Education Commission of the States researched
teacher license reciprocity in all states to provide four comprehensive resources:
Six states offer full
teacher license reciprocity for all eligible, fully licensed teachers.
The report explores
teacher license reciprocity — in which a candidate who possesses an out - of - state license can earn a license in a new state based on state requirements.
As supplemental material, ECS also released a 50 - state searchable database based on state policies for
teacher license reciprocity, individual state profiles that detail where each state lies on reciprocity, and an interactive data visualization tool on key questions on reciprocity.
Today, the Education Commission of the States (ECS), a national organization of state education policy leaders, released a report that reviews state policies related to
teacher license reciprocity.
Not exact matches
Most states have some form of licensure
reciprocity policies in place that allows a
teacher who is
licensed in one state to gain an additional licensure in a new state.
Future social studies
teachers who are committed to working in urban and suburban schools and with diverse student populations and who are seeking to fulfill academic requirements for an initial
teacher license in Massachusetts, which has
reciprocity with most other states.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Social Studies Education is intended for prospective middle and high school social studies
teachers and fulfills academic requirements for an initial
teacher license in Massachusetts, which has
reciprocity with most other states.
Offer incentives for states to design
reciprocity agreements and portability options that would allow
teachers to easily transfer their
license and certification from state to state.
The new rule must maintain a high standard of quality for
teachers and simplify the licensure system as much as practicable, including the following: (a) simplify the grade levels licensees can teach and adopt broadfield subject
licenses; (b) enable school districts to increase the number of
teachers by offering internships and residency opportunities; (c) simplify out - of - state licensure
reciprocity; and (d) expand pathways for existing licensees to fill high needs or shortage areas.
Six states — Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, and Nevada — offer full
license reciprocity for all eligible, fully
licensed teachers.
Note that candidates who choose to attend a
teacher preparation program that is not located in Utah must first apply for a
license in the state where the preparation program is located, and then apply to Utah for certification by
reciprocity.
Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for
reciprocity.
Wyoming participates in interstate
reciprocity for
teachers holding out - of - state teaching
licenses.
Most states have policies in place to improve
reciprocity for certain
teachers, but few states provide full
reciprocity for all fully
licensed teachers.
Boston University's Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies Education is intended for prospective middle and high school social studies
teachers and fulfills academic requirements for an initial
teacher license in Massachusetts, which has
reciprocity with most other states.
Boston University's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Social Studies Education is intended for prospective
teachers and fulfills academic requirements for an initial
teacher license in Massachusetts, which has
reciprocity with most other states.
In the teaching realm, a handful of states offer full
reciprocity - meaning certified
teachers can come from any other state and be considered fully
licensed right away.