Licensure - Early Childhood Special Education

Fordham University's Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education track leads to a Master of Science in Teaching. The designed outcome is to prepare students to apply for  an Initial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (birth - grade 2) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (birth - grade 2) within New York.

Programs that lead to dually appointed credentials in one state may not lead to the same two credentials being honored in another state’s jurisdiction. Additionally, states may recognize different grade ranges for a particular subject area. If students have obtained a New York license, students should be aware of any grade range discrepancies between the license they hold and the out of state license they are pursuing. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.

The table below provides a state by state breakdown of comparable licenses, including a determination of eligibility for licensure. This information provided is designed as a baseline determination of whether the program meets individual state specific requirements. Other licenses may be more applicable and/or require additional standards. Licensure requirements and appropriate pathways are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program.

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Class A certification:
    Early Childhood (pre-school-grade 3) +
    Early Childhood SPED (pre-school-grade 3).

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited senior institution with a state-approved program.

    Examination(s):

    1. Alabama Basic Skills Assessment: Praxis Core Academic Skills II;
    2. Pedagogical Assessment: Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA); and
    3. Content Knowledge Assessment: Praxis Subject Assessment II.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: At least 30 semester hours graduate credit not used for prior-level certification.

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement, as well as 12 semester credits of full-time student teaching.

    State Regulation:

    Alabama - State Department of Education Administrative Code Chapter 290

    State Board:

    Alabama State Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Alabama offers comparable, in-state certification based on the areas listed on the out of state certification. After an applicant has earned an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, they may add additional teaching fields through the Certification Based on Testing Approach.

    Alabama - Out of State Certificate FAQs

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information: Alabama requires out of state prepared educators to obtain the university's home state license prior to applying for licensure in Alabama via reciprocity.

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Initial Teacher Certificate (1 year/2 year) or
    Initial Out of State Teacher Certificate:
    Early Childhood Education + Special Education, Early Childhood.

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); or
    2. State-approved teacher preparation program.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Competency Exam; and
    2. Applicable Content Area Exam.

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. 3 semester hours Approved Alaska Studies Coursework; and
    2. 3 semester hours Approved Alaska multicultural coursework.

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Alaska - Education and Early Development

    State Board:

    Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Endorsements on an applicant's out of state license will be reflected on the Alaska license, however, if an individual holds multiple endorsements, applicants must choose only one endorsement to add to the license. Applicants educated out of state must apply directly for an Alaska teaching license, but they must first hold an out of state certificate to be eligible.

    Alaska - Endorsement Information

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply.

    Additional Important Information:

    Alaska - Available Endorsement Areas

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Initial Certificate:
    Early Childhood Education Specialty (birth-K) +
    Early Childhood Special Education (birth-grade 3).

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. Teacher preparation program in elementary, middle, or secondary education from a state or Board-approved educator preparation program; or
    2. From an accredited institution offering similar training.

    Examination(s):

    1. Professional Knowledge Exam: National Evaluation Series (NES)/Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA), comparable Out-of-State exam, or National Board Certification Test (NBCT); and
    2. Subject Knowledge Exam: NES/AEPA for the appropriate subject.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Arizona - Early Childhood Education

    Arizona - Early Childhood Special Education

    Field Experience Requirements: Eight semester hours of practicum in grades 1-8 or 6-12.

    State Regulation:

    Arizona Administrative Code

    State Board:

    Arizona Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Fordham's course of study may lack some curricular elements that Arizona requires. This potential issue is currently under review.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: A passing score on a similar, out of state subject knowledge exam will suffice to test into certain approved endorsement areas. Testing into an approved endorsement area is possible even if an applicant lacks an out of state credential.

    Arizona - Application for Certification

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity or Direct Apply.

    Additional Important Information:

    Arizona - Available Endorsement Areas

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Standard License or Provisional License:
    Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated (birth-K).

    Accreditation Requirements: Program of teacher education at a national, regional, or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited Institute of Higher Education.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Assessment;
    2. Praxis II Exam; and
    3. Foundations of Reading Test (K-8 & SPED only).

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. 30+ credit hours not used for prior level certification; and
    2. 3 credits Arkansas History.

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation:

    Arkansas - Rules Governing Educator Licensure

    State Board:

    Arkansas Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Arkansas requires applicants to be licensed in the university's home state to be eligible for a license via reciprocity. Special Education cannot be added to an Arkansas license via testing alone. Instead, the candidate must provide documentation of the successful completion of all coursework needed for adding that area of licensure.

    Arkansas - Adding to a License

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Arkansas - Levels and Areas of Licensure

  • What is Issued: Credential.

    Name of Credential: Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential:
    Child Development Teacher Permit +
    Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, K-12.

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally-accredited institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Examination; and
    2. Subject Matter Competency Exam.

    Certification(s): Earn an authorization to teach English learners.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    California - Multi-Subject Requirements

    California - Child Development Requirements

    California - Special Education Requirements

    Field Experience Requirements:

    California Code of Regulations: § 80033. Intern Teaching Credentials.

    State Regulation:

    California Code of Regulations

    State Board:

    California Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: California's early childhood special education credential differs substantially from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants who hold a basic general education teaching credential may obtain an additional credential (either multiple or single subject) when all listed requirements are completed.

    California - Adding a Teaching or Content Area to Multiple and Single Subject Credentials

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information: Reciprocity required; Candidates educated outside of California seeking California licensure must hold a professional-level credential from another state or US territory to qualify.

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood Education (age 0-8) +
    Special Education Generalist (age 5-21).

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally-accredited institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Colorado Department of Education-accepted exams or Praxis exams;
    2. Content Area Exams; and
    3. Colorado State Board of Education-approved elementary education content exam (also required for Special Education generalists).

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Demonstrated professional competencies in the target subject area - 24 credit hours.

    Field Experience Requirements: Student teaching, practicum, internship required. The state may accept requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Code of Colorado Regulations

    State Board:

    Colorado Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Colorado accepts out of state licenses, but to apply via reciprocity, a candidate must also be able to demonstrate three years of teaching experience. If an applicant does not have three years of teaching experience, the candidate must apply directly, and Colorado will be required to evaluate the candidate's application for the content area of preparation as stated on the approved program verification form. To add an endorsement, applicants must meet competency requirements by demonstrating one of the of the following:

    1. Completing an approved program at a regionally accredited institution of higher education which leads to licensure in that state;
    2. Completing minimum 24 semester hours of specific college coursework; or
    3. Passing the appropriate Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam. A transcript review will be necessary to ensure the applicant is qualified.

    Colorado - Endorsement Requirements

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply.

    Additional Important Information:

    Colorado - Endorsement Requirements (chart)

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Initial Educator Certificate:

    1. Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed (birth-K).
    2. Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed (nursery-K, elementary 1-3).

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. Regionally-accredited institution; or
    2. A Connecticut higher education institution accredited by the Board of Governors.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Assessment;
    2. Praxis II Early Elementary Exam, SPED Exam; and
    3. Pearson Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Connecticut - Comprehensive Special Education: Section 10-145d-538

    Connecticut - Early Childhood: Section 10-145d-429

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required; and
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 6, but no more than 12 semester credit hours.

    State Regulation:

    Regulations of the Connecticut State Board of Education

    State Board:

    Connecticut State Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: A person who holds an active Connecticut Initial Educator, Provisional Educator, or Professional Educator certificate may apply for an additional endorsement (cross-endorsement) to such certificate, provided that all of the required coursework and successful results of the appropriate subject areas tests have been met. There is space on the General Application for Certificate to request additional endorsements to be added to the certificate.
    Cross-Endorsements and Adding Endorsements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Guide to Assessments for Educator Certification in Connecticut (lists endorsements)

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Tier 1 Initial License:

    1. Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (birth-grade 2).
    2. Early Childhood Teacher.

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited program; or
    2. State-approved education preparation program.

    Examination(s): Content Knowledge Exams, Praxis II.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. 15 credit hours in target subject area; and
    2. Minimum 6 credit hours out of those 15 related to pedagogy.

    Field Experience Requirements: Clinical Experience: 400 hours of supervised clinical experience, with at least 300 hours are directed instructional student teaching.

    State Regulation:

    Delaware Administrative Code

    State Board:

    Delaware Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: An educator will hold only one license, but can be certified in multiple content areas. Educators seeking Special Education certification are required to also hold a teaching content area certification. There is no fee to apply for additional certifications, however, applicants must meet all certification requirements. New applicants may apply for additional certifications at any time during the application review process.

    Apply for an Additional Certification.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Title 14: Education (List of Delaware's Standard Certificates)

     

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Options:

    1. Standard Certificate.
    2. Initial Certificate: Early Childhood Education (pre-K-3) +Special Education, Categorical (K-12).
    3. Special Education, Non-categorical (K-12).

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) approved teacher licensure program; or
    2. Teacher licensure program approved in another state accepted by OSSE.

    Examination(s):

    1. Praxis Core, Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or other accepted alternate basic skills exam; and
    2. Praxis II subject content exam in the area of the credential.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    District of Columbia - Early Childhood Education Requirements

    District of Columbia - Special Education, Non Categorical (K-12)

    District of Columbia - Special Education, Categorical (K-12)

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    District of Columbia - Title 5, Chapter A16: Credentials for Teachers and School Administrators

    State Board:

    District of Columbia - Office of the State Superintendent of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: An applicant may be required to submit comparable exam scores. Individuals may add teaching endorsement certifications if they currently hold a District of Columbia standard teaching credential in another subject area that is not due to expire within 60 days of the application for the added endorsement.

    District of Columbia - Adding Teacher Endorsement Credential

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    District of Columbia - License Requirements (List of DC's available license areas)

     

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Temporary Certificate or Professional Certificate:

    1. Exceptional Student Education (K-12) - Academic Class.
    2. Prekindergarten Disabilities Endorsement (pre-K-grade 3).
    3. Prekindergarten/Primary Education, (age 3-grade 3).

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. State-approved teacher preparation program; or
    2. Out-of-state accredited, approved institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. General Knowledge Test;
    2. Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE); and
    3. Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Florida - Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities Endorsement

    Florida - Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education Endorsement

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation: Florida Administrative Code:

    Florida - Requirements for Certification in PreK/Primary Education: 6A-4.0142

    Florida - Requirements for Certification in Exceptional Student Education
    Text for individual regulations must be downloaded.

    State Board:

    Florida Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Florida lacks a specific credential for Early Childhood Special Education. The offered special education credential may be too broad when compared with the credential an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Educators who hold a currently valid Florida Temporary or Professional Certificate may be eligible to add another subject coverage or endorsement. At a minimum, the educator must submit a complete application package, and satisfy the subject specialization requirements to qualify for the addition. Florida defines endorsements as "a rider" on a Florida certificate with a full subject coverage and denotes a particular expertise in an instructional level or methodology; cannot stand alone on a certificate.

    Florida - Certificate Additions

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Florida - Certificate Subjects

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Induction: Initial Certification:
    Early Childhood (P-5) +
    Special Education Preschool (ages 3-5).

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. State-approved teacher preparation program; or
    2. National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC), out-of-state accredited, approved institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Content Assessment Program Admissionassessment (for applicants prepared out-of-state);
    2. Pedagogical Assessment: Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA); and
    3. Content Knowledge Assessment: Praxis Subject Assessment II.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Georgia - Completion of a course in identifying and educating exceptional children

    Georgia - Content Standards for Special Education Preschool (ages 3-5)

    Georgia - Content Standards for Special Education General Curriculum Elementary Education (P-grade 5)

    Georgia - Content Standards for Birth - K Program

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Georgia Educator Certification

    State Board:

    Georgia Professional Standards Commission (teacher certification)

    Georgia Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Georgia's early childhood/early childhood SPED credential may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Out of state professional certificate holders who were required to pass a content exam for their out of state certification are exempt from taking the Georgia content knowledge assessments. The requirements for adding a field to a certificate depend on the type of certificate the applicant currently holds, and the type of field (teaching, service, or leadership) they wish to add. If an applicant has completed a state-approved certification program in the requested field and all applicable Special Georgia Requirements, they should be able to add a field.

    Georgia - Adding a Field or Endorsement

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Teaching Fields Offered in Georgia

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Provisional License:
    1. Early Childhood Education (P-K, P-3).

    1. Special Education (P-3, K-6).

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved teacher preparation program at a regionally or nationally accredited educator preparation institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Examination; and
    2. Subject Matter Competency Exam.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: 30 credit hours coursework in target teaching field.

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required; and
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours.

    State Regulation:

    Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Reference Guide to Teacher Licensure

    State Board:

    Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

    Federal Disclosure: Does Not Meet Requirements.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: University staff presence is required in Hawaii in order for them to recognize a student's field experience.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may add credentials by completing a state-approved certification or endorsement program in the field and by completing all applicable content assessments.

    Hawaii - Add a Teaching Field

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Hawaii - License Fields

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Interim Certificate or Standard Certificate:
    1. Blended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education (pK-3); or
    2. Early Childhood Special Education (pK-3).

    Accreditation Requirements: Educator preparation program approved by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)/Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Examination; and
    2. Subject Matter Competency Exam.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Idaho Assignment Credential Manual

    Field Experience Requirements: Student Teaching: Six semester credit hours.

    State Regulation:

    Idaho - Title 33 Education

    State Board:

    Idaho State Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants can apply with or without an out-of-state license and can include content area exam scores to obtain an additional credential. Applicants who did not complete testing can be issued an interim certificate based on their out-of-state License or by obtaining an institutional recommendation.

    Revision of an Idaho Certificate

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Idaho - Resource Files: 2019-2020 SDE Assignment Credential Manual

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Professional Educator License:
    Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3), +
    Early Childhood Special Education (birth-grade 3).

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Examination;
    2. Subject Matter Competency Exam; and
    3. Teachers Performance Assessment (TPA).

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: 32 credit hours in the target endorsement area.

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Illinois - Policy Rules Currently in Effect

    State Board:

    Illinois State Board of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Illinois offers a combined Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood SPED credential with a grade range that may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York State.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Once an applicant holds a Professional Educator License or an Educator License with Stipulations, endorsed in their field, an additional content area endorsement can be added within the grade range of the currently held license. Educators holding a license in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special, or Secondary education hold a primary endorsement grade range for preK-12 grade.

    Illinois - Subsequent Teaching Endorsements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information: Applicants holding a Professional Educator License or Educator License with stipulations endorsed in a teaching field can add additional content area by demonstrating completion of applicable coursework and testing for the target area.

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood Education (P-3) +
    Early Childhood Special Education.

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved teacher preparation program at a regionally or nationally accredited educator preparation institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Examination; and
    2. Subject Matter Competency Exam.

    Certification(s): CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)-Heimlich Maneuver AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Certification.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. 24 Credit hours in elementary school teaching; and
    2. Minimum 6 credit hours reading instruction.

    Field Experience Requirements: Full-time student teaching for at least 10 weeks representing at least 12 semester credit hours.

    State Regulation: Indiana State Code Title 20: Education

    State Board: Indiana Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Indiana lacks a standalone Early Childhood SPED credential, or a combined Early Childhood/Early Childhood SPED credential. The credential that an applicant pursues in Indiana may differ from what they may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Indiana requires an applicant to pass a content licensure test in every content area that will appear on the license issued. There are seven areas, one of which is Exceptional Needs, that Indiana will not issue an endorsement for if the credential was obtained by testing alone (content background required). For these areas, applicants may be eligible for a temporary reciprocal permit to teach on while fulfilling coursework requirements.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Initial License, or Regional Exchange License:
    [combined]-Regular Ed/Special Ed Teacher (pK-3); Teacher (pK-K).

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited college or university

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Examination; and
    2. Subject Matter Competency Exam (Praxis or other nationally recognized assessment.)

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Iowa - Program of Study Standards

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation:

    Iowa Educational Examiners Board: Chapter 13- Issuance of Teacher Licenses and Endorsements

    State Board:

    Iowa Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants must hold a valid out-of-state credential. Iowa does not allow applicants to test into receiving a Special Education credential. An individual may add other endorsements to that license upon proper application, provided current requirements for that endorsement have been met.

    Iowa - Add an Endorsement to a License

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Iowa - Endorsements List

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood Generalist (Birth - grade 3)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited college or university.

    Examination(s):

    1. Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT); and
    2. Content Area Assessments.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Minimum 8 credit hours of coursework in graduate program coursework, completed within 1 year of application.

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation:

    Agency 91: Kansas State Department of Education, Article 1: Certificate Regulations, 91-1-203: Licensure Regulations

    State Board:

    Kansas State Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Does Not Meet Requirements.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Kansas lacks an Early Childhood SPED credential. The credential that an applicant pursues in Kansas may differ from what they may receive in New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may add a teaching endorsement by passing the appropriate content assessment. Early childhood unified, elementary education, and special education CANNOT be added by testing only.

    Kansas - Endorsement Requirements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Kansas - Endorsement Chart

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Temporary Provisional License:
    Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education,
    Exceptional Children.

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited educator preparation institution.

    Examination(s): Academic Content Assessment in applicable Content Area.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: 30 credit hours in target content area.

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required; and
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours.

    State Regulation:

    Kentucky Statutes: Title XIII- Education

    State Board:

    Kentucky Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Does Not Meet Requirements.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Programs based outside of the state of Kentucky are not allowed to operate in Kentucky.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Kentucky issued certification is generally added based upon completion of an approved certification program.

    Kentucky - Highly Qualified Route to Certification in Additional Areas

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply.

    Additional Important Information:

    Kentucky Teaching Certificates

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential:

    1. Standard License.
    2. Professional License: Early Childhood (pK-grade 3) +Early Interventionist (birth-age 5).

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved teacher preparation program at a regionally accredited educator preparation institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Core Academic Skills for Educators: Pass all 3 Praxis Exams;
    2. Principles of Learning and Teaching Exams (PLT); and
    3. Appropriate Content Area Exams.

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Title 28:CXXXI, Bulletin 746: Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel

    Field Experience Requirements: Placement of 270 hours, with 180 hours in actual teaching.

    State Regulation:

    Louisiana Administrative Code: Title 28, Education

    State Board:

    Louisiana Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Louisiana's comparable Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood SPED credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants are required to achieve a passing score for the appropriate Praxis exam in the area of endorsement or accumulate 30 credit hours in the specialty content area. (Level 1 Professional Certificate: applicants have completed Louisiana Praxis; Out of State Certificate: applicants have not completed Louisiana Praxis) Both certificates require that applicants hold a current, valid, out of state license.

    Louisiana - Add-on and Ancillary Endorsements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Initial Certification:
    Early Elementary Endorsement (K-grade 3) or Early Childhood Teacher Endorsement (0 - age 5)+
    Teacher of Students w/Disabilities (0 to age 5).

    Accreditation Requirements: Fully accredited program, state-approved teacher education program.

    Examination(s):

    1. Core Academic Skills for Educators; and
    2. Praxis II Content Knowledge Exams.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Maine - Requirements for Teacher of Students w/Disabilities (0-age 5)

    Maine - Requirements for Early Elementary Endorsement

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Maine - Rule Chapters for the Department of Education: Ch. 115, Part II

    State Board:

    Maine Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Maine's Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood SPED credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential:

    1. Each endorsement area has specific requirements.
    2. Conditional certificates are issued after the completion of credits in the appropriate content areas. Conditional certification through the transitional pathway is available to candidates who already hold a teaching license and have completed 9 credits of coursework towards the endorsement.

    Maine - Teacher Requirements

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply.

    Additional Important Information:

    Maine - Teacher Requirements by Endorsement Code

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential:

    1. Standard License.
    2. Conditional License: Special Education: Infant/primary (birth-grade 3) Early Childhood/Elementary (pK-6).

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved teacher preparation program at an institution of higher education.

    Examination(s):

    1. Core Academic Skills for Educators; and
    2. Praxis II Content Knowledge Exams.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Minimum 30 hours of content coursework from an institution of higher education in the target certification area.

    Field Experience Requirements: A supervised experience in a public or accredited nonpublic school setting at the appropriate age or grade level and in the subject area for which the applicant is seeking certification.

    State Regulation: Code of Maryland Regulations:

    Maryland - Certification in Early Childhood Education

    Maryland - Certification in Special Education

    State Board:

    Maryland State Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants pursuing licensure in Maryland will be required to take and pass the Maryland basic skills and content and pedagogy tests. Additional teaching areas may be added to a teacher's certificate by meeting one of the following requirements:

    1. Credit Count - the number of required credits in various content areas differ for Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education; or
    2. Passing the Praxis Content Assessment - applicants must obtain a qualifying score on the content-specific tests required for certification.

    Maryland - Adding an Endorsement

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity or Direct Apply.

    Additional Important Information:

    Maryland - Educator Certification Areas

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Temporary License, Provisional License or
    Initial License:
    Teacher of Students w/Moderate Disabilities (pK-8, 5-12) + Early Childhood (pre-K-2).

    Accreditation Requirements:

    1. State approved educator preparation program in a state with which Massachusetts has signed National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) or other agreement; or
    2. Accredited by a Commissioner accepted national organization.

    Examination(s): Pass all Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) including Communication and Literacy Skills Test, Subject Specific Content Exams, and Foundations of Reading Exams.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of board-approved or National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited teacher preparation program aligned to the target licensure area.

    Field Experience Requirements:

    Massachusetts Requirements for Field-Based Experience for the Initial License

    State Regulation:

    Massachusetts Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval Regulations

    State Board:

    Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Maine's Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood SPED credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants with a valid out of state credential may be eligible for an initial license through reciprocity. All Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) tests will still be required, and applicants may need to complete the Sheltered English Immersion Endorsements required for Academic PreK-12 licenses.

    Massachusetts - Adding a License

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information:

    Massachusetts - Teacher Fields and Grade Levels

  • What is Issued: Certification.

    Name of Credential: Standard Teaching Certificate or Interim Teaching Certificate:
    Early Childhood pK-General and Special Education.

    Accreditation Requirements: Approved out of state teacher preparation program.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam; and
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. Minimum 6 credit hours literacy instruction for certificates w/ elementary grade level authorization; and/or
    2. Minimum 3 credit hours literacy instruction for certificates w/ secondary or pK-12 grade level authorization.

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Michigan-Teacher Certification Code (R 390.1101 - 390.1216)

    State Board:

    Michigan Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: An endorsement can be added to a Michigan teacher certificate by one of the following paths:

    1. Completing a state-approved endorsement program;
    2. Complete another state's approved endorsement program and hold the endorsement on a valid, standard, out of state teaching certificate; or
    3. Successfully teach in another state within the endorsement area for minimum 3 years since adding the endorsement to the out-of-state certificate. Teachers who have completed out of state endorsement programs will be evaluated by the Office of Educator Excellence; applicants must satisfy all the requirements for the endorsement and pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification.

    Adding an Endorsement to a Michigan Certificate

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

    Additional Important Information: A teacher is authorized to teach at specific grade levels based on completion of an appropriate program, passing the appropriate state teacher discipline area examination, and holding the endorsement on a valid, standard out of state teaching certificate.

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential:

    1. Tier I Initial License.
    2. Tier II Initial License: Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3) + Teachers of Special Education: Early ChildhoodSpecial Education: All fields (birth-grade 12).

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution.

    Examination(s): Passing scores on the board-approved pedagogy and content examinations aligned to the licensure area sought.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of board approved teacher preparation program in alignment with target licensure area.

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required; and
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours.

    State Regulation: Minnesota Administrative Rules, Teacher and Other School Professional Licensing

    State Board: Minnesota Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Minnesota offers Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood SPED credentials, which may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants can apply for a Tier 3 license with a master's degree in the appropriate content area and two of the following:

    1. Completed a teacher preparation program.
    2. 8 upper-division credits in subject area.
    3. Training in subject-specific teaching methods.
    4. Passing scores on State tests in the subject area.
    5. 2 or more years of experience teaching in the subject area.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: 2 or 5 year Reciprocity License:
    Childhood Development (pK - K) [can only be added to Elementary Ed license)+
    Special Education, Early Intervention (birth - K).
    Special Education, Mild/Moderate (K-12).

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved or National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited traditional teacher preparation program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education.

    Examination(s):

    1. Praxis Subject Assessment;
    2. Praxis: Principles ofLearning and Teaching (PLT); and
    3. Basic Skills Competency Exams.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. 3 semester hours in target content area;
    2. 1.5 continuing education units in target content area; and
    3. Completion of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process.

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required; and
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours.

    State Regulation:

    Mississippi Department of Education Guidelines for Mississippi Educator Licensure K-12

    State Board:

    Mississippi Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Mississippi's Early Childhood SPED credential may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may add an endorsement to their license by demonstration of coursework in the subject area, completion of an approved program, obtaining qualifying scores on the Praxis Subject Assessment, or a combination of the aforementioned. Applicants must have completed a teacher education program in Special Education with student teaching in a Special Education classroom.

    Mississippi - How to Add an Endorsement to Your License

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

     

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential:

    1. Traditional License.
    2. Out of State License: Early Childhood Education (birth-3) + Early Childhood Special Education (birth - grade 3).

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited college or university.

    Examination(s): Passing scores on the board-approved pedagogy and content examinations aligned to the licensure area sought.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of board approved teacher preparation program in alignment with target licensure area.

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation: Missouri Rules of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    State Board: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Fordham's course of study may lack some curricular elements that Missouri requires. This potential issue is currently under review.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: 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).

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity.

  • What is Issued: License.

    Name of Credential: Class 5 Provisional License or Class 2 Standard License:
    Early Childhood (age 3- grade 3) +
    Special Education Cross-Categorical.

    Accreditation Requirements: Completion of an educator prep program accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) or state approved program from a regionally accredited college/university.

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam; and
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam.

    Certification(s): None.

    Curriculum Requirements: Montana Endorsement Requirements: 10.57.412, #2

    Field Experience Requirements: Supervised student teaching experience.

    State Regulation: Montana Educator Licensure Rules

    State Board: Montana Office of Public Instruction

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made.

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Montana's Early Childhood SPED credential may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: To add a teaching endorsement, Montana requires that applicants have completed a teaching program in the endorsement area they are applying for. The applicant's college or university must verify that they have completed the requirements for program completion.

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply.

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood Education (pre-K-grade 3) +
    Special Education Early Childhood (birth-K)

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved or accredited educator preparation at a institution of higher education

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. Completion of Human Relations Training requirement
    2. Completion of Special Education Training Program

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours
    3. Practicum experience consists of a minimum of one hundred (100) clock hours of contact with students

    State Regulation:

    Nebraska Department of Education Regulations for the Issuance of Certificates and Permits to Teach

    State Board:

    Nebraska Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may test into specialties or endorsements via a content test. Nebraska does not recognize certificates or endorsement earned through testing alone. To add a full endorsement, applicants must provide an institutional verification form from the certification officer at their education institution.

    Nebraska - Adding Endorsements (Areas of Specialization)

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Standard License:
    Early Childhood Education (grades K-2)
    Early Childhood, Developmentally Delayed, under 8 years old

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Principles and methods of teaching assessment
    3. The subject matter exam(s) of the initial area of endorsement .

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Nevada - Early Childhood Education

    Nevada - Early Childhood, Developmentally Delayed

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 8 semester credit hours of full-time supervised student teaching.

    State Regulation:

    Nevada - NAC 391.095 Qualifications for Elementary License

    State Board:

    Nevada Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Fordham's course of study may lack some curricular elements that Nevada requires. This potential issue is currently under review.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: To add an endorsement or area of licensure to an existing Nevada educator license, applicants must provide:

    1. Proof of completion of all academic requirements for licensure in the specified area(s) in the form of original transcripts
    2. Competency testing score reports.

    Nevada - Information on Adding Additional Endorsements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Nevada - Special Licenses and Endorsements, Various Grade Levels

  • What is Issued: Certification

    Name of Credential: Beginner Educator Certificate:
    Early Childhood Education (N-3)
    Early Childhood Special Education (N-3)

    Accreditation Requirements: Board approved educator preparation program in New Hampshire or a program in another state party to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Contract

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Assessment
    2. 3 Praxis Core Exams
    3. Pearson or Educational Testing Service (ETS) Subject Assessment

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Content knowledge:

    1. An understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of his or her discipline(s); and
    2. An ability to create learning experiences that make the discipline(s) accessible and meaningful for learners;

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation: New Hampshire - Certification Standards for Educational Personnel

    State Board: New Hampshire Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Meets Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: The state has not provided guidance as to the method of adding endorsements to a license.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information: New Hampshire - NH Education Credentialing Endorsement List

  • What is Issued: Certification

    Name of Credential: Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing:
    Students with Disabilities add-on (requires co-certificate)
    Preschool - Grade 3

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited college or university. Compliance with State Professional Standards for Teachers and Professional Standards for School Leaders; accreditation through National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Teacher Education Accreditation Council(TEAC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), or any other profession education accreditation body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or approved by the Commissioner

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Requirement: Praxis Core Academic Skills
    2. Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam: Middle/Secondary Education, Various Subjects

    Certification(s): Physiology/Hygiene requirement: in the absence of basic military training or a health/biology/nutrition course, this requirement can be satisfied by completing a 35 question test from the county Office of Education

    Curriculum Requirements: Preschool-Grade 3 CEAS Requirements
    Students with Disabilities CEAS Requirements

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation: New Jersey Administrative Code: Title 6A Education

    State Board: New Jersey Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for New Jersey's comparable Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education credentials differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: New Jersey does not offer Special Education endorsement as a standalone certificate. Applicants must hold a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or standard New Jersey Instructional Certification with an endorsement appropriate to the subject or grade level to be taught.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity or Direct Apply

    Additional Important Information: New Jersey - Certificate Subject Area and Grade Level and Codes

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood (birth - pre-K) +
    Special Education

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited college or university

    Examination(s): Essential Academic Skills (Subtests I, II, and III);
    Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary;
    Elementary Education (Subtests I and II);
    Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. Minimum 24 credit hours in target teaching field
    2. 12 credit hours must be earned at upper division

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation:

    New Mexico Public Education Department Licensure Requirements

    State Board:

    New Mexico Public Education Department

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for New Mexico's Early Childhood SPED credential may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: An applicant licensed in early childhood, elementary, or special education is authorized to teach in a self-contained classroom with no additional endorsement. Such an applicant is also authorized to teach in later grades in core-subject areas without a separate endorsement, as long as the elementary school is departmentalized in those grades.

    New Mexico - Endorsements: How to Add to a License

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information: Passing additional examinations is a requirement. The state requires a passing score for the New Mexico Teacher Assessments (NMTA): Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction

     

  • What is Issued: Certification

    Name of Credential: Initial Certificate or
    Conditional Initial Certificate:
    Early Childhood (birth - grade 2)
    Early Childhood Students w/Disabilities (birth - grade 2)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution

    Examination(s):

    1. Teacher performance assessment.
    2. Content specialty test
    3. Multiple measures review process for the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. General Core (liberal arts, science) coursework
    2. Content Core (math, English) coursework
    3. Pedagogical Core (teacher education) coursework

    Field Experience Requirements: Program based. The state accepts the requirements as set by the institution.

    State Regulation: New York State Certification Requirements

    State Board: New York State Education Department

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply (University's Home State)

     

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Professional Educator Initial License:
    Early Childhood (birth - K)
    Special Subjects (K-12)

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved education program at a nationally accredited college or university

    Examination(s):

    1. Praxis II Content Exams
    2. Pearson Testing for North Carolina

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of board approved or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited teacher preparation program in alignment with target subject area

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation: North Carolina Administrative Code Title 16: Education, Chapter 6: Elementary and Secondary Education

    State Board: Public Schools of North Carolina, State Board of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for North Carolina's offered credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants holding a clear teaching license with no restrictions can add an area to their license by taking and passing the State Board of Education approved subject matter tests, completing a state approved teacher education program that leads to licensure, or by completing 24 hours in the subject area with a C or better. Out of state individuals who are approved for a North Carolina teaching license in the primary area of certification may also be granted a North Carolina teaching license in any content area that was subsequently added to the initial license by passing a licensure exam in another state, provided that North Carolina has a comparable license area.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information: North Carolina - Areas of Licensure

     

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Out of State Reciprocal License,
    Probationary License or
    Initial License:
    Early Childhood (birth-grade 3) +
    Early Childhood Special Education

    Accreditation Requirements: Board approved educator preparation program

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Requirement: Praxis Core Academic Skills
    2. Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam: Middle/Secondary Education, Various Subjects

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of a professional education sequence from a state-approved teacher education program, including supervised student teaching

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    North Dakota Administrative Code, Education Standards and Practice Board

    State Board:

    North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for North Dakota's Early Childhood SPED credential may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: An applicant is required to complete an approved program, including student teaching, hold a license in another state, and meet all testing requirements to be eligible for licensure.

    North Dakota - Adding an Endorsement

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    North Dakota - License Code Manual

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Resident Educator License - 4 Year,
    Out of State License - 1 year:
    Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (pK-3)

    Accreditation Requirements: Approved teacher preparation program through an accredited college/university

    Examination(s):

    1. Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE)
    2. Praxis II Content Exams

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of 12 credit hours in teaching reading (9 credit hours teaching reading, 3 credit hours teaching phonics)

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    Ohio Laws and Rules: Chapter 3301-23 Certification

    State Board:

    Ohio Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Ohio requires passing scores for both content area and pedagogy or knowledge exams for licensure. Applicants must have passed these tests in the university's home state to apply via reciprocity An applicant with an existing teaching license who is qualified to apply for another license should use a new credential application to request approval for the additional license. A licensed teacher who has met the requirements for a new teaching field or endorsement may apply for additional licensure through the Ohio license application system.

    Ohio - Adding Grade Levels and Endorsements FAQ

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Ohio - Licensure Type and Teaching Field Codes

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Provisional License or
    Standard License:
    Early Childhood (pre-K-3)
    Special Education

    Accreditation Requirements: Accredited institution of higher education with an approved teacher education program.

    Examination(s):

    Oklahoma - Competency Exam Requirements by Certification Areas

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of 12 credit hours in teaching reading (9 credit hours teaching reading, 3 credit hours teaching phonics)

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    Oklahoma - Office of Administrative Rules > View Code > Title 210 State Department of Education > Chapter 20 Staff > Subchapter 9 Professional Standards: Teacher Education & Certification

    State Board:

    Oklahoma Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants must complete a full university program, receive a recommendation from the certification officer at the university, and pass the appropriate subject-area test to add subject areas and endorsements to their license.

    Oklahoma - Updates and Enhancements to Teacher Credential Areas

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

     

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Reciprocal License:
    Special Education - Early Intervention & Early Childhood

    Accreditation Requirements: Approved, out of state teacher preparation program

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Exam
    2. Oregon-approved subject matter test (may be waived via reciprocity)
    3. Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Completion of professional level program in target content area

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of a minimum of 15 total weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation: Oregon - 584-420-0345: Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

    State Board: Oregon Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Oregon requires that applicants who were educated out of state obtain a license from the university's home state before applying for a reciprocal license. Out of state applicants who have passed the Pearson National Evaluation Series (NES) or Praxis Educational Testing Service (ETS) subject matter tests for endorsement areas may be able to use those test results for Oregon endorsements, pending evaluation.

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

  • What is Issued: Certification

    Name of Credential: Level I Initial Certification:
    Early Childhood Education (pK-grade 4)
    Special Education (pK-8)

    Accreditation Requirements: Approved preparation program

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Pennsylvania Program Guidelines

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation: Pennsylvania Code: Title 22 Education, Chapter 49 Certification of Professional Personnel

    State Board: Pennsylvania Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Pennsylvania's Early Childhood SPED credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Qualifying scores on examinations taken in other states may be acceptable for Pennsylvania certification if the test has the same name and code required by Pennsylvania

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information: Pennsylvania - Approved Certification Programs (Lists all endorsement areas alongside educator preparation institutions)

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Preliminary License or
    Temporary Initial License:
    Early Childhood Education (pK-2)
    Early Childhood Special Education (pK-2)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution

    Examination(s):

    1. Pedagogy Testing
    2. Content Testing
    3. Knowledge of Field Testing
    4. English Language Competency

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Rhode Island - Certification Requirements & Applications

    Field Experience Requirements: Field Experience: 60 hours prior to student teaching
    Student Teaching: 12 weeks of student teaching

    State Regulation:

    Rhode Island Certification Regulations 2019 > Regulations > PDF Document: Title 200, Chapter 20, Subchapter 20, Part 1

    State Board:

    Rhode Island Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Individuals applying via the reciprocity pathway may use their current, valid out of state credentials to apply for Rhode Island licensure. All individuals should review the testing requirements prior to submitting their application.

    Rhode Island - Certification Endorsement

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Rhode Island - Certification Requirements and Applications

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood Education (pK-3)
    Special Education, Early Childhood (ages 3-5)

    Accreditation Requirements: State-approved teacher education program and is accredited for general collegiate purposes by a regional accreditation association

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    South Carolina - Early Childhood Education, pages 10-11

    South Carolina - Special Education-Early Childhood, pages 26-27

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    Code of Laws of South Carolina: Certification Requirements

    State Board:

    South Carolina Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may submit their home state test scores in conjunction with their out of state application for a reciprocal license to add a teaching field, An educator may add a classroom teaching field to a current, valid, Initial of Professional teaching certificate by successful completion of a state-approved preparation program in a new field. An educator may add designated certification fields to a current, valid Professional certificate only by presenting a qualifying score on the subject area assessment adopted for certification purposes in the area by the State Board of Education.

    South Carolina - Guidelines and Requirements for Adding Certification Fields and Endorsements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    South Carolina - Eligible Certification Fields (pg. 5)

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Provisional License or
    Standard License:
    Early Childhood Education (pK-3) +
    Special Education: Early Childhood Education (ages 3-5)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution of higher education

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    1. 3 credit South Dakota Indian Studies
    2. 1 clock hour suicide awareness and prevention training

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 10 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation:

    South Dakota Teaching Certificate Requirements

    State Board:

    South Dakota Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may use an out of state license to apply via reciprocity, however additional requirements may apply. An educator must request that an endorsement be added to a certificate. In order to add endorsements to a certificate, the applicant must have passed the designated subject exam and be able to demonstrate the appropriate background coursework, but the endorsement will not be added automatically.

    South Dakota - Endorsement Requirements

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Practitioner License or
    Professional License:
    Early Childhood Education, pre-K-3 +
    Special Education Preschool/Early Childhood (pK-3)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited and approved for licensure

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: minimum 24 credit hours in target subject teaching area

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    Tennessee Rules of the State Board of Education- Educator Licensure General Information and Regulations

    State Board:

    Tennessee Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: An educator who holds a valid Tennessee educator license may add additional endorsements or teaching areas to the license. Endorsements may be added by completing the required Praxis exam(s) for the new endorsement and may require the completion of additional coursework, depending on which endorsements an educator holds and the endorsement the educator is seeking. Tennessee districts and schools may also exercise limited flexibility for educators holding endorsements for some grade levels and wishing to teach a single higher or lower grade.

    Tennessee - Licensed Educators > Add and Endorsement or Degree > Academic Teacher

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information: In order for applicants to apply via direct apply pathway, out-of-state educator preparation programs are required to have a partnership agreement with Tennessee. Since it has not been confirmed that Fordham has this agreement with the state, any students residing in Tennessee should apply for licensure using the credential earned in Fordham's home state of New York.
    Educator Licensure & Preparation Operating Procedures

  • What is Issued: Certification

    Name of Credential: One Year Certificate or
    Standard Certificate:
    Early Childhood Education (pK-K) +
    Early Childhood Education for Handicapped Children, (Infant - grade 6)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited or state approved institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Praxis Core Series Exams
    2. Praxis II Subject Assessments

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Texas State Board of Education Curriculum Requirements (Various Subjects)

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    Texas Education Agency Professional Educator Preparation and Certification

    State Board:

    Texas Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Texas' credential offerings may differ from what an applicant may receive in New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: If an individual was required to take tests to obtain the certificates submitted for credential review, that individual may also submit additional documentation for possible exemption of Texas tests. Test scores will not be considered without a review of credentials. If an individual holds a valid Texas classroom teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree, they may add certification areas by completing the appropriate exams.

    Texas - Additional Certification by Exam

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Texas - Out-of-State Certified Educators

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Level 1-3 License or
    Out of State License:
    Early Childhood Education, K-3 +
    Special Education Mild/Moderate

    Accreditation Requirements: Options:

    1. Nationally accredited program by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) or Teacher Education Accreditation Council(TEAC)
    2. regionally accredited

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: State accepts requirements set by program

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Utah Office of Administrative Rules- Education, Administration

    State Board:

    Utah State Board of Education

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade range for Utah's offered credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive from New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: To be eligible for an endorsement area, an applicant must already have a current Utah Educator License, or include form(s) with their Out of State license application packet. The endorsement applications are also used to submit for a State Approved Endorsement Plan (SAEP). The SAEP is a two-year plan to allow an educator to earn an endorsement while teaching in the area. To be eligible, an educator must:

    1. Have a standard, current Utah Educator license
    2. Document completion of at least 9 credits towards completion of the endorsement
    3. Assignment posted in Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools for appropriate endorsement area by employing Local Education Agency
    4. Submit the appropriate Endorsement Application and transcripts, indicating it is for an SAEP.

    Utah - Educator Endorsements > State Approved Endorsement Plan (SAEP)

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Utah - Educator Endorsements > Endorsement Applications

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Initial License,
    Provisional License, or
    Out of State License:
    Early Childhood Education (birth-3)
    Early Childhood Special Educator (birth-age 6)

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited or state approved institution.

    Examination(s):

    1. Praxis Core Series Exams
    2. Praxis II Subject Assessments

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours or as specified by the endorsement

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Full-time student teaching representing at least 12 semester credit hours

    State Regulation:

    Vermont Manual of Rules & Practices: Series 5000 - Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals (see PDF)

    State Board:

    Vermont Agency of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Does Not Meet Requirements

    Federal Disclosure Reason: Vermont does not have credential reciprocity with New York. Without that reciprocity, the state requires that applicants undergo a transcript review. However, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood SPED are two of a few areas that are barred from approval via transcript review.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Applicants may apply for only one endorsement per application, and must hold a current Level I or Level II license in the state of Vermont. They must apply for the transcript review process to add an additional endorsement or expand their instructional level or content area.

    Vermont - Transcript Review - Adding an Additional Endorsement

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Vermont Approved Educator Endorsement Codes

     

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Provisional, 3 year license:
    Early/Primary (pK-3)
    Early Childhood Special Education (birth - age 5)

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved, regionally accredited institution

    Examination(s):

    1. Academic Skills Assessment- Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
    2. Content Assessment- Praxis Subject Assessments
    3. Praxis Series Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE): Elementary and Special Education (5306)

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements:

    Virginia - Early/Primary Education

    Virginia - Early Childhood Special Education

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution.

    State Regulation:

    Virginia Law Administrative Code- State Board of Education Licensure Regulations for School Personnel

    State Board:

    Virginia Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Individuals seeking license with endorsements in early or primary education, elementary education, and middle education may meet requirements through the completion of an approved program, or if employed by a Virginia public or accredited nonpublic school, through the alternate route to licensure.

    Virginia - Early, Primary Education, Elementary Education, and Middle Education Endorsements (Regulation)

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Assessment Requirements for Virginia Licensure (lists all available endorsements)

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Residency Teacher or
    Professional Teacher:
    Early Childhood +
    Early Childhood Special Education

    Accreditation Requirements: State approved educator preparation program from an accredited institution

    Examination(s):

    1. Basic Skills Competency Exam
    2. Appropriate Content Area Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: Complete 30 semester hours or more of content course work taken at an institution of higher education in the certification area

    Field Experience Requirements:

    1. Placement of 10 weeks required
    2. Clinical practice of at least 450 hours in classroom settings

    State Regulation:

    Washington - Standards for Teacher, Administrator, and Educational Staff Association

    State Board:

    Washington - Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

    Federal Disclosure: No Determination Can Be Made

    Federal Disclosure Reason: The grade ranges for Washington's Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood SPED credentials may differ from what an applicant may receive in New York state.

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Washington does allow for certain endorsements to be added to a certificate through testing only. Some endorsements will require background coursework in addition to testing.

    Washington - Adding an Endorsement

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply

    Additional Important Information:

    Washington - Adding an Endorsement > Test ONLY and Program + Test tabs

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Initial Teacher Certification - 3 years
    Professional Certification:
    Early Childhood +
    Early Childhood Special Education

    Accreditation Requirements: Regionally accredited institution of higher education

    Examination(s):

    1. Pre-professional Skills Test - Core Academic Skills Test
    2. Content Specialization(s)- Praxis II Content Specialization
    3. Professional Education- Principles of Learning and Teaching

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: 21 Semester Hours of coursework in single content area

    Field Experience Requirements: The state defers to the field experience requirements set by the institution. Students must complete at least 12 weeks of placement.

    State Regulation: West Virginia Secretary of State Administrative Law Division Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of Professional Personnel

    State Board: West Virginia Department of Education

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Reciprocity possible for applicants holding a valid, Out-of-State License. May require applicants to submit comparable exam scores.

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply

    Additional Important Information: Approved Programs Leading to Educator Licensure (Lists endorsements alongside West Virginia Approved Programs)

     

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Provisional Educator License or
    License Based on Reciprocity:
    Early Childhood - Regular Education (birth-grade 3)
    Early Childhood, Special Education (birth-grade 3)

    Accreditation Requirements: State-approved educator preparation program at an accredited institution

    Examination(s):

    1. Testing requirements for school's state
    2. Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) or state test
    3. Foundations of Reading Test
    4. Content Test (state test acceptable)

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: See Early Childhood (Regulation PI 34.044) and Early Childhood Special Education (Regulation Pl 34.048)

    Field Experience Requirements:

    Wisconsin - PI 34.023 Clinical Program

    State Regulation:

    Wisconsin - Chapter PI 34: Educator Licenses

    State Board:

    Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Wisconsin has an established out of state pathway for those applicants that hold an out of state license, and those that would apply directly. Educators cannot add additional license areas through the License Based on Content Test pathway. Instead, applicants should use the Out of State Pathway to apply for a Provisional license to add grade levels and subject areas to their Wisconsin license.

    Wisconsin - Adding a Grade Level to a Teacher License

    Suggested Application Method: Direct Apply

    Additional Important Information:

    Wisconsin - Out of State Pathway

  • What is Issued: License

    Name of Credential: Initial License:
    Early Childhood (birth - age 8/grade 3)
    Early Childhood/Special Education (birth-Age 5)

    Accreditation Requirements: Approved, regionally or nationally accredited teacher preparation program

    Examination(s):

    1. Testing requirements for school's state
    2. Wyoming Praxis II Content Knowledge Exam

    Certification(s): None

    Curriculum Requirements: United States and Wyoming Constitution coursework or exam

    Field Experience Requirements: Supervised educator experience, through an approved educator preparation program, at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s)
    appropriate to the applicant’s educational preparation and training.

    State Regulation:

    Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board- General Regulations

    State Board:

    Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board

    Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements

    Adding a Field or Endorsement to a Credential: Wyoming does not allow applicants to add an endorsement solely by taking an exam. Wyoming generally recognizes all out of state teaching licenses if the standards the applicant met in their state are equivalent to Wyoming licensing standards. Equivalent standards include:

    1. Completion of a regionally or nationally accredited teacher education program
    2. Supervised student teaching
    3. Passing the required tests for the state in which a license is currently held. Added endorsements are recognized in the same manner as described above.

    Wyoming - Out-Of-State Applicants > Recognizing Out-of-State Licensure

    Suggested Application Method: Reciprocity

    Additional Important Information:

    Wyoming - Professional Teaching Standards Board Endorsements by Grade or Age Level