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Our "Requirements At A Glance" section has become a popular addition to our states' requirements coverage. We include it in our complete reference guide to present various common facts about each state's application requirements. The references to "items also needed" at the beginning of each state refers to fifteen of the most common items required by each of the fifty states and D.C. for application. For your convenience, you may find their descriptions here, at the end of this listing. The following table with its associated links will assist you in locating the states quickly. Updated on 05/09/2008.
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| Also needed will be items: A, B, C, D, F, G, J, K, and M (See page 2). Supplemental application forms are required for many types of certificates. The fee for Initial licensure and renewal is $20.00 (and a $49.00 non-refundable background review) for initial certificates and renewals. Scores on the Praxis II Specialty Area Test ARE required. All professional educator and renewable Career/Technical Certificates are valid for 5 years. Alabama DOES accept candidates with certification from NCATE accredited institutions or from states participating in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement (Teachers, Support Professionals and Administrators). Individuals who are applying on or after January 1, 2003, for the issuance of a Professional Educator Certificate or for alternative certificates (i.e., Alternative Baccalaureate-Level Certificate, Special Alternative Certificate, or Preliminary Certificate) must meet the requirements of the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) as a precondition for issuance of Alabama certification. The APTTP consists of basic skills assessments, effective for applicants on or after January 1, 2003, and subject assessments, effective for applicants on or after April 14, 2005. Applicants who apply between April 14, 2005, and April 13, 2006, will be required to have passed the basic skills assessments and have taken the appropriate subject assessment of the APTTP. Applicants who apply on or after April 14, 2006, will be required to have passed the basic skills assessments and passed the appropriate subject assessment of the APTTP. Alabama does NOT belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). |
| Also needed are items A, B, C, F (only for Type Q, preliminary certificate), J, K, M, and N - See page 2. Fee for all initial certificates is $125.00, and a $66.00 background check fee*. Submit all required documents in a single packet. Renewal fee is $125.00 per certificate. Updated background check for renewals. Praxis I Reading, Writing and Math IS required of all initial applicants. Alaska DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Contract and the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Administrators). Alaska does NOT belong the New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Alaska does NOT require courses or competencies in Special Education. Major revisions became effective on 9/29/2005. |
| Also needed will be items: A, B, E, J (1 copy) and K - See page 2. The fee is $60.00 for most certificates (conversion costs may apply). One set of fingerprints ($32.00 processing charge) on their card for new applicants. Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments–AEPA (Professional and Subject Knowledge) ARE required. Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required. Arizona DOES belong to Interstate Certification Compact, and may issue like-kind certificates. |
| Also needed are items A, B, E, K, O (conditional), P (if holding an Initial Teaching license), and Q (see Initial Licensure below) - See page 2. There are NO fees. All applicants must successfully complete the required criminal background check. Arkansas DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers and Administrators). Arkansas DOES belong to the New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Out of State applicants must hold a valid teaching license from another state and, either (a) hold a degree from an NCATE or regionally accredited institution, or (b) hold a certificate from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Out-of-state candidates may have Arkansas testing requirements waived by either verifying 3 years of teaching experience or proof of meeting testing requirements in their originally licensed state. Course(s) in Special Education are NOT required. Current regulations became effective in January, 2002. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, H, J (or, Livescan receipt), K, and Q - see page 2. First time and renewal fees are $55.00. A $56.00 fingerprint processing fee is required for the initial application. Scores on the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), may be required where subject-matter competence is a requirement. California DOES participate in the Interstate Certification Compact for teachers and administrators and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers only). Major changes took effect on 9/28/2006 which affected out-of-state applicant credentialing and the criteria for meeting California’s basic skills requirements. California no longer issues Professional Clear Credentials. |
| Also needed will be items: A, B, C, E, G, J (one original copy), K and O - See page 2. The fee is $60.00 for initial and renewal evaluations and $39.50 for the fingerprinting/background check for all initial applicants. A state-administered Content Test, PLACE, is required for most certificates though in 2003-2004, Colorado has authorized the use of five PRAXIS content knowledge exams as alternatives (see below). Colorado DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Administrators). Courses in Special Education are NOT required. Colorado now employs performance-based standards for all initial instructional certificates. For complete information on these standards, visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/ cdeprof/download/pdf/li_perfbasedstandards.pdf. For complete information, contact the Department. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, K, N, O, and Q - See page 2. Connecticut fees: Application review and processing is $50.00; Initial Educator certificate: $100.00; Provisional Educator certificate: $200.00; Professional Educator certificate: $300.00 (NO personal checks accepted.) Individuals seeking certification must demonstrate one or both of the following competencies: 1) essential skills in reading, writing and mathematics which are fulfilled by taking and meeting Connecticut’s standards on the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) or meeting the approved waiver standards; and 2) subject knowledge in the candidate’s intended teaching areas(s) which must be fulfilled by taking and meeting Connecticut’s standards on the Praxis II subject knowledge tests. All early childhood, elementary, middle grades, and secondary education candidates must also pass the Praxis II specialized assessments. (See “A Guide to Educator Assessments in Connecticut.”) Applicants from out-of-state programs or with out-of-state successful experience may obtain deferrals of the assessments for a period of one year with an interim certificate. A third competency exists: professional knowledge through the Beginning Educator Support and Training (BEST) program. This program, which includes components of both support and assessment, is applicable only to beginning teachers who are employed under an Initial Educator Certificate. A course in Special Education IS required for all certificates, and a survey course in United States History (3 sem. hrs.) IS required for all teaching certificates. Connecticut DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Vocational Educators). Connecticut DOES belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Major revisions are expected in 2010. |
| Also needed will be items: A, B, C, D, E, G, J & K (upon hiring), N (Official Grade slip with scores on the PRAXIS Pre-professional skills Tests of Reading (175), Writing (173), and Mathematics (174)) and a Social Security Card copy and O - See page 2. They also require a photocopy of applicant’s social security card. The fee is $10.00. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Delaware DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Agreement and has teacher contract agreements with Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Delaware DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers only). Reciprocity: Educators who hold a full and current license/certificate in another U.S. state (including District of Colombia, Guam, and Puerto Rico) will receive a comparable license/certificate upon applying for licensure/certification in Delaware. Courses in Special Education ARE required for all certificates. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, N and O - See page 2. There is a $30.00 evaluation fee. Passing scores on the Praxis I Pre-Professional Examination in Reading, Writing and Mathematics are required for initial licensure. Additionally, passing scores on the Praxis II Subject Area test must be achieved within the 3 year Provisional Certification period. A course in Special Education IS required. District of Columbia does NOT belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers and Administrators). District of Columbia DOES belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Additional coursework in Special Education is NOT required for all certificates. Revisions are effective as of January, 2005. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, E, H, I (or Green Card), and K (See page 2). The fee is $56.00 for each subject area or endorsement. A state administered certification test (General Knowledge Test, Florida Professional Education Test or Florida Subject Area Examination) is required in lieu of recent NTE and Praxis test scores. Contact the Bureau for complete testing information. Florida DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact, but there are contingencies. Florida DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Administrators, and Support Professionals). Florida is NOT a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Coursework in Special Education is NOT required. |
| Also needed are items A, B, C, E, G, and O - See page 2. There is a fee of $20.00 unless employed in a Georgia public school. Minimum scores on the CBT or Praxis I PPST exams ARE required (see chart and Praxis II requirements below). The original certificate is valid for from one to five years. Courses in Special Education ARE required. Georgia DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact (Teachers, Support Personnel, Administrators, and Vocational). For 2004-2005, Georgia is reviewing major changes to their certification, preparation and ethics standards. Georgia has established a special requirement (to be met at the date for certificate renewal) for educators to demonstrate satisfactory proficiency on a test of computer skill competency. Successful completion of the InTech model training at a state educational technology center or PSC approved courses or test-out option will satisfy the requirement. All Georgia educators holding the Clear Renewable Certification must satisfy this requirement by 6/30/06. |
| Also needed are items A, C, D, E, F, G, N and O - See page 2. Fee is $240.00 for the five year license. Passing scores on the PPST, CBT, and PRAXIS II are required. Standards for passing scores are changing. Hawaii DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers only) and is a member of the Mid-Atlantic agreement. Hawaii DOES belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Coursework in Special Education is NOT required. The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) has revised their certification requirements for Teachers, Librarians, and Counselors. Certification is now standards/performance-based. Contact the Board for complete information. Revisions are ongoing. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, J (one copy), K and O (See page 2). The fee is $75.00 and $100.00 for the Alternate Route approval. Background check and fingerprint card fee $40.00. Scores on the Praxis II Content, Pedagogy, or Performance test ARE required. All certificates are valid for five (5) years. Idaho DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers and Support Professionals). Idaho IS a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Coursework in Special Education is NOT required. There is a requirement for completing a 3 sem. hr. course: Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course (ICLC). New Alternate Routes to Certification were effective 7/1/2006. Please contact the Bureau or visit their web site for complete details. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, and M - See page 2. The fee is $30.00. The Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS) Basic Skills test and the appropriate ICTS test of subject-matter knowledge IS required. Beginning with the 2002-2003 academic year, certification candidates must pass the State Basic Skills Test before being enrolled in a teacher preparation program. Beginning with the 2004-2005 academic year, pre-service education candidates must pass the Content-Area Test for the specific certification area they are seeking before they will be permitted to student teach. Out-of-state applicants may be issued a Provisional Illinois Certificate and then must pass the required state administered certification tests within nine months from the issue date or it will be canceled. An applicant with less than 4 years of teaching experience will be issued an Initial Certificate. At the completion of 4 years teaching, the applicant is eligible for a 5 year, renewable Standard teaching certificate. Illinois DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Agreement Contract, the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teacher contracts only), and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Illinois has additional reciprocity with Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required. Please contact the Division for complete details. NOTE: The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted new standards that will guide the preparation of all certified educators. Beginning fall 2001, Illinois colleges and universities must meet the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) 2000 standards (http://www.ncate.org/standard/m_stds.htm). |
| Also needed will be items A, B, D, E, G, K, N, O and Q - See page 2. The fee is $35.00. Effective 7/1/97 all applicants must submit a Limited Criminal History Check (State Form #8053 w/ $7.00 fee.) Indiana DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Indiana belongs to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Administrators). Indiana recognizes NCATE accreditation. Passing scores on the PRAXIS I: PPST ARE almost universally required. Praxis II Specialty Area tests ARE required for most content areas. Course work in Special Education IS required for all teaching certificates. Effective 7/1/2007, all applicants for licensure must have a valid certification from either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver.
NOTES: The Division of Professional Standards (DPS) approved sweeping changes in their licensure system on 9/21/99 and have converted to teacher preparation based on performance-based standards. Any applicant applying for an original teaching license is subject to the induction procedures set forth by the DPS under the performance-based system for preparation and licensure. Further, all Rules 2002 licenses issued are renewable only upon satisfactory completion of a Professional Growth Plan (PGP). All licenses may be renewed under previous rules provided that all necessary courses or Continuing Renewal Units (CRUs) are completed. For a more complete summary of changes and performance requirements, contact the DPS directly or visit their web site. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, I, J (1 copy), and K - See page 2. The fee is $85.00 for the Initial License and $85.00 for subsequent Licenses and renewals. There is a $60.00 evaluation fee for examining out-of-state candidates’ credentials. A state administered certification test is NOT required for out-of-state applicants. Scores on the National Teacher's Examination test IS required for beginning teachers. Iowa IS a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Iowa does NOT belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract, however they currently maintain exchange agreements with Illinois, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Courses in Human Relations and ARE required to meet Iowa requirements. A course in Special Education IS required. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C (approved by the state where program was completed), E, G (Kansas Form), J, K ($44.00 fee), O and Q - See page 2. The fee is $36.00. A state administered certification test is NOT required for out of state applicants. Passing scores on the Praxis II - Principles of Learning and Teaching AND the Praxis II - Specialty Area tests ARE required. Other tests of pedagogy and content may be acceptable. An Initial Conditional License is valid two years and renewable one time. A performance assessment must be completed during the conditional licensing period to move to a five-year Professional License. Out of state applicants may be eligible for the Professional or Accomplished License as their initial Kansas license dependent upon their qualifications and experience. Kansas DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers Support Professionals and Administrators) and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). They also participate in the Central States Exchange Agreement with South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Coursework in Special Education IS required for all teaching certificates. |
| Also needed are items A, B, C, E, G, (signed by Superintendent), O and Q - See page 2. Note: J, K & L are done at the school district level. There is a $50 fee for initial issuance and renewal. National and/or state-created certification assessments ARE required for Early Childhood and Administrative certificates. Scores on the Praxis II tests ARE required in the specialty areas and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) at the appropriate level(s). Kentucky DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact (with contingencies) and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teacher--with qualifications) and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course in Special Education IS required for new instructors. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, K (by district, upon employment), M, N, O and Q - See page 2. A professional conduct form is also required. A personal conduct form is also required of candidates. The fee is $50.00. Scores from the PRAXIS/National Teachers Examination ARE required for all teaching certificates except the 3-year certificate. A three year non-renewable certificate is available for out-of-state applicants who have not taken the Praxis/NTE. Experienced teachers from other states who enter Louisiana schools for the first time and provide appropriate evaluation results from their immediate previous teaching assignment, and have taught for 2 years or more within the last five years, may be excluded from participation in the State Assessment Program. Louisiana DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers) and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course or competencies in Special Education IS required. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C (if applicable), E, J, K and N are required - See page 2. The fees are $50.00 (Instructional and Educational Specialist) and $100.00 (Administrative). Passing scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Praxis I Computer-Based Tests. Maine DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact, the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers and Support Professionals), and the Northeast Regional Credential Compact established between Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Maine also is a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course in Special Education IS required for all teaching certificates. Major revisions are due on 8/1/05. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, E, G (principals also), J & K (upon employment), N, O and Q - See page 2. The fee is $10.00. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Official scores on the National Teacher's Examination test ARE required. Maryland DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact, the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (all areas), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course in special education is required only for Specialist Area certificates. Maryland is revising their requirements effective in 2007. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, D (when applicable), E, G, K, and M - See page 2. The fee for an initial or renewal license is $100.00 with any additional credentials costing $25.00 each. A two-part, state-administered certification test, the Massachusetts Tests for Educator’s Licensure (MTEL) in Communications and Literacy, as well as content areas IS required for all certificates. Massachusetts DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the Northeast Regional Credential Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Administrators). Competencies in special education IS required for the Initial Professional certificate. Major revisions are planned for 2008. |
| Also needed are items A, B, C, E, G and M - See page 2. The fees are: (A) Provisional Certificate In-State $125.00 / Out-of-State $175.00; Additional Certification Endorsement $50.00; Provisional Renewal $75.00. A state administered Basic Skills and Subject Area certification test, the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC), IS required for the initial teaching certificate. Michigan DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact, the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers only), and has additional agreements with all 50 states and the U.S. Territories. Michigan does NOT belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Coursework in Special Education IS required. In addition to Michigan’s reading methods requirement of six semester credit hours at the elementary level and three semester credit hours at the secondary level as of July 1, 2007, Michigan has approved a three semester hour diagnostic reading requirement with appropriate field experience. As of 1996 Michigan no longer issues Administrative Certificates though they require the completion of 6 semester hours or 18 State Board Continuing Education Units every five years. Beginning 7/1/2004, all applicants for an initial Michigan certificate must provide evidence of completing a course in CPR/First Aid and hold a valid certificate of completion. Only American Red Cross or American Heart Association courses are acceptable. Major revisions are ongoing. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, J, K, M, N, and O - See page 2. The fee is $57.00 plus $26.00 for state background check. Effective 9/1/01, the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) and Praxis II (PLT) scores ARE required. Note: minimum scores for the Praxis II are scheduled for adjustment effective 9/1/2005. The original license is valid for 1 year pending completion of the PPST. Minnesota does NOT belong to the Interstate Certification Compact but do allow for temporary licensing of qualified out-of-state applicants (see below). Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required. A program in Human Relations IS required. Minnesota has a standards-based licensure system; evidence of proficiency and/or portfolios are helpful. For complete details, visit their web site. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, D, F, N, O and Q - See page 2. There is NO FEE. Scores on the Praxis I (PPST or CBT) and Praxis II (PLT or Specialty Area) ARE required. Mississippi DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact. They are also members of the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (all categories). Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required. |
| Also needed are items A, C, E, G, J, K, O, and Q - See page 2. There is a $35.00 fee for the Career Continuous Professional Certificate. Effective 10/1/07, a $52.50 fingerprint fee is required as well as a Missouri “Open Records” check for $9.00. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Praxis II Specialty Area Test ARE required. Applicants must have maintained an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 2.5 GPA in Major and 2.5 GPA in Professional Education. Missouri DOES maintain reciprocity agreements with Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Also, Missouri offers reciprocity for comparable certificates to out-of-state license holders. Please contact the Department for complete information. Missouri DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course in special education IS required for all teaching certificates. Major revisions became effective April, 2005. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, D (or State Board approval), E, H and K - See page 2. The fee is $36.00. There is a recent credit requirement if applicant’s degree is over 5 years old. The original certificate is valid for 5 years. Montana DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Agreement Contract and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Administrators, and Vocational Educators). Montana will also accept National Board Certification (NBPTS) as evidence of eligibility. Course work in Special Education is NOT required. For complete certification requirements, contact the Office. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, J (Nebraska Form), K, M and N - See page 2. Fee is $55.00. Nebraska now requires criminal history background checks and fingerprints for all first time certification applicants. There is an additional $40.00 fingerprint fee. Scores on the Praxis I (PPST) or Praxis I (CBT) ARE required. The PPST may be waived for a candidate with 3 years teaching experience and who has completed an approved teacher education program. For further information, contact the department. Nebraska DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers only) and also maintains certification compacts with the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Nebraska is a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Coursework in Special Education ARE required for most certificates and a Human Relations training course. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, E, G (from HR office), H, I, J, K, M, N and O (required for Provisional License) See page 2. The fee is $155.00 for up to 2 endorsements and $50.00 for additional endorsements. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Scores on the Praxis I and Praxis II may be required of all applicants. Scores on the National Teacher's Examination test are NOT required. Nevada DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Certification Agreement (All areas). Nevada DOES belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Final authority for all certification equivalencies rests with the Nevada DOE. All applicants must have a course in the United States Constitution, Nevada Constitution, and Nevada School Law. Courses or competencies in Special Education are NOT required. Major revisions are ongoing. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, D, E, G, N and O - See page 2. Additional documentation includes a resume, a certificate of health, and letters of work experience for superintendent candidates. The fee is $130.00 with a renewal fee of $130.00. New Hampshire now requires a criminal record check at the time of hire. The original certificate is valid for 3 years. New Hampshire DOES belong to the Northeast Regional Common Market and maintains agreements with Pennsylvania, New Jersey and D.C., as well as the NASDTEC Certification Contract (Teachers and Support Professionals). Courses or competencies in Special Education are NOT required. Revisions are ongoing. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, E, G (when applicable,) H, I, M and N - See page 2. Fees: $170 for instructional Certificates of Eligibility (which include the issuance of a Provisional or Standard Certificate requiring tests); $150 for those not requiring tests;$200 for Administrative certificates; $95 for a Standard Certificate requiring a test and $75 when no test is required. Scores on Praxis II Subject Assessment tests or the National Teacher's Examination Programs Specialty Area tests ARE required. The Standard Certificate is valid for LIFE. New Jersey DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers only). A course in Special Education is NOT required. Applicants must pass an examination in physiology and hygiene, including the effects of narcotics and alcohol. |
| Also needed are items A, B, C (if not indicated on transcript), E, G, J and Q (eff. 09/2007) - See page 2. The fee for the initial license is $65.00. The fee for higher teaching levels is $185.00 and includes the cost for processing candidate dossiers. There is a $34.00 fingerprint card and background check fee. Effective 7/1/01, a state administered licensure test is NOT required for out-of-state teachers who have completed an equivalent test to the New Mexico test, or have verifiable experience in their state. New Mexico DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers and Administrators). Coursework in Special Education IS required for all teaching certificates. |
| Also needed will be items A, B (original,) E, J and K - See page 2. The fee is $100.00. Satisfactory scores on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) portion and the Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W) test of the New York State Teacher Certification Examination ARE required. New York DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, Administrators, and Vocational Educators), and the Northeast Regional Common Market (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). New York participates in the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Course(s) or competencies in special education ARE required. All teaching certificates require preparation for teaching minority cultures, students from both sexes, students from homes where English is not the primary language, handicapped students, and gifted students. Workshops on the identification of suspected child abuse and prevention of school violence are required. Contact the Office for further information on workshop requirements.
Major revisions took effect on 02/02/2004. See a summary of the certification changes in the table below. The validity of all teacher certification requirements for classroom teachers expired on that date. Please contact the Office or visit their web site for further details. |
| Also needed will be items A, B (original for each degree earned), C, E, G, I, O, and P - See page 2. The fee is $85.00. Passing scores on the Praxis II are required for licensure, but not necessarily with the application. The Initial License is valid for three years. A continuing license is valid for five years. North Carolina DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professional, Administrators, and Vocational Educators). North Carolina is a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Course(s) or competencies in Special Education ARE required. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, H, I, J, K, N and O - See page 2. Current fees: $30.00 (application packet fee); $70.00 (initial license); $175.00 (transcript review fee for out-of-state candidates). There is a $52.00 fingerprint fee. Passing scores on the Praxis I PPST are required after 7/1/2002. The original certificate is valid for 2 years. North Dakota DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers). North Dakota is not a member of Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses and/or competencies in Special Education ARE required. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 is required for all applicants. |
| Also needed are items A, B, C (for in-state applicants,) E, G, J (with complete background check), K, and O - See page 2. The fee for a licensing is $12 / year. Submission of fingerprints for a state and national background check IS required with a $15.00 fee. Passing scores on the Praxis II PLT and Specialty Area tests ARE required. Ohio DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact. Special Education coursework IS required. For a complete review of current standards, contact the Department or visit their web site. Latest revisions are effective from 12/30/2004. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G and K - See page 2. The fees are $10.00 (Residency program); $30.00 (Initial Certificate;) and $10.00 (all others.) Passing scores on the Oklahoma Teacher Certification Test ARE required. Scores on the National Teacher's Examination test are NOT required. Oklahoma DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and has extended compacts with Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota and Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Out-of-state applicants may receive a 2-year Provisional Certificate in matching areas. Courses or competencies in Special Education may be required for teaching certificates. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, J, K, N (PPST - Praxis I or CBEST), O (Praxis II), and a First Aid Card and an Anti-discrimination statement – See page 2. Fees for Oregon education graduates - $100.00; all other applicants - $120.00. There is a $62 fingerprint processing fee. All Initial Teaching Licenses require passing scores on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), OR the Praxis I PPST AND an affidavit attesting to knowledge of Oregon’s Civil Rights laws. The above tests are waived if the applicant has completed a doctor’s degree through a regionally accredited institution. The above tests are postponed for 18 months when Initial license for out-of-state application is issued. The original license is valid for three (3) years, Oregon DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Administrators). Oregon IS a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses or competencies in Special Education are NOT required for out-of-state applicants. Revisions in School Psychologist requirements are planned in 2007-2008. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, G, I (or Employment Visa), H, I, N, O and Q - See page 2. The fee is $15.00. Scores from the PPST and appropriate Praxis II Specialty Area Tests ARE required (must have been taken within the five years prior to application). Revised testing requirements became effective 9/1/01 (see D.1. below). Instructional and Education Specialist certificates are valid for six (6) teaching years. Pennsylvania DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact (Teachers), the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, Administrators and Vocational Educators) and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Competency with Special Needs Students IS required. Changes are ongoing. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, D, E, G, and O - See page 2. The initial certification processing fee is $25.00. Issuance/Renewal of 5 year Professional Certificate is $100. Fee for a two-year Professional Certificate is $300.00. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Passing scores on the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT-Elem and PLT-Sec) test ARE required and a Certificate of Eligibility will not be granted until they are received. The original certificate is valid for three (3) years. Rhode Island DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the Northeast Regional Credential Compact. Rhode Island also belongs to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract for all licensed categories and the New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course in Special Education IS required for all certificates. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C (for initial certification), D (or similar), E, G, J and O - See page 2. The fee is $75.00. Passing scores on the Praxis II - Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) are required for initial certification. In addition, the appropriate PRAXIS II Specialty Area Examination is required. Out of state applicants are required to provide verification of previous certification and experience. The original certificate is valid for three (3) years. South Carolina DOES belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) and the NASDTEC Interstate Certification Agreement (Teachers, Support Professionals, and Administrators). Courses or competencies in Special Education are NOT required. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, G, H, I, K, and O - See page 2. The fee is $30.00; $50.00 for the Advanced 10-year Certificate. There is a $20.00 transcript analysis fee. Teachers new to the profession must take one of the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests that most closely matches their preparation. Praxis II tests are required for those persons completing a program or endorsement after July 1, 2005. South Dakota DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Administrators, and Vocational Educators) and has comprehensive certification pacts with Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin as well as the Western States Certification Consortium (WSCC). South Dakota DOES belong to the New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required as well as courses in Human Relations (3 hrs), and South Dakota Indian Studies (3 hrs.) As of 2007, major revisions have just been completed. NOTE: Out-of-state applicants may be issued a 5-year non-renewable certificate and must complete the Human Relations and South Dakota Indian Studies to be eligible for the renewal of a 5-year certificate. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, D (or State approved and regionally accredited teacher preparation program), E, G, O (some exemptions), and Q - See page 2. There is NO FEE. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Scores on the Praxis II PLT and subject area tests are required (there are exemptions). Effective 9/1/2002, for the Administrator K-12 endorsement, the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (passing score 156) is required. Tennessee DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Compact (Teachers, Support Professionals, Administrators, and Vocational Educators) and may accept certificates of applicants from other NCATE member states as well. Tennessee IS a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required. Performance Standards must be met to insure that teacher knows how to identify students with exceptional learning needs. Tennessee has ongoing changes to their requirements. New rules are in effect for the Alternative Licensure effective 7/1/2007. See below. Contact the Department for complete information. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, and E (Photocopy on front and back of the certificate) - See page 2. The fee is $50.00 for a One-Year Certificate; $75.00 for a Standard Certificate; and $175.00 for out-of-state applicants (non-refundable). Fingerprinting fees: $57. The Standard Certificate is valid for five (5) years. A state administered test, the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) IS required. Texas DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact. Texas DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Administrators, and Vocational). Courses in Special Education are NOT required. Major revisions are ongoing. As of 10/2007, changes are occurring in Texas certification. Contact the State Board for further information. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, F, G, J, K and O - See page 2. Fee is $50 for evaluation and licensing. There is a $69.00 fingerprint and background check fee. Qualifying scores on the Praxis II (PLT) Exam are required to move from Level I to Level II. The Level I license is valid for three (3) years. Utah DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact and the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals, Administrators, and Vocational Educators). Utah DOES belong to the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required for all certificates. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, K, N and O - See page 2. The fee is $160 for Level I License; or $280 for a Level II License. A criminal background check is required, fee: $19.25. Vermont requires an applicants sworn oath. Vermont REQUIRES evidence of either (a) Vermont residency or (b) a job offer from a Vermont school prior to the issuing of licenses. They also require a notarized statement that child support and all taxes are current. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Passing scores on the Praxis I and the Praxis II are required. The original certificate is valid for two (2) years. Vermont DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers and Administrators), and the Northeast Regional Credential. Vermont belongs to the New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses in Special Education ARE required. Revisions to Knowledge and Performance Standards are ongoing and will continue through 2005. Those endorsements whose Standards have been revised are indicated below. Please contact the Department or visit the web site for further information. |
| Also needed will be items A (with original signature), B, C, E, G, N, and O - See page 2. The fee is $50.00 (in-state) and $75.00 (out-of-state). A state administered certification test is NOT required. Scores on the PRAXIS I tests and an appropriate Content Knowledge test of the Praxis II Series test ARE required unless exemption on the basis of 2 years of verified teaching experience and holding a out-of-state certificate is applicable. Virginia DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact. Courses or compentencies in Special Education ARE required. Major revisions are pending approval later this year, 2007, and are not reflected in this manual. Please contact the Division for the most current details. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, J, K, M (WEST-B) - See page 2. Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire confirming their moral character and personal fitness. Fingerprint fee: $60.25 (Eff. 10/07). The residency teaching certificate fee is $35.00; the ESA (Educational Staff Associate) and administration certificate is $35.00. As of 9/2002, the state administered Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) IS required although passing scores on the CBEST or the Praxis I (reading, math, writing) subtests may be accepted in lieu of the WEST-B. Scores on the National Teacher's Examination NTE are NOT required or accepted until 2005. The original teacher's certificate is valid for seven (7) years. Washington DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Support Professionals and Administrators). Washington is a member of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). A course in child abuse IS required for the Professional Certificate. Study and field experience in Special Education ARE required from in-state programs. Major Administrator revisions occurred in 2004 and Education Staff Associates in 2005. |
| Also required will be items A, B (overall GPA of 2.5,), C (or valid teaching certificate from out-of-state), E, G, J, K, N (if taken) and O - See page 2. The fee is $15. There is a $34 fingerprint background fee. The PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam IS required for ALL candidates. Praxis I - Pre-Professional Skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics or waivers based on ACT, SAT Scores or by holding a Master’s degree) and content specialization(s) (Praxis II). The professional knowledge test (Praxis II that includes at least a portion of the grade levels indicated on the anticipated license) is also required for the Professional Teaching Certificate. West Virginia DOES belong to the Interstate Certification Compact, the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Administrators, Support Professionals and Vocational Educators), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). Courses or competencies in Special Education ARE required. Revisions are ongoing in 2007. |
| Also needed will be a photo and items A, B, C, E (from Compact state applicants only), J, K, M (for post 8/31/92 graduates), OR N - See page 2. The fee is $150.00 for initial out-of-state applicants. All initial in-state applications and licence renewals are $100.00. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Scores on the National Teacher's Examination are NOT required. All initial licenses require Praxis I: PPST scores in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (or equivalent). The original certificate is valid for 5 years. Wisconsin does NOT belong to the Interstate Certification Compact but has pacts with Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. A course in Special Education IS required for all teaching certificates. New Licensing rules are in place and effect those applicants completing their education programs after 8/31/2004. See details below. |
| Also needed will be items A, B, C, E, K and O (beginning 9/1/04) - See page 2. The fee is $200 for out-of-state applicants, or $150 for in-state applicants. The fingerprint fee is $50. A state administered certification test is NOT required. Scores on the National Teacher's Examination test are NOT required. The original certificate is valid for five years. Wyoming DOES belong to the NASDTEC Interstate Contract (Teachers, Administrators and Vocational Educators) and maintains direct reciprocity agreements with 19 states. Out-of-state certificates will be recognized if they are current and comparable to a Wyoming certificate. Wyoming requires applicants to demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the Wyoming Constitution either through coursework or an exam. Competencies in Special Education ARE required. |
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATIONS
(Referenced above in each state's requirements)
A. A completed (and, in some cases, notarized) application form available from the state.
B. Official transcripts (with seal and signature) of all college credits earned.
C. Recommendation of the college or university certifying successful completion of a teacher training program.
D. NCATE program validation for program completed.
E. Photocopies of certificates held in any state. Some states require the copies be notarized.
F. Original certificate held in another state (This is usually returned to the applicant.)
G. Letters from employing superintendents verifying past teaching experience.
H. Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
I. Proof of United States citizenship.
J. Two copies - personal identification fingerprint cards.
K. Chest X-Ray or TB test within past twelve months.
L. Basic Skills Competency Test results.
M. Passing scores on the PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
N. Official notice of National Teacher Examination (NTE) OR PRAXIS II: Specialty Area Tests including Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) scores, OR Praxis III: Classroom Performance Assessments for assessing the skills of beginning teachers in classroom settings.
O. State Sponsored Testing Program (SSTP) - A multi-state consortium formed to develop tests for initial certification in content areas not covered by existing NTE or Praxis II specialty Area tests. Member states are Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Mississippi, , New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
P. Passing scores on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), or the School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) for school administrators and superintendents.
NOTE: Current fees are stated in the requirements under each state heading and range from none to $300.00. Many states also charge an additional fee for fingerprinting and/or background checks.