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1 | Notes These are for Iowa educators with a valid Iowa license seeking a license in this state. This document is applicable only to the four identified programs, elementary (ELEM), secondary (SEC), special education (SPED), and early childhood (ECE), and not specific endorsements. Most states on this list are part of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement and offer full reciprocity of teaching licenses. In general, you are to complete the state’s teaching license application and submit copies of official transcripts, your current teaching license, and documentation of any teaching experience you have. Agencies are NOT allowed to share FBI background check information, so new fingerprint copies must be submitted with the new application. Also check The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. Please know that the information listed below was what was available on the state licensing webpage at the time this document was reviewed. There may be additional requirements embedded in the application and/or its procedure. All state require background checks that will need to be completed. This template is a collaboration of Iowa Higher Education Institutions to help colleges and universities complete licensure research and organize their findings. Depending on the type of license/program being researched, additional factors may need to be considered and researched, or some of these columns may not be applicable. The information provided does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials provided are for general informational purposes only. Risks to the university and students should be considered and evaluated with university legal counsel prior to disclosing licensure information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | State | Program | Meets/Doesn't Meet | Deficiency Notes | Contact Phone | Contact Email | Intial Reviewer | 3rd party reviewer | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Alabama | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | (334) 694-4900 | comm@alsde.edu | Catherine Gillespie (8/1/2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Alaska | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | (907) 465-2831 | tcwebmail@alaska.gov | Rick Snyder (Last Review - 04-16-2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | American Samoa | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Praxis I Core Proficiency within a year - https://ucarecdn.com/9aaa5b48-42a4-41d5-84fd-dd0015292ac2/ | (684) 633-0342 | websitesupport@doe.as | Patti Strukel (Last review 04-18-2024); note: AS website under construction | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Arizona | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Allowable deficiencies for 1 or 3 years, depending on the area of certification, and the certificate will be issued without meeting these requirements | (602) 542-4367 | https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/educator-certification-contact-form | Tanya Coffelt (4/30/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Arkansas | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Will also need Arkansas History Test or 45 clock-hour PD course required for endorsements in elementary education, middle school social studies, and secondary social studies. Praxis content testing for all content areas. | (501) 682-4342 | ade.educatorlicensure@ade.arkansas.gov | Abby De Groot (last review 04-09-2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | California | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | If your out-of-state special education authorization/endorsement is only in special education or in a specialty area that does not align with a California specialty area then it is considered "generic" and you will only be eligible for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood Special Education specialty areas. | NA | credentials@ctc.ca.gov | Catherine Gillespie (last review 04/10/2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Colorado | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | (303) 866-6628 | CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us | Linda Jermeland (4-11-2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Connecticut | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 860-713-6969 | teacher.cert@ct.gov | Theresa Engle (5-2-24) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Delaware | ELEM, SEC, ECE SPED | Meets Special education without an elementary or secondary licensure - Does Not Meet | Special Education does not meet if it is not connected with a content area (All Special Education Major will not meet) | (302) 857-3388 | deeds@doe.k12.de.us | Lynn McCool (last review 4/19/2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | Question - how many content hours does it need to have? | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | District of Columbia | ELEM, SEC, SPED (ECE is not licensed in DC) | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet requirements. https://osse.dc.gov/page/standard-teacher-credential Refer to Option 1 | (202) 741-5881. | https://osse.dc.gov/page/teacher-certification | Teresa Kahler (Last Review- 4/11/2024 | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Federated States of Micronesia | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | (691) 320 2609 | NDOE Webmail | Cathy Stierman (last review - 05/28/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Florida | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 800-445-6739 | https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/staff-contact/contact-us.stml | Beth Globokar (Last Reviewd - 4/15/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Georgia | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | (800) 869-7775 | https://www.gapsc.com/Certification/EmailPSC.aspx | Sarah Kress (last reviewed 4/19/24) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Guam | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | 3 year Initial Educator license For Teachers (ELEM, SEC, SPED). Basic Educator Preschool License for ECE. | (671) 735-2554 - 7 | mailto:office@gcec.guam.gov | Carrie Thonstad (last reviewed 4/22/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Hawai’i | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 808-586-2600 | https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/contact-us-2/ | Cathy Stierman (last review - 04/18/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Idaho | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 208-332-6800 | https://sde.idaho.gov/contact.html | Bibiana Julin (last review 4/19/2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Illinois | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | Refer to link in next column | https://www.isbe.net/contactlicensure | Angela Hunter (Last review 4/19/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Indiana | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 317) 232-9010 | DOE: Contact (in.gov) | Leslie Duinink & Linda Steddom (Last Review 5/1/24) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | Is it important to have the trainings listed versus Academic requirements? | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Kansas | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. Out-of-state application Requirements for initial license | (785) 296-2288 | cchesmore@ksde.org Christa J. Chesmore | Billie Cowley (Last Review 4/17/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | Tanya - will reach out | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Kentucky or https://www.education.ky.gov/teachers/NxGenProf/Pages/Certification.aspx | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 502-564-4606 | http://www.epsb.ky.gov/ | Angela Hunter (Last review 5/2/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Louisiana | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 1-877-453-2721 Contact us through Teach LA Live! by submitting your question there. Feedback is provided in writing. | Information for teachers (teachlouisiana.net) | Rebecca Fabricius Last Review 4/10/24 | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Maine | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | (207) 624-6603 | contact list: https://www.maine.gov/doe/contact | Roger Henderson - last review 04/10/2024 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Marshall Islands | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | Phone: (692)625-5261 (tried calling; number not in service) | Website: https://pss.edu.mh/ (sent email, no response yet) | Joel Carter (Last Review - 04-26-2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Maryland | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets (with minimum 3.0 GPA) | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | (410) 767-0390 | certinfo.msde@maryland.gov | Jaclyn Easter reviewed 4-21-24 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Massachusetts or https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/out-state-applicants.html | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. Up to 5 years to complete the Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement and the MTEL test | (781) 338-6600 | EducatorPreparation@mass.gov | Joan Shaputis reviewed 4/17/2024 | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Michigan | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | (833) 633-5788 | MDE-EducatorHelp@michigan.gov | Alex Hansen (Last Review 4/17/2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Minnesota | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | (651) 539-4200 | pelsb@state.mn.us | Jennifer Olufsen (Last Review 4/19/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Mississippi | ELEM, SEC, SPED (ECE not licensed) | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 601-359-3483 | teachersupport@mdek12.org | Dave Tingwald | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Missouri | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 573-751-0051 | certification@dese.mo.gov | Jennifer Rasmussen 2024 | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Montana | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 406-444-3150 | cert@mt.gov | Stephanie Erps | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Nebraska | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Alternative Licensure Teaching Pathway 3 - only requires a license out-of-state) | 402-471-0739 | nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov. | Rick Snyder (Last Review - 04-16-2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Nevada | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | None noted, Out of State Checklist | Carson City Office (775) 687-9115 Las Vegas Office (702) 486-6458 | license@doe.nv.gov | Patti Strukel (Last review 04-18-2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | New Hampshire | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Basic Academic Skills in Reading, Writing and Mathematics, subject area content knowledge test when seeking teacher licensure in any one of the major areas of concentration in which the NH State Board of Education has established a passing score. | (603) 271-2409 | info@doe.nh.gov | Tanya Coffelt (4/30/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | New Jersey | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Does not meet | Requires content testing to get licence. Unless two years teaching experience, a subject matter test is required. | (609)376-3500 | EduEval@doe.nj.gov. | Abby De Groot (last review 04-09-2024) | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | New Mexico or https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/ | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Testing may be required depending on the endorsements. Reciprocal Level I may be available without teaching experience.Testing may meet the content requirements. | 505-827-5800, Option 1 or 2 | LicensureUnit@ped.nm.gov | Catherine Gillespie (last review 04/10/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | New York | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Does not meet | Does not recognize Initial License from Iowa. Completion of required exams: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/certexam.html Completion of required workshops: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certficate/workshops-required-for-educator-certification.html | 518-474-3901 | tcert@nysed.gov | Linda Jermeland (4/11/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | Dave following up https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/levelcerti.html#:~:text=N/A,No | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | North Carolina | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. | 800-577-7994 (919) 716-1800. | asklicensure@dpi.nc.gov | Theresa Engle (last review 5-2-24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | North Dakota | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Other State Educator License (OSEL) in North Dakota. | 701-328-9641 | espbinfo@nd.gov | Lynn McCool (last review 4/19/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Northern Mariana Islands | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Does not meet | Proof of passing Praxis II for Classroom Teacher Certification; refer to this link for different requirements for ECH certification | +1 (670) 237-3051 | https://www.cnmipss.org/classroom-teachers-certification-flowchart | Teresa Kahler (Last Reviewed - 4/11/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Ohio | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Candidates may receive a one year conditional license while preparing to take Ohio required exams. Candidates who hold a valid, standard out-of-state teaching license and need to complete the initial reading or phonics coursework requirements for Ohio licensure, must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) 190 Foundations of Reading exam on the first try. Info found at: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/out-of-state-licensure | 614-466-3593 | contact.center@education.ohio.gov | Beth Globokar (Last Reviewd - 5/28/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Oklahoma | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Verification Form | (405) 521-3337 | https://sde.ok.gov/traditional-path-oklahoma-teacher-certification#otherstate | Sarah Kress (last reviewed 4/19/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Oregon | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | Book a Phone Consultation | Contact.tspc@tspc.oregon.gov | Carrie Thonstad (last reviewed 4/22/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Palau | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Likely Meets | No additional requirements noted | 680 488 6425 | info@palauschools.org; ewenty@palaumoe.net | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | Cathy - reaching out | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Pennsylvania | ELEM, SEC, SPED (ECE not licensed) | Meets | Prior to renewal will need to meet state requirements. Praxis Test only for specific licensing areas | 717-783-6788 | https://paggdc.powerappsportals.us/pdecontactus/ | Cathy Stierman (last review - 04/18/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | Cathy - reaching out | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Puerto Rico | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Does not meet | Candidates need to take the PCMAS (Pruebas para la certificacion de Maestros) certification test. This test is required for all types of teaching certifications, including traditional, provisional, Teacher's Certification, and Teacher's Life Certification. Proficiency in Spanish. | 787-759-2000 | https://de.pr.gov/ | Bibiana Julin (last review - 4/19/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Rhode Island | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Rhode Island recognizes full and aligned out-of-state certificates but requires compliance with current RI testing requirements. https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2023-08/RI%20Required%20Certification%20Tests-Revised%20August%202023%20%281%29.pdf | 401-222-4600 | EQAC@ride.ri.gov | Angela Hunter (Last review 5/2/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | South Carolina | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 803-734-8500 | info@ed.sc.gov | Leslie Duinink & Linda Steddom (Last review-5/1/24 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | South Dakota or https://doe.sd.gov/certification/ | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Has a year to complete the following: One clock-hour suicide awareness and prevention training as well as a three-credit South Dakota Indian Studies course. Content test required for special education.https://doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/OOS-Reciprocity-Ed%20Prep.pdf | 605-773-3134 | https://doe.sd.gov/ | Billie Cowley (Last Review 4/17/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Tennessee | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Website indicates full reciprocity if you hold an out of a state license. However, candidates must complete meet TN Literacy Success Act requirements as evidenced by completion of a qualifying training or assessment, if applicable. https://bestforall.tnedu.gov/lessons-and-learning-item?content-id=7910 | 615-741-5158 | https://www.tn.gov/education.html | Angela Hunter (Last review 5/2/24) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Texas | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Before the standard license you have a year to complete the testing requirements. The Science of Teaching Reading Exam is also required of all EC-8 applicants. | Main Switchboard 512-463-9734 Educator Certification Phone: (512) 936-8400 local | https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-for-educator-certification | Rebecca Fabricius Last Review 4/10/24 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Utah | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Complete the License Equivalency Review (LER) Application. Has up to three years to complete any missing competencies and/or assessments | 801-538-7500 | https://schools.utah.gov/licensing | Roger Henderson - last review 04/10/2024 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 Dana Oswald zoomed w/Utah 4/29/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Vermont or https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 802-828-1130 | https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure/become-a-vermont-educator | Joel Carter (Last Review - 04-19-2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Virgin Islands | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Complete a course on the history of the Virgin Islands within the first year of employment. Elementary and secondary must pass tests for the certification area. | 340-772-4144 - St. Croix; 340-774-4546 - St. Thomas | stx@myviboe.com (St. Croix); stt@myviboe.com (St. Thomas) | Jaclyn Easter reviewed 4-21-24 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Virginia | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 800-292-3820 | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home | Joan Shaputis reviewed 4/17/2024 | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Washington | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | Has one year to complete additional testing requirements. | 360-725-6000 | https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher-certificate/washington-state-certification-frequently-asked-questions | Alex Hansen (Last Review 4/17/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | West Virginia | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | No additional requirements noted | 304-558-7010 | certification.wvde@k12.wv.us | David Tingwald (Updated 5/7/2024) | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Wisconsin | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | The following is needed prior to renewal of license: Minority Group Relations WI American Indian Bands and Tribes, Stipulation and the Foundations of Reading Test (K-8 and special education). GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 is needed. | https://dpi.wi.gov/support/contact-educator-licensing | https://dpi.wi.gov/support/contact-educator-licensing | Jennifer Olufsen (Last Review 4/19/2024); Updated 5/7/2024 Dave Tingwald | All reviewers (12 people) 5/28/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Wyoming | ELEM, SEC, SPED, ECE | Meets | There may be testing required for Elementary and Social Studies | 307-777-7291 | https://wyomingptsb.com/out-of-state-applicants/ | Jennifer Rasmussen 2024 | All reviewers (8 people) 5/20/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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