State Authorization for Distance Education

Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Alabama Professional Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Alabama professional educator certification is offered on the basis of valid professional educator certificates issued by other states, and only if the professional educator certificate issued by another state is in an area, at a grade level, and at a degree level in which Alabama offers comparable professional certification. Professional Educator Certificates: Class B: Bachelor's degree level Class A: Master's degree level program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit in a teaching field or instructional support area. Class AA: Planned sixth-year program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit, which may result in an education specialist degree.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Class B: valid professional educator certificate from another state or DoDEA in an area which Alabama offers comparable certification at Class B level; and nine semester hours of graduate credit with grades of B or above earned from an Alabama institution with State-approved programs

Postgraduate Work Experience: Supplemental EXP form verifying appropriate professional educational work experience must be submitted for an instructional support area certificate (i.e. an area of educational administration, library media, school counseling, school psychometry, school psychology, sport management, or supervision).

Examination(s): AECAP (Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program), Praxis II Subject Assessment, and Pearson performance assessment.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TEA_2022111_Overview-of-Alabama_s-Educator-Certification-Approaches_V1.0.pdf

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Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Alabama Professional Educator Certificate: Special Education Areas (P-12) Excluding Gifted Education - Class A

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Class B: Hold at least an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited senior institution; Be issued only in teaching fields listed in the current edition of the Subject and Personnel Codes of the Alabama State Department of Education Class A:Master's degree level program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit in a teaching field or instructional support area. Class AA: Complete a planned sixth-year program at a regionally accredited senior institution. Program completion may result in an education specialist or higher degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: A master’s degree level state-approved P-12 educator preparation program or a sixth-year/education specialist level state-approved P-12 educator preparation program in the area of Alabama certification being offered must be verified on Supplement VER and must have contained at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. The transcript must post a major in the teaching field or instructional support area at the degree level of the program. However, if by institutional policy a major is not posted in the teaching field or instructional support area, verification of having earned at least 12 semester hours of discipline-specific graduate credit in the teaching field or instructional support area are required. The 12 semester hours of graduate credit may not include credit for an internship, practicum, student teaching, or lab experiences. This credit must have been earned prior to the date of program completion and must not have been applied to the prior issuance of an Alabama certificate in any area

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Leadership Certificate (career and technical administrator, educational administrator, instructional leader, principal, superintendent, superintendent-principal, supervisor) - Class A, Class AA

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Professional Leadership Certificate: Class A: Master's degree level program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. Class AA: Planned sixth year program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit, which may result in an education specialist degree.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: A master’s degree level state-approved P-12 educator preparation program or a sixth-year/education specialist level state-approved P-12 educator preparation program in the area of Alabama certification being offered must be verified on Supplement VER and must have contained at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. The transcript must post a major in the teaching field or instructional support area at the degree level of the program. However, if by institutional policy a major is not posted in the teaching field or instructional support area, verification of having earned at least 12 semester hours of discipline-specific graduate credit in the teaching field or instructional support area are required. The 12 semester hours of graduate credit may not include credit for an internship, practicum, student teaching, or lab experiences. This credit must have been earned prior to the date of program completion and must not have been applied to the prior issuance of an Alabama certificate in any area

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam (5412)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Leadership Certificate (career and technical administrator, educational administrator, instructional leader, principal, superintendent, superintendent-principal, supervisor) - Class A, Class AA

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Professional Leadership Certificate: Class A: Master's degree level program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. Class AA: Planned sixth year program of at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit, which may result in an education specialist degree.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: A master’s degree level state-approved P-12 educator preparation program or a sixth-year/education specialist level state-approved P-12 educator preparation program in the area of Alabama certification being offered must be verified on Supplement VER and must have contained at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. The transcript must post a major in the teaching field or instructional support area at the degree level of the program. However, if by institutional policy a major is not posted in the teaching field or instructional support area, verification of having earned at least 12 semester hours of discipline-specific graduate credit in the teaching field or instructional support area are required. The 12 semester hours of graduate credit may not include credit for an internship, practicum, student teaching, or lab experiences. This credit must have been earned prior to the date of program completion and must not have been applied to the prior issuance of an Alabama certificate in any area

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam (5412)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TEA_2022111_Overview-of-Alabama_s-Educator-Certification-Approaches_V1.0.pdf

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Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Alabama Professional Educator Certificate: Principal (P6, 6-12, or P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited senior institution and completion of a State-approved approach to certification. Meet requirements for certification in career and technical administrator, educational administrator, principal, superintendent, or supervisor only through the certificate issued by another state approach Meeting requirements for certification in career and technical administrator, educational administrator, principal, superintendent, and supervisor leads to the issuance of the Professional Leadership Certificate

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Applicants for certification in career and technical administrator, educational administrator, principal, superintendent, or supervision through the certificate issued by another state approach must verify three full years of full-time professional educational work experience in a P-12 school system(s) which must include at least one full year of full-time classroom teaching experience.

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam (5412)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TEA_2022111_Overview-of-Alabama_s-Educator-Certification-Approaches_V1.0.pdf

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Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Alabama Professional Educator Certificate: Principal (P6, 6-12, or P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited senior institution and completion of a State-approved approach to certification. Meet requirements for certification in career and technical administrator, educational administrator, principal, superintendent, or supervisor only through the certificate issued by another state approach Meeting requirements for certification in career and technical administrator, educational administrator, principal, superintendent, and supervisor leads to the issuance of the Professional Leadership Certificate

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Applicants for certification in career and technical administrator, educational administrator, principal, superintendent, or supervision through the certificate issued by another state approach must verify three full years of full-time professional educational work experience in a P-12 school system(s) which must include at least one full year of full-time classroom teaching experience.

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam (5412)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TEA_2022111_Overview-of-Alabama_s-Educator-Certification-Approaches_V1.0.pdf

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Credentialing Entity: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Teacher Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: At least a baccalaureate degree from an IHE accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association; and standard licensure in another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The initial certificate is valid for one year and can be renewed twice for a total of three years. To convert it to a professional certificate, graduates must complete 3 semester credits of Alaska Studies and 3 semester credits of Alaska Multiculturism via an approved, in-state provider.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Two years of certified teaching experience. An out-of-state teacher who has been issued a teacher certificate under this section shall complete the education requirements under AS 14.20.020(h) within two years, and complete the training requirements under AS 14.20.020(k) within 90 days, after the date the teacher certificate was issued. If the teacher does not complete the education requirements within that two-year period or the training requirements within that 90-day period, the department shall immediately revoke the teacher's teacher certificate.

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/initial

Credentialing Entity: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Teacher Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: At least a baccalaureate degree from an IHE accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association; and standard licensure in another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The initial certificate is valid for one year and can be renewed twice for a total of three years. To convert it to a professional certificate, graduates must complete 3 semester credits of Alaska Studies and 3 semester credits of Alaska Multiculturism via an approved, in-state provider.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Two years of certified teaching experience. An out-of-state teacher who has been issued a teacher certificate under this section shall complete the education requirements under AS 14.20.020(h) within two years, and complete the training requirements under AS 14.20.020(k) within 90 days, after the date the teacher certificate was issued. If the teacher does not complete the education requirements within that two-year period or the training requirements within that 90-day period, the department shall immediately revoke the teacher's teacher certificate.

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/initial

Credentialing Entity: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Teacher Certificate - Special Education Endorsement

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: in addition to meeting other requirements for teacher certification, completion of an approved teacher training program in special education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/teaching-certificates

Credentialing Entity: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator Certificate (Type B): Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited university Completion of a state-approved Administrative program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The Initial Administrative Certificate is a two-year certificate. Within two years from the date of application was received by the Teacher Certification Office, you must be eligible to apply for a five-year Regular Administrative certificate. In order to be eligible for a five-year cert you must show completion of three semester hours of approved Alaska studies and 3 semester hours of approved Alaska Multiculturalism.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three years full-time equivalency certified Teaching or Special Service Provider experience.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/administrative-certificates

Credentialing Entity: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator Certificate (Type B): Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited university Completion of a state-approved Administrative program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The Initial Administrative Certificate is a two-year certificate. Within two years from the date of application was received by the Teacher Certification Office, you must be eligible to apply for a five-year Regular Administrative certificate. In order to be eligible for a five-year cert you must show completion of three semester hours of approved Alaska studies and 3 semester hours of approved Alaska Multiculturalism.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three years full-time equivalency certified Teaching or Special Service Provider experience.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/administrative-certificates

https://education.alaska.gov/TeacherCertification/forms/Initial-Administrative-Checklist.docx

Credentialing Entity: Arizona Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Educator Certificate: K-8

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Standard Professional Educator Certificate: K-8: A bachelor's degree; completion of a teacher prep program in elementary education from a Board-approved educator prep program or from an accredited institution offering similar training addressing the following topics: (45 hours or 3 semester hours of instruction in research-based systematic phonics, including language and literacy development; 45 hours or 3 semester hours of research-based instructional strategies for delivering differentiated reading instruction, assessment, intervention and remediation to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia; developmentally appropriate instructional delivery, facilitation and methodologies for teaching language, math, science, social studies and the arts; instructional design and lesson planning, including modifications, and accommodations; the learning environment, including classroom mgmt; assessing, monitoring and reporting progress; teaching students with exceptionalities; professional responsibility and ethical conduct); and 12 weeks of capstone experience in K-8 which may be completed during the valid period of a teaching intern or student teaching intern certificate. One year of verified fulltime teaching experience in K-8 may be substituted for capstone.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Applicants can meet the requirements for coursework in the topics in column D with the submission of an application for the Standard Professional Elementary certificate that includes evidence of two years of verified full-time teaching experience in K-8 and Board-approved or accredited training or coursework which teaches the knowledge and skills in column D.

Examination(s): Professional Knowledge Exam Requirement: Arizona Exam, or Out-of-State Exam, or 3 years of full-time teaching experience in any state in K-8. Subject Knowledge Exam Requirement: Arizona Exam, Out-of-State Exam, Degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution, or verification of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in any state in a self-contained K-8 classroom.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Arizona Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Educator Certificate: K-8

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Standard Professional Educator Certificate: K-8: A bachelor's degree; completion of a teacher prep program in elementary education from a Board-approved educator prep program or from an accredited institution offering similar training addressing the following topics: (45 hours or 3 semester hours of instruction in research-based systematic phonics, including language and literacy development; 45 hours or 3 semester hours of research-based instructional strategies for delivering differentiated reading instruction, assessment, intervention and remediation to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia; developmentally appropriate instructional delivery, facilitation and methodologies for teaching language, math, science, social studies and the arts; instructional design and lesson planning, including modifications, and accommodations; the learning environment, including classroom mgmt; assessing, monitoring and reporting progress; teaching students with exceptionalities; professional responsibility and ethical conduct); and 12 weeks of capstone experience in K-8 which may be completed during the valid period of a teaching intern or student teaching intern certificate. One year of verified fulltime teaching experience in K-8 may be substituted for capstone.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Applicants can meet the requirements for coursework in the topics in column D with the submission of an application for the Standard Professional Elementary certificate that includes evidence of two years of verified full-time teaching experience in K-8 and Board-approved or accredited training or coursework which teaches the knowledge and skills in column D.

Examination(s): Professional Knowledge Exam Requirement: Arizona Exam, or Out-of-State Exam, or 3 years of full-time teaching experience in any state in K-8. Subject Knowledge Exam Requirement: Arizona Exam, Out-of-State Exam, Degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution, or verification of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in any state in a self-contained K-8 classroom.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Arizona Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Educator Certificate: Mild/Moderate Disabilities - Grade K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A bachelor's degree and one of the following: Completion of a teacher prep program in special education from an accredited institution which included courses in the instruction and behavior mgmt of students with mild/moderate disabilities; or 45 semester hours education courses which teach the standards described in R7-2-602, including a minimum of 37 semester hours of special education courses and eight semester hours of practicum with students with mild/moderate disabilities. Special education courses shall include foundations of special education, legal aspects, effective collaboration and communication practices, research-based instruction in mathematics, research-based instruction in English language arts, classroom management and behavior analysis, assessment and eligibility, language development and disorders, and electives.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Two years of verified teaching experience in mild/moderate special education, grades K through 12 may substitute for the eight semester hours of practicum.

Examination(s): Professional Knowledge Exam Requirement: Arizona Exam, or Out-of-State Exam, or 3 years of full-time teaching experience in any state in K-8. Subject Knowledge Exam Requirement: Arizona Exam, Out-of-State Exam, Degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution, or verification of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in any state in a self-contained K-8 classroom.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.azed.gov/node/27096

Credentialing Entity: Arizona Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrative Certificate: Principal preK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Completion of a program in educational administration for principals, including at least 30 graduate semester hours of educational administration courses to include three credit hours in school law and three credit hours in school finance, and one of the following: official transcript from an accredited institution documenting a practicum as principal, or verification of 2 years of experience as a principal or assistant principal under the supervision of a certified principal in PreK-12.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12

Examination(s): Principal Exam: A passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Principal Subtests I and II exam (AZ181 and AZ281); -OR- Superintendent Exam: A passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Superintendent Subtest I and II exam (AZ180 and AZ280); -OR- Administrative Experience: Verification of three (3) years of full-time experience as an administrator in any state, including Arizona. Note: Experience as an administrator in a foreign school will not be accepted; -OR- Comparable Exam: A passing score on a similar Administrator exam from another state. Submit an official score report and have reporting state complete and submit Verification of Out of State Exams. Note: If you took a Praxis exam, submit a copy of the exam score report request that your scores be reported to the state of Arizona 8517, in place of the Verification of Out of State Exam form.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.azed.gov/node/27181

Credentialing Entity: Arizona Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrative Certificate: Principal preK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Completion of a program in educational administration for principals, including at least 30 graduate semester hours of educational administration courses to include three credit hours in school law and three credit hours in school finance, and one of the following: official transcript from an accredited institution documenting a practicum as principal, or verification of 2 years of experience as a principal or assistant principal under the supervision of a certified principal in PreK-12.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three years of full-time teaching experience in PreK-Grade 12

Examination(s): Principal Exam: A passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Principal Subtests I and II exam (AZ181 and AZ281); -OR- Superintendent Exam: A passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Superintendent Subtest I and II exam (AZ180 and AZ280); -OR- Administrative Experience: Verification of three (3) years of full-time experience as an administrator in any state, including Arizona. Note: Experience as an administrator in a foreign school will not be accepted; -OR- Comparable Exam: A passing score on a similar Administrator exam from another state. Submit an official score report and have reporting state complete and submit Verification of Out of State Exams. Note: If you took a Praxis exam, submit a copy of the exam score report request that your scores be reported to the state of Arizona 8517, in place of the Verification of Out of State Exam form.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.azed.gov/node/27181

Credentialing Entity: Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Teaching License, Elementary (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Candidates from out of state that have completed a teacher education program and hold an initial or provisional teaching license shall meet the following requirements for their Arkansas three-year initial teaching license: completion of a teacher preparation program with a minimum of a bachelor's degree (Master's degree when required), from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited or that holds national accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or that is state approved. The specific program, as well as the institution shall meet this criteria.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Candidates shall successfully complete the three-hour, college level, Arkansas History course when required.

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years licensed teaching experience, if applicable

Examination(s): Out-of-state applicants for teacher licensure whose current license was granted without a specialty area assessment or who cannot document at least three years of teaching experience shall take and pass the Praxis II Specialty Area Test for all areas of standard licensure and endorsements and the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching for one of their levels of teacher licensure. Required assessments for Arkansas licensure through reciprocity shall be waived upon providing the following documentation: Valid out-of-state teaching license as a teacher, administrator, librarian, counselor or in other compatible licensure areas as identified in the areas and levels of licensure as adopted by the State Board of Education. Three years of teaching experience as documented on school district, agency or organization letterhead. OR Score report reflecting a passing score for the Specialty Area Assessment(s) required for the out-of-state teaching license (OR) written verification from the licensing agency that the required Specialty Area Assessment(s) for licensure were successfully completed.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/licensure/licensure-by-reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Teaching License, Elementary (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Candidates from out of state that have completed a teacher education program and hold an initial or provisional teaching license shall meet the following requirements for their Arkansas three-year initial teaching license: completion of a teacher preparation program with a minimum of a bachelor's degree (Master's degree when required), from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited or that holds national accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or that is state approved. The specific program, as well as the institution shall meet this criteria.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Candidates shall successfully complete the three-hour, college level, Arkansas History course when required.

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years licensed teaching experience, if applicable

Examination(s): Out-of-state applicants for teacher licensure whose current license was granted without a specialty area assessment or who cannot document at least three years of teaching experience shall take and pass the Praxis II Specialty Area Test for all areas of standard licensure and endorsements and the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching for one of their levels of teacher licensure. Required assessments for Arkansas licensure through reciprocity shall be waived upon providing the following documentation: Valid out-of-state teaching license as a teacher, administrator, librarian, counselor or in other compatible licensure areas as identified in the areas and levels of licensure as adopted by the State Board of Education. Three years of teaching experience as documented on school district, agency or organization letterhead. OR Score report reflecting a passing score for the Specialty Area Assessment(s) required for the out-of-state teaching license (OR) written verification from the licensing agency that the required Specialty Area Assessment(s) for licensure were successfully completed.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/licensure/licensure-by-reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Teaching License, Special Education (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Candidates from out of state that have completed a teacher education program and hold an initial or provisional teaching license shall meet the following requirements for their Arkansas three-year initial teaching license: completion of a teacher preparation program with a minimum of a bachelor's degree (Master's degree when required), from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited or that holds national accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or that is state approved. The specific program, as well as the institution shall meet this criteria.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Candidates shall successfully complete the three-hour, college level, Arkansas History course when required.

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years licensed teaching experience, if applicable

Examination(s): Out-of-state applicants for teacher licensure whose current license was granted without a specialty area assessment or who cannot document at least three years of teaching experience shall take and pass the Praxis II Specialty Area Test for all areas of standard licensure and endorsements and the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching for one of their levels of teacher licensure. Required assessments for Arkansas licensure through reciprocity shall be waived upon providing the following documentation: Valid out-of-state teaching license as a teacher, administrator, librarian, counselor or in other compatible licensure areas as identified in the areas and levels of licensure as adopted by the State Board of Education. Three years of teaching experience as documented on school district, agency or organization letterhead. OR Score report reflecting a passing score for the Specialty Area Assessment(s) required for the out-of-state teaching license (OR) written verification from the licensing agency that the required Specialty Area Assessment(s) for licensure were successfully completed.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/licensure/licensure-by-reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Building Level Administrator (P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Graduate Degree or Graduate Level Program of Study (based on Current Leadership Standards for Licensure of Beginning Administrators)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Internship

Postgraduate Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years a licensed classroom teacher, school counselor, or library media specialist.

Examination(s): School Leaders Licensure Assessment.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/becoming-a-teacher-or-school-leader/preparation-for-school-leader-licensure

Credentialing Entity: Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Building Level Administrator (P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Graduate Degree or Graduate Level Program of Study (based on Current Leadership Standards for Licensure of Beginning Administrators)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Internship

Postgraduate Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years a licensed classroom teacher, school counselor, or library media specialist.

Examination(s): School Leaders Licensure Assessment.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/becoming-a-teacher-or-school-leader/preparation-for-school-leader-licensure

Credentialing Entity: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Multiple-Subject Teacher Credential: Elementary Education (K-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: For out-of-state credentialed teachers: completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally accredited IHE or a state-approved teacher prep program offered by a local education agency; and a Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Requirements for those who meet the paragraph above: completion of either a master's degree or higher in a field related to the credential, or the equivalent number of graduate-level semester units, earned at a regionally accredited IHE; or completion of 150 clock hours of activities addressing one or more of the six CA Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Suggested but not required: verification of two or more years of successful full-time out of state teaching experience.

Postgraduate Work Experience: For out-of-state credentialed teachers: Two years of full-time teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than CA

Examination(s): Suggested but not required: Out of state examination that meets the requirements for the CA Basic Skills Examination.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app

Credentialing Entity: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Multiple-Subject Teacher Credential: Elementary Education (K-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: For out-of-state credentialed teachers: completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally accredited IHE or a state-approved teacher prep program offered by a local education agency; and a Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Requirements for those who meet the paragraph above: completion of either a master's degree or higher in a field related to the credential, or the equivalent number of graduate-level semester units, earned at a regionally accredited IHE; or completion of 150 clock hours of activities addressing one or more of the six CA Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Suggested but not required: verification of two or more years of successful full-time out of state teaching experience.

Postgraduate Work Experience: For out-of-state credentialed teachers: Two years of full-time teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than CA

Examination(s): Suggested but not required: Out of state examination that meets the requirements for the CA Basic Skills Examination.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app

Credentialing Entity: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: For out-of-state credentialed teachers: completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally accredited IHE or a state-approved teacher prep program offered by a local education agency; and a Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Requirements for those who meet the paragraph above: completion of either a master's degree or higher in a field related to the credential, or the equivalent number of graduate-level semester units, earned at a regionally accredited IHE; or completion of 150 clock hours of activities addressing one or more of the six CA Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Suggested but not required: verification of two or more years of successful full-time out of state teaching experience.

Postgraduate Work Experience: For out-of-state credentialed teachers: Two years of full-time teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than CA

Examination(s): Suggested but not required: Out of state examination that meets the requirements for the CA Basic Skills Examination.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-sped

Credentialing Entity: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Administrative Services Credential, K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 5 or more years of out-of-state teaching experience route: Bachelor's or higher degree from regionally accredited IHE; completion of a professional teacher preparation program in another state; completion of an administrator preparation program at regionally accredited college in another state. Less than 5 years of out-of-state teaching experience: Bachelor's or higher degree from regionally accredited IHE; possession of a clear or life teaching or services credential in CA; completion of an administrator preparation program at regionally accredited college in another state. Out-of-State Teaching and Administrative Experience: Bachelor's or higher degree from regionally accredited IHE; completion of teacher preparation program in another state; completion of administrator preparation program at regionally accredited college in another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 5 or more years of out-of-state teaching experience route: Five years full-time teaching experience at a public or private school of equivalent status located in another state. Less than 5 years of out-of-state teaching experience route: Five years full-time teaching and/or school services experience at a public or private school of equivalent status located in another state. Verification of an offer of employment in an admin position from a CA employing agency. Out-of-State Teaching Administrative Experience: five years of successful full-time teaching experience at a public or private school of equivalent status in another state; three years of successful, full-time administrative experience at a public or regionally accredited private school in another state; performance evaluations from last two years with ratings of satisfactory or better.

Examination(s): CA Basic Skills Examination

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-admin

Credentialing Entity: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Administrative Services Credential, K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 5 or more years of out-of-state teaching experience route: Bachelor's or higher degree from regionally accredited IHE; completion of a professional teacher preparation program in another state; completion of an administrator preparation program at regionally accredited college in another state. Less than 5 years of out-of-state teaching experience: Bachelor's or higher degree from regionally accredited IHE; possession of a clear or life teaching or services credential in CA; completion of an administrator preparation program at regionally accredited college in another state. Out-of-State Teaching and Administrative Experience: Bachelor's or higher degree from regionally accredited IHE; completion of teacher preparation program in another state; completion of administrator preparation program at regionally accredited college in another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 5 or more years of out-of-state teaching experience route: Five years full-time teaching experience at a public or private school of equivalent status located in another state. Less than 5 years of out-of-state teaching experience route: Five years full-time teaching and/or school services experience at a public or private school of equivalent status located in another state. Verification of an offer of employment in an admin position from a CA employing agency. Out-of-State Teaching Administrative Experience: five years of successful full-time teaching experience at a public or private school of equivalent status in another state; three years of successful, full-time administrative experience at a public or regionally accredited private school in another state; performance evaluations from last two years with ratings of satisfactory or better.

Examination(s): CA Basic Skills Examination

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-admin

Credentialing Entity: Colorado Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Colorado Educator License with Endorsement in Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out of state: Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university, completion of an approved teacher preparation program (including student teaching), and documentation of content knowledge for each endorsement requested.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Passing scores on the following exams: PRAXIS 5205 (159) AND PRAXIS 5901 series (as outlined below) Mathematics 5903 (157) - 5003 also accepted (same exam, different number) Social Studies 5904 (155) - 5004 also accepted (same exam, different number) Science 5905 (159) - 5005 also accepted (same exam, different number)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.cde.state.co.us/educatortalent/multiplemeasuresOOS

Credentialing Entity: Colorado Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Colorado Educator License with Endorsement in Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out of state: Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university, completion of an approved teacher preparation program (including student teaching), and documentation of content knowledge for each endorsement requested.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Passing scores on the following exams: PRAXIS 5205 (159) AND PRAXIS 5901 series (as outlined below) Mathematics 5903 (157) - 5003 also accepted (same exam, different number) Social Studies 5904 (155) - 5004 also accepted (same exam, different number) Science 5905 (159) - 5005 also accepted (same exam, different number)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.cde.state.co.us/educatortalent/multiplemeasuresOOS

Credentialing Entity: Colorado Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Colorado Educator License with Endorsement in Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: completion of an approved program for the preparation of special education generalists from a regionally accredited college or university or 24 semester hours as identified on the SpEd Gen added endorsement worksheet

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): passing score on each content exam below: PRAXIS 5354 (151) PRAXIS 5901 series (as outlined below; may be waived with a valid Colorado teacher license/elementary endorsement) Science 5905 (159) - 5005 also accepted (same exam, different number) Social Studies 5904 (155) - 5004 also accepted (same exam, different number) Mathematics 5903 (157) - 5003 also accepted (same exam, different number) PRAXIS 5205 (159)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/ssprequirements

Credentialing Entity: Colorado Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Principal License (Building-level)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: An earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Completion of an approved program for the preparation of principals (building-level leaders) Note: You must hold or be eligible to hold a principal license in the state in which you completed the preparation program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three or more years' fully licensed experience as a teacher or special services educator in an elementary or secondary school

Examination(s): A passing score on the PRAXIS 5412; or PRAXIS 5411 (only if taken between 09.01.2016 and 08.31.2019)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/outofstateprincipal

Credentialing Entity: Colorado Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Principal License (Building-level)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: An earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Completion of an approved program for the preparation of principals (building-level leaders) Note: You must hold or be eligible to hold a principal license in the state in which you completed the preparation program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three or more years' fully licensed experience as a teacher or special services educator in an elementary or secondary school

Examination(s): A passing score on the PRAXIS 5412; or PRAXIS 5411 (only if taken between 09.01.2016 and 08.31.2019)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/outofstateprincipal

Credentialing Entity: Connecticut Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Elementary, 1-6 (Endorsement Code 305)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree at an approved institution (Sec. 10-145d-436)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis I-CBT, Praxis II, BEST assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/US-Educators?language=en_US

Credentialing Entity: Connecticut Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Elementary, 1-6 (Endorsement Code 305)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree at an approved institution (Sec. 10-145d-436)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis I-CBT, Praxis II, BEST assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/US-Educators?language=en_US

Credentialing Entity: Connecticut Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (Endorsement Code 165)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree at an approved institution (Sec. 10-145d-436) 30 semester hours of credit in special education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II (#5543) CT Foundations of Reading Test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/Knowledge-Base/Articles/Resources/Endorsements/What-are-the-requirements-for-a-special-education-endorsement?language=en_US

Credentialing Entity: Connecticut Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Intermediate Administration and Supervision (Endorsement Code: 092)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree from approved institution Completed a course of study in special education of not fewer than 36 clock hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: 18 semester hours of graduate credit in addition to the master's degree

Postgraduate Work Experience: 50 school months of successful teaching or service

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: No

Links: https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/administrators?language=en_US

Credentialing Entity: Connecticut Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Intermediate Administration and Supervision (Endorsement Code: 092)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree from approved institution Completed a course of study in special education of not fewer than 36 clock hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: 18 semester hours of graduate credit in addition to the master's degree

Postgraduate Work Experience: 50 school months of successful teaching or service

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/administrators?language=en_US

Credentialing Entity: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Credential: Elementary (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree at regionally accredited college or university

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 2 years of effective full-time teaching experience in another state

Examination(s): exam approved by OSSE or have a 3.0 GPA in bachelor's degree

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://osse.dc.gov/page/initial-teacher-credential

Credentialing Entity: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Credential: Elementary (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree at regionally accredited college or university

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 2 years of effective full-time teaching experience in another state

Examination(s): exam approved by OSSE or have a 3.0 GPA in bachelor's degree

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://osse.dc.gov/page/initial-teacher-credential

Credentialing Entity: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Credential: Special Education: Non-Categorical (Generic) Grades PreK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree at regionally accredited college or university

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 2 years of effective full-time teaching experience in another state

Examination(s): exam approved by OSSE or have a 3.0 GPA in bachelor's degree

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://osse.dc.gov/page/initial-teacher-credential

Credentialing Entity: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrative Services Credential: Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and graduate degree or higher earned at regionally accredited college or university

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: two (2) years full-time preschool-grade 12 school-based teaching or instructional leadership experience, or full-time preschool- grade 12 school-based experience in guidance counseling, social work, psychological services, or rehabilitative services for students with disabilities; but has not passed the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://osse.dc.gov/page/school-principal-certification

Credentialing Entity: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrative Services Credential: Principal/Assistant Principal (PreK-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and graduate degree or higher earned at regionally accredited college or university

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: two (2) years full-time preschool-grade 12 school-based teaching or instructional leadership experience, or full-time preschool- grade 12 school-based experience in guidance counseling, social work, psychological services, or rehabilitative services for students with disabilities; but has not passed the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://osse.dc.gov/page/school-principal-certification

Credentialing Entity: Delaware Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial License: Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Completed a student teaching program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3504

Credentialing Entity: Delaware Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial License: Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Completed a student teaching program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3504

Credentialing Entity: Delaware Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial License: Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework in special education or teaching students with disabilities from an educator preparation program approved or recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) or a state where the state approval body employed the appropriate standards; or Earned a bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university in any content area and also satisfactorily completed 15 college credits with a focus in special education or in students with disabilities or an equivalent number of hours in professional development with 1 credit equating to 15 hours taken either as part of a degree program or in addition to a degree program from a Regionally Accredited college or university or a professional development provider approved by the Department; Completed a student teaching program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Subject Assessment - Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=3504#oosrecse

Credentialing Entity: Delaware Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial License: School Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A master’s or doctoral degree in Pre-K to 12 educational leadership from a regionally accredited college or university with advanced preparation accreditation by NCATE/CAEP; or A master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and satisfactory completion of an alternative route to licensure or certification program for school principals as provided in 14 Del.C. §§1260 – 1266; or A master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any content area and satisfactory completion of a Department-approved educator preparation program for school principals as provided in 14 DE Admin. Code 290 Approval of Education Preparation Programs.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: a minimum of five (5) years of certified experience as an educator with satisfactory annual evaluations in any Pre-K to 12 public school setting or equivalent setting as approved by the Department

Examination(s): Passing score of 160 on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (ETS Test Code #6011); or Passing score of 160 on the School Superintendent Assessment (ETS Test Code #6021); or Passing score of 151 on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (ETS Test Code #6990); or Passing score of 162 on the School Superintendent Assessment (ETS Test Code #6991)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3499#admprin

Credentialing Entity: Delaware Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial License: School Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A master’s or doctoral degree in Pre-K to 12 educational leadership from a regionally accredited college or university with advanced preparation accreditation by NCATE/CAEP; or A master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any field and satisfactory completion of an alternative route to licensure or certification program for school principals as provided in 14 Del.C. §§1260 – 1266; or A master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any content area and satisfactory completion of a Department-approved educator preparation program for school principals as provided in 14 DE Admin. Code 290 Approval of Education Preparation Programs.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: a minimum of five (5) years of certified experience as an educator with satisfactory annual evaluations in any Pre-K to 12 public school setting or equivalent setting as approved by the Department

Examination(s): Passing score of 160 on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (ETS Test Code #6011); or Passing score of 160 on the School Superintendent Assessment (ETS Test Code #6021); or Passing score of 151 on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (ETS Test Code #6990); or Passing score of 162 on the School Superintendent Assessment (ETS Test Code #6991)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3499#admprin

Credentialing Entity: Florida Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (grades K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited IHE with at least a 2.5 GPA in major field of study, and completion of a teacher preparation program from an out-of-state accredited or approved institution (or valid standard teaching certificate issued by a US state or territory)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Florida Teacher Certification examinations (FTCE), Florida Professional Education Test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/index.stml

Credentialing Entity: Florida Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (grades K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited IHE with at least a 2.5 GPA in major field of study, and completion of a teacher preparation program from an out-of-state accredited or approved institution (or valid standard teaching certificate issued by a US state or territory)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Florida Teacher Certification examinations (FTCE), Florida Professional Education Test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/index.stml

Credentialing Entity: Florida Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited IHE with at least a 2.5 GPA in major field of study, and completion of a teacher preparation program from an out-of-state accredited or approved institution (or valid standard teaching certificate issued by a US state or territory)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Florida Teacher Certification examinations (FTCE)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/index.stml

Credentialing Entity: Florida Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: School Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited IHE with at least a 2.5 GPA in major field of study, and completion of a master's teacher preparation program from an out-of-state accredited or approved institution (or valid standard teaching certificate issued by a US state or territory)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/index.stml

Credentialing Entity: Florida Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: School Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited IHE with at least a 2.5 GPA in major field of study, and completion of a master's teacher preparation program from an out-of-state accredited or approved institution (or valid standard teaching certificate issued by a US state or territory)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/index.stml

Credentialing Entity: Georgia Professional Standards Commission

License/Certification Name: GA Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education (P-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): GACE content assessment in field of preparation; GACE Educator Ethics Assessment; Special Education Requirement with grade of B or better

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.gapsc.com/ProspectiveEducator/ProspectiveEducator.aspx

https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/505-2

Credentialing Entity: Georgia Professional Standards Commission

License/Certification Name: GA Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education (P-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): GACE content assessment in field of preparation; GACE Educator Ethics Assessment; Special Education Requirement with grade of B or better

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.gapsc.com/ProspectiveEducator/ProspectiveEducator.aspx

https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/505-2

Credentialing Entity: Georgia Professional Standards Commission

License/Certification Name: GA Teaching Certificate, Special Education (P-12): Special Education General Curriculum

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The special education requirement mandated by House Bill 671 is satisfied by completing a course in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs. In addition to coursework, the following may also satisfy the requirement: NBPTS certification, degree with a major in Special Education, or 5 years of successful out-of-state educator experience

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): GACE content assessment in field of preparation; GACE Educator Ethics Assessment. Provisional certificates in Special Education fields may be granted before the applicant has passed or exempted the appropriate content assessment. However, this requirement must be fulfilled before conversion of the certificate.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.gapsc.com/ProspectiveEducator/ProspectiveEducator.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Georgia Professional Standards Commission

License/Certification Name: Georgia Standard Professional Tier 1 Certificate: Educational Leadership

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A state-approved Educational Leadership certification program at the master's degree level or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Less than three years of successful out-of-state experience in an educational leadership position

Examination(s): GACE content assessment in field of preparation; GACE Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment; Special Education Requirement with grade of B or better

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.gapsc.com/EducatorPreparation/Resources/OutOfStateInstitution.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Georgia Professional Standards Commission

License/Certification Name: Georgia Standard Professional Tier 1 Certificate: Educational Leadership

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A state-approved Educational Leadership certification program at the master's degree level or higher from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Less than three years of successful out-of-state experience in an educational leadership position

Examination(s): GACE content assessment in field of preparation; GACE Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment; Special Education Requirement with grade of B or better

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.gapsc.com/EducatorPreparation/Resources/OutOfStateInstitution.aspx

Credentialing Entity: State of Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Elementary Education K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A Provisional License may be issued to individuals who have completed a state-approved teacher education program (SATEP) in Hawaii or another U.S. state and have less than three (3) years of full-time teaching experience.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching for recommended grade levels Praxis content test(s)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/permits-and-license-types/

Credentialing Entity: State of Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Elementary Education K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A Provisional License may be issued to individuals who have completed a state-approved teacher education program (SATEP) in Hawaii or another U.S. state and have less than three (3) years of full-time teaching experience.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching for recommended grade levels Praxis content test(s)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/permits-and-license-types/

Credentialing Entity: State of Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Special Education K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A Provisional License may be issued to individuals who have completed a state-approved teacher education program (SATEP) in Hawaii or another U.S. state and have less than three (3) years of full-time teaching experience.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching for recommended grade levels Praxis content test(s)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/permits-and-license-types/

Credentialing Entity: Hawaii State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial School Level Administrator License, K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree in Education Administration or Education Leadership

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The in-state Leadership Institute is the preferred method of obtaining this license in HI.

Postgraduate Work Experience: HI requires three years of experience as a school-level administrator in order to accept an out-of-state license.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/LicensureAndCertification/Pages/home.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Hawaii State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial School Level Administrator License, K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree in Education Administration or Education Leadership

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: The in-state Leadership Institute is the preferred method of obtaining this license in HI.

Postgraduate Work Experience: HI requires three years of experience as a school-level administrator in order to accept an out-of-state license.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/LicensureAndCertification/Pages/home.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Idaho State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructional Certificate: All Subjects (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours in the philosophical, psychological, methodological foundations, instructional technology, and in the professional subject matter of education, which shall include demonstration of competencies as specified in the Idaho comprehensive literacy plan; and a minimum of ten (10) undergraduate or six (6) graduate semester credit hours, of student teaching

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/out-of-state.html

Credentialing Entity: Idaho State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructional Certificate: All Subjects (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours in the philosophical, psychological, methodological foundations, instructional technology, and in the professional subject matter of education, which shall include demonstration of competencies as specified in the Idaho comprehensive literacy plan; and a minimum of ten (10) undergraduate or six (6) graduate semester credit hours, of student teaching

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/out-of-state.html

Credentialing Entity: Idaho State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructional Certificate: Exceptional Child Generalist (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours in the philosophical, psychological, methodological foundations, instructional technology, and in the professional subject matter of education, which shall include demonstration of competencies as specified in the Idaho comprehensive literacy plan; and a minimum of ten (10) undergraduate or six (6) graduate semester credit hours, of student teaching

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/out-of-state.html

Credentialing Entity: Idaho State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrator Certificate: School Principal (Pre-K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree from accredited college or university Completion of a state-approved program of at least 30 semester credit hours of graduate study in school administration for the preparation of school principals at an accredited college or university.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Administrative internship in a state-approved program, or have 1 year of experience as an administrator

Postgraduate Work Experience: Professional Experience Report showing four years of full time certified experience working with Pre-K-12 students while under contract in an accredited school setting (experience gained while student teaching and/or substitute teaching is not accepted)

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/

Credentialing Entity: Idaho State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrator Certificate: School Principal (Pre-K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree from accredited college or university Completion of a state-approved program of at least 30 semester credit hours of graduate study in school administration for the preparation of school principals at an accredited college or university.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Administrative internship in a state-approved program, or have 1 year of experience as an administrator

Postgraduate Work Experience: Professional Experience Report showing four years of full time certified experience working with Pre-K-12 students while under contract in an accredited school setting (experience gained while student teaching and/or substitute teaching is not accepted)

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/

Credentialing Entity: Illinois State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License (PEL) - Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): edTPA (teacher performance assessment)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Requirements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Illinois State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License (PEL) - Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): edTPA (teacher performance assessment)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Requirements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Illinois State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License (PEL) - Special Education (K-Age 21); Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): edTPA (teacher performance assessment)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Requirements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Illinois State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License (PEL): Principal (PreK-Age21)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree or higher

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 4 total years of teaching or 4 total years of working in the capacity of school support personnel in an IL public school or nonpublic school recognized by the State Board, in a school under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, or in an out-of-state public school or out-of-state nonpublic school meeting out-of-state recognition standards comparable to those approved by the State Superintendent. A candidate may qualify with three years of experience if that candidate has received at least a "proficient" performance evaluation rating in the three annual performance evaluations conducted. A candidate may qualify with two years of experience if that candidate has received an "excellent" performance evaluation rating in the two annual performance evaluations conducted.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Professional-Educator-License.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Illinois State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License (PEL): Principal (PreK-Age21)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree or higher

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 4 total years of teaching or 4 total years of working in the capacity of school support personnel in an IL public school or nonpublic school recognized by the State Board, in a school under the supervision of the Department of Corrections, or in an out-of-state public school or out-of-state nonpublic school meeting out-of-state recognition standards comparable to those approved by the State Superintendent. A candidate may qualify with three years of experience if that candidate has received at least a "proficient" performance evaluation rating in the three annual performance evaluations conducted. A candidate may qualify with two years of experience if that candidate has received an "excellent" performance evaluation rating in the two annual performance evaluations conducted.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Professional-Educator-License.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Indiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Elementary: Generalist (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: CAEP or AAQEP accredited or state approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: CPR/Heimlich/AED training, including hands-on skill practice on a mannequin in person with an instructor and suicide prevention training

Postgraduate Work Experience: two (2) years instructional experience

Examination(s): 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 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

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/teacher/#OutState

Credentialing Entity: Indiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Elementary: Generalist (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: CAEP or AAQEP accredited or state approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: CPR/Heimlich/AED training, including hands-on skill practice on a mannequin in person with an instructor and suicide prevention training

Postgraduate Work Experience: two (2) years instructional experience

Examination(s): 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 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

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/teacher/#OutState

Credentialing Entity: Indiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Exceptional Needs: Mild/Moderate (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: CAEP or AAQEP accredited or state approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: CPR/Heimlich/AED training, including hands-on skill practice on a mannequin in person with an instructor and suicide prevention training

Postgraduate Work Experience: two (2) years instructional experience

Examination(s): 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. Includes: Exceptional Needs

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/teacher/#OutState

Credentialing Entity: Indiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Building Level Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: CPR certification and Suicide Prevention Training Certificate

Postgraduate Work Experience: two years of teaching experience or 2 years of school counselor experience

Examination(s): Building Level Administrator content licensure exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/administrative-licenses/#:~:text=Building%20Level%20Administrator%20License,Instructional%20or%20School%20Counselor%20license.

Credentialing Entity: Indiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Building Level Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: CPR certification and Suicide Prevention Training Certificate

Postgraduate Work Experience: two years of teaching experience or 2 years of school counselor experience

Examination(s): Building Level Administrator content licensure exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/administrative-licenses/#:~:text=Building%20Level%20Administrator%20License,Instructional%20or%20School%20Counselor%20license.

Credentialing Entity: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching License: K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom or Regional Exchange Teaching License: K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: State-approved teacher preparation program from a regionally-accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): edTPA (teacher performance assessment)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations

Credentialing Entity: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching License: K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom or Regional Exchange Teaching License: K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: State-approved teacher preparation program from a regionally-accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): edTPA (teacher performance assessment)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations

Credentialing Entity: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching License: Ages 5-21 Consultant - Special Education or Regional Exchange Teaching License: Ages 5-21 Consultant - Special Education

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: State-approved teacher preparation program from a regionally-accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): edTPA (teacher performance assessment)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations

Credentialing Entity: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator License: PK-12 Principal or Administrator Exchange License: PK-12 Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Requirements for an administrative endorsement

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of teaching experience

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations

Credentialing Entity: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator License: PK-12 Principal or Administrator Exchange License: PK-12 Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Requirements for an administrative endorsement

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of teaching experience

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://educate.iowa.gov/educator-licensure/licenses-authorizations

Credentialing Entity: Kansas State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching License: Elementary (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution; approved educator preparation program for the teaching subject areas.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Eight semester credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience within the past six years

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Content and general pedagogy; or 3 to 5 years of accredited experience may exempt testing

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

Credentialing Entity: Kansas State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching License: Elementary (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution; approved educator preparation program for the teaching subject areas.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Eight semester credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience within the past six years

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Content and general pedagogy; or 3 to 5 years of accredited experience may exempt testing

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

Credentialing Entity: Kansas State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching License: Special Education (PreK-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution; approved educator preparation program for the teaching subject areas.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Eight semester credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience within the past six years

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Content and general pedagogy; or 3 to 5 years of accredited experience may exempt testing

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

Credentialing Entity: Kansas State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial School Leadership License: Principal (PreK-12) (Building Level)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's from a regionally accredited institution; must have completed building and district programs to quality for district leadership. 3.25 GPA in leadership program coursework

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Eight semester credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience within the past six years

Postgraduate Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of accredited experience - can be teaching/school specialist or leadership experience

Examination(s): Appropriate Leadership Content assessment or three years of accredited school leadership experience may exempt testing.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

Credentialing Entity: Kansas State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial School Leadership License: Principal (PreK-12) (Building Level)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's from a regionally accredited institution; must have completed building and district programs to quality for district leadership. 3.25 GPA in leadership program coursework

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Eight semester credit hours or one year of accredited teaching experience within the past six years

Postgraduate Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of accredited experience - can be teaching/school specialist or leadership experience

Examination(s): Appropriate Leadership Content assessment or three years of accredited school leadership experience may exempt testing.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Form-2-Out-of-State

Credentialing Entity: Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Teacher Certification

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: No online programs located outside of Kentucky are currently accredited to offer education programs in Kentucky. 16 KAR 4.030. Out-of-state educator preparation An applicant for Kentucky teacher or administrative certification who completes an out-of-state educator preparation program through a solely online out-of-state educator preparation provider shall have: (a) Completed a program of preparation that is: 1. Accredited or approved, as applicable, by the provider's state of origin; 2. Regionally accredited; and 3. Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); and (b) The curriculum requirements approved by the responsible state education agency for teacher or administrative certification. (1) An applicant for Kentucky teacher certification whose professional preparation was completed at an out-of-state educator preparation provider shall: (a) Possess a teacher license or certificate equivalent to the Kentucky statement of eligibility from the state, territory, or province where the applicant completed his or her preparation program; (b) Satisfy the degree, academic preparation, and grade point requirements established in 16 KAR 2:010; (c) Provide evidence that the out-of-state license or certificate was obtained by completion of an approved educator preparation program and not based on the completion of a written or verbal assessment; and (d) Follow the procedures for certificate application established in 16 KAR 2:010.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=220

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/016/004/030/

Credentialing Entity: Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Teacher Certification

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: No online programs located outside of Kentucky are currently accredited to offer education programs in Kentucky. 16 KAR 4.030. Out-of-state educator preparation An applicant for Kentucky teacher or administrative certification who completes an out-of-state educator preparation program through a solely online out-of-state educator preparation provider shall have: (a) Completed a program of preparation that is: 1. Accredited or approved, as applicable, by the provider's state of origin; 2. Regionally accredited; and 3. Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); and (b) The curriculum requirements approved by the responsible state education agency for teacher or administrative certification. (1) An applicant for Kentucky teacher certification whose professional preparation was completed at an out-of-state educator preparation provider shall: (a) Possess a teacher license or certificate equivalent to the Kentucky statement of eligibility from the state, territory, or province where the applicant completed his or her preparation program; (b) Satisfy the degree, academic preparation, and grade point requirements established in 16 KAR 2:010; (c) Provide evidence that the out-of-state license or certificate was obtained by completion of an approved educator preparation program and not based on the completion of a written or verbal assessment; and (d) Follow the procedures for certificate application established in 16 KAR 2:010.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=220

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/016/004/030/

Credentialing Entity: Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Exceptional Children Teacher Certification

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A master's degree in speech language pathology; The approved program of preparation which corresponds to the certificate at a teacher education institution approved under the standards and procedures included in 16 KAR 5:010; and applicable assessment exams

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=220

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/016/004/030/

Credentialing Entity: Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Administrative Certification

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 16 KAR 4:030 Out-of-state educator preparation (1) An applicant for Kentucky administrative certification whose professional preparation was completed at an out-of-state educator preparation provider shall: (a) Possess an administrative license or certificate equivalent to the Kentucky corresponding statement of eligibility or administrative certificate from the state, territory, or province where the applicant completed his or her preparation program; (b) Satisfy the degree, academic preparation, and grade point requirements for the administrative certificate established in 16 KAR Chapter 3; (c) Provide evidence that the out-of-state license or certificate was obtained by completion of an approved educator preparation program consisting of a minimum of thirty (30) post Masters' graduate-level hours in school administration;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=211

Credentialing Entity: Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Administrative Certification

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 16 KAR 4:030 Out-of-state educator preparation (1) An applicant for Kentucky administrative certification whose professional preparation was completed at an out-of-state educator preparation provider shall: (a) Possess an administrative license or certificate equivalent to the Kentucky corresponding statement of eligibility or administrative certificate from the state, territory, or province where the applicant completed his or her preparation program; (b) Satisfy the degree, academic preparation, and grade point requirements for the administrative certificate established in 16 KAR Chapter 3; (c) Provide evidence that the out-of-state license or certificate was obtained by completion of an approved educator preparation program consisting of a minimum of thirty (30) post Masters' graduate-level hours in school administration;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=211

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State (OS) Certificate: Elementary (Grades 1-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in accordance with 34 CFR 602; teacher preparation program in another state; student teaching or internship in certification area, or in lieu have the years of successful teaching experience as required by the teacher preparation program provider or SEA

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pedagogy Exams; Elementary Education exams

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State (OS) Certificate: Elementary (Grades 1-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in accordance with 34 CFR 602; teacher preparation program in another state; student teaching or internship in certification area, or in lieu have the years of successful teaching experience as required by the teacher preparation program provider or SEA

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pedagogy Exams; Elementary Education exams

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State (OS) Certificate: Special Education - Mild to Moderate Disabilities (Grades 1-5, 4-8, 6-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in accordance with 34 CFR 602; teacher preparation program in another state; student teaching or internship in certification area, or in lieu have the years of successful teaching experience as required by the teacher preparation program provider or SEA

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Mild to Moderate Disabilities exams

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Principal (OSP1) Certificate: Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Hold or be eligible to hold a Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate; Have three years of teaching experience; Completion of a competency-based graduate degree program in the area of educational leadership from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: a valid out-of-state certificate as a principal or comparable educational leader certificate; 2 years of successful experience as a principal or assistant principal in another state; and regularly employed as an assistant principal or principal for at least one semester, or 90 consecutive days, within the five-year period immediately preceding first employment in Louisiana, or the applicant must earn six semester hours of credit in state-approved courses during the five-year period immediately preceding issuance of the OSP1

Examination(s): Have a passing score on the Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) or the Louisiana Leadership Assessment Series (LLAS) in accordance with state requirements.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Principal (OSP1) Certificate: Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Hold or be eligible to hold a Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate; Have three years of teaching experience; Completion of a competency-based graduate degree program in the area of educational leadership from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: a valid out-of-state certificate as a principal or comparable educational leader certificate; 2 years of successful experience as a principal or assistant principal in another state; and regularly employed as an assistant principal or principal for at least one semester, or 90 consecutive days, within the five-year period immediately preceding first employment in Louisiana, or the applicant must earn six semester hours of credit in state-approved courses during the five-year period immediately preceding issuance of the OSP1

Examination(s): Have a passing score on the Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) or the Louisiana Leadership Assessment Series (LLAS) in accordance with state requirements.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL1) Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Hold or be eligible to hold a Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate; Have three years of teaching experience; Completion of a competency-based graduate degree program in the area of educational leadership from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Have a passing score on the Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) or the Louisiana Leadership Assessment Series (LLAS) in accordance with state requirements.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) - Teach Louisiana, Certification

License/Certification Name: Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL1) Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Hold or be eligible to hold a Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or have a comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate; Have three years of teaching experience; Completion of a competency-based graduate degree program in the area of educational leadership from an institution of higher education accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Have a passing score on the Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) or the Louisiana Leadership Assessment Series (LLAS) in accordance with state requirements.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=3203

Credentialing Entity: Maine Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Conditional Certificate: General Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Completed a minimum of six semester hours in each of the following: English, mathematics, science, and social studies or social sciences.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial

Credentialing Entity: Maine Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Conditional Certificate: General Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Completed a minimum of six semester hours in each of the following: English, mathematics, science, and social studies or social sciences.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial

Credentialing Entity: Maine Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Conditional Certificate: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-8) and/or Conditional Certificate: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (7-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Earned at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Completed a minimum of nine semester hours in special education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: In the first year of employment, be enrolled in a Maine approved program for mentoring teachers under a Conditional Certificate for a special education endorsement

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Passed basic skills test in reading, writing, and mathematics, in accordance with Maine Department of Education Regulation 13, or achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all courses required for the certification, or completed a successful portfolio review demonstrating competency in Maine’s Initial Teacher Standards

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial

Credentialing Entity: Maine Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Conditional Certificate: Building Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: advanced degree in the field of education or leadership from an accredited college or university; Completed approved courses in the following two knowledge areas: Federal and Maine civil rights law and education laws; and Special education law Meets the standards of the PSEL (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders) related to budgeting, fiscal resources, supervision, and evaluation Meets at least five of the other standards of the PSEL

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Satisfactory completion of an approved internship or practicum based on the PSEL and relating to the duties of a principal or career and technical education administrator, which shall take place in a school setting and be met by one of the following: i. Completion of a graduate level state-approved administrator internship or practicum program with a minimum term of 15 weeks; ii. Completion of a minimum of one full year of employment as an assistant principal, assistant career and technical education administrator, principal, or career and technical education administrator; or iii. Completion of a mentorship plan reviewed and approved by the Commissioner, with the duration of the plan being one academic year.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial

Credentialing Entity: Maine Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Conditional Certificate: Building Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: advanced degree in the field of education or leadership from an accredited college or university; Completed approved courses in the following two knowledge areas: Federal and Maine civil rights law and education laws; and Special education law Meets the standards of the PSEL (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders) related to budgeting, fiscal resources, supervision, and evaluation Meets at least five of the other standards of the PSEL

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Satisfactory completion of an approved internship or practicum based on the PSEL and relating to the duties of a principal or career and technical education administrator, which shall take place in a school setting and be met by one of the following: i. Completion of a graduate level state-approved administrator internship or practicum program with a minimum term of 15 weeks; ii. Completion of a minimum of one full year of employment as an assistant principal, assistant career and technical education administrator, principal, or career and technical education administrator; or iii. Completion of a mentorship plan reviewed and approved by the Commissioner, with the duration of the plan being one academic year.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/initial

Credentialing Entity: Maryland State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Certificate I: Elementary 1-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of a teacher preparation program, including a clinical internship, that is approved to lead to licensure in another state or country in the license area being sought

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: As of July 1, 1999, individuals applying for a Maryland teaching certificate are required to complete additional reading course work. Early childhood, elementary education, and special education at those levels are required to complete 12 semester hours. Secondary education, PreK-12, and secondary special education teachers are required to complete 6 semester hours.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Beginning July 1, 2025, a passing score on a portfolio-based performance assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Routes-to-Initial-Certification.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Maryland State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Certificate I: Elementary 1-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of a teacher preparation program, including a clinical internship, that is approved to lead to licensure in another state or country in the license area being sought

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: As of July 1, 1999, individuals applying for a Maryland teaching certificate are required to complete additional reading course work. Early childhood, elementary education, and special education at those levels are required to complete 12 semester hours. Secondary education, PreK-12, and secondary special education teachers are required to complete 6 semester hours.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Beginning July 1, 2025, a passing score on a portfolio-based performance assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Routes-to-Initial-Certification.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Maryland State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Certificate I: Special Education - Elementary (1-8) and/or Special Education - Secondary (6-adult)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of a teacher preparation program, including a clinical internship, that is approved to lead to licensure in another state or country in the license area being sought

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: As of July 1, 1999, individuals applying for a Maryland teaching certificate are required to complete additional reading course work. Early childhood, elementary education, and special education at those levels are required to complete 12 semester hours. Secondary education, PreK-12, and secondary special education teachers are required to complete 6 semester hours.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Beginning July 1, 2025, a passing score on a portfolio-based performance assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Routes-to-Initial-Certification.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Maryland State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Certificate I: Administrator I

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree; One of the following: (a) A Maryland-approved program leading to Administrator certification (b) An out of state program that leads to certification as a supervisor of instruction, assistant principal, or principal in the state where it is located. (c) 18 semester hours of graduate course work taken at the post-baccalaureate level to include a balance of content in the following categories: (i) Curriculum, instruction, and assessment; (ii) Development, observation, and evaluation of staff; (iii) Legal issues and ethical decision-making; (iv) School leadership, management and administration; and (v) Practicum, internship, or a collaboratively designed and supervised experience by the local school system and college/university to include the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders with verification of this experience submitted by the applicant.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Three semester hours or State-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit in special education coursework.

Postgraduate Work Experience: 27 months of satisfactory teaching performance or satisfactory performance on a professional certificate or satisfactory performance as a certified specialist

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/areas/Supervisors-of-Instruction%2c-Assistant-Principals%2c-and-Principals.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Maryland State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Certificate I: Administrator I

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree; One of the following: (a) A Maryland-approved program leading to Administrator certification (b) An out of state program that leads to certification as a supervisor of instruction, assistant principal, or principal in the state where it is located. (c) 18 semester hours of graduate course work taken at the post-baccalaureate level to include a balance of content in the following categories: (i) Curriculum, instruction, and assessment; (ii) Development, observation, and evaluation of staff; (iii) Legal issues and ethical decision-making; (iv) School leadership, management and administration; and (v) Practicum, internship, or a collaboratively designed and supervised experience by the local school system and college/university to include the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders with verification of this experience submitted by the applicant.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Three semester hours or State-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit in special education coursework.

Postgraduate Work Experience: 27 months of satisfactory teaching performance or satisfactory performance on a professional certificate or satisfactory performance as a certified specialist

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/areas/Supervisors-of-Instruction%2c-Assistant-Principals%2c-and-Principals.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teacher License: Elementary (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of an educator preparation program accredited by NCATE, TEAC or CAEP

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL): Communication and Literacy Skills and General Curriculum and one of the following: Reading Specialist subject matter test or Foundations of Reading subject matter test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/out-state-applicants.html

Credentialing Entity: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teacher License: Elementary (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of an educator preparation program accredited by NCATE, TEAC or CAEP

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL): Communication and Literacy Skills and General Curriculum and one of the following: Reading Specialist subject matter test or Foundations of Reading subject matter test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/out-state-applicants.html

Credentialing Entity: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teacher License: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (Grades PK-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of an educator preparation program accredited by NCATE, TEAC or CAEP

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/out-state-applicants.html

Credentialing Entity: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator License: Principal/Assistant Principal (Grades PK-8 or 5-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of an educator preparation program accredited by NCATE, TEAC or CAEP Demonstration of successful application of the Professional Standards for Administrative Leadership set forth in 603 CMR 7.10 through completion of a Performance Assessment for Initial License and one of the following: a. An approved post-baccalaureate program of studies including a supervised practicum/practicum equivalent (500 hours) in the principal/assistant principal role and at the level of the license sought. b. An administrative apprenticeship/internship (500 hours) in the principal/assistant principal role and at the level of the license sought with a trained mentor, using Department guidelines. School Principal/Assistant School Principal (Levels: PreK–8; 5–12) c. A Panel Review. Eligibility for a Panel Review is limited to candidates who have completed one of the following: A post-baccalaureate program in management/administration at an accredited college or university. Three full years of employment in an executive management/ leadership, supervisory, or administrative role.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three full years of employment in an executive management/leadership role or in a supervisory, teaching, or administrative role in a public school, private school, higher education, or other educational setting accepted by the Department

Examination(s): Communication and Literacy Skills test Performance Assessment for Initial Licensure

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/out-state-applicants.html

Credentialing Entity: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator License: Principal/Assistant Principal (Grades PK-8 or 5-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree; Completion of an educator preparation program accredited by NCATE, TEAC or CAEP Demonstration of successful application of the Professional Standards for Administrative Leadership set forth in 603 CMR 7.10 through completion of a Performance Assessment for Initial License and one of the following: a. An approved post-baccalaureate program of studies including a supervised practicum/practicum equivalent (500 hours) in the principal/assistant principal role and at the level of the license sought. b. An administrative apprenticeship/internship (500 hours) in the principal/assistant principal role and at the level of the license sought with a trained mentor, using Department guidelines. School Principal/Assistant School Principal (Levels: PreK–8; 5–12) c. A Panel Review. Eligibility for a Panel Review is limited to candidates who have completed one of the following: A post-baccalaureate program in management/administration at an accredited college or university. Three full years of employment in an executive management/ leadership, supervisory, or administrative role.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three full years of employment in an executive management/leadership role or in a supervisory, teaching, or administrative role in a public school, private school, higher education, or other educational setting accepted by the Department

Examination(s): Communication and Literacy Skills test Performance Assessment for Initial Licensure

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/out-state-applicants.html

Credentialing Entity: Michigan Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Teaching Certificate: Elementary PreK-3 and/or 3-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: MI has a multi-level elementary certification in 2023 (PreK-3 or 3-6). Candidates must apply for MI certification to learn if they are eligible for one or both levels based on completion of Walden's MN-approved K-6 program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): After an application evaluation, the educator will be emailed a MOECS evaluation letter specifying the appropriate test that must be passed Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). The educator cannot be advised on specific testing requirements prior to applying and being evaluated by MDE. Three (3) years of successful teaching experience matching the validity of their standard teaching certificate from another state, country, or federally recognized Indian tribe since it was initially issued may be accepted in lieu of the test.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/becoming-a-teacher/out-of-state-applicants

Credentialing Entity: Michigan Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Teaching Certificate: Elementary PreK-3 and/or 3-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: MI has a multi-level elementary certification in 2023 (PreK-3 or 3-6). Candidates must apply for MI certification to learn if they are eligible for one or both levels based on completion of Walden's MN-approved K-6 program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): After an application evaluation, the educator will be emailed a MOECS evaluation letter specifying the appropriate test that must be passed Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). The educator cannot be advised on specific testing requirements prior to applying and being evaluated by MDE. Three (3) years of successful teaching experience matching the validity of their standard teaching certificate from another state, country, or federally recognized Indian tribe since it was initially issued may be accepted in lieu of the test.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/becoming-a-teacher/out-of-state-applicants

Credentialing Entity: Michigan Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Add-on Endorsement: Special Education PreK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Complete an endorsement program with at least 20 semester credit hours of coursework through an approved Educator Preparation Program. Teachers who have completed endorsement programs in another state, country, or federally recognized Indian tribe will be evaluated by the Office of Educator Excellence (OEE). Applicants must satisfy all the requirements for the endorsement and pass the corresponding MTTC before the endorsement can be added to the Michigan teaching certificate. Teachers should not take the MTTC until the OEE evaluation is completed and an evaluation report is issued indicating the test that must be passed. The MTTC is not required in cases where the educator holds the endorsement on a teaching certificate issued by another state, country, or federally recognized Indian tribe and has taught successfully for a minimum of three years in a position for which that endorsement was valid.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): After an application evaluation, the educator will be emailed a MOECS evaluation letter specifying the appropriate test that must be passed Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC). The educator cannot be advised on specific testing requirements prior to applying and being evaluated by MDE. Three (3) years of successful teaching experience matching the validity of their standard teaching certificate from another state, country, or federally recognized Indian tribe since it was initially issued may be accepted in lieu of the test.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance

Credentialing Entity: Michigan Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Administrator Certificate: Elementary & Secondary Administrator PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Individuals who seek out or complete an administrator preparation program at institutions or universities outside the state of Michigan (regardless of whether it is online or face-to-face) must meet the requirements of that state. MDE does not have the authority to approve out-of-state educator preparation programs prior to completion. Upon completion of the preparation program and issuance of the out-of-state certificate or license, administrators may apply for a comparable Michigan School Administrator Certificate.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/administrator-certification

Credentialing Entity: Michigan Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Standard Administrator Certificate: Elementary & Secondary Administrator PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Individuals who seek out or complete an administrator preparation program at institutions or universities outside the state of Michigan (regardless of whether it is online or face-to-face) must meet the requirements of that state. MDE does not have the authority to approve out-of-state educator preparation programs prior to completion. Upon completion of the preparation program and issuance of the out-of-state certificate or license, administrators may apply for a comparable Michigan School Administrator Certificate.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/administrator-certification

Credentialing Entity: Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Tier 3 Teaching License, Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and completion of a MN-approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: A teacher holding a Tier 3 license must participate in the employing district or charter school's mentorship and evaluation program, including an individual growth and development plan.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): No testing required for MN teacher licensure preparation program completers

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://mn.gov/pelsb/

Credentialing Entity: Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Tier 3 Teaching License, Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and completion of a MN-approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: A teacher holding a Tier 3 license must participate in the employing district or charter school's mentorship and evaluation program, including an individual growth and development plan.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): No testing required for MN teacher licensure preparation program completers

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://mn.gov/pelsb/

Credentialing Entity: Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Tier 3 Teaching License, Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (K-21)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and completion of a MN-approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: A teacher holding a Tier 3 license must participate in the employing district or charter school's mentorship and evaluation program, including an individual growth and development plan.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): No testing required for MN teacher licensure preparation program completers

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://mn.gov/pelsb/

Credentialing Entity: Minnesota Board of School Administrators

License/Certification Name: Principal K-12 License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 60 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree that includes a master's, specialist or doctoral degree field experience of at least 320 hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years of successful classroom teaching experience (this experience may include online teaching experience) while holding a classroom teaching license valid for the position or positions in which the experience was gained

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: No

Links: https://bosa.mn.gov/BOSA/LicInfo/index.html

Credentialing Entity: Minnesota Board of School Administrators

License/Certification Name: Principal K-12 License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 60 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree that includes a master's, specialist or doctoral degree field experience of at least 320 hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years of successful classroom teaching experience (this experience may include online teaching experience) while holding a classroom teaching license valid for the position or positions in which the experience was gained

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://bosa.mn.gov/BOSA/LicInfo/index.html

Credentialing Entity: Mississippi Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Elementary Education K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education with documentation of completion of student teaching from a state approved or NCATE/CAEP accredited program from a regionally/nationally accredited IHE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Foundations of Reading Assessment; Praxis Subject Assessment; Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.mdek12.org/licensure

Credentialing Entity: Mississippi Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Elementary Education K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education with documentation of completion of student teaching from a state approved or NCATE/CAEP accredited program from a regionally/nationally accredited IHE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Foundations of Reading Assessment; Praxis Subject Assessment; Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.mdek12.org/licensure

Credentialing Entity: Mississippi Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disability K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education with documentation of completion of student teaching from a state approved or NCATE/CAEP accredited program from a regionally/nationally accredited IHE; and a master's degree in endorsement area in which license is requested; Or Master's program for a degree in Special Education-Mild/Moderate Disability that includes a minimum of 18 semester hours in Special Education coursework from a regionally/nationally accredited IHE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Foundations of Reading Assessment; Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching; Praxis Subject Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.mdek12.org/licensure

Credentialing Entity: Mississippi Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Entry Level Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of an approved master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in educational administration/leadership from a state approved or regionally/nationally accredited IHE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): School Leaders Licensure Assessment - Educational Testing Service

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Administrator-License

Credentialing Entity: Mississippi Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Entry Level Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of an approved master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in educational administration/leadership from a state approved or regionally/nationally accredited IHE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): School Leaders Licensure Assessment - Educational Testing Service

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Administrator-License

Credentialing Entity: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Professional Certificate: Elementary Education Multi-Content (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree GPA of 3.00 or higher in professional education and the specific content area for which certification is sought, or achievement of exit assessment scores greater than or equal to a score deemed satisfactory by the board

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Successful attainment of the Missouri qualifying score on the exit assessment for teachers or administrators designated by the state board of education

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/out-state-information

Credentialing Entity: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Professional Certificate: Elementary Education Multi-Content (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree GPA of 3.00 or higher in professional education and the specific content area for which certification is sought, or achievement of exit assessment scores greater than or equal to a score deemed satisfactory by the board

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Successful attainment of the Missouri qualifying score on the exit assessment for teachers or administrators designated by the state board of education

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/out-state-information

Credentialing Entity: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Professional Certificate: Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Special Education (Grades K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree in Special Education GPA of 3.00 or higher in professional education and the specific content area for which certification is sought, or achievement of exit assessment scores greater than or equal to a score deemed satisfactory by the board

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): The applicant may take the appropriate content knowledge or specialty area exit assessment(s) for certification and must achieve a score equal to or in excess of the qualifying score on the content knowledge or specialty area exit assessment(s)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/out-state-information

Credentialing Entity: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator Certificate: Elementary Principal (Grades K-8); Middle School Principal (Grades 5-9); and/or Secondary Principal (Grades 9-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree program in educational administration Completion of a course in Psychology/Education of the Exceptional Child

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required for licensure.

Examination(s): The applicant must achieve a score equal to or in excess of the qualifying score on the required exit assessment(s)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/administrators

Credentialing Entity: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator Certificate: Elementary Principal (Grades K-8); Middle School Principal (Grades 5-9); and/or Secondary Principal (Grades 9-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree program in educational administration Completion of a course in Psychology/Education of the Exceptional Child

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required for licensure.

Examination(s): The applicant must achieve a score equal to or in excess of the qualifying score on the required exit assessment(s)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/administrators

Credentialing Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Class 2 Standard Teaching License: Elementary Curriculum (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree Educator preparation program, including supervised teaching experience, that is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, MACTE or state board of education/state education agency approved accreditation Completion of free online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#9389210445-class-2-standard-teaching-license

Credentialing Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Class 2 Standard Teaching License: Elementary Curriculum (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree Educator preparation program, including supervised teaching experience, that is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, MACTE or state board of education/state education agency approved accreditation Completion of free online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#9389210445-class-2-standard-teaching-license

Credentialing Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Class 2 Standard Teaching License: Special Education - Cross Categorical

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree Educator preparation program, including supervised teaching experience, that is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, MACTE or state board of education/state education agency approved accreditation Completion of free online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#9389210445-class-2-standard-teaching-license

Credentialing Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Class 3 Administrator's License - Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a professional educator preparation program which is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, or is a state approved program from a regionally accredited college or university. Each of the following must also be met: 1. Completion and verification of a master’s degree in educational leadership from an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 or a master’s degree related to education from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. Completion and verification of an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 and aligned with endorsement request for either elementary, secondary or K-12 principals. 3. Completion of three semester credits of college courses in School Law, including Special Education Law. and Completion of free online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with a standard, unrestricted license as an appropriately licensed teacher

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#93889619-administrative-license

Credentialing Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Class 3 Administrator's License - Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a professional educator preparation program which is accredited by NCATE, CAEP, or is a state approved program from a regionally accredited college or university. Each of the following must also be met: 1. Completion and verification of a master’s degree in educational leadership from an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 or a master’s degree related to education from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. Completion and verification of an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 and aligned with endorsement request for either elementary, secondary or K-12 principals. 3. Completion of three semester credits of college courses in School Law, including Special Education Law. and Completion of free online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with a standard, unrestricted license as an appropriately licensed teacher

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#93889619-administrative-license

Credentialing Entity: Nebraska Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Human Relations Training Special Education Training

Postgraduate Work Experience: Within 5 years prior to the date of application for certification, must have taught for one school year in an accredited, approved school or service provider in any state; or received 6 semester hours of college credit in education-related coursework; or received 15 semester hours of college credit if never held a regular teaching certificate and verified employment in another state.

Examination(s): Praxis Content test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/teaching-certificates/initial-certificate/

https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/out-of-state-certification/reciprocity-information/

Credentialing Entity: Nebraska Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Human Relations Training Special Education Training

Postgraduate Work Experience: Within 5 years prior to the date of application for certification, must have taught for one school year in an accredited, approved school or service provider in any state; or received 6 semester hours of college credit in education-related coursework; or received 15 semester hours of college credit if never held a regular teaching certificate and verified employment in another state.

Examination(s): Praxis Content test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/teaching-certificates/initial-certificate/

https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/out-of-state-certification/reciprocity-information/

Credentialing Entity: Nebraska Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Certificate: Special Education Generalist (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Human Relations Training Special Education Training

Postgraduate Work Experience: Within 5 years prior to the date of application for certification, must have taught for one school year in an accredited, approved school or service provider in any state; or received 6 semester hours of college credit in education-related coursework; or received 15 semester hours of college credit if never held a regular teaching certificate and verified employment in another state.

Examination(s): Praxis Content test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/teaching-certificates/initial-certificate/

https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/out-of-state-certification/reciprocity-information/

Credentialing Entity: Nebraska Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Certificate: Principal (PK-12, PK-8, or 7-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and state-approved master's degree administrative preparation program of at least two years in duration and 36 graduate semester hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 2 years of teaching experience in an approved school and 250 clock hours of internship/field experiences in approved schools

Examination(s): Praxis I Basic Skills

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dc2.education.ne.gov/tc_interactive_admin2/welcome.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Nebraska Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Certificate: Principal (PK-12, PK-8, or 7-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and state-approved master's degree administrative preparation program of at least two years in duration and 36 graduate semester hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 2 years of teaching experience in an approved school and 250 clock hours of internship/field experiences in approved schools

Examination(s): Praxis I Basic Skills

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dc2.education.ne.gov/tc_interactive_admin2/welcome.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Nevada Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Elementary (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's or more advanced degree from accredited college/university and 32 semester credits of coursework in elementary education (8 in supervised student teaching, 9 in methods of teaching elementary subjects, 9 in methods of teaching literacy or language arts, 6 in education coursework), and 18 semester credits in content areas (6 in math, 6 in science, 6 in social studies)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/new-teachers-out-of-state-applicants/

Credentialing Entity: Nevada Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Elementary (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's or more advanced degree from accredited college/university and 32 semester credits of coursework in elementary education (8 in supervised student teaching, 9 in methods of teaching elementary subjects, 9 in methods of teaching literacy or language arts, 6 in education coursework), and 18 semester credits in content areas (6 in math, 6 in science, 6 in social studies)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/new-teachers-out-of-state-applicants/

Credentialing Entity: Nevada Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator License: Special Education Generalist (K-6 and/or 7-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's or more advanced degree from accredited college/university and 8 credits of student teaching involving students who have learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, etc., equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such students; and 30 credits of coursework in specific areas

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/special-education-licenses-and-endorsements/

Credentialing Entity: Nevada Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrator License (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree or higher in educational administration

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 5 years of teaching experience

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/administrator-of-a-school-and/or-program/

Credentialing Entity: Nevada Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrator License (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree or higher in educational administration

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 5 years of teaching experience

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/administrator-of-a-school-and/or-program/

Credentialing Entity: New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Beginning Educator License: Elementary Education (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Ed 507.11 Bachelor's degree; have content concentration in English/language arts, math, social studies or general science Complete a state-approved educator preparation program in a state other than New Hampshire and either have a license in hand or apply for a New Hampshire license and endorsement within 3 years of the date of recommendation from the institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2178613249/IHE+Out+of+State+Approved+Educator+Preparation+Program+Licensure+Disclosure

Credentialing Entity: New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Beginning Educator License: Elementary Education (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Ed 507.11 Bachelor's degree; have content concentration in English/language arts, math, social studies or general science Complete a state-approved educator preparation program in a state other than New Hampshire and either have a license in hand or apply for a New Hampshire license and endorsement within 3 years of the date of recommendation from the institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2178613249/IHE+Out+of+State+Approved+Educator+Preparation+Program+Licensure+Disclosure

Credentialing Entity: New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Beginning Educator License: Special Education Teacher

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Ed 507.40 Bachelor's degree; (c) Each candidate for licensure as a special education teacher for students age 5 up to age 21 shall have the following skills, competencies, and knowledge through a combination of academic and clinical field-based experiences: (1) Skill in engaging students with and without disabilities from age 5 up to age 21; and (2) Ability to engage in the full range of teaching activities, roles, and responsibilities encountered in the school and community settings of a student with disabilities.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2178613249/IHE+Out+of+State+Approved+Educator+Preparation+Program+Licensure+Disclosure

Credentialing Entity: New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Administrator License: Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Ed 506.06 Master's program leading to school principal licensure from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body approved by U.S. DOE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: At least 3 years experience as a teacher, instructional specialist, educational specialist or education administrator

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2227667161/Requirements+Summary

Credentialing Entity: New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Administrator License: Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Ed 506.06 Master's program leading to school principal licensure from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body approved by U.S. DOE

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: At least 3 years experience as a teacher, instructional specialist, educational specialist or education administrator

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/pages/2227667161/Requirements+Summary

Credentialing Entity: State of New Jersey Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA; and completion of a major in the liberal arts, sciences, or a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/teachers/

https://nj.gov/education/license/endorsements/1001CEAS.pdf

Credentialing Entity: State of New Jersey Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA; and completion of a major in the liberal arts, sciences, or a minimum of 60 liberal arts credits

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/teachers/

https://nj.gov/education/license/endorsements/1001CEAS.pdf

Credentialing Entity: State of New Jersey Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing: Students with Disabilities

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA Current regulations for certification require that applicants complete a State-approved Teacher of Students with Disabilities program that culminates in supervised clinical practice

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/index.shtml

Credentialing Entity: State of New Jersey Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Certificate of Eligibility: Principal (P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master’s or higher degree in educational leadership, in curriculum and instruction, or in one of the recognized fields of leadership or management; Master’s degree and complete a post-master’s program resulting in a certificate of advanced study in educational administration and supervision; Master’s degree and complete a post-master’s program in a coherent sequence of 30 semester hour credits. The study must be completed at one institution in the fields outlined above; or A master’s degree from an appropriate nationally accredited program in educational leadership from an out-of-state college or university. and A minimum of 30 graduate credits, either within the master’s program or in addition to it, aligned with the Professional Standards for School Leaders set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.4. Complete a 300-hour internship in educational leadership aligned to the professional standards for school leaders in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.4 in accordance with the roles and responsibilities as a principal, independent of other course requirements. This internship either must appear on a transcript from a four-year accredited college or university or be certified by a Commissioner-approved program for preparing school principals.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Complete five years of successful educational experience under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent out-of-state certificate.

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/leaders/step1.shtml

Credentialing Entity: State of New Jersey Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Certificate of Eligibility: Principal (P-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master’s or higher degree in educational leadership, in curriculum and instruction, or in one of the recognized fields of leadership or management; Master’s degree and complete a post-master’s program resulting in a certificate of advanced study in educational administration and supervision; Master’s degree and complete a post-master’s program in a coherent sequence of 30 semester hour credits. The study must be completed at one institution in the fields outlined above; or A master’s degree from an appropriate nationally accredited program in educational leadership from an out-of-state college or university. and A minimum of 30 graduate credits, either within the master’s program or in addition to it, aligned with the Professional Standards for School Leaders set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.4. Complete a 300-hour internship in educational leadership aligned to the professional standards for school leaders in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.4 in accordance with the roles and responsibilities as a principal, independent of other course requirements. This internship either must appear on a transcript from a four-year accredited college or university or be certified by a Commissioner-approved program for preparing school principals.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Complete five years of successful educational experience under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent out-of-state certificate.

Examination(s): Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/leaders/step1.shtml

Credentialing Entity: New Mexico Public Education Department

License/Certification Name: Elementary Teaching License (K-8), Out of State 1 CS

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Elementary bachelor's degree program that includes 30 semester hours in Elementary education coursework to include student teaching; and 6 semester hours in teaching and reading; and 24 semester hours in the teaching field (e.g., social studies, math, etc.)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6 and Praxis Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; and Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/elementary-license-k-8/

Credentialing Entity: New Mexico Public Education Department

License/Certification Name: Elementary Teaching License (K-8), Out of State 1 CS

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Elementary bachelor's degree program that includes 30 semester hours in Elementary education coursework to include student teaching; and 6 semester hours in teaching and reading; and 24 semester hours in the teaching field (e.g., social studies, math, etc.)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6 and Praxis Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; and Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/elementary-license-k-8/

Credentialing Entity: New Mexico Public Education Department

License/Certification Name: Special Education Teaching License (Pre K-12), Out of State 1 CS

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Elementary bachelor's degree program that includes 30 semester hours in Elementary education coursework to include student teaching; and 6 semester hours in teaching and reading; and 24 semester hours in the teaching field (e.g., social studies, math, etc.)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6, or Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 7-12; and Praxis Special Education Foundational Knowledge

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/special-education-pre-k-12/

Credentialing Entity: New Mexico Public Education Department

License/Certification Name: Educational Administration (Pre K-12) License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and master's degree including 18 graduate hours in Educational Administration Program and apprenticeship or internship of at least 180 clock hours; or CES (Principal Leadership Development) and apprenticeship or internship that consists of a minimum of 180 clock hours;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/educational-administration-pre-k-12/

Credentialing Entity: New Mexico Public Education Department

License/Certification Name: Educational Administration (Pre K-12) License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and master's degree including 18 graduate hours in Educational Administration Program and apprenticeship or internship of at least 180 clock hours; or CES (Principal Leadership Development) and apprenticeship or internship that consists of a minimum of 180 clock hours;

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-requirements/educational-administration-pre-k-12/

Credentialing Entity: New York State Education Department

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Certificate: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Comparable approved teacher preparation program in another state; Bachelor's degree with 2.5 CGPA

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Educating All Students Test; Content Specialty Test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Credentialing Entity: New York State Education Department

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Certificate: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Comparable approved teacher preparation program in another state; Bachelor's degree with 2.5 CGPA

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Educating All Students Test; Content Specialty Test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Credentialing Entity: New York State Education Department

License/Certification Name: Initial Teaching Certificate: Students with Disabilities (All Grades)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Comparable approved teacher preparation program in another state; Bachelor's degree with 2.5 CGPA

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Educating All Students Test; Content Specialty Test - Specified Multi-Subject Examination; Content Specialty Test - Students with Disabilities or Safety Net Students with Disabilities

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Credentialing Entity: New York State Education Department

License/Certification Name: Initial Certificate: School Building Leader

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree; completion of comparable approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act

Postgraduate Work Experience: Paid, Full-time classroom teaching/pps experience

Examination(s): New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Educating All Students Test, School Building Leader Assessment Parts One and Two

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Credentialing Entity: New York State Education Department

License/Certification Name: Initial Certificate: School Building Leader

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree; completion of comparable approved teacher preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Workshops: Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act

Postgraduate Work Experience: Paid, Full-time classroom teaching/pps experience

Examination(s): New York State Teacher Certification Exam - Educating All Students Test, School Building Leader Assessment Parts One and Two

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Credentialing Entity: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Elementary (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Educators with Fewer than Three Years of Experience: Complete an out-of-state educator preparation program or hold a license in Elementary Education from another state Out of State Equivalency: 1) Completion of an Educator Preparation Program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); or, 2) Completion of an education program that meets the standards developed by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC); or, 3) Completion of an education program in a State with which North Carolina has an interstate agreement, or, 4) Completion of a regionally accredited (ACCJC, HLC, MSCHE, NEASC-CIHE, SACSCOC, or WSCUC) Educator Preparation Program in another State.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure

Credentialing Entity: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Elementary (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Educators with Fewer than Three Years of Experience: Complete an out-of-state educator preparation program or hold a license in Elementary Education from another state Out of State Equivalency: 1) Completion of an Educator Preparation Program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); or, 2) Completion of an education program that meets the standards developed by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC); or, 3) Completion of an education program in a State with which North Carolina has an interstate agreement, or, 4) Completion of a regionally accredited (ACCJC, HLC, MSCHE, NEASC-CIHE, SACSCOC, or WSCUC) Educator Preparation Program in another State.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure

Credentialing Entity: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Exceptional Children (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Educators with Fewer than Three Years of Experience: Complete an out-of-state educator preparation program or hold a license in Elementary Education from another state Out of State Equivalency: 1) Completion of an Educator Preparation Program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); or, 2) Completion of an education program that meets the standards developed by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC); or, 3) Completion of an education program in a State with which North Carolina has an interstate agreement, or, 4) Completion of a regionally accredited (ACCJC, HLC, MSCHE, NEASC-CIHE, SACSCOC, or WSCUC) Educator Preparation Program in another State.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure

Credentialing Entity: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: School Administrator - Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree in school administration

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: While no experience requirements are stated, it is assumed that you have at least three years of teaching experience as you have had a professional Educator’s License

Examination(s): School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure/licensure-administrators-and-student-services

Credentialing Entity: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: School Administrator - Principal

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree in school administration

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: While no experience requirements are stated, it is assumed that you have at least three years of teaching experience as you have had a professional Educator’s License

Examination(s): School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure/licensure-administrators-and-student-services

Credentialing Entity: North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Reciprocal License: Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a board-approved teacher education program with 2.5 GPA A transcript analysis is completed and a plan of study is developed for each individual indicating the coursework and testing needed. This license can be issued twice, so the educator has a total of five years to complete all requirements.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Senate Bill 2048 mandates a mental health competency course for all initial licenses. Those graduating from a ND institution have this built into their preparation program. If you graduated outside of ND and have not met this requirement, it may be met by completing mental health professional development provided by a school district or other mental health agency. The requirement may also be met by completing a course in youth mental health offered through UND.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis I Core Academic Skills for Educators and Praxis II for area of certification

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/license-information/types-licenses

Credentialing Entity: North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Reciprocal License: Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a board-approved teacher education program with 2.5 GPA A transcript analysis is completed and a plan of study is developed for each individual indicating the coursework and testing needed. This license can be issued twice, so the educator has a total of five years to complete all requirements.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Senate Bill 2048 mandates a mental health competency course for all initial licenses. Those graduating from a ND institution have this built into their preparation program. If you graduated outside of ND and have not met this requirement, it may be met by completing mental health professional development provided by a school district or other mental health agency. The requirement may also be met by completing a course in youth mental health offered through UND.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis I Core Academic Skills for Educators and Praxis II for area of certification

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/license-information/types-licenses

Credentialing Entity: North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Reciprocal License: Special Education (Grades K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 67.1-02-03-07. Major equivalency endorsements. To be considered qualified in special education, the teacher will need to hold an early childhood, elementary, middle level, or secondary license, hold a bachelor's degree, demonstrate knowledge in the subject the teacher is teaching, and hold the special education endorsement, major, minor, or master's degree pursuant to the special education category the teacher is serving. Special education teachers not holding regular licensure at the level they are teaching will only be able to provide consultative services to students in grades prekindergarten through grade twelve.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis I Core Academic Skills for Educators and Praxis II Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.specialeducationguide.com/teacher-certification/north-dakota/#:~:text=Licensure%20Requirements&text=The%20ESPB%20awards%20an%20Initial,and%20a%20student%20teaching%20component.

Credentialing Entity: North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Reciprocal License: Elementary Principal Credential (K-8) Level I Secondary Principal Credential (5-12) Level I K-12 Principal Credential

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Level 1: Master's degree in Educational Administration or another field certifiable by the ESPB

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Internship is required at both the elementary and secondary levels to be eligible for the K-12 Principal Credential

Postgraduate Work Experience: At least 3 years of teaching or administrative experience at the grade levels applicable.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/credentials-and-certificates/principal-credentials

Credentialing Entity: North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Out-of-State Reciprocal License: Elementary Principal Credential (K-8) Level I Secondary Principal Credential (5-12) Level I K-12 Principal Credential

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Level 1: Master's degree in Educational Administration or another field certifiable by the ESPB

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Internship is required at both the elementary and secondary levels to be eligible for the K-12 Principal Credential

Postgraduate Work Experience: At least 3 years of teaching or administrative experience at the grade levels applicable.

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/credentials-and-certificates/principal-credentials

Credentialing Entity: Ohio Department of Education

License/Certification Name: One-Year-Out-of-State License: Primary (P-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and an approved, traditional teacher preparation program. Coursework must include 9 semester hours in the teaching of reading, and 3 semester hour course in the teaching of phonics

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: OH requires 12 credits of reading coursework including 3 credits of phonics. Program completers will be eligible for an initial OH license, but will need to complete the additional 6 reading credits before renewing or upgrading the initial OH license.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Less than two years of teaching experience to apply for the 2 year resident educator license For the 5 Year Professional License: Completed a traditional teacher preparation program through an accredited college or university and have taught under a standard out-of-state teaching license for two full school years or more, OR Have taught under a standard out-of-state teaching license for three full school years.

Examination(s): Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure

Credentialing Entity: Ohio Department of Education

License/Certification Name: One-Year-Out-of-State License: Primary (P-5)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and an approved, traditional teacher preparation program. Coursework must include 9 semester hours in the teaching of reading, and 3 semester hour course in the teaching of phonics

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: OH requires 12 credits of reading coursework including 3 credits of phonics. Program completers will be eligible for an initial OH license, but will need to complete the additional 6 reading credits before renewing or upgrading the initial OH license.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Less than two years of teaching experience to apply for the 2 year resident educator license For the 5 Year Professional License: Completed a traditional teacher preparation program through an accredited college or university and have taught under a standard out-of-state teaching license for two full school years or more, OR Have taught under a standard out-of-state teaching license for three full school years.

Examination(s): Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure

Credentialing Entity: Ohio Department of Education

License/Certification Name: One-Year-Out-of-State License: Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate Need (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree and an approved, traditional teacher preparation program. Coursework must include 9 semester hours in the teaching of reading, and 3 semester hour course in the teaching of phonics

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: OH requires 12 credits of reading coursework including 3 credits of phonics. Program completers will be eligible for an initial OH license, but will need to complete the additional 6 reading credits before renewing or upgrading the initial OH license.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Less than two years of teaching experience to apply for the 2 year resident educator license For the 5 Year Professional License: Completed a traditional teacher preparation program through an accredited college or university and have taught under a standard out-of-state teaching license for two full school years or more, OR Have taught under a standard out-of-state teaching license for three full school years.

Examination(s): Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure

Credentialing Entity: Ohio Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Principal License: Grades PK-6, Grades 4-9, or Grades 5-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree and completed an approved, traditional principal preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Candidates must have at least two years of successful teaching experience under a standard or professional teaching license (or work experience under a professional pupil services license) in the grade level(s) they request for the principal license. Candidates may choose from the following grade levels for a principal license based upon work experience: Grades PreK-6 Grades 4-9 Grades 5-12

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure

Credentialing Entity: Ohio Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Principal License: Grades PK-6, Grades 4-9, or Grades 5-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree and completed an approved, traditional principal preparation program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Candidates must have at least two years of successful teaching experience under a standard or professional teaching license (or work experience under a professional pupil services license) in the grade level(s) they request for the principal license. Candidates may choose from the following grade levels for a principal license based upon work experience: Grades PreK-6 Grades 4-9 Grades 5-12

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure

Credentialing Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (Grades 1 to 8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Graduated from an accredited institution of higher education that has an approved teacher education program for the certification area sought; Successfully completed a higher education teacher education program approved by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) The Board shall issue a certificate to teach to a person who holds a valid out-of-state certificate. The certificate to teach shall only be for those subject areas and grade levels most closely aligned to the subject areas and grade levels recognized on the out-of-state certificate.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) and the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sde.ok.gov/traditional-path-oklahoma-teacher-certification#otherstate

Credentialing Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (Grades 1 to 8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Graduated from an accredited institution of higher education that has an approved teacher education program for the certification area sought; Successfully completed a higher education teacher education program approved by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) The Board shall issue a certificate to teach to a person who holds a valid out-of-state certificate. The certificate to teach shall only be for those subject areas and grade levels most closely aligned to the subject areas and grade levels recognized on the out-of-state certificate.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) and the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sde.ok.gov/traditional-path-oklahoma-teacher-certification#otherstate

Credentialing Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Special Education (Pre-K to Grade 12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Teachers who are certified in special education are approved to provide content instruction in a special education setting if they hold a valid certificate (in Elementary, Early Childhood, or Secondary content area) that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pass an appropriate Oklahoma Subject Area Test or demonstrates competency through Oklahoma’s High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) for the required subject area in a special education classroom.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sde.ok.gov/special-education-guidance

Credentialing Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Elementary Principal (Pre-K to Grade 8) and/or Educator Certificate: Secondary Principal (Grades 5 to 8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree; completion of a building-level leadership skills program in education administration that is Oklahoma approved

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Two years of successful teaching experience in an OK public or private school accredited by the OK State Board of Education

Examination(s): Principal Oklahoma Subject Area Tests

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/Administrator%2520Certification%2520Requirements%5B1%5D.pdf

Credentialing Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Educator Certificate: Elementary Principal (Pre-K to Grade 8) and/or Educator Certificate: Secondary Principal (Grades 5 to 8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree; completion of a building-level leadership skills program in education administration that is Oklahoma approved

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Two years of successful teaching experience in an OK public or private school accredited by the OK State Board of Education

Examination(s): Principal Oklahoma Subject Area Tests

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/Administrator%2520Certification%2520Requirements%5B1%5D.pdf

Credentialing Entity: Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon

License/Certification Name: Reciprocal Teaching License: Elementary - Multiple Subjects (1 year)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher and completed an educator preparation program and hold a license from another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Pages/Out-of-State.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon

License/Certification Name: Reciprocal Teaching License: Elementary - Multiple Subjects (1 year)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree or higher and completed an educator preparation program and hold a license from another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Pages/Out-of-State.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon

License/Certification Name: Special Education Endorsement - Generalist (1 year)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Commission-approved preparation program in special education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): ORELA (Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments) Special Education and Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment Exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Pages/Endorsements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon

License/Certification Name: Reciprocal Administrator License: Principal (18 months)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: completed a principal licensure preparation program and hold a master’s degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Oregon School Law and Finance Course or equivalent competency

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 full years of qualifying licensed experience in a 1.0 FTE assignment OR 6 full years of qualifying licensed experience in a .50 FTE or more assignment

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Pages/Administrator-License-Redesign.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon

License/Certification Name: Reciprocal Administrator License: Principal (18 months)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: completed a principal licensure preparation program and hold a master’s degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Oregon School Law and Finance Course or equivalent competency

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 full years of qualifying licensed experience in a 1.0 FTE assignment OR 6 full years of qualifying licensed experience in a .50 FTE or more assignment

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/LIC/Pages/Administrator-License-Redesign.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructor Certificate: Level I Grades PK-4

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 CGPA; complete a PDE-approved program of study that leads to certification for valid out-of-state certification holders with two years of classroom experience, proof of experience and your teaching certification will be required rather than proof of an approved program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA); Pearson Pre-K-4 Modules 1, 2 and 3

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/Completed-Approved-Preparation-Program-Outside-of-Pennsylvania.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructor Certificate: Level I Grades PK-4

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 CGPA; complete a PDE-approved program of study that leads to certification for valid out-of-state certification holders with two years of classroom experience, proof of experience and your teaching certification will be required rather than proof of an approved program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA); Pearson Pre-K-4 Modules 1, 2 and 3

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/Completed-Approved-Preparation-Program-Outside-of-Pennsylvania.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructor Certificate: Special Education Grades PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree with 3.0 CGPA; complete a PDE-approved program of study that leads to certification for valid out-of-state certification holders with two years of classroom experience, proof of experience and your teaching certification will be required rather than proof of an approved program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA); ETS Special Education: Foundational Knowledge

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/Staffing%20Guidelines/Pages/CSPG61.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrative Certificate: Principal PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree, graduate level-certification program completion with 3.0 GPA and practicum or field experience consisting of 360 hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/Administrative-Supervisory-or-Superintendent-Credential.aspx

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PrincipalRequirements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Pennsylvania Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Administrative Certificate: Principal PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree, graduate level-certification program completion with 3.0 GPA and practicum or field experience consisting of 360 hours

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/Administrative-Supervisory-or-Superintendent-Credential.aspx

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PrincipalRequirements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: State of Rhode Island Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Full Certification: Elementary Education Teacher (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: May be available to individuals who hold a valid, current, full, out-of-state certificate; must align to a specific RI certificate grade range and content area, is NASDTEC Stage 3, and is not a temporary or preliminary certificate RI approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, Reciprocity Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks student teaching and 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Content tests: Elementary Multiple Subjects

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification-0

Credentialing Entity: State of Rhode Island Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Full Certification: Elementary Education Teacher (Grades 1-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: May be available to individuals who hold a valid, current, full, out-of-state certificate; must align to a specific RI certificate grade range and content area, is NASDTEC Stage 3, and is not a temporary or preliminary certificate RI approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, Reciprocity Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks student teaching and 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Content tests: Elementary Multiple Subjects

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification-0

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PrincipalRequirements.aspx

Credentialing Entity: State of Rhode Island Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Full Certification: Elementary Special Education Teacher

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: RI approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, Reciprocity Completion of a minimum of 12 weeks student teaching and 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Special Education: Foundational Knowledge

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification/certificate-areas-and-requirements

Credentialing Entity: State of Rhode Island Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Full Certification: Building Level Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: RI approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, Reciprocity Advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution and completion of 300 hour internship

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of documented PK-12 professional experience

Examination(s): School Leader Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification/certificate-areas-and-requirements

Credentialing Entity: State of Rhode Island Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Full Certification: Building Level Administrator

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: RI approved Program, Credential Review: CRCI, Reciprocity Advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution and completion of 300 hour internship

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of documented PK-12 professional experience

Examination(s): School Leader Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification/certificate-areas-and-requirements

Credentialing Entity: South Carolina Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (Grades 2-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A bachelor’s or master’s degree either from an institution that has a state-approved teacher education program and is accredited for general collegiate purposes by a regional accreditation association, or from a South Carolina institution that has programs approved for teacher education by the State Board of Education (SBE), or from an institution that has programs approved for teacher education by a national accreditation association with which the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has an established partnership agreement. Professional education credit must be earned through an institution that has a teacher education program approved for initial certification. Graduate degrees acceptable for certificate advancement include academic or professional degrees in the field of education or in an academic area for which a corresponding or relevant teaching area is authorized by the SBE.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: An individual who has met all requirements for certification except student teaching may request that three years teaching experience be used in lieu of student teaching for certification purposes under the following conditions: 1. The teaching experience must be at least three full years as the teacher of record and earned in an accredited public or private school in grades K–12 or at a postsecondary institution. Combinations of partial year teaching assignments may be used. Experience must be post baccalaureate to be eligible for consideration. 2. The teaching experience must be in the area of preparation and in the area in which the applicant is applying for certification.

Examination(s): Praxis Elementary Education

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/

Credentialing Entity: South Carolina Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Elementary Education (Grades 2-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A bachelor’s or master’s degree either from an institution that has a state-approved teacher education program and is accredited for general collegiate purposes by a regional accreditation association, or from a South Carolina institution that has programs approved for teacher education by the State Board of Education (SBE), or from an institution that has programs approved for teacher education by a national accreditation association with which the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has an established partnership agreement. Professional education credit must be earned through an institution that has a teacher education program approved for initial certification. Graduate degrees acceptable for certificate advancement include academic or professional degrees in the field of education or in an academic area for which a corresponding or relevant teaching area is authorized by the SBE.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: An individual who has met all requirements for certification except student teaching may request that three years teaching experience be used in lieu of student teaching for certification purposes under the following conditions: 1. The teaching experience must be at least three full years as the teacher of record and earned in an accredited public or private school in grades K–12 or at a postsecondary institution. Combinations of partial year teaching assignments may be used. Experience must be post baccalaureate to be eligible for consideration. 2. The teaching experience must be in the area of preparation and in the area in which the applicant is applying for certification.

Examination(s): Praxis Elementary Education

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/

Credentialing Entity: South Carolina Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator Certificate: Special Education: Learning Disabilities (PK-Grade 12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A bachelor’s or master’s degree either from an institution that has a state-approved teacher education program and is accredited for general collegiate purposes by a regional accreditation association, or from a South Carolina institution that has programs approved for teacher education by the State Board of Education (SBE), or from an institution that has programs approved for teacher education by a national accreditation association with which the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has an established partnership agreement. Professional education credit must be earned through an institution that has a teacher education program approved for initial certification. Graduate degrees acceptable for certificate advancement include academic or professional degrees in the field of education or in an academic area for which a corresponding or relevant teaching area is authorized by the SBE.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: An individual who has met all requirements for certification except student teaching may request that three years teaching experience be used in lieu of student teaching for certification purposes under the following conditions: 1. The teaching experience must be at least three full years as the teacher of record and earned in an accredited public or private school in grades K–12 or at a postsecondary institution. Combinations of partial year teaching assignments may be used. Experience must be post baccalaureate to be eligible for consideration. 2. The teaching experience must be in the area of preparation and in the area in which the applicant is applying for certification.

Examination(s): Praxis: Special Education Core Knowledge and Applications or Special Education Foundational Knowledge; and Special Education: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/

Credentialing Entity: South Carolina Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Certificate: Elementary Principal - Tier I (PK-Grade 8) or Secondary Principal - Tier 1 (Grades 6-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 43-64 Master's degree Valid South Carolina Educator's Professional Certificate at the elementary level Completion of an advanced program approved by the State Board of Education for the training of elementary principals and supervisors

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three years teaching experience, including at least one year of teaching in grades PreK-8 required for initial certification

Examination(s): Praxis: Educational Leadership Administration and Supervision or School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/

Credentialing Entity: South Carolina Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Certificate: Elementary Principal - Tier I (PK-Grade 8) or Secondary Principal - Tier 1 (Grades 6-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 43-64 Master's degree Valid South Carolina Educator's Professional Certificate at the elementary level Completion of an advanced program approved by the State Board of Education for the training of elementary principals and supervisors

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three years teaching experience, including at least one year of teaching in grades PreK-8 required for initial certification

Examination(s): Praxis: Educational Leadership Administration and Supervision or School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/

Credentialing Entity: South Dakota Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teacher Certificate: Elementary Education (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 24:28:16:01 The Secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who completes an approved program for educator certification and has: (1) Received a teacher, administrator, or educator specialist license or certificate in a state other than South Dakota, exclusive of a temporary, emergency, substitute or provisional certificate. The license or certificate shall be equivalent to an educator certificate issued by the Secretary and meet all of the requirements of that state for full certification; (2) Completed a successful student teaching, internship, field experience; and (3) Provided verification from the licensing state that there are no prior or pending disciplinary actions against the certificate holder for actual or alleged ethics violations.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: If applying as an Out-of-State Program Completer, a South Dakota Indian Studies course must be completed before an initial teaching certificate will be issued. If applying with a License in Hand, a one-year provisional certificate will be issued and a South Dakota Indian Studies course must be completed within that first year. The applicant for reciprocal certification shall complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training to obtain an educator certificate.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28:16

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28

Credentialing Entity: South Dakota Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teacher Certificate: Elementary Education (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 24:28:16:01 The Secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who completes an approved program for educator certification and has: (1) Received a teacher, administrator, or educator specialist license or certificate in a state other than South Dakota, exclusive of a temporary, emergency, substitute or provisional certificate. The license or certificate shall be equivalent to an educator certificate issued by the Secretary and meet all of the requirements of that state for full certification; (2) Completed a successful student teaching, internship, field experience; and (3) Provided verification from the licensing state that there are no prior or pending disciplinary actions against the certificate holder for actual or alleged ethics violations.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: If applying as an Out-of-State Program Completer, a South Dakota Indian Studies course must be completed before an initial teaching certificate will be issued. If applying with a License in Hand, a one-year provisional certificate will be issued and a South Dakota Indian Studies course must be completed within that first year. The applicant for reciprocal certification shall complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training to obtain an educator certificate.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28:16

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28

Credentialing Entity: South Dakota Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Teacher Certificate: Special Education (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 24:28:16:01 The Secretary may issue an educator certificate to the applicant for reciprocal certification who completes an approved program for educator certification and has: (1) Received a teacher, administrator, or educator specialist license or certificate in a state other than South Dakota, exclusive of a temporary, emergency, substitute or provisional certificate. The license or certificate shall be equivalent to an educator certificate issued by the Secretary and meet all of the requirements of that state for full certification; (2) Completed a successful student teaching, internship, field experience; and (3) Provided verification from the licensing state that there are no prior or pending disciplinary actions against the certificate holder for actual or alleged ethics violations.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: If applying as an Out-of-State Program Completer, a South Dakota Indian Studies course must be completed before an initial teaching certificate will be issued. If applying with a License in Hand, a one-year provisional certificate will be issued and a South Dakota Indian Studies course must be completed within that first year. The applicant for reciprocal certification shall complete a minimum of one clock hour of suicide awareness and prevention training to obtain an educator certificate.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28:16

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28

Credentialing Entity: South Dakota Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator Certificate: Principal (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: (1) bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; (2) Complete a school superintendent or principal program from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: SD requires completion of a 3-credit course in South Dakota Indian Studies from an approved provider during the time of the initial one-year certificate.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28:16

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28

Credentialing Entity: South Dakota Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Administrator Certificate: Principal (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: (1) bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; (2) Complete a school superintendent or principal program from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: SD requires completion of a 3-credit course in South Dakota Indian Studies from an approved provider during the time of the initial one-year certificate.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

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

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28:16

https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/24:28

Credentialing Entity: Tennessee Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Practitioner License with Out-of-State Initial Level License: Elementary Education K-5

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college or university and has completed an educator preparation program approved by a state other than TN; holds a full and valid initial level teacher license from a state other than TN that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Elementary Education Literacy with Mathematics; Teaching Reading: Elementary; Elementary Education Multiple Subjects

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing/educator-licensure/out-of-state-educators.html

Credentialing Entity: Tennessee Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Practitioner License with Out-of-State Initial Level License: Elementary Education K-5

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college or university and has completed an educator preparation program approved by a state other than TN; holds a full and valid initial level teacher license from a state other than TN that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Elementary Education Literacy with Mathematics; Teaching Reading: Elementary; Elementary Education Multiple Subjects

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing/educator-licensure/out-of-state-educators.html

Credentialing Entity: Tennessee Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Practitioner License with Out-of-State Initial Level License: Special Education Comprehensive Program K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college or university and has completed an educator preparation program approved by a state other than TN; holds a full and valid initial level teacher license from a state other than TN that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Special Education Core Knowledge & Severe to Profound Applications, Teaching-Reading: Elementary

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing/educator-licensure/out-of-state-educators.html

Credentialing Entity: Tennessee Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructional Leader License (ILL) without Out-of-State Principal Experience: Instructional Leadership pre-K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Hold an advanced degree from regionally-accredited college or university; have at least 3 years of qualifying experience as an educator; have completed an instructional leader preparation program approved by a state other than TN or hold a full and valid license from a state other than TN that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis School Leader Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing/educator-licensure/out-of-state-educators.html

Credentialing Entity: Tennessee Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructional Leader License (ILL) without Out-of-State Principal Experience: Instructional Leadership pre-K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Hold an advanced degree from regionally-accredited college or university; have at least 3 years of qualifying experience as an educator; have completed an instructional leader preparation program approved by a state other than TN or hold a full and valid license from a state other than TN that is a partner in the NASDTEC interstate agreement

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis School Leader Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.tn.gov/education/educators/licensing/educator-licensure/out-of-state-educators.html

Credentialing Entity: Texas Education Agency

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: §230.111. General Provisions A Texas educator certificate may be issued to an individual who holds a college degree and an acceptable certificate or credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States and who meets appropriate requirements specified in §230.11 of this title (relating to General Requirements) and elsewhere in this subchapter. The degree held by an applicant from another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree or higher issued by an accredited institution of higher education. The certificate or other credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States may not be a temporary permit, a credential issued by a city or school district, or a certificate for which academic or other program deficiencies are indicated. Specific examination or renewal requirements shall not be considered academic deficiencies. The certificate and areas of certification issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to a certificate or grade level that is within the early childhood-Grade 12 level and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/out-of-state-certification/out-of-state-certified-educators

Credentialing Entity: Texas Education Agency

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: §230.111. General Provisions A Texas educator certificate may be issued to an individual who holds a college degree and an acceptable certificate or credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States and who meets appropriate requirements specified in §230.11 of this title (relating to General Requirements) and elsewhere in this subchapter. The degree held by an applicant from another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree or higher issued by an accredited institution of higher education. The certificate or other credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States may not be a temporary permit, a credential issued by a city or school district, or a certificate for which academic or other program deficiencies are indicated. Specific examination or renewal requirements shall not be considered academic deficiencies. The certificate and areas of certification issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to a certificate or grade level that is within the early childhood-Grade 12 level and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/out-of-state-certification/out-of-state-certified-educators

Credentialing Entity: Texas Education Agency

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Teacher Certificate: Special Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: §230.111. General Provisions A Texas educator certificate may be issued to an individual who holds a college degree and an acceptable certificate or credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States and who meets appropriate requirements specified in §230.11 of this title (relating to General Requirements) and elsewhere in this subchapter. The degree held by an applicant from another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree or higher issued by an accredited institution of higher education. The certificate or other credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States may not be a temporary permit, a credential issued by a city or school district, or a certificate for which academic or other program deficiencies are indicated. Specific examination or renewal requirements shall not be considered academic deficiencies. The certificate and areas of certification issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to a certificate or grade level that is within the early childhood-Grade 12 level and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): 161 Special Education EC-12 TExES

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/out-of-state-certification/out-of-state-certified-educators

Credentialing Entity: Texas Education Agency

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Principal Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: §230.111. General Provisions A Texas educator certificate may be issued to an individual who holds a college degree and an acceptable certificate or credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States and who meets appropriate requirements specified in §230.11 of this title (relating to General Requirements) and elsewhere in this subchapter. The degree held by an applicant from another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree or higher issued by an accredited institution of higher education. The certificate or other credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States may not be a temporary permit, a credential issued by a city or school district, or a certificate for which academic or other program deficiencies are indicated. Specific examination or renewal requirements shall not be considered academic deficiencies. The certificate and areas of certification issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to a certificate or grade level that is within the early childhood-Grade 12 level and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): 268 Principal as Instructional Leader TExES and 368 Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/additional-certifications/becoming-a-principal-or-superintendent-in-texas

Credentialing Entity: Texas Education Agency

License/Certification Name: Out-of-State Principal Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: §230.111. General Provisions A Texas educator certificate may be issued to an individual who holds a college degree and an acceptable certificate or credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States and who meets appropriate requirements specified in §230.11 of this title (relating to General Requirements) and elsewhere in this subchapter. The degree held by an applicant from another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree or higher issued by an accredited institution of higher education. The certificate or other credential issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States may not be a temporary permit, a credential issued by a city or school district, or a certificate for which academic or other program deficiencies are indicated. Specific examination or renewal requirements shall not be considered academic deficiencies. The certificate and areas of certification issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state or territory of the United States must be equivalent to a certificate or grade level that is within the early childhood-Grade 12 level and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): 268 Principal as Instructional Leader TExES and 368 Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/additional-certifications/becoming-a-principal-or-superintendent-in-texas

Credentialing Entity: Utah State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Elementary Education (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: educators who hold a professional license in another state and have at least one year of verified experience will be granted the nearest equivalent license

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pearson Foundations of Reading Test; edTPA: Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply

Credentialing Entity: Utah State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Elementary Education (K-8)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: educators who hold a professional license in another state and have at least one year of verified experience will be granted the nearest equivalent license

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pearson Foundations of Reading Test; edTPA: Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply

Credentialing Entity: Utah State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Special Education (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: educators who hold a professional license in another state and have at least one year of verified experience will be granted the nearest equivalent license

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Pearson Foundations of Reading Test; edTPA: Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements

Credentialing Entity: Utah State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Administrator/Supervisory (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: R277-305-3. (2) The requirements for a professional school leadership license area of concentration shall include:(a) a master's degree or more advanced degree;(b) passage of a school leadership assessment approved by the Superintendent; and(c)(i) a recommendation from a Board-approved school leadership preparation program pursuant to the process described in Rule R277-303; or(ii) subject to Subsection (3), a valid school leadership license in another jurisdiction under the NASDTEC interstate agreement.(3) Prior to being awarded a school leadership license area of concentration, an applicant that holds a valid school leadership license in another jurisdiction under the NASDTEC interstate agreement as described in Subsection (2)(c)(ii) shall have completed:(a) at least one year of school leadership experience in that state; or(b) a school leadership preparation program reasonably equivalent to a Board-approved school leadership preparation program pursuant to the process described in Rule R277-303

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites:

Links: https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements

Credentialing Entity: Utah State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License: Administrator/Supervisory (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: R277-305-3. (2) The requirements for a professional school leadership license area of concentration shall include:(a) a master's degree or more advanced degree;(b) passage of a school leadership assessment approved by the Superintendent; and(c)(i) a recommendation from a Board-approved school leadership preparation program pursuant to the process described in Rule R277-303; or(ii) subject to Subsection (3), a valid school leadership license in another jurisdiction under the NASDTEC interstate agreement.(3) Prior to being awarded a school leadership license area of concentration, an applicant that holds a valid school leadership license in another jurisdiction under the NASDTEC interstate agreement as described in Subsection (2)(c)(ii) shall have completed:(a) at least one year of school leadership experience in that state; or(b) a school leadership preparation program reasonably equivalent to a Board-approved school leadership preparation program pursuant to the process described in Rule R277-303

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites:

Links: https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements

Credentialing Entity: Vermont Agency of Education

License/Certification Name: Level I Professional Educator's License: Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: An applicant who is not licensed and has successfully completed an Educator preparation program approved by a nationally recognized accrediting body in a state which has not signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may apply for licensure though transcript review. An applicant for licensure or an endorsement in Vermont who holds a professional license in another state which has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, holds the degree required for the endorsement, and meets the specified Jurisdiction Specific Requirements shall be issued a Level I Professional Educator License with a comparable endorsement(s).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis Subject Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Vermont Agency of Education

License/Certification Name: Level I Professional Educator's License: Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: An applicant who is not licensed and has successfully completed an Educator preparation program approved by a nationally recognized accrediting body in a state which has not signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may apply for licensure though transcript review. An applicant for licensure or an endorsement in Vermont who holds a professional license in another state which has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, holds the degree required for the endorsement, and meets the specified Jurisdiction Specific Requirements shall be issued a Level I Professional Educator License with a comparable endorsement(s).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Praxis Subject Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Vermont Agency of Education

License/Certification Name: Level I Professional Educator's License: Special Education (K-Age 21)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: An applicant who is not licensed and has successfully completed an Educator preparation program approved by a nationally recognized accrediting body in a state which has not signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement may apply for licensure though transcript review. An applicant for licensure or an endorsement in Vermont who holds a professional license in another state which has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, holds the degree required for the endorsement, and meets the specified Jurisdiction Specific Requirements shall be issued a Level I Professional Educator License with a comparable endorsement(s).

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators NES Special Education

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Vermont Agency of Education

License/Certification Name: Level I Professional Educator's License: Principal (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree, leadership coursework, coursework required for the specific administrator license, leadership experience evidenced by documentation of 300 hours of supervised field experience that shows competency in the Core Leadership Standards through evidence aligned to each of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: 60 hour practicum is required when 60 hours of professional experience in the endorsement area is not documented

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of instructional experience in a PK-12 setting as a contracted teacher in a tradition or year-round school

Examination(s): Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Vermont Agency of Education

License/Certification Name: Level I Professional Educator's License: Principal (K-12)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree, leadership coursework, coursework required for the specific administrator license, leadership experience evidenced by documentation of 300 hours of supervised field experience that shows competency in the Core Leadership Standards through evidence aligned to each of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: 60 hour practicum is required when 60 hours of professional experience in the endorsement area is not documented

Postgraduate Work Experience: 3 years of instructional experience in a PK-12 setting as a contracted teacher in a tradition or year-round school

Examination(s): Praxis School Leaders Licensure Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator/reciprocity

Credentialing Entity: Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Elementary Education preK-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and meet requirements for the license sought. 8VAC20-23-100. Conditions for licensure for out-of-state candidates by reciprocity. An individual coming into Virginia from any state may qualify for a Virginia teaching license with comparable endorsement areas if the individual (i) has completed a state-approved teacher preparation program through a regionally accredited four-year college or university or (ii) holds a valid out-of-state teaching license (full credential without deficiencies) that shall be in force at the time the application for a Virginia license is made.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Dyslexia Training Module; Certification of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training; Emergency First Aid, CPR including Hands-on-Practice, and AED; Cultural Competency Training

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Basic Skills Exam, Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment, Teaching Reading

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure/licensing-services

Credentialing Entity: Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Elementary Education preK-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and meet requirements for the license sought. 8VAC20-23-100. Conditions for licensure for out-of-state candidates by reciprocity. An individual coming into Virginia from any state may qualify for a Virginia teaching license with comparable endorsement areas if the individual (i) has completed a state-approved teacher preparation program through a regionally accredited four-year college or university or (ii) holds a valid out-of-state teaching license (full credential without deficiencies) that shall be in force at the time the application for a Virginia license is made.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Dyslexia Training Module; Certification of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training; Emergency First Aid, CPR including Hands-on-Practice, and AED; Cultural Competency Training

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Basic Skills Exam, Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment, Teaching Reading

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure/licensing-services

Credentialing Entity: Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Special Education - general curriculum K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Endorsement requirements: Earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and graduated from an approved program in special education - general curriculum; or Earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and completed 27 semester hours in the education of students with disabilities

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Dyslexia Training Module; Certification of Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training; Emergency First Aid, CPR including Hands-on-Practice, and AED; Cultural Competency Training

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Basic Skills Exam, Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment, Teaching Reading

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure/licensing-services

Credentialing Entity: Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Administration and Supervision preK-12 (Level I)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: License in hand: master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Completed an approved program in administration and supervision from a regionally accredited college or university; Completed a deliberately structured and supervised internship that: a. Provides significant experiences within a school environment for candidates to synthesize and apply content knowledge and develop professional skills through school-based leadership experiences; b. Shall occur in a public or accredited nonpublic school; c. Provides exposure to five different multiple sites, such as elementary, middle, high, central office, and agency, with diverse student populations; and d. Documents a minimum of 320 clock hours, of which 120 clock hours are embedded as experiential field-based opportunities experienced during coursework

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years of successful, full-time experience in a public school or accredited nonpublic school in an instructional personnel position

Examination(s): A school leaders licensure assessment prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education shall be met for all individuals who are seeking an endorsement authorizing them to serve as principals and assistant principals in the public schools.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure/licensing-services

Credentialing Entity: Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Provisional License: Administration and Supervision preK-12 (Level I)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: License in hand: master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Completed an approved program in administration and supervision from a regionally accredited college or university; Completed a deliberately structured and supervised internship that: a. Provides significant experiences within a school environment for candidates to synthesize and apply content knowledge and develop professional skills through school-based leadership experiences; b. Shall occur in a public or accredited nonpublic school; c. Provides exposure to five different multiple sites, such as elementary, middle, high, central office, and agency, with diverse student populations; and d. Documents a minimum of 320 clock hours, of which 120 clock hours are embedded as experiential field-based opportunities experienced during coursework

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years of successful, full-time experience in a public school or accredited nonpublic school in an instructional personnel position

Examination(s): A school leaders licensure assessment prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education shall be met for all individuals who are seeking an endorsement authorizing them to serve as principals and assistant principals in the public schools.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure/licensing-services

Credentialing Entity: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Residency Teacher Certificate Out-of-State: Elementary Education K-8

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher, and Completion of any state's approved teacher preparation program through an accredited institution or out-of-state teaching certificate (valid or expired) AND three years of out-of-state teaching experience

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): basic skills test (WEST-B or approved alternative) and pass a content area test for endorsement sought (WEST-E/NES or approved alternative)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/out-state-applicants-teachers/residency-teacher-out-state

Credentialing Entity: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Residency Teacher Certificate Out-of-State: Elementary Education K-8

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher, and Completion of any state's approved teacher preparation program through an accredited institution or out-of-state teaching certificate (valid or expired) AND three years of out-of-state teaching experience

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): basic skills test (WEST-B or approved alternative) and pass a content area test for endorsement sought (WEST-E/NES or approved alternative)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/out-state-applicants-teachers/residency-teacher-out-state

Credentialing Entity: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Residency Teacher Certificate Out-of-State: Special Education K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher, and Completion of any state's approved teacher preparation program through an accredited institution or out-of-state teaching certificate (valid or expired) AND three years of out-of-state teaching experience

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): basic skills test (WEST-B or approved alternative) and pass a content area test for endorsement sought (WEST-E/NES or approved alternative)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/already-washington-certified-educators/adding-endorsement

Credentialing Entity: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Residency Principal Certificate Out-of-State

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a master's degree, and Completion of a state-approved administrator preparation program or Three years of full-time, out of state administrator experience AND a copy of an out of state administrator certificate

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years of successful school-based instructional experience in an educational setting

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/administrator-certificate/out-state-applicants-administrators/residency-principal-or-program-administrator

Credentialing Entity: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Residency Principal Certificate Out-of-State

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a master's degree, and Completion of a state-approved administrator preparation program or Three years of full-time, out of state administrator experience AND a copy of an out of state administrator certificate

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: three years of successful school-based instructional experience in an educational setting

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/administrator-certificate/out-state-applicants-administrators/residency-principal-or-program-administrator

Credentialing Entity: West Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 10.1.c.1 completed and met all requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program or has satisfied requirements of 18A-3-2a. 16.2 Certificates issued to candidate who holds a valid out-of-state certificate equivalent to the Professional Teaching Certificate of eligibility issued by another state and meets all of the requirements of that state for full certification except employment and who has graduated from an approved teacher education program at a regionally accredited IHE approved in the licensing state.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Basic Skills, content and Principles of Learning and Teaching

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wvde.us/certification/certification-info/

Credentialing Entity: West Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (K-6)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 10.1.c.1 completed and met all requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program or has satisfied requirements of 18A-3-2a. 16.2 Certificates issued to candidate who holds a valid out-of-state certificate equivalent to the Professional Teaching Certificate of eligibility issued by another state and meets all of the requirements of that state for full certification except employment and who has graduated from an approved teacher education program at a regionally accredited IHE approved in the licensing state.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Basic Skills, content and Principles of Learning and Teaching

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wvde.us/certification/certification-info/

Credentialing Entity: West Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Teaching Certificate: Multi-Categorical Special Education (K-6, 5-Adult)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: 10.1.c.1 completed and met all requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program or has satisfied requirements of 18A-3-2a. 16.2 Certificates issued to candidate who holds a valid out-of-state certificate equivalent to the Professional Teaching Certificate of eligibility issued by another state and meets all of the requirements of that state for full certification except employment and who has graduated from an approved teacher education program at a regionally accredited IHE approved in the licensing state.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Basic Skills, content and Principles of Learning and Teaching

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wvde.us/certification/certification-info/

Credentialing Entity: West Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Administrative Certificate: Principal (PreK-Adult)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: master’s degree from an institution of higher education accredited to offer a master’s degree, and an approved program for administrative certification developed by the state board in cooperation with the chancellor for higher education; and Has successfully completed education and training in evaluation skills through the Center for Professional Development, or equivalent education and training in evaluation skills approved by the state board

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Possesses three years of management level experience

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wvde.us/certification/certification-info/

Credentialing Entity: West Virginia Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Administrative Certificate: Principal (PreK-Adult)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: master’s degree from an institution of higher education accredited to offer a master’s degree, and an approved program for administrative certification developed by the state board in cooperation with the chancellor for higher education; and Has successfully completed education and training in evaluation skills through the Center for Professional Development, or equivalent education and training in evaluation skills approved by the state board

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Possesses three years of management level experience

Examination(s): Praxis Educational Leadership

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wvde.us/certification/certification-info/

Credentialing Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Provisional Educator License: Elementary Education K-9

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: PI 34.045 an approved program in elementary and middle school education with at least one course in the curriculum content of the Wisconsin standards in each of the following subjects: (a) Language arts. (b) Mathematics. (c) Science. (d) Social studies.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Foundations of Reading Test: Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/oos

Credentialing Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Provisional Educator License: Elementary Education K-9

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: PI 34.045 an approved program in elementary and middle school education with at least one course in the curriculum content of the Wisconsin standards in each of the following subjects: (a) Language arts. (b) Mathematics. (c) Science. (d) Social studies.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Foundations of Reading Test: Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/oos

Credentialing Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Provisional Educator License: Cross-Categorical Special Education K-12 (2801)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: PI 34.049 an approved program in kindergarten through grade 12 special education

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Foundations of Reading Test: Praxis II

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/oos/administrator

Credentialing Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Provisional Educator License: Principal PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: PI 34.065 master's degree and an approved program in the applicable administrative area

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 6 semesters of successful classroom experience teaching in any grade or 6 semesters of successful experience as a school counselor, school psychologist, or a school social worker, and the applicant has at least 540 hours of successful classroom teaching experience

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/oos

Credentialing Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Provisional Educator License: Principal PK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: PI 34.065 master's degree and an approved program in the applicable administrative area

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: 6 semesters of successful classroom experience teaching in any grade or 6 semesters of successful experience as a school counselor, school psychologist, or a school social worker, and the applicant has at least 540 hours of successful classroom teaching experience

Examination(s): Unknown

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/oos

Credentialing Entity: Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator License: Elementary Education K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Program Completers: Completion of a regionally or nationally accredited teacher education program; must include student teaching and lead to an institutional recommendation for licensure. Demonstration of Knowledge of US and Wyoming Constitutions either via coursework or examination.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): If you were required to take an exam in order to receive a license or certificate in another state or to be eligible for licensure in the state where you completed your educator preparation program, PTSB will accept that exam for licensure in Wyoming.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/out-of-state-applicants/

Credentialing Entity: Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator License: Elementary Education K-6

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Program Completers: Completion of a regionally or nationally accredited teacher education program; must include student teaching and lead to an institutional recommendation for licensure. Demonstration of Knowledge of US and Wyoming Constitutions either via coursework or examination.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): If you were required to take an exam in order to receive a license or certificate in another state or to be eligible for licensure in the state where you completed your educator preparation program, PTSB will accept that exam for licensure in Wyoming.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/out-of-state-applicants/

Credentialing Entity: Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator License: Exceptional Generalist K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Program Completers: Completion of a regionally or nationally accredited teacher education program; must include student teaching and lead to an institutional recommendation for licensure. Demonstration of Knowledge of US and Wyoming Constitutions either via coursework or examination.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/out-of-state-applicants/

Credentialing Entity: Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator License: Principal K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Program Completers: Completion of a regionally or nationally accredited teacher education program; must include student teaching and lead to an institutional recommendation for licensure in educational leadership, educational administrator, or school principal

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/additional-school-personnel/

Credentialing Entity: Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Initial Educator License: Principal K-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Out-of-State Program Completers: Completion of a regionally or nationally accredited teacher education program; must include student teaching and lead to an institutional recommendation for licensure in educational leadership, educational administrator, or school principal

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://wyomingptsb.com/licensure/additional-school-personnel/

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Credentialing Entity: Alabama State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Class B Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field, or Class A Professional Leadership Certificate, or Class A Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or in another area of instructional support

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Satisfactory completion of a State-approved program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses in the Alabama State Board of Education approved program for school counseling. For candidates unconditionally admitted to a Class A school counseling program July 1, 2017, and thereafter, a minimum GPA of 3.25 on all courses in the Alabama State Board of Education approved school counseling program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Survey of special education course is required unless that course was taken for prior level certification. An individual who completed a survey of special education course prior to the semester when the individual met requirements for unconditional admission to a Class A program July 1, 2017, and thereafter, must take a course focused primarily on one of the following categories: methods of accommodating instruction to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities in inclusive settings, multicultural education, teaching English language learners, rural education, or urban education. A diversity course used to meet this requirement for one level of certification may not be used to meet the requirement for a higher level of certification. A practicum of at least 100 clock hours in a school-based setting, including a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised, direct service work in individual and group counseling with early childhood/elementary and secondary school students

Postgraduate Work Experience: A supervised elementary and secondary school-based internship of at least 600 clock hours, begun subsequent to the completion of the practicum, including a minimum of 240 clock hours in direct service work with early childhood/elementary and secondary school students. Internships in P-12 schools must be supervised by individuals who hold a valid master’s level professional educator certificate in school counseling and who are employed as a counselor.

Examination(s): Applicants for initial certification in school counseling through the completion of a Class A Program must meet the Praxis requirements of the Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.alabamaachieves.org/state-board-of-education/

Credentialing Entity: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

License/Certification Name: Special Services Certificate (Type C) or Provisional Type C Special Services Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a program in a special service area Bachelor’s or higher degree Recommendation of the preparing institution

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Six semester hours or nine (9) quarter hours of credit taken within the past five years Three (3) semester hours of approved Alaska studies and three (3) semester hours of multicultural education/cross-cultural communications Applicants meeting all other requirements for certification, but who lack six (6) semester hours of credit earned during the five-year period preceding the date of application or lack three (3) semester hours of credit in Alaska studies and/or three (3) semester hours of credit in multicultural education or cross-cultural communications, may apply for a non-renewable Provisional Type C Special Services certificate, valid for two years.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://education.alaska.gov/teachercertification/certification/typec

Credentialing Entity: American Samoa

License/Certification Name: Unknown

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Examination(s): Unknown

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Credentialing Entity: Arizona Department of Education

License/Certification Name: School Counselor, PreK-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: One of the following: A) Completion of a graduate program in guidance and counseling from an accredited institution. B) Completion of a graduate program in counseling, social work, or psychology from an accredited institution. C) A valid license as an associate counselor, professional counselor, master or clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Submit a photocopy of the license. D) Completion of a graduate program in Academic Advising from an accredited institution.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: A) None B & C) Completion of six semester hours of courses in any of the following areas: school counseling, college and career guidance, or academic advising. D) Completion of six semester hours of courses in any of the following areas: social and emotional development, mental health counseling, trauma and disaster counseling, multiculturalism in counseling, theories of counseling, the foundation of school counseling, or child and adolescent counseling.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Practicum: Completion of a supervised counseling practicum in school counseling from an accredited institution; -OR- School Counseling Experience: Verification of two years of full-time experience as a school counselor; - OR- Teaching Experience: Verification of three years of full-time teaching experience.

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.azed.gov/node/27113

Credentialing Entity: Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: School Counseling Endorsement

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Holds a current standard teaching license and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling (or) have completed a Master’s Degree in Education or Master’s Degree in a licensure/endorsement area as listed on the Areas and Levels of Licensure Chart as approved by the State Board of Education and a graduate level program of study in School Counseling that has been approved by the ADE Office of Educator Quality

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Has a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a school counselor

Examination(s): Praxis II: School Guidance and Counseling, test #0421 or #5421

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/20201103152516_School_Counseling_K_12.pdf

Credentialing Entity: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

License/Certification Name: Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential or National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification-Early Childhood to Young Adulthood School Counseling

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Prepared in CA: A baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university. Obtain the formal recommendation of a California college or university with a Commission-approved Pupil Personnel Services program specializing in school counseling. This process will result in the college or university submitting the recommendation online. Prepared Out-of-State: A baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: In CA: Post baccalaureate degree study must have a minimum of 48 semester units in a Commission-approved professional preparation program specializing in school counseling, including a practicum with school-aged children. Out of state: Post baccalaureate degree study must have a minimum of 30 semester units specializing in school counseling, including a supervised field experience with school-age children. Programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) meet this requirement.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Basic Skills Requirement - can utilize examinations or meet by coursework or coursework and exam

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/pupil-personnel-credential-in-california-(cl-606c)

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/pupil-personnel-services-credential-(cl-606)

Credentialing Entity: Colorado Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Initial Special Services License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's Degree or higher in School Counseling as defined by accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Minimum of 100 clock hour practicum in degree

Postgraduate Work Experience: Minimum of 600 clock hour internship, with multiple grade levels of students under the supervision of a licensed school counselor

Examination(s): PRAXIS 5421

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing

Credentialing Entity: Connecticut Bureau of Certification

License/Certification Name: A professional educator certificate, or (holds or is eligible for) an initial educator certificate and 30 school months of successful teaching experience, or a 10-month full-time supervised school counseling internship

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree Institutional recommendation based on completion of a state-approved graduate-level certification program specific to school counseling at a regionally accredited college or university. Evidence of a progression of supervised laboratory and practicum experiences in school counseling

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Evidence of a progression of supervised laboratory and practicum experiences in school counseling Your coursework must include 30 semester hours of graduate credit in a planned program in school counseling services, including course work in each of the following areas: Principles and philosophy of developmental guidance and counseling Psychological and sociological theory as related to children Career development theory and practice Individual and group counseling procedures Organizational patterns and relationships of pupil personnel services to total school program and community A course of study in special education comprised of not fewer than 36 clock hours, which includes study in understanding the growth and development of exceptional children, including handicapped and gifted and talented children and children who may require special education, and methods for identifying, planning for and working effectively with special-needs children in the regular classroom. Pupil appraisal and evaluation techniques School-based consultation theory and practice To eventually advance a certificate endorsed for School Counselor to the professional level, candidates must complete at least 45 semester hours of graduate credit in counseling and related areas. This may include coursework required for the initial educator certificate.

Postgraduate Work Experience: If not professional educator certificate, then an initial educator certificate and 30 school months of successful teaching experience, or a 10-month full-time supervised school counseling internship

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification/Knowledge-Base/Articles/Special-Services/School-counselor-certification-requirements?language=en_US

Credentialing Entity: Delaware Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Elementary School Counselor Standard Certificate or a Secondary School Counselor Standard Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: First Standard Certificate: Earned and currently maintain the School Counseling certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; or Completed a master’s degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a Major or Its Equivalent in elementary school counseling from an educator preparation program approved or recognized by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or a state where the state approval body employed the appropriate standards; or Satisfactorily completed a Department-approved educator preparation program in elementary school counseling; or Completed a master’s degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university in any content area and satisfactorily completed 39 credits of graduate level coursework related to school counseling in the areas provided in subsection 4.1.1.4.1 that is taken either as part of a degree program or in addition to a degree program from a Regionally Accredited college or university.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: For master's degree in any content area, must provide proof of 39 credits of graduate coursework related to school counseling: Introduction to School Counseling & Theories (3 credits); Human Behavior and Child Development (3 credits); Ethical Issues in School Counseling (3 credits); College & Career Readiness K-12 (3 credits); Testing, Measurements, and Research in School Counseling (3 credits); The Counselor as Consultant (3 credits); Special Education Law & the School Counselor’s Role (3 credits); Group Counseling (3 credits); Individual Counseling Skills & Strategies (6 credits); Family Counseling (3 credits); and Principles and Practices of a School Counseling Program (6 Credits).

Postgraduate Work Experience: An applicant shall complete a supervised school counseling clinical experience under the direct supervision of a state department of education certified elementary school counselor of 700 hours in an elementary school setting (grades K-8) which is part of a graduate degree program in elementary school counseling; or An applicant who is seeking initial certification of both an Elementary School Counselor Standard Certificate and a Secondary School Counselor Standard Certificate simultaneously, must complete 350 hours of clinical experience in an elementary school setting (grades K-8) under the direct supervision of a state department of education certified elementary school counselor and 350 hours of clinical experience in a secondary school setting (grades 6-12) under the direct supervision of a state department of education certified secondary school counselor.

Examination(s): If first Standard Certificate, Praxis Subject Assessment - Professional School Counselor

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3477

Credentialing Entity: District of Columbia

License/Certification Name: School Service Provider (SSP)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Holds a completed master’s degree from an approved program in school counseling education, or Holds a completed master’s degree in counseling and have completed graduate level school counseling coursework.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Coursework with a grade of C or higher for master's degree in counseling: 1. Philosophy and principles underlying guidance and other pupil personnel services; 2. The theory and practice of counseling, including work with exceptional and culturally diverse students; 3. Educational and psychological measurement; 4. Career development theory including career planning and decision-making techniques and the use of occupational and educational information; 5. Understanding the individual (i.e., the nature and range of human characteristics); 6. Group counseling and group guidance processes; 7. Research and evaluation; 8. Elementary, middle, and secondary school counseling Has successfully completed at least 300 hours of supervised school-based field, practicum or internship experience as part of the degree program. The field experience may also be met by one of the following: Completion of a degree in school counseling from a program approved by Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) or holds a valid National Certified Counselors (NCC) credential issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); or Have completed two or more years of full-time teaching experience or one year of full-time experience as a school counselor;

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Passing score for the DC-required school counselor content exam or has passed a comparable exam in another state where an active school counselor license is held.

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://osse.dc.gov/page/pupilstudent-services-provider-certification

Credentialing Entity: Federated States of Micronesia State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Unable to determine

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Unable to determine

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Unable to determine

Postgraduate Work Experience: Unable to determine

Examination(s): Unable to determine

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Undetermined

Links: https://national.doe.fm/index.php/education-programs/initiative-programs/teacher-certification

Credentialing Entity: Florida Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Certificate for out of state teachers and administrators Professional Florida Educator's Certificate for graduates of a teacher education program

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master’s or higher degree with a graduate major in guidance and counseling or school counseling that includes a minimum of six-hundred (600) clock hours of supervised internship serving school-aged students in a prekindergarten, an elementary or a secondary school setting; or A master’s or higher degree with a graduate major in counseling other than guidance and counseling or school counseling as specified in subsection (1) of this rule that includes a minimum of six-hundred (600) clock hours of supervised internship with school-aged children and their families with at least nine (9) semester hours of graduate credit

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: For majors other than school counseling, 600 clock hours in: (a) Student appraisal and evaluation methods in prekindergarten, elementary and secondary schools including interpretation and analysis of standardized tests and other assessment results that assist students in career exploration, academic skills and personal and social skill development; (b) College and career planning for prekindergarten, elementary and secondary school students including college and career exploration and knowledge of financial aid and financing of postsecondary education options; (c) Principles, philosophy, organization and administration of a comprehensive school counseling program in prekindergarten, elementary and secondary schools; and (d) Consultation skills and techniques for conferring with groups such as agencies, teachers and parents.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/

Credentialing Entity: Georgia Professional Standards Commission

License/Certification Name: Standard Professional Certificate in School Counseling

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: To add School Counseling to an existing Professional certificate in any field an individual must complete the following: GaPSC-approved certification program or a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program in School Counseling. Georgia Educators who complete out-of-state programs not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) will not be eligible for Georgia certification in School Counseling unless enrolled in the program prior to April 15, 2017.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: A special education course requirement can be met by one of the following: A GaPSC-accepted course (passed with a grade of B or better) in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs is required or Earning five (5) Georgia professional learning units satisfied through a Georgia public school system or RESA, or Holding valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification, or Meeting out-of-state experience exemption

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): GACE content knowledge assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.gapsc.com/Commission/Rules/Current/Certification/CertRules.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Guam Commission for Educator Certification

License/Certification Name: Initial School Counselor

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Bachelor's degree from a state approved college/university in Education, Psychology, Social Work or field related to School Counseling Completion of approved graduate level program in School Counseling aligned w/ CACREP Common Core Areas & School Counseling Domains

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Internship in School Counseling w/ 90 hours of college/university supervised field-based counseling experience in K-12 settings

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): PRAXIS I / CORE & II (Counseling)

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://gcec.guam.gov/forms

Credentialing Entity: Hawaii Department of Education - Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

License/Certification Name: NASDTEC Stage 3 License (Standard License)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a non U.S. institution AND Complete a Hawaii-approved teacher, librarian or counselor State Approved Teacher Education Program (SATEP) or Receive satisfactory completion of a teacher, librarian or counselor SATEP in the U.S. (non Hawaii)

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Three (3) years out of the last five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in a P-12 contracted position from a school in Hawaii or another U.S. state.

Examination(s): Non-Hawaii approved U.S. program: Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) for recommended grade level(s) Praxis content test(s) **Note: Candidates seeking licensure in a World Language may submit passing score(s) from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Out of state valid license holders: None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachinhawaii.org/certification-and-licensure/

https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/wp-content/uploads/Standard-License_012023.pdf

https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/wp-content/uploads/LICENSE-REQUIREMENTS-FOR-PUBLIC-SCHOOL-TEACHERS.pdf

https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/permits-and-license-types/

Credentialing Entity: Idaho State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Pupil Service Staff Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Institutional Recommendation verifying state-approved School Counselor Program: 700 hour practicum, with 75% of the hours (525 hours) in a K-12 setting to include time in Elementary, Middle, and High School

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/pupil-service.html

Credentialing Entity: Illinois State Board of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Educator License (PEL) School Support Personnel Endorsement

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Program at an IL institution: Master's or higher degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education in school counseling Approved out-of-state program: A master's degree or higher from regionally accredited institution of higher education; and Completion of coursework* addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English learners

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Required as part of the program: structure, organization, and operation of the educational system, with an emphasis on P-12 schools, growth and development of children and youth, diversity of Illinois students and the laws and programs that have been signed to meet their unique needs, and effective management of the classroom and learning process. Supervised counseling practicum of at least 100 clock hours that included at least 40 hours of direct service work.

Postgraduate Work Experience: Completed an internship of at least 600 clock hours (at least one semester in length) with at least 240 hours of direct service work. If the applicant has at least two years of teaching experience, the internship requirement is reduced to 400 clock hours with at least 240 hours of direct service work.

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/PEL-School-Support-Ed-Lic.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Indiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: School Services License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master’s degree program from an approved school counselor program, or if already degreed, completed additional coursework from an approved school counselor program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: In order to obtain an Accomplished Practitioner’s license, one must have: (1) completed 5 years of experience as a school counselor in an entity listed in 515 IAC 1-5-1 (a) subsequent to the issuance of the Practitioner license; (2) completed an educational specialist or higher degree in a counseling related field at an institution of higher learning regionally accredited to offer appropriate coursework; (3) been recommended for the accomplished practitioner license by the licensing advisor at the approved program; and (4) successfully completed certification in school counseling in a program approved by the board.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Praxis Content area test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/school-services-employee/

Credentialing Entity: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

License/Certification Name: Initial Professional Service License Professional Service License Applicants for an Iowa school counselor license, who do not have two (2) years of successful service as a school counselor in an Iowa public school, or three (3) years in an accredited Iowa private school or an out-of-state education setting, will receive an Initial Professional Service license, which is valid for two (2) years. Upon completion of the aforementioned employment requirement, applicants will receive the Professional Service license, which is valid for five (5) years.

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree and completion of a professional service license program specific to an education setting.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Professional Service License: Two years of successful service in a professional service license area in an Iowa public school, or 3 years in an accredited private or out-of-state setting.

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://boee.iowa.gov/license-authorization/initial-professional-service

Credentialing Entity: Kansas Department of Education

License/Certification Name: School Counselor License (Initial License)

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Approved graduate degree school counselor program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Complete a year-long approved mentor program during first year of employment as a school counselor during the Initial license to upgrade to the Professional level license.

Examination(s): Praxis

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Career-Standards-and-Assessment-Services/Content-Area-M-Z/School-Counseling/School-Counseling-Resources#License

Credentialing Entity: Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board

License/Certification Name: Provisional Certificate for School Counselor P-12

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Approved master’s level program in school counseling

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Successful completion of an additional three to six credit hours from an approved graduate level counseling or school counseling program;

Postgraduate Work Experience: Option 1: One year of full-time employment as a provisionally certified school counselor in an accredited public or private school; Hold a valid Kentucky Professional teaching certificate, and Have a minimum of one year of full-time classroom teaching experience. Option 2: Have a minimum of two years of successful employment as a Provisional full-time certified school counselor.

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=212

Credentialing Entity: Louisiana Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Ancillary Teaching Certification

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A standards based master’s degree* program in school counseling from a college or university approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Program (CACREP) * Degrees and coursework use for Louisiana certification purposes must be earned from a college or university accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Completion of a practicum to include 100 contact hours

Postgraduate Work Experience: Completion of an internship in school counseling to include 600 contact hours in a school setting

Examination(s): Praxis exam specific to Counselor

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=12311129

https://www.teachlouisiana.net/pdf/applications/AT-AncillaryTeachingCertApp.pdf

Credentialing Entity: Maine Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Professional School Counselor Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: master’s or a doctorate degree from an accredited college or university

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: Coursework in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree program must align with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and address content areas for School Counselors (24 credits); Foundations: models of school counseling including career development, assessment in pre-K12, and school based collaboration; Contextual Dimensions: including the role of school counselor, consultation with families, responding to school emergencies, risk factors for behavioral disorders, effects of substance use disorders, community resources, and legal and ethical considerations; and Practice of School Counseling: purpose and mission, design and evaluation of school counseling programs, academic interventions, transition planning with students, equity in student outcomes, advocacy, and data-driven decision-making; and A minimum of three semester hours in diversity-centered content related to today’s classroom (e.g., culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education, intercultural education, second language acquisition or world language teaching methods); and An approved course for teaching students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom.

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/requirements

Credentialing Entity: Maryland State Department of Education

License/Certification Name: School Counselor Certificate

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Option I (1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an IHE; and (2) A National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) certificate; and (3) Two years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting. Option II A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a Maryland approved program that includes 500 hours in a supervised practicum. Option III. A master’s degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Option IV. (1) A master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling leading to certification in the state in which it is located; and (2) 2 years of satisfactory performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling or school guidance and counseling. Option V. (1) A master’s degree; and (2) A valid, professional school counseling certificate from another state; (3) Verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school counselor during the past 7 years.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Dependent on educational pre-requisites option

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/areas/School-Counselor.aspx

Credentialing Entity: Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: Professional Support Personnel, School Counselor - Initial

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Master's degree with a major in Counseling, Bachelor's degree, and one of: Massachusetts School Counselor PreK-8 Approved Program or Guidance Counselor PreK-8 Approved Program

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: For Educators earning an additional MA license at a new level: A practicum/practicum equivalent or internship of 150 hours in the role of the license sought in an appropriate classroom or A course, seminar, or institute approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education addressing the curriculum and developmental characteristics of the age group appropriate to the license sought

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Communication and Literacy Skills test

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://gateway.edu.state.ma.us/elar/licensurehelp/LicenseRequirementsCriteriaPostControl.ser?COMMAND.next=next

Credentialing Entity: Michigan Department of Education

License/Certification Name: School Counselor License

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: master’s degree or higher in a school counselor educator program including internship in a school setting at an out-of-state university or its equivalency; or bachelor’s degree AND has successfully worked out-of- state as a school counselor 5 out of the immediately preceding 7 years, plus hold a valid school counselor certificate/license issued by another state

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) School Counselor examination

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/ed-cert/cert-guidance/school-counselor-credentials/school-counselor-license

Credentialing Entity: Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

License/Certification Name: School Counselor License - Tier 2 School Counselor License - Tier 3 School Counselor License - Tier 4

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Tier 2: hold a master’s degree in counseling, OR hold a bachelor’s degree, provide evidence of enrollment in an accredited school counselor program, and have completed 24 semester credits in school-counseling-specific coursework or content. If enrolled in a program, the program provider where the applicant is enrolled must: a. verify completion of at least 24 semester credits in school-counseling-specific coursework or content (transcripts may be used as documentation), b. affirm the program provider will assist the candidate in designing the learning experience, c. affirm that the applicant is prepared for the learning experience, AND d. provide supervision of the candidate. Tiers 3 & 4: a master’s degree or equivalent in school counseling from a regionally-accredited college or university, AND verify completion of a state-approved or Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Services (CACREP) approved preparation program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: Tier 4: have three or more years working as a school counselor in Minnesota, AND not have been placed on, or kept in, an improvement plan.

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://mn.gov/pelsb/aspiring-educators/requirements/

Credentialing Entity: Mississippi Department of Education

License/Certification Name: Instructional Support Personnel License - School Counselor

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: master’s degree or higher in School Counseling that includes a full-year internship

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): School Counselor Praxis Assessment

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Licensure-Application-Checklist

Credentialing Entity: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

License/Certification Name: School Counselor

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: A master's or higher degree in school counseling from a state-approved school counselor preparation program; or A master's or higher degree in education, school counseling, counseling, counseling psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a closely related mental health discipline with additional graduate course work specific to school counseling, as designated by the state-approved recommending certification official, including a supervised internship or field experience of at least three hundred (300) hours in an appropriate school setting; and A bachelor's degree in education from a state-approved teacher preparation program; or Complete a curriculum in teaching methods and practices, classroom management, and the psychology of the exceptional child, as specified by the recommending certification officer of the state-approved program.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): The applicant must achieve a score equal to or in excess of the qualifying score on the exit assessment(s), not to include the principles of learning and teaching, as defined in the rules promulgated by the board

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/routes-certification

https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/become-certified-student-services-area

Credentialing Entity: Montana Office of Public Instruction

License/Certification Name: Class 6 School Counselor

Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Completion of a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and completion of a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) accredited school counselor program which includes an internship in a school setting of 600 hours. OR Completion of a master’s degree in school counseling from a regionally accredited college or university which includes an internship in a school setting of 600 hours.

Postgraduate Training or Coursework: None

Postgraduate Work Experience: None

Examination(s): None

Program Meets Minimum Educational Pre-Requisites: Yes

Links: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses#9389210447-class-6-specialist---school-counselor

Credentialing Entity: Nebraska Department of Education

License/Certification Name: School Counselor Endorsement