Association of Schools and Colleges• Western Association of Schools and Colleges• The Higher Learning Commission

Nebraska Nebraska Department of Education301 Centennial Mall SouthP.O. Box 94987Lincoln, NE 68509

Teaching Certificates & Permits

Administrative Certificates & Permits

Reciprocity: The out-of-state certificate holder moving to NE will usually receive a Nebraska certificate or permit with one or more deficiencies. Other than requiring that a person has completed an approved teacher education

With a current MO license, an applicant is eligible for a NE reciprocal license. Information regarding reciprocity with only the completion of an out-of-state

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Phone: 402.471.2295 FAX: 402.471.0117 Website: http://www.education.ne.gov Certification phone: 402.471.0739 Certification FAX: 402.742.2359 Email: nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov Certification website: https://www.education.ne.gov/TCERT/index.htmlNE Administrative Code: Rule 21, Rule 23, Rule 24

program in the other state, NE also has requirements for a basic skills test, a content test, a human relations class, fingerprint cards, and a special education class. Teaching: Must complete a baccalaureate degree and a teacher education program at a state approved college or university. Completion of the Human Relations Training Requirement and the Special Education Training Program, along with Praxis Basic Skill and Content exams. Administrative: Same as above for Teaching, plus completion of a master’s degree and an education administrative program at a state approved college or university, and two years of teaching experience. Provisional Permit allows for a portion of completion of an approved program with a written request from the Superintendent of Schools or the governing body of NE School systems in which the applicant intends to administer.

education preparation program but no out-of-state license is not apparent.

Nevada Nevada Department of Education 700 East Fifth Street Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: 775.687.9200 FAX: 775.687.9101 Website: http://www.doe.nv.gov Nevada Educator Licensure Las Vegas Office (Serving Clark, Lincoln, and Nye Counties) 9890 S. Maryland Pkwy, 2nd Floor Las Vegas, NV 89183 Phone: 702.486.6458 FAX: 702.486.6450 Carson City Office (Serving all remaining Nevada Counties) 755 N. Roop

See Types of Licenses:

Nonrenewable

Standard

Professional

Retiree

Reciprocity: The Office of Educator licensure encourages educators who are currently licensed in another state to apply for a reciprocal license in Nevada. Pursuant to the passage of Assembly Bill 77 during the 2017 Legislative session, most valid and unexpired licenses will directly reciprocate without verification of passing licensure examinations. However, some conditional, provisional, residency, temporary, or other license types will require additional documentation to determine eligibility. Any additional documentation needed to determine eligibility for reciprocity will be requested from a Licensing Analyst upon review of your submitted and paid application. Testing Requirements:

With a current MO license, an applicant is eligible for a NV reciprocal license. Information regarding reciprocity with only the completion of an out-of-state education preparation program but no out-of-state license is not apparent.

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Street #107 Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: 775.687.5980 FAX: 775.687.5978 Email: license@doe.nv.gov Website: http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/ Inquiry form: http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure_Contact/

http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/Testing_Requirements/ Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, CBEST, PLT, Content Area Tests Pursuant to NRS 391.230 and NRS 391.302, you may not be employed by a Nevada school district unless you hold a valid Nevada educator license. Assembly Bill 77 (external link) NRS 391.230 (external link) NRS 391.302 (external link)

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Department of Education 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603.271.3494 FAX: 603.271.1953 Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us Certification information: NH Dept. of Education Division of Program Support Bureau of Credentialing 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603.271.2409 FAX: 603.271.4134 Email: cert.info@doe.nh.gov Website: http://education.nh.gov/certification/index.htm Rules for Certification: https://www.education.nh.gov/certification/cert_stand.htm

Teaching: Beginner Educator

Certificate (Ed 504.01) Experienced Educator

Certificate (Ed 504.02)

Administrative Professional Support Position

Interstate reciprocity: https://www.education.nh.gov/certification/documents/interstate_contract.pdf

The contract agreement covers the applicant who has successfully completed an approved professional preparation program in a state which has signed an Interstate Certification Contract with NH or is an experienced educator under the contract. The Commissioner of Education reserves the right to deny licensure where advanced study is the practice in NH but not in the sending state such as for school psychologist, associate school psychologist, speech and language specialist, school guidance counselor, reading and writing specialist, and some special education areas.

Alternatives for Certification: Alternative 2: Candidates from all states are eligible for certification if graduated from an approved state professional educator program with a bachelor’s degree or higher, or has been employed as a certified teacher for at least 3 years out of the last 7, or has completed an alternative

Eligible with both a bachelor’s degree and completion of a state-approved professional educator program, or with out-of-state certification and at least 3 years of experience in the last 7 years.

2020 Update: “New Hampshire honors out-of-state programs if they meet the following requirements for New Hampshire. For New Hampshire educator licensure- What is reciprocity? Reciprocity means NH will accept either another state’s approved educator preparation program in lieu of a NH educator preparation program OR a full license with specific experience. Reciprocity does not mean an educator license from another state is automatically exchanged for a license in NH. Only full educator licenses are reciprocal in NH (In the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement: for teachers defined as Stage 3 and Stage 4 and Administrators defined as Stage 3). Full license evaluations are made by

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certification program. Must be able to submit official transcript and scores of all relevant testing with application. View application and instruction sheet here: https://www.education.nh.gov/certification/cert_stand.htm

the Bureau of Credentialing. The endorsement area of the license also needs to be comparable to one of NH’s available endorsements. Comparable endorsement evaluations are made by the Bureau of Credentialing. NH has jurisdiction-specific requirements beyond reciprocity, including: o Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) o Subject Area Testing Information o Endorsement-specific degree and experience requirements that can be found in the Administrative Rules Ed 500s.Option A: How do you document an approved educator preparation program? Check your official transcript for a program verification statement already listed. The program verification must state you completed a state or higher (NCATE, CAEP, TEAC, for example) approved program, the subject/grade level, and that you were recommended for licensure. You are not required to submit documentation that you obtained licensure in the other state. If your transcript does not already include program verification, please submit an official statement from the preparing college/university verifying completion of an approved educator preparation program, including licensure area and grade level

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recommended. This verification must be in the form of an original letter from the Chairperson of the Education Department, the Certifying Officer, or other person of authority who can speak for the programs at the institution. Program verifications from online institutions must be provided for the state in which the online program is considered an approved program. Submit copies of any test score reports and out of state licenses you may have available. Approved preparation program completers are not required to submit documentation of obtaining licensure in the other state. See document submission detail below. Apply via Alternative 2 if you have: Option A: Completed an approved educator preparation program outside of NH, OR Option B: 3 years out of the last 7 years’ experience under a full, valid educator license issued outside of NH Fees are non-refundable. Review the Alternative 2 information in full at: NH DOE Credentialing Knowledge Base . This will guide you with whether or not the out-of-state program that you are referencing meets the NH requirements. You will need to determine if the out-of-state program is an approved state preparation program that leads to full educator licensure in that state.Additional questions regarding

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licensure can be submitted through: Create a Help Desk AccountNH DOE Credentialing Knowledge BaseNH DOE Credentialing WebsiteTo apply for or view your credentials: myNHDOE

New Jersey New Jersey State Board of Education 100 Riverview Plaza P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: 877.900.6960 FAX: 609.984.5347 Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/sboeOffice of Certification and Induction NJ State Board of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500 Phone: 609.292.2070, M-F 8am-4pm Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/Regulations: http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/chap9/

Teachers

Administrators

Educational Services

Staff Certificate types: Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for those who have not completed a teacher prep program, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) is for those who have completed a teacher prep program and do not hold a NJ standard certificate, Standard is a permanent certificate for those who have met all requirements for state certification.

For candidates from other states to receive a certificate through reciprocity, NJ must issue the equivalent of whatever subject area or grade level out-of-state license the applicant holds. The Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing is a credential issued to an individual who has completed a teacher preparation program and does not hold a NJ standard certificate. Assuming such equivalency, this chart applies. If applicant holds a valid standard certificate issued by another state, they must demonstrate at least 2 years of teaching with within three consecutive years of the last four calendar years or hold National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certificate. If candidate holds the equivalent of a valid Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (“Traditional Route”) following the completion of a CEAS educator preparation program that includes student teaching, they must demonstrate passage of subject-matter test to receive out-of-state endorsement or pass appropriate NJ subject-matter test. See below chart for administrative certificates and educational services certificates. Specific requirements for each Certificate subject area are found here: http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/education/license/endorsement.pl?string=999&maxhits=1000&field=2

Those who hold a valid out-of-state equivalent standard instructional certificate with at least 2 years of teaching completed within 3 consecutive years within the last 4 calendar years are eligible for a standard certificate. Those who have completed a teacher prep program and do not hold a NJ standard certificate are eligible for a CEAS certificate.

2020 Update: ”Unfortunately, NJ would not guarantee any out-of-state program to match NJ regulations. We offer different certificates for different certification areas. Perhaps the following would be of some help: https://www.nj.gov/education/license/.”

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Teacher Certificates require a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college/university. Administrative, Reading Specialist, School Social Worker, School Psychologist, School Counselor Certificates require at least a master’s degree. Record of Professional Experience form: http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/forms/ROPE.pdf

New Mexico New Mexico Public Education Department (Mailing address) Attn: Licensure 300 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501-2786 Phone: 505.827.5800 FAX: 505.827.6520 Website: http://www.sde.state.nm.us New Mexico Public Education Department Professional Licensure Bureau (Physical address) 120 S. Federal Place Room 105 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Licensure Front Desk: 505.827.1436 Licensure Bureau: 505.827.5821 FAX: 505.827.1449 Email: LicensureUnit@state.nm.us Website: http://www.ped.state.nm.us/licensure/

See All License Types

Teacher

Administrator

Support Provider

Instructional Support

Provider

NM has reciprocity with other states for licensure. An applicant for a teacher license who holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree who has completed a standard or alternative teacher preparation program, completed outof-state teacher exams, and has a valid out-ofstate teacher license, but has no teaching experience is eligible for a provisional license (1 CS). See requirements for all types of licenses here and then click on appropriate license. If you have gotten a degree from another state but did not get licensed there, you will have to meet NM licensure rules for the particular license. You are required to have completed an approved teacher education program and provide proof of passing the required NM exams. (See under “Licensure Questions”) Teacher Testing Requirements: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-assessments/

Administrative reciprocal licensure applicants are required to have a master’s degree, provide a current administrative license, and any teaching licenses, have completed approved administrative and teacher education programs,

Must hold an out-of-state teacher license but application does not require experience OR must meet all NM licensure rules for the particular license, including testing requirements.

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and provide verification of 6 years of teaching and/or administrative experience.

New York New York State Education Department 89 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12234 Phone: 518.474.3852 FAX: 518.473.4909 Website: http://www.nysed.gov Office of Teaching Initiatives New York State Education Department 89 Washington Ave., 5N EB Albany, NY 12234Phone: 518.474.3901 M-F 9am-4:30pm EST Website: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

See all: Types of Certificates and Licenses

Classroom Teacher

School Administration: School Builder Leader, School District Leader, School District Business Leader

Pupil Personnel Certification

Applicants from other states: The Office of Teaching Initiatives cannot determine eligibility of certification until an application has been submitted, and a review of your credentials has been completed. NYS does not pre-approve teacher preparation programs completed in other states/territories. See different types of certification requirements linked from this page. Individuals who hold a valid teaching certificate in the same or equivalent title from another state/territory must apply for the Initial Certificate and meet all of the requirements except for the edTPA assessment to be granted a Conditional Initial Certificate. Note: Pupil Personnel Services titles are not available through interstate reciprocity. Outof-state applicants interested in those titles must apply through the “Individual Evaluation” pathway. A general Science certificate in another state that authorizes an individual to work in any field of science is not considered comparable to a NYS Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and/or Earth Science Certificate. Testing Requirements: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/certexam.html. Candidates who are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in a title which is the same or comparable to a NYS title are exempt from the testing requirements. Must complete all NYS Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, Needs of Children with Autism, Harassment, Bullying,

Cannot be determined until application has been submitted to the Office of Teaching Initiatives for review. If all requirements are met, may be eligible for a Conditional Initial Certificate.

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Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention

North Carolina

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (Physical address) 301 North Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601Mailing address: 6301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6301 Phone: 919.807.3300 FAX: 919.807.3445 Email: asklicensure@dpi.nc.gov Website: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/

Professional Educator Initial License – nonrenewable, intended for teachers with 0-2 years of experience, valid for 3 years. Professional Educator’s Continuing Licenses – teachers with 3+ years of teaching experience, valid for 5 years. School-Based Administrators Special Service Personnel

Must complete a state approved teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university, or complete another state’s approved alternative route to licensure and earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college. Must complete Praxis II testing for middle grades, secondary, and K-12 (including Exceptional Children: General Curriculum) license areas; and Pearson Testing for NC: Foundations of Reaching and General Curriculum for Elementary Education and Exceptional Children licenses only. Professional Educator's Continuing Licenses are intended for teachers with 3 or more years of teaching experience, and are valid for five years. Teachers who are fully licensed in another state who have three or more years of teaching experience AND who meet NC State Board of Education approved licensure exam requirements OR have National Board Certification are issued the Professional Educator's Continuing License. Out-of-state individuals with three or more years of experience who are applying for a NC Elementary Educator for Exceptional Children: General Curriculum teaching license and those who have passed another state's licensure exam without mathematics and reading subtests may be issued an initial license. To convert to a NC Continuing license, the individual may enroll in NCDPI's Reading Research to Classroom Practice and Foundations of Mathematics courses. Lateral Entry License info: Lateral entry allows qualified

Yes, applicants who have completed a teacher education program from a regionally accredited institution may be eligible for NC licensure but will need to successfully fulfill all NC exam requirements.

2020 Update: “Step by step instructions and Forms can be obtained at: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/ Click on: Beginning the Process for Educator’s License”

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individuals to obtain a teaching position and begin teaching right away, while obtaining a professional educator's license as they teach. http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/licensure/lateralentry.pdf Manual for Restricted Career and Technical Education (CTE) License Route and CTE Endorsement Areas: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/licensure/ctemanual.pdf

North Dakota

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505 Phone: 701.328.2260 FAX: 701.328.2461 Website: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board 2718 Gateway Avenue Suite 204 Bismarck, ND 58503-0585 Phone: 701.328.9641 FAX: 701.328.9647 Email: espbinfo@nd.gov Website: http://www.nd.gov/espb/

Types of Licenses Out-of-state applicants, see FAQ: Applicants with a valid teaching license in another state will need a copy of the license and the Confirmation of Other State Educator License form completed by your state’s licensure agency. If you have completed a teaching degree outside of ND but are not yet licensed, the ND Board encourages you to get a teaching license in the state where your degree was earned, enabling you to then apply for an Other State Educator License in ND. Otherwise, you will need to apply for an Outof-State Reciprocal License and will need to meet ND standards of coursework and testing through an Interim Reciprocal Plan. A license can be issued and applicant has up to 4 years to meet ND requirements.

Yes, may be eligible for licensure with a valid teaching license in a state other than ND. If no credential is held in another state, it is recommended that you first get your license in the state where your degree was earned. Otherwise, applicant will need to meet all ND standards for licensure. A license can be issued and applicant has up to 4 years to meet ND requirements.

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Ohio Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614.466.3593 or 877.644.6338 (toll free) FAX: 614.728.9300 Email: contact.center@education.ohio.gov Website: http://www.ode.state.oh.us Ohio Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure 25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 504 Columbus, OH 43215-4183 Phone: 614.466.3593 or 877.644.6338 (toll free) Email for licensure: educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov Website: http://education.ohio.gov/Teachers

Credential Types:

Teaching license

Administrator license

Pupil services license

Alternative Teachers and Administrators

Coaching, educational aide/monitor permits

Non-public school teachers and administrators

Career Tech

Out-of-State Applicants: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Licensure/Out-of-State-Licensure Copy of out-of-state teaching license. If you do not hold a teaching license in the state in which you completed a teacher education program, a letter, on university letterhead, signed by the dean or head of teacher education, stating the license type you are eligible for in that state and the subject area(s) this license allows you to teach. For Intervention Specialist licenses, the letter must state the disability areas included in the scope of the license. Must also provide verification of completed licensure exams and verification of experience, along with official transcripts. Educator Licensure Testing Requirements (1/1/18): http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Teaching/Licensure/Prepare-for-Certificate-License/Educator-Licensure-Examinations/Educator-Licensure-Testing-Requirements.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US

Yes, with licensure in a state other than Ohio or completion of out-of-state teacher education program, experience, and examination requirements.

2020 Update: An educator preparation program from the state of Missouri can't be approved by the state of Ohio. So for clarity, if an educator completed an education prep program in MO, that program would need to make the applicant eligible for a license in MO, then they would apply with Ohio as an out of state applicant, for the closest equivalent to what they hold or are eligible for in MO.

Then Office of Educator Licensure would evaluate them and they may need to take additional tests, depending on what tests they may have taken or were required by MO, but that is determined on a case by case basis.

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Oklahoma Oklahoma State Department of Education 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: 405.521.3301 FAX: 405.521.6205Website: http://sde.ok.gov/sde/ Oklahoma State Department of Education Teacher Certification 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, #212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599 Phone: 405.521.3337 Contact: Bunny Farley bunny.farley@sde.ok.gov or 405.521.4527 Website: http://sde.ok.gov/sde/teacher-certification

Provisional Certification

Full Oklahoma Standard Certificate

Must have a bachelor’s degree. See other requirements below. Out-of-state applicants: Must hold a full out-of-state certificate and meet standards set by the State Board of Education. Anything less than full certification will require review by Teacher Certification: If you have completed an approved program from another state and did not get certified in that area, please have this form filled out by the proper officials. If Oklahoma has a comparable certification area you may be able to obtain the equivalent Oklahoma certification area by passing the appropriate Oklahoma examination(s). Verification of State-Approved Teacher Education Program from Non-Oklahoma College/University. If you hold a full teaching credential in any state, you are eligible for provisional certification in equivalent subject areas with the possibility of having to take Oklahoma tests (OK General Education test, OK Subject Area Test(s), Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination). If you have passed teacher test(s) in another state, you may request a review of these test(s) for comparability to OK tests by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability. They will make a determination and inform the Teacher Certification Office. Review http://sde.ok.gov/sde/traditional-path-oklahoma-teacher-certification under “I hold an out-of-state credential. How do I get a certificate in Oklahoma?” for application requirements.

Yes, if you hold a full out-of-state certificate but may possibly need to complete Oklahoma test requirements if completed tests do not meet comparability standards to OK tests. Or, if never credentialed in another state, must have program approved.

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Oregon Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol Street NE Salem, OR 97310 Phone: 503.947.5600 FAX: 503.378.5156 Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission 250 Division Street NE Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503.378.3586 FAX: 503.378.4448 Email: For eLicensing issues online.tspc@oregon.gov or for all other issues contact.tspc@oregon.gov Website: http://www.oregon.gov/tspc

View all licensing types here:

Teaching

Personnel

Administrator

Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and complete an approved out-of-state teacher preparation program. Out-of-State applicants: Must first obtain an active and valid out-of-state teaching license prior to applying for an Oregon teaching license. Teaching experience from other states may meet Oregon's teaching experience requirement if you were fully licensed by that state during the time you taught there. Must submit teaching experience from another state using the Professional Educator Experience Report (PEER form). See Reciprocal Teaching License information here: http://www.oregon.gov/tspc/Pages/Out_of_State.aspx License requirements: http://www.oregon.gov/tspc/Pages/First-time-next-steps.aspx

Yes, if fully licensed (valid and nonprovisional) in a state other than Oregon and submit teaching experience documentation.

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Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Education 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126 Phone: 717.783.6788 FAX: 717.787.7222 Website: http://www.education.pa.gov

Certification: http://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Pages/default.aspx

Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Professional Education 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 171126-0333 Phone: 717.787.3470 TTY: 717.772.2864 FAX: 717.783.6736 For Teacher Certification – The Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality Phone: 717.728.3224

Certificates in Pennsylvania

Instructional and Educational Specialist Certification: Hold a bachelor’s degree, complete an approved program of study leading to certification in the area of certificate requested (state-approved teacher education program completion, including a supervised student teaching experience), hold a 3.0 GPA as noted on transcript for those applying for an initial certificate in PA, and complete required tests with qualifying scores (click on “Certification Test and Score Requirements” under General Policies section. Administrative and Supervisory Certifications: Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, complete an approved program of study leading to certification in the area of certificate requested, acquire the required experience qualifications, complete PA required tests. Certification testing: http://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/CertTestingRequirements/Pages/default.aspx

Foreign Educated Teacher Certification Applicants: Must be a citizen of the US or Must hold a permanent resident visa that allows you to live and work in the US AND file a declaration of intent to become a citizen. See some exceptions on this webpage.

No, see below

2020 Update: PDE does not preapprove certification programs outside the state of PA, nor do they guarantee certification with the completion of an out of state certification program. When a candidate questions PDE if a particular out of state program will meet PA guidelines for certification, PA usually recommends that they make sure the program has state approval for the subject area from the Department of Education in which the program is offered. The program must be comparable to PA guidelines including student teaching and they must complete the PA required tests. They must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their degreed program. PA program guidelines to review the subject specific guidelines for FCS as well as the accommodations and adaptations requirements. PA required tests.

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Puerto Rico Dept. of Education PO Box 190759 San Juan, PR 00919-0759 Phone: 787.759.2000 Fax: 787.282.6017 Website: http://www.de.gobierno.pr/

State Higher Education Agency PO Box 19900 Ave. Ponce de Leon 268 Edificio Hato Rey Center Piso 15 Hato Rey, PR 00918 Phone: 787.641.7100 Fax: 787.641.2573 Website: http://www.ce.pr.gov/

N/A N/A ?

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 255 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401.222.4600 FAX: 401.222.6178 Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Educator Quality and Certification 255 Westminster Street, 4th Floor Providence, RI 02903-3400 Email: eqac@ride.ri.gov Website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/Certification (Click “Requirements” tab about halfway down the page and see Certification Tests and Certification Requirements resources.) Regulations: http://www.ride.ri.gov/Portals/0/Uploads/Tiered Certification Structure: http://www.ride.ri.gov/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents

Full Certificates (See Section 8.1): Initial, Professional, Advanced Educator Certificates Preliminary Certificates (See Section 8.2): Alternate Route Preliminary, Career and Technical Education Preliminary, Emergency Preliminary, Expert Residency Preliminary, Temporary Initial Educator Preliminary, Visiting Lecturer Preliminary Certificates

Independent and Dependent Certificates

Support Professionals

Administrators

Reciprocity (See Section 7.2): Applicants can attain certification by completing an Approved Program for Educator Certification in a state other than RI or by demonstrating that they hold a currently valid full certificate in another state. Reciprocity is recognition of preparation or certification in another state as comparable to Rhode Island. Individuals seeking certification through reciprocity must demonstrate that they meet Rhode Island testing requirements in the areas(s) of certification. For full certification, Administrator (some exceptions) and Support Professionals need a master’s or advanced degree form a regionally accredited institution and must meet Content Competencies as prescribed by the appropriate national board/association.

Yes, for those who completed a state approved out-of-state prep program or who hold valid full out-of-state certificates, through the reciprocity route to Educator Certification, with successful completion of testing requirements.

South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Education 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803.734.8500 FAX:

Academic Certification Areas: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/adv

Out-of-State Programs: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/educator-preparation/out-of-state-programs/Applicants must have completed a state-

Yes, with successful program approval, applicant without a MO credential may apply as Initial Applicant. With a MO

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803.734.3389 Website: http://ed.sc.gov South Carolina Department of Education Division of Federal, State, and Community Resources Office of Educator Services 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223 Phone: 803.896.0325 FAX: 803.896.0368 Email: certification@ed.sc.gov Transcript email: transcripts@ed.sc.gov Website: http://ed.sc.gov/educators/teaching-in-south-carolina/Certification Statutes: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification-legislation-and-policy/certification-statutes/Regulations: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification-legislation-and-policy/certification-regulations/

ancing-certification/adding-certificate-areas/academic-certification-areas-issued/

Credential Classification: Initial Certificate

Professional Certificate

Alternate Route Certificate

International Certificate

Internship Certificate

Certification Permit

Limited Professional Certificate

approved (program’s home-state approval by state’s licensing authority or by NCATE/CAEP) teacher education program, including student teaching, from a college or university that is regionally accredited. The program must be approved for certification by the Dept. of Education in the state in which the college or university is located. To determine if an out-of-state program is accepted for certification purposes in SC, you must submit a written request for program review and approval as stated here under “Program Approval”: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/educator-preparation/out-of-state-programs/Must submit passing scores for the required Praxis II specialty area exams. Applicants with a current, standard certificate/license issued by another state, territory or DODDS, may be eligible for licensure through SC’s reciprocity agreement. Verification of teaching experience must be submitted with certification application, along with other requirements (See Steps 2 and 3). Required Examinations: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification-resources/required-examinations/Two hours of training in youth suicide awareness and prevention will be required for renewal of credentials. (Section 59-26-110(A)) District-level administrative personnel employed as administrative assistants, supervisors, and consultants must hold a master’s degree and be certified in their area of primary responsibility. See all required credential for professional staff members in the Instructional Programs of SC

license/certificate, applicant may be eligible for certification through SC’s reciprocity agreement.

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Public Schools: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/certification-forms/forms/required-credentials-for-professional-staff-members/ The certifying of related educational professionals in the areas of Audiology, Nursing, and Social Work is remanded to the established certifying boards effective July 1, 2000.

South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Education Certification Office 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: 605.773.3134 FAX: 605.773.6139 Email: certification@state.sd.us Website: http://doe.sd.gov Educator Certification Rules: http://www.sdlegislature.gov/Rules/DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=24:28Application is online: https://apps.sd.gov/DE69EducatorLicensure/onlineApplication/Login.aspx

2020 Update: Certification Information and Applications: http://www.doe.sd.gov/certification/ Contact us: certification@state.sd.us South Dakota Department of EducationCertification Office800 Governors Drive

Basic

Administrative

School Service

School Counselor Certification

Applicants who graduated from an out-ofstate university with an education preparation should complete the Initial Educator Application. Those who have an educator certificate from another state and want to apply for certification in SD through Reciprocity should complete the Out-of-state Initial Application. See Reciprocity Requirements here: http://www.doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/RECIPROCITY-%20ED.pdf

General requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; complete a teacher education program from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; complete a 3-credit SD Indian studies course approved by the department with a grade of C or higher; and provide a written recommendation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, completed by the designated recommending official. Starting July 2017, anyone applying for initial or renewal certificate as a teacher, administrator, or other education professional must participate in a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and

Yes, may apply as a graduate of an out-of-state program or with an out-of-state educator certificate.

2020 Update: https://doe.sd.gov/certification/OOS-Reciprocity.aspx

In South Dakota for initial certification an out-of-state transfer has two options: (https://doe.sd.gov/certification/WhichApplication.aspx) 1. Reciprocity based on a full valid certificate from another state. (https://doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/Reciprocity.pdf)He/she MUST have the following before certification can be issued: -Official university transcript(s) https://doe.sd.gov/certification/faq.aspx#Transcripts-Full certification in a state other than SD - submit a copy of

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Pierre, SD 57501 prevention training. certificate-Certification Verification (OSF2) https://doe.sd.gov/certification/forms.aspx

OR 2. Meet SD initial certification requirements. These rules ARSD 24:28:06:02 and 24:28:06:03. You MUST have the following before certification can be issued: -Official university transcript(s) https://doe.sd.gov/certification/faq.aspx#Transcripts -South Dakota Indian Studies verified on an official transcript https://doe.sd.gov/certification/requirements.aspx -University Sign-Off (OSF1) https://doe.sd.gov/certification/forms.aspx-State-Designated pedagogy assessment test for the grade levels of your preparation. https://doe.sd.gov/certification/#tests

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Tennessee Tennessee State Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing Andrew Johnson Tower, 12th Floor 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: 615.532.4885 FAX: 615.532.1448 Email: educator.licensing@tn.gov Website: https://www.tn.gov/education/licensing/apply-for-a-license.htmlRules and Regulations: http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0520/0520.htm

Practitioner License

School Services Personnel (school guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech language pathologist, school social worker)

Administrator License – Instructional Leadership License (ILL-A or ILL-B)

New to Tennessee? If you are licensed in a state other than TN, you will need to submit appropriate documentation to apply for a TN teaching license which must be submitted through the online licensure portal TNCompass.

Licensure: Must hold at a minimum a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. Applicant must be enrolled in or have completed an approved educator preparation program or instructional leadership preparation program and be recommended for licensure by that provider. The applicant must also meet all requirements regarding assessments and qualifying scores as specified by State Board of Education rules or policy. Must meet requirements in at least one area of endorsement.

For School Services Personnel, applicant must have successfully completed a state-approved educator prep program. In several cases, specific endorsements require an advanced degree.

Applicants must meet all requirements regarding assessments and qualifying scores.

If applicant has a teaching license in a state other than TN, or has completed or is enrolled in an approved educator preparation program, may be eligible for licensure in TN but must meet all TN assessment and any other requirements.

Texas Texas Education Agency William B. Travis Building 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512.463.9734

Initial Teacher Certification

Principal or

Out-of-State: If you currently hold an educator credential from another state or country, you must apply for a review of your credentials. See instructions: May apply for the One-year

If applicant has not completed an approved educator prep program in Texas, must hold an educator credential from another state and

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FAX: 512.463.9838 Website: http://www.tea.state.tx.us Texas Education Agency Educator Certification & Testing WBT 5-100 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-1494 Certification Customer Service: 512.936.8400 FAX: 512.936.8277 Website: http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/ Website: http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Initial_Certification/Becoming_a_Classroom_Teacher_in_Texas/Mail Payments to: TEA-CRT P.O. Box 13717 Austin, TX 78711-3717

Superintendent Certification

Student Services Certificate

Certificate after a review of credentials has been completed. Must apply for a standard certificate once all requirements are met. See more details here: https://tea.texas.gov/interiorpage.aspx?id=25769812541Out-of-state certified educators may be exempt from taking Texas tests: https://tea.texas.gov/interiorpage.aspx?id=25769812525 Submit application and complete fingerprinting as a part of a national criminal background check. If you hold a student services or administration certificate but do not hold a classroom teaching certificate, you will need to submit documentation of two years of acceptable school experience in the area of your certification. You must send acceptable documentation on an official school service record (PDF, MB 1.01).

apply through a review of credentials process. Completer of BU program would first need to obtain a MO license/certificate.

2020 Update: “At minimum, a bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required for certification as a teacher in Texas. Additionally, an individual that is not a certified educator from another state or country must complete requirements with a Texas approved educator preparation program (EPP). An individual that is a certified educator and wants to transfer that certificate to Texas can submit the required documentation to the Certification department at TEA for a review of credentials.”

U.S. Virgin Islands

US Virgin Islands Department of Education 2133 Hospital St. Christiansted, St. Croix 00820 US Virgin Islands Phone: 340.773.1095 Fax: 340.778.8895 Or 1834 Kongens Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802 Phone: 340-774-0100 Fax: 340-779-7153 Website: http://www.vide.vi/general-certification-requirements.html Vocational Board Certification

Elementary Educator Certificate

Secondary Educator Certificate

Administrator /School Leader

Special Education

Every school-based professional appointed to the VI public school system after the 1991- 1992 school year must complete a course in VI history within the first year of employment. All teachers must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, and secondary school teacher applicants must possess a minimum of a college major and/or 30 credits in a content area. Secondary school applicants with less than 30 credits in their content area, but more than 15 credits in that area, can take the Praxis II exam in that subject area to show content area competency.

With completion of general course requirements and successful completion of required assessments, out-of-state applicants may be eligible for licensure in VI.

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Information: http://www.vide.vi/documents/human-resources/1017-vocational-board-certification.html

According to the V.I. Board of Education's Certification document (available pdf here (129 KB) ), there are also general course requirements for any person who would like to teach in the United States Virgin Islands. Elementary school teachers need 36 Education credits, and Secondary school teachers need 26 education credits. See requirement C (at license links in the column to the left) for additional specifics regarding type of certificate being sought. Must successfully complete required assessments (Praxis).

Utah Utah State Board of Education 250 East 500 South Salt Lake Mailing address: P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Phone: 801.538.7500 FAX: 801.538.7521 Website: http://www.schools.utah.gov Utah State Board of Education Teaching and Learning Licensing 250 East 500 South P.O. Box 144200 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200 Licensing Phone: 801.538.7740 FAX: 801.538.7973 Contact for out-of-state license questions: Lisa Brown 801.538.7772 lisa.brown@schools.utah.gov Website: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensingLicense Application: https://www.schools.utah.gov/

See Definitions at: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing/policyprocedures

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Licensed Administrator Areas of Concentration found on the last page of application: https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/b12ac51a-ca1e-48f7-8855-0b4f6f9ab82d

See Academic Pathway to Teaching (APT): https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing/earning. Individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited university may take an appropriate Board approved content knowledge test to apply for and if successful, receive a Level 1-APT License with and Elementary or Secondary area of concentration. Also see the Step by step Application Process guide: https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/b378e912-ae5a-41cb-ba95-f9594cdebc5dSee Out-of-State License information: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing/earningMust pass appropriate Praxis exam and complete an educator ethics review at https://secure.utah.gov/elr/welcome.htmlUtah State Licensure Test Requirements: https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/365ce373-6a6d-4d13-9241-8bf6bfb753ed Must complete and submit a Verification of Educator Experience form, if applicable.

Yes, but may need to complete ethics review and fulfill UT test requirements.

2020 Update: The Utah State Board of Education does not approve any out-of-state schools/programs for licensure. An educator with a license from another state can apply through our Out-of-State application pathway for Utah licensure. We look at coursework training, content knowledge testing, applicable teaching experience, and the other state's license as we review applications. After July 1, 2020 we will also be reviewing the applicant for successful completion of a national pedagogical performance assessment. There is never a guarantee of licensure coming from

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file/b12ac51a-ca1e-48f7-8855-0b4f6f9ab82d

another state, but we always conduct a thorough review looking for reasonably equivalent training and testing.

Vermont State of Vermont Agency of Education 219 North Main Street, Suite 402 Barre, VT 05641 Phone: 802.479.1030 Website: http://www.education.vermont.govOffice of Educator Licensing Vermont Agency of Education 219 North Main Street, Suite 402 Barre, VT 05641 Licensing Help Line: 802.479.1700 Email: aoe.licensinginfo@vermont.gov Website: http://www.education.vermont.gov/educator-qualityWebsite: http://education.vermont.gov/educator-quality/tutorials-and-faqs“How to apply” webpage: http://education.vermont.gov/documents/educator-quality-apply-initial-licenseLicensing Rules: http://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-educator-quality-licensing-rules-082217.pdf

Provisional

Initial Licensure:

Level I Professional Educator

Level II Professional Educator

Endorsements

Eligibility for licensure through the traditional route is determined by the completion of a state approved educator preparation program at a college or university through a bachelor, post-baccalaureate or master’s degree program and recommendation for licensure from the institution. Vermont currently has educator reciprocity with all states except: New York, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Educators who hold a current license, or have a recommendation for licensure on their transcript, from any of these states; will need to apply for Initial License through Transcript Review . See Section 5230 for General Requirements for All Applicants for Professional Licensure: http://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-educator-quality-licensing-rules-082217.pdf

Applicants must provide documentation of the specified content knowledge and performance standards and required student teaching or administrative internship experience (See Section 5233). Must pass Praxis exams in reading, writing, math or other skills exams determined by the Board. (See exemptions from exams in Section 5246.) Reciprocity: http://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/doc

Yes, eligible through reciprocity with a current out-of-state license or with a recommendation for licensure in another state.

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Speech Language Pathologists: http://education.vermont.gov/educatorquality/become-a-vermont-educator/speechlanguage-pathologists

uments/edu-educator-quality-faq-interstate-agreement.pdfAs of 9/1/15, an educator with a nonconditional/non-expired out of state educator license, from a state that has signed the Interstate NASDTEC agreement, will be eligible for initial licensure in VT to match the same/equivalent endorsement from the other state. Having an out of state educator license from a state that has signed the Interstate NASDTEC agreement would exempt an applicant from the testing requirement for the endorsement on the out of state license. Regardless of experience, educators who have a non-conditional/non-expired out of state educator license will be licensed in Vermont with a Level I Professional Educator’s License. Tutorials and FAQs: http://education.vermont.gov/educator-quality/tutorials-and-faqs

Virginia Application: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/application-license.pdfAdministrative Code: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter22/Regulations: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter542/

2020 Update: Office of

Types of Licenses: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter22/section50/Provisional Collegiate Professional Postgraduate Professional Technical Professional School Manager Pupil Personnel Services Division Superintende nt International

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. See Types of Licenses for other specific details. Routes to licensure: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/multiple_licensure_routes.pdfSee out-of-state programs information sheet: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/info_out-of-state_online_programs.pdfAn individual coming into VA from any state may qualify for a VA teaching license with comparable endorsement areas if the individual has completed a state-approved teacher prep program through a regionally accredited four-

Yes, with a valid out-of-state teaching license or successful completion of a state-approved teacher prep program. Additional training requirements listed in column at left.

2020 Update: The Virginia office of teacher education and licensure does not have authority to approve programs offered by schools located in other states. Rather, pursuant to regulation 8VAC20-23-100, an initial license or an

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Licensure Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, VA 23218-2120 (804) 225-2022LICENSURE@doe.virginia.gov

Educator Teach for America Career and Technical Ed.

year college or university, or if the individual holds a valid out-of-state teaching license (full credential without deficiencies) that must be in force at the time the application for a VA license is made. Professional teacher’s assessments prescribed by the Board of Education must be satisfied (VA Communication and Literacy Assessment— VCLA, Praxis Subject Assessments, and Reading for VA Educators—RVE). Technical Professional License and Pupil Personnel Services License applicants are not required to take the professional teacher’s assessments. Those who hold a valid out-of-state license and who have completed a minimum of 3 years of full-time, successful teaching experience in a state other than VA are exempted from the professional teacher’s assessment requirements. Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license shall complete Dyslexia Awareness Training and CPR training. Those seeking initial licensure or renewal with an endorsements as a school counselor must complete training in the recognition of mental health disorders. See: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?171+sum+SB1117SLP Licensing must be done through the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

additional endorsement may be issued via reciprocity.https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter23/ Provided is a link to the guidance document relevant to out-of-state and online programs. As indicated, the college/university must be accredited by one of the regional agencies found on the list within the document. Additionally, the program must be approved for licensure and endorsement in the state where the school is based. This information may be obtained from the college/university and/or the state department of education in that state. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/info_out-of-state_online_programs.pdf When an individual seeks licensure and/or endorsement with out-of-state credentials, a College Verification Form is required to verify completion of a state-approved program. The College Verification Form is how this office is advised a person has completed a state-approved program. The form is found in the application document found on the licensure

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page of the website. A link is provided below.http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/index.shtmlThe Teacher Education and Licensure Web page is a great resource for referencing detailed licensure information, to include any upcoming changes that may affect licensure. Visit the Teacher Education and Licensure Web page at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/tea ching/licensure/index.shtml

Washington Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Old Capitol Building 600 South Washington P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504 Phone: 360.725.6000 FAX: 360.753.6712 Website: http://www.k12.wa.us Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Professional Certification Old Capitol Building P.O. Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Phone: 360.725.6400 Email: cert@k12.wa.us Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/TeacherMain.aspx

See all Teacher Certificate types: http://www.k12.wa.us/Certification/Teacher.aspx

Out-of-state Applicants:

Pre-Residency Clearance (Limited)

Residency Teacher

Professional Teacher

See Reciprocity details here: http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/reciprocity.aspxResidency Teacher Requirements: http://www.k12.wa.us/Certification/Teacher/ResidencyOS.aspx Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher. Completion of any state’s approved teacher prep program through an accredited institution, or 3 years of full-time out-of-state teaching experience. Pass basic skills test and a content area test for each endorsement sought. Testing requirements must be successfully completed within one calendar year of issuance of the first residency teacher temporary permit for first-time, out-of-state candidates. If you are an out-of-state certified educator who is seeking certification in WA, your passing score from your state’s teacher certification exam

Yes, with completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program or out-of-state educator certification, if certification exam meets WA basic skills or content knowledge test requirement.

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may be used to meet WA’s basic skills or content knowledge test requirement. See Teacher Assessments.

West Virginia

West Virginia Department of Education 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Building 6, Room 358 Charleston, WV 25305 Phone: 304.558.2681 FAX: 304.558.0048Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us West Virginia Department of Education Office of Professional Preparation Building 6, Room 304 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, east Charleston, WV 25305 Phone: 1.800.982.2378 or 304.558.7010 Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/Applications for Licensure and Permits for Clinical Experience: http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/forms/First-time applicant info: http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/forms/documents/2018-03-08/First%20Time%20Applicant%20Information.pdf

Initial Teacher Certification (In-State and out-of-state)

Provisional/Initial Teaching Certificate

Provisional conversion to Initial

Initial Student Support Certification (In-State and out-of-state)

Professional Administrative Certification (In-State or Out-of-State)

Additional Endorsements (completion of program, issued by another state, or by passage of eligible Praxis exam)

Out-of-state applicants Reciprocity Guidelines: Must have graduated from a state-approved educator prep program at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, hold a valid teaching certificate or certificate of eligibility issued by another state, and have successful completed a student teaching experience or equivalent in the state in which the approved program was completed. See Applicant User Guide: http://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/forms/documents/WVDE-Applicant-Form20A.pdf

Applicant must hold a MO (or other state) teaching certificate or certificate of eligibility issued by another state.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 125 South Webster Street P.O. Box 7841

Types of Licenses:

Teaching

A bachelor’s degree is required for most WI teaching licenses. A master’s Education Specialist, or Doctoral Degree is required for most Pupil

Yes, except reciprocity is not available for pupil services or administrative licenses.

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Madison, WI 53707 Phone: 608.266.3390 or 1.800.441.4563 FAX: 608.266.5188 Website: http://dpi.wi.gov Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing (TEPDL) 125 South Webster Street P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53703 Contact form: http://dpi.wi.gov/support/contact-educator-licensingWebsite: http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/pathways/oos

Statutory License Stipulations

Pupil Services

Master Educator

Administrator

Services and Administrator licenses.

Out-of-State pathway: Is for those who are seeking an Initial WI license, have a bachelor’s degree and have completed an approved educator prep program outside WI. Must complete testing requirements. Applicants are required to pass all tests for licensure and be eligible for licensure in the state where the educator prep program is headquartered.

License based on Reciprocity: Not available for pupil services licenses and does not satisfy the licensure and experience needed for Administrative licensure in WI. Applicants hold a license from another state and have one year of experience working in a school under that license.

Wyoming Wyoming Department of Education Hathaway Building, Second Floor 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-2060 Phone: 307.777.7675 FAX: 307.777.6234 Website: https://edu.wyoming.gov Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board1920 Thomes Avenue, Suite 400 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: 307.777.7291 or 1.800.675.6893 FAX: 307.777.8718

Initial Licensure

Educator Permits

Exception Authorization

Add Endorsements

Applicants who have graduated from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in education are eligible for licensure via the traditional route. Must complete an approved Educator Prep Program that includes student teaching and leads to an Institutional Recommendation for licensure. Out-of-state applicants: In order for applicants to obtain an Institutional Recommendation form, they must be eligible for licensure in the state in which their college or university is located. Applicants do not have to obtain licensure in that state; however, they must be eligible for licensure. If your school’s state required completion of testing for licensure, they will not

Yes, but must take US and Wyoming Constitution course or demonstrate knowledge by examination.

2020 Update: As long as the education preparation programs that you offer lead to licensure for the state of Missouri, then we would accept them for teacher licensure in the state of Wyoming.

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Website: http://ptsb.state.wy.us/Licensure/BecomingLicensed/tabid/65/Default.aspx

necessarily need to complete the Praxis exams required for Wyoming initial licensure. Must take US and Wyoming Constitution course or demonstrate knowledge by examination.

The following certification programs are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate (Master of Arts in Teaching) levels. These programs lead to initial teacher certification for the state of Missouri.

Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 3)

Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)

Education Minor (K-12 and Secondary Education (9-12)

Secondary Education Certification Preparation (Grades 9-12) o Biological Sciences o Business Administration o Chemistry (BA or BS)o English o History o Mathematics

Middle School Education (Grades 5-9)o Business Emphasis o English / Language Arts o Mathematics o Science o Social Science

Education Certification Preparation (Grades K-12)o Art and Design, K-12 o Music - Instrumental, K-12 o Music - Vocal, K-12 o Physical Education, K-12 o Spanish, K-12 o Special Education, BA K-12 o Special Education, BA K-12 Cross Categorical

Minor/Add-On Certification

For information about which Missouri Content Assessment aligns with each certification area, please see the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s webpage. Please also see the DESE Educator Preparation Programs for Lindenwood University here.

For questions regarding Lindenwood University’s Certification, contact: ADVISING, RETENTION AND CERTIFICATION CENTER (ARCC)

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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.(636) 949-4377 arcc@lindenwood.edu

The following are non-education related programs leading to licensure.

Health Sciences Certifications and Licensures at Lindenwood University

Out-of-State Licensure and Certification Requirements/Guiding Entities

Additional Information and resources

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Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedicine

Paramedic and EMT Licenses Across State Lines

The number of states that don't accept National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT):

12 states do not offer reciprocity for EMT-B

19 do not offer reciprocity for EMT-I 13 do not offer reciprocity for EMT-P

In order to be certified in a non-reciprocal state, you may be asked to do additional training, a refresher course, a practical exam, or a written exam. Some states like Alaska and Connecticut will even require you to have a sponsor for certain positions.

Athletic Training- degree requirements National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Athletic Training State Regulatory Boards

To become a certified athletic trainer, a student must graduate with bachelors or master’s degree from an accredited professional athletic training education program and pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification (BOC). Once certified, he or she must meet ongoing continuing education requirements in order to remain certified. Athletic trainers must also work in collaboration with a physician and within their state practice act.

Eligibility for the BOC exam is contingent upon completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) that must instruct the Competencies within the curriculum. Passage of the certifying examination is a requirement for licensure in most states.

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