Career and Technical Education Teacher
Licensure Requirements:
50 States and the District of Columbia
June 2013
Pamela Bonsu
American Institutes for Research
Nicole Bowman
Carolee Dodge Francis, Ed.D.
Eric Larsen
Rebecca Polar
Bowman Performance Consulting
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1231
Chicago, IL 60606-2901
312-288-7600
www.midwest-cc.org
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Contents
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Alabama ...........................................................................................................................................1
Alaska ..............................................................................................................................................7
Arizona .............................................................................................................................................9
Arkansas .........................................................................................................................................11
California .......................................................................................................................................14
Colorado .........................................................................................................................................17
Connecticut ....................................................................................................................................19
Delaware ........................................................................................................................................22
Florida ............................................................................................................................................24
Georgia ...........................................................................................................................................26
Hawai’i ...........................................................................................................................................29
Idaho ..............................................................................................................................................31
Illinois ............................................................................................................................................33
Indiana............................................................................................................................................36
Iowa................................................................................................................................................39
Kansas ............................................................................................................................................41
Kentucky ........................................................................................................................................44
Louisiana ........................................................................................................................................47
Maine .............................................................................................................................................50
Maryland ........................................................................................................................................56
Massachusetts ................................................................................................................................59
Michigan ........................................................................................................................................60
Minnesota .......................................................................................................................................62
Mississippi .....................................................................................................................................64
Missouri .........................................................................................................................................67
Montana .........................................................................................................................................70
Nebraska ........................................................................................................................................73
Nevada ...........................................................................................................................................75
New Hampshire .............................................................................................................................77
New Jersey .....................................................................................................................................79
New Mexico ...................................................................................................................................81
New York .......................................................................................................................................83
North Carolina ...............................................................................................................................85
North Dakota ..................................................................................................................................87
Ohio................................................................................................................................................89
Oklahoma .......................................................................................................................................91
Oregon............................................................................................................................................93
Pennsylvania ..................................................................................................................................95
Rhode Island ..................................................................................................................................97
South Carolina ...............................................................................................................................99
Tennessee .....................................................................................................................................101
Texas ............................................................................................................................................104
Utah ..............................................................................................................................................106
Vermont .......................................................................................................................................109
Virginia ........................................................................................................................................112
Washington ..................................................................................................................................114
Wisconsin .....................................................................................................................................119
Wyoming......................................................................................................................................121
Washington, D.C. .........................................................................................................................124
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Background
One of the Midwest region states requested support from the Midwest Comprehensive Center in
identifying state recruitment and licensure policies for CTE teachers. This document provides
information on teacher licensure systems and requirements for CTE teachers in all 50 U.S. states
and the District of Columbia. The information provided does not include policies regarding
granting reciprocity to individuals previously licensed to teach in other states.
A scan of CTE teacher licensure requirements revealed that all states offer prospective and
current teachers a number of options for obtaining CTE licensure. Commonly identified routes
for licensure are traditional, alternative, and work based. In all states, the traditional teacher
certification route, completing a four-year program in education, is a common form of licensure.
Applicants enrolled in a teacher education program typically specialize or are certified in a
content area. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have education programs that allow
prospective and current teachers to specialize in CTE programs. Alternative routes of
certification are another option to obtain CTE licensure. Applicants who have not entered
teaching through the traditional route can attain certification through an alternative route. Each
state approves the institutions offering alternative certification programs. Most programs are in
college or university systems, school districts, for-profit and nonprofit organizations (e.g., online
universities, Teach for America). Applicants who do not have a background in teaching but want
to transition into the field can obtain licensure through work-based experience. All states have
worked-based license requirements that call for applicants to verify their experience by either
working a specified number of years in the field or submitting a valid license (e.g., nurses or
automotive technicians).
Review Methods
Information on CTE teacher licensure systems and requirements was obtained primarily through
a search of legislature websites and state education agency websites. An Internet-based search
was conducted using primarily one search engine: Google. The search relied on search terms that
included the name of a state and “career and technical education or CTE teacher certification” or
“career and technical education or CTE teacher licensure.”
The routes and requirements for CTE teacher certification vary by state; however, every state
details how applicants obtain and renew or are promoted to a higher level of licensure. The tables
present the following information for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
CTE-related teacher certificates
Certification routes
Length of teaching certificates or renewal
Professional development or additional requirements
Recruitment
A list of sources used with links to relevant websites
Each section summarizes the states’ requirements and any recruitment efforts that may appeal to
prospective applicants, current teachers, or business professionals.
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Alabama
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
In Alabama, educators who have obtained general certification through the
traditional route can then be certified in CTE fields.
Initial Certificate
1
Professional Educator Certificate with CTE requirements
2,3
Alternative
The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Certificate is obtained
primarily by verifying work experience.
Junior ROTC Certificate
4
CTE-Specific
Licensure
The state has a number of CTE-specific certificates that vary according to the
applicant’s degree attainment and the completion of licensure requirements.
Specialty Area 1 Certificate (Technical Education OR Health Science)
Specialty Area 2 Certificate (Technical Education OR Health Science)
Specialty Area 3 Certificate (Technical Education OR Health Science)
Specialty Area 4 Certificate (Technical Education OR Health Science)
Specialty Area 5 Certificate (Technical Education OR Health Science)
Career and Technical Alternative Baccalaureate-Level Certificate
5
Career and Technical Education Temporary Certificate
6
Certification Routes
Traditional
7
Requirements:
• Initial or Professional Educator Certificate
Levels of certification include:
8
Class B: Bachelor’s degree level
Class A: Master’s degree level
Class AA: Suited for education specialist or instructional support
Bachelor’s degree or higher (7)
Completion of a state-approved teacher education program (7)
• Educators who have obtained general certification through the traditional
route can then be certified in CTE fields through the Additional Teaching
Field Approach,
9
the requirements include:
A valid professional educator certificate
Verification of a passing score on the state-specified Occupational
Proficiency examination
Verification of two full years of full-time classroom teaching experience
Alternative
10
Requirements:
• Career and Technical Alternative Baccalaureate-Level Certificate (CT ABC)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Bachelor’s degree is not required for some CTE Certificates.
“Applicants may use the state-approved program approach to earn a
bachelor’s degree-level Professional Educator Certificate”
A passing score on the Praxis II subject assessment or
Appropriate work experience in business and industry
If the applicant is in the health sciences, they must have a Alabama license
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and a bachelor’s or higher in the area of their active license
Complete required coursework and testing
Three full years of full-time teaching while holding a CT ABC in no more
than two public schools systems or nonpublic schools within the four
scholastic years
• Specialty Area I–V Career and Technical Certificates
A recommendation from a superintendent
A passing score on the state’s occupational proficiency assessment
Documentation of education and work experience
Documentation high school or general education diploma (GED) and
verification of seven years’ worth of work experience OR
Official transcript(s) of a career and technical certificate program and
verification of five years’ worth of work experience OR
Official transcript(s) of an associate’s degree and three years’ worth of
work experience OR
Bachelor’s degree or higher and one year’s’ worth of work experience
• Specialty Area I–V Career and Technical Certificate in Health Science
A recommendation from a superintendent
An active Alabama license in a registered nursing, paramedical, or allied
health specialty
Documentation of education and work experience
Documentation of an associate’s degree in a health care area OR
Official transcript(s) of a career and technical certificate program and
verification of five years’ worth of work experience and three years’
worth of work experience OR
Official transcript(s) of a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year’s
worth of work experience
• CTE Temporary Certificate is an option if there is a shortage in a technical
education program area. An applicant can submit an application to teach for
one year.
11
• Junior ROTC Certificate requires the following:
12
Recommendation from a superintendent or administrator
Submission of an employment verification form
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
13
Traditional
Professional Educator Certificate
• “Three full years of full-time education experience and 50 clock hours of
allowable professional development”
• Three full years of full-time education experience and “three semester hours
of allowable credit”
• “Fifty clock hours of allowable professional development and three semester
hours of allowable credit”
• “Six semester hours of allowable credit”
• “Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
earned during the valid period of the Professional Educator Certificate
currently held”
Alternative
Career and Technical Alternative Baccalaureate Certificate
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• “A CT ABC is valid for one scholastic year (July 1 to June 30) and may be
issued for up to two additional scholastic years.”
• “All three CT ABCs must be issued within the four scholastic years from the
July 1 beginning date of the first CT ABC.”
• (c) “An individual who has not completed three years of full-time, satisfactory
teaching experience in the teaching field while holding a valid CT ABC
within the four scholastic years from the July 1 beginning date of the first CT
ABC will no longer be eligible for certification through the CT ABC route.”
Applicants can carry the CT ABC for no more than three years. They can
continue however under a Professional Educator Certificate.”
First License
Issuance of the first CT ABC requires:
o A recommendation from a superintendent or administrator who
wishes to employ the applicant full-time in the teaching field and
at the grade level for which the first CT ABC is to be issued
o Bachelor’s degree or higher
For career and technical teaching fields other than health science,
verification of one of the following four options:
o “Verification of an academic major in the teaching field. The State
Director of Career and Technical Education will verify the
academic major.”
Second License
At least three years or 36 months within the last seven years of full-
time work experience in business and industry in the field for which
the Professional Educator Certificate will be sought.”
Thirty-two semester hours appropriate to the teaching field including at
least 19 semester hours of upper-division credit
A current passing score on the prescribed Praxis II subject assessment
of the Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program
Issuance of the second CT ABC requires:
o A recommendation from a superintendent or administrator who
wishes to employ the applicant full-time in the teaching field and
at the grade level for which the first CT ABC was issued. The
complete CT ABC application must be received in the Office no
later than October 1 of the scholastic year for which issuance of the
second CT ABC certificate is recommended.”
o “Documentation on Form EXP of a full year of full-time,
satisfactory teaching experience, in the area and at the grade level
for which the first CT ABC was issued, while holding the first CT
ABC.”
Third License
“Issuance of the third CT ABC requires:
o “A recommendation on Form CT ABC from a superintendent or
administrator who wishes to employ the applicant full-time in the
same teaching field and grade level for which the third CT ABC
is to be issued. The complete CT ABC application must be
received in the Office no later than October 1 of the scholastic
year for which issuance of the third CT ABC is recommended.”
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o “Verification of current passing scores attained on the basic skills
assessments and the prescribed Praxis II subject assessment of the
Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing Program (APTTP) on test
administration dates prior to May 1 of the valid period of the
second CT ABC.”
o “Documentation of a full year of full-time, satisfactory teaching
experience, in the teaching field and at the grade level for which
the second CT ABC was issued, while holding the second CT
ABC.”
o “Official transcript(s) verifying credit earned with a grade of ‘C’
or above in each of the remaining two courses required on Form
CT ABC.”
o An assigned mentor
“For the career and technical teaching field of health science, verification
of all of the following”:
“Verification of an active, Alabama license as a physician, registered
nurse, or allied health specialist.”
“Verification on an official transcript from a regionally accredited
senior institution of an earned bachelor’s or higher degree in the area
of the … license.”
“Proof of registration for the basic skills assessments and the
prescribed Praxis II subject assessment of the Alabama Prospective
Teacher Testing Program (APTTP).”
“A criminal history background check”
“An assigned mentor from a career and technical education program
area as required”
• Specialty Area I is valid for three years and is not renewable.
• Specialty Area II–V is valid for five years and is renewable, and requires the
following (13):
The completion of educational experience, allowable credit, and allowable
professional development during the valid certification period
Applicants with a professional leadership certificate must meet those
requirements in addition to those of their professional educator certificate.
• CTE Temporary Certificate is valid for one year and is not renewable.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
14
Traditional
Route
Provisional Educator Certificate
• Certificate holders must complete one of the following options:
Three full years of full-time educational experience and 50 clock hours of
allowable professional development
Three full years of full-time educational experience and three semester
hours of allowable credit
Fifty clock hours of allowable professional development and three
semester hours of allowable
Six semester hours of allowable credit
Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
(NBPTS) earned during the valid period of the Professional Educator
Certificate currently held.
“Special provision for some retired teachers. An individual who retired
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from a teaching or instructional support position in a public school system
and who had at least 25 full years of full-time educational experience and a
valid Professional Educator Certificate at the time of retirement may
continue the Professional Educator Certificate by documenting at least 100
clock hours of allowable professional development.”
Alternative Route
Specialty Area Certificates (14)
• Certificate holders must complete one of the following options:
Three full years of full-time educational experience and 50 clock hours of
allowable professional development
Three full years of full-time educational experience and three semester
hours of allowable credit
Fifty clock hours of allowable professional development and three
semester hours of allowable credit
Six semester hours of allowable credit
“The continuation of a Career and Technical Certificate in health
science requires verification of a valid license or certificate as a
healthcare practitioner.”
“Cosmetology applicants must provide evidence of a valid Alabama
Cosmetology Instructor license.”
“A Type II or III Career and Technical Certificate in technical
education or health science issued on the basis of Rules in effect prior
to July 1, 1997, may be continued but not reinstated.”
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Ala Admin Code r. 290-3-2-28 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
2
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-33 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
3
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.23 Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
4
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.28 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
5
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.07 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
6
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.26 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
7
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.40 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
8
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.33 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20C
hapter.pdf
9
Alabama State Department of Education. (2012). Additional teaching field approach: Certification based on a
passing score on a Praxis II subject assessment and P-12 classroom teaching experience. Retrieved from
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http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Additional%20Teaching%20Field%20Approach%20%20Certification/
Summary%20and%20FORM%20CBT.pdf
10
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.05 (2011).Retrieved
fromhttp://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code
/Teacher%20Certification%20Chapter.pdf
11
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.26 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code
/Teacher%20Certification%20Chapter.pdf
12
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.28 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code
/Teacher%20Certification%20Chapter.pdf
13
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-.33 (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative%20Code
/Teacher%20Certification%20Chapter.pdf
14
Ala. Admin Code r. 290-3-2-33(7)(a)6. (2011). Retrieved from
http://public.alsde.edu/office/otl/tc/Alabama%20Administrative
%20Code/Teacher%20Certification%20Chapter.pdf
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Alaska
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Alaska, applicants must obtain a teaching certificate and an endorsement. For some
CTE content areas, applicants must complete a content area examination.
Initial or Two-Year Teacher Certificate with CTE endorsement
Professional Teacher Certificate
Alternative
The “Vocational/Technical” certificate can be obtained through the alternative route.
Type M Limited Certificate
CTE-
Specific
Licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
2
Requirements
3
:
• Initial or Two-Year Teacher Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Completion of an approved teacher preparation program
“Passing scores on an approved basic competency exam (BCE)”
In addition to obtaining a teaching certificate, applicants can obtain an
endorsement for some CTE content areas by completing a content area
examination. Relevant CTE content areas include
4
:
Vocational education
Technology education
Family or consumer science
Industrial arts
Industrial technology
• Professional Teacher Certification
Two years of teaching with a valid license OR hold an initial teacher certificate
Passing score on competency exam
Passing score on content area exam
Completion of teacher preparation program
Completion of coursework relevant to state (e.g., Alaska studies coursework,
Alaska multicultural coursework)
Verification of employment
Alternative
5
Requirements:
• Type M Limited Certificate
Demonstrate instructional skills and subject matter expertise
Academic training required by the board
Completion of “four or more years of full-time work experience in a trade or
vocational pursuit, no more than two years of which is formal training in a trade
school or technical institute”
• The Type M Limited Certificate is requested by a local school board. The
certificate is for individuals who do not have a bachelor’s degree but have content
expertise in an area of need.
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Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
The five different types of initial certificates have distinct lengths of teaching and
renewal policies (2)
Initial or two-year license can be reissued once with a one-year extension.
Initial certificate is not renewable; after the initial certificate, teachers can apply for
Professional Teacher Certification and Master Teacher Certification in sequence, and
both of them are renewable.
Alternative
There are no upgrades from a Type M Limited Certificate.
6
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
7
Continuing education is a requirement for the renewal of the Professional Teacher
Certificate. Applicants are required to complete six semester or nine quarter hours of
credit earned from a university system. Half of the credits obtained must be graduate-
level coursework.
Recruitment (7)
Information was not located.
1
Alaska Department of Education. Teacher certification: Types of certificates. Retrieved from
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/teachercertification/certification.html
2
Alaska Department of Education. Initial teacher certificate. Retrieved from
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/teachercertification/initial.html
3
There are five types of Initial Teacher Certificates issued by the Alaska Teacher Certification office. The
requirements here are specifically for Initial Teacher Certificate.
4
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development. (n.d.). Content area examinations. Retrieved from
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/teachercertification/pdf/Content_Area_Exams_2008.pdf
5
Alaska Stat. § 14.20.020 (2013). Retrieved from http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/statutes.asp#14.20.020
6
Alaska Department of Education. Renewal and reinstatement information. Retrieved from
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/teachercertification/forms/ReneworReinstateCertificates.pdf
7
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development. (2009). Renewal or reinstatement. Retrieved from
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/teachercertification/forms/renewal.pdf
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Arizona
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Arizona, educator certification is a tiered process beginning with a
Provisional Secondary Education Certificate. Among the requirements is
the completion of a subject knowledge exam for some CTE courses. Upon
completion of the provisional certificate, a Standard Secondary Certificate
is awarded.
Secondary Education Certificate
Standard Secondary Education Certificate
Alternative
2
Under the alternative route, applicants can receive a Teaching Intern
Certificate while completing requirements to receive a Provisional
Teaching Certificate. Among the requirements for the Teaching Intern
Certificate is a passing score on the subject knowledge exams.
Teaching Intern Certificate
Provisional Teaching Certificate
CTE-Specific Licensure
Arizona has a CTE-Specific Licensure that can be obtained through the
alternative route
Career and Technical Education Teacher Certificate
• Provisional CTE K–12 Certificate
• Standard CTE K–12 Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
3
:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid non-CTE Arizona teaching certificate OR professional in
related subject OR Valid teaching certificate in CTE from another
state or completion of teacher preparation program in related subject
• Twelve to 18 semester hours of courses in professional knowledge,
by degree or certificate type
4
• “Two years of teacher evaluation(s) approved by a certificated
administrator, or the administrator’s designee”
• A passing score on the National Evaluation Series (NES) Assessment
of Professional Knowledge: Secondary or on the Arizona Educator
Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) Professional Knowledge
Secondary or “on a comparable Professional Knowledge Secondary
examination from another state or agency” or “A valid comparable
certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards” OR “three years of full-time teaching K–12”
• “3 semester hours or 45 clock hours of state approved Structured
English Immersion (SEI) training or comparable state approved SEI
training from another state to qualify for the Full SEI endorsement”
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Alternative
Requirements:
• CTE Teacher Certificate
Provisional CTE K–12 Certificate (2)
Bachelor’s degree in content area OR
Valid non-CTE Arizona Teaching Certificate or an Arizona
CTE Teaching Certificate in another content are OR
Six thousand hours of verified work experience OR
A CTE certificate from another state OR
A bachelor’s degree in a content area with an education
preparation program
Standard CTE K–12 Certificate (2)
Bachelor’s degree in content area
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Provisional Secondary Education Certificate is not renewable (1).
Standard Secondary Education Certificate (1)
• Valid for six years and may be renewed
• Certificate may be renewed six months before it expires.
Alternative
Valid for three years and can be extended one time only
The certificate may be upgraded to Arizona Provisional Teaching
Certificate.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
“One hundred eighty (180) clock hours of professional development
after the most recent issuance or renewal of the Standard CTE
certificate”
“An equivalent of six semester hours (15) clock hours equals 1 semester
hour) may be obtained through verified ADE/CTE sponsored or
approved staff development activities”
5
Alternative
None
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Ariz. Admin. Code R7-2-610 (2010). Retrieved from http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_07/7-
02.htm#Article_6
2
Ariz. Admin Code R7-2-614 (2010). Retrieved from http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_07/7-
02.htm#Article_6
3
Arizona Department of Education. (2009). Summary of requirements for career and technical education teacher
certification. Retrieved from http://www.azed.gov/wp
content/uploads/PDF/SummaryOfRequirementsForCareerAndTechnicalEducationTeacherCertification.pdf
4
The number of semester hours in professional knowledge varies by the type of bachelor’s degree or teaching
certificate that the applicant holds.
5
Arizona Department of Education. Frequently asked questions: New CTE teacher certification requirements.
Retrieved from http://www.azed.gov/wp
content/uploads/PDF/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsNewCTETeacherCertificationRequirements.pdf
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Arkansas
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
In Arkansas, applicants begin the traditional route with the
initial teaching license. During this time a subject-content area
assessment can be completed to test for certification in a CTE
course. Upon completion of the initial teaching license, a
standard or advanced level teaching license is awarded.
Initial Teaching License
1
Standard or Advanced Level Teaching License
Alternative
Similar to the traditional route, a subject-content area
assessment must be completed in order to achieve certification
in a CTE course. Upon the completion of the provisional
license, a standard license is awarded to the applicant.
Non-Traditional Provisional License
2
CTE-Specific Licensure
The CTE permit requires applicants to first complete the
requirements of the initial certificate followed by the
provisional certificate. The requirements for the provisional
certificate are specific to the CTE courses offered in Arkansas
Career and Technical Permit
3
• Initial Certificate
• Provisional Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements:
• Initial Teaching License (1)
Passing scores on state exams:
Basic skills exam
Subject-content area assessment for specific
licensure
Completion of a teacher preparation degree program
• Standard or Advanced Level Teaching License
4
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Passing the basic skills assessment
Subject-content area assessment for specific licensure
Passing the pedagogical assessment(s)
Completion of the initial license
Alternative
Requirements:
• Non-Traditional Provisional License (2)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on the last 60 credit
hours of coursework.
Passing scores on state assessments
Basic skills assessment
Subject-content area assessments for specific
licensure
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Complete summer coursework
Gain employment as a “novice teacher” with a
certified mentor in an Arkansas public school.
• Professional Teaching Permit
5
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of
work experience in the content area
Have an offer to teach at an Arkansas public school
Submit a justification of how work experience is
relevant to the subject to be taught
Pass Praxis II content knowledge exam
Complete 40 hours of pedagogy training within the
first year of teaching
• Career and Technical Permit (Initial and Provisional
Certificate)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specialty area to be
taught OR
Four years of professional experience “in the specialty
area to be taught (summary of applicant’s work history
in resume form) AND verification of high school
diploma or General Education Equivalency”
Initial Certificate
“Passing score from the National Occupational
Competency Test (NOCTI) in the specialty area”
or “a nationally recognized certification
assessment approved by the Department of
Workforce Education”
Passing score on Praxis I
(Teacher without a degree) “nine semester hours of
career and technical teacher education courses or
135 clock hours” in a rate of “six semester hours or
90 clock hours per school year”
Provisional Certificate
Requirements vary according to CTE course or
“permit areas” (3).
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional(1)
Initial license is valid for no less than one year and no more
than three years.
“Licensure renewal is based upon a five -year cycle, during
which all educators are required to accrue professional
development hours.”
Alternative
Initial certificate for the CTE permit is valid for one year but
can be extended to two years (3).
The provisional certificate is renewable for one year.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
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Completion of 60 hours of approved professional
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development each year
6
Alternative
Completion of 60 hours of approved professional
development each year
Recruitment
Educator Career Fair
7
1
Code Ark. R. § 005.16.10-.005 (2010). Retrieved from http://170.94.37.152/REGS/005.16.10-002F-12219.pdf
2
Code Ark. R. § 005.16.07-.006 (2007). Retrieved from http://170.94.37.152/REGS/005.16.07-001F-9239.pdf
3
Arkansas Department of Career Education. (2008). Program policies and procedures for career and technical
education. Retrieved from
http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/rulesRegs/Arkansas%20Register/2008/sep_2008/172.00.08-003.pdf
4
Code Ark. R. § 005.16.10-.006 (2010). Retrieved from http://170.94.37.152/REGS/005.16.10-002F-12219.pdf
5
Code Ark. R. § 005.16.07-.005 (2007). Retrieved from http://170.94.37.152/REGS/005.16.07-001F-9239.pdf
6
Arkansas Department of Education. (2012). Rules governing professional development. Retrieved from
http://www.arkansased.org/public/userfiles/Legal/Legal
Current%20Rules/ADE_207%20Professional%20Development%20Rules%20-%20April%202012.pdf
7
Arkansas Department of Education. (2013). Approved memo: 2013 Educators Career Fair. Retrieved from
http://adesharepoint2.arkansas.gov/memos/Lists/Approved%20Memos/DispForm2.aspx?ID=853&Sourc
=http%253A%252F%252Fadesharepoint2%252Earkansas%252Egov%252Fmemos%252Fdefault%252Ea
px
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California
1
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
2,3
In California, applicant with either an Elementary/Multiple Subject or
Single Subject Teaching Credential can receive a CTE endorsement by
completing a commission-approved subject-matter program or through
supplementary and subject-matter authorization.
Elementary/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Alternative
4
Applicants must complete requirements for a preliminary single or
multiple subject teaching credential or certificate in order to teach. The
applicant’s subject matter is verified by the completion of a subject matter
competency exam. Upon completion, the applicant receives a clear
credential.
Preliminary Credential
Clear Credential
CTE-Specific Licensure
5
The Business and Industry Partnership Teacher Authorization can be used
by professionals with career technical, trade, or vocation experience.
Business and Industry Partnership Teacher Authorization
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Preliminary Credential: Elementary/Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential (2)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Meet basic skills requirement assessment
Complete a teacher preparation program
Verify subject-matter competence
Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
Satisfy the Developing English Language Skills and Reading
requirement
Complete the U.S. Constitution course or pass the exam
Complete foundational computer technology coursework
• Clear Credential: Elementary/Multiple Subject Teaching (2)
Complete a General Education Induction Program OR
Obtain National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
• Preliminary Credential : Secondary Single Subject (3)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Meet basic skills requirement assessment
Complete a teacher preparation program
Verify subject-matter competence
Satisfy the Developing English Language Skills and Reading
requirement
Complete the U.S. Constitution course or pass the exam
Complete foundational computer technology coursework
• Clear Credential: Secondary Single Subject (3)
Complete a General Education Induction Program OR
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Obtain National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
Alternative
Requirements:
• Three-Year Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential
6
Three years of work experience (equals to a minimum of 3,000
clock hours) directly related to the industry sector
High school diploma or “passage of an equivalency
examination”
Recommendation by a Commission-approved CTE program
sponsor
• Five-Year Clear CTE Teaching Credential with Specially Designed
Academic Instruction Delivered in English authorization
“Possession of a Preliminary CTE Teaching Credential (three-
year or five-year)”
Completion of the program of personalized preparation
“Two years of successful teaching experience determined by the
program sponsor or completion of an approved advanced
preparation program”
Health education
U.S. Constitution course or examination
Computer-based technology
Recommendation by a Commission-approved CTE program
sponsor
Requirements:
• Business and Industry Partnership Teacher Authorization
7
Verification of three years of work experience related to
credential
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of orientation program
Recommendation by an approved CTE program sponsor
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (Error!
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Preliminary credential is valid for three years.
Clear credential is valid for five years.
Clear credential requires applicants who are renewing to
8
:
• Verify completion of 150 hours of approved professional
development
• “One-half year of successful service”
Alternative
Preliminary credential requirements are the same listed under
Traditional.
Clear credential requirements are the same as listed under Traditional.
Business and Industry Partnership Teacher Authorization cannot be
renewed (5).
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Professional Development or Additional Requirement
Traditional
Complete of 150 hours of approved professional development (4)
Alternative
Same as Traditional
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Content is currently under review by the California Department of Education.
2
State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (2012). Multiple subject teaching credential
requirements for teachers prepared in California. Retrieved from
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl561c.pdf
3
State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (2012). Single subject teaching credential requirements
for teachers prepared in California. Retrieved from http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560c.pdf
4
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (2012). Single subject teaching credential requirements for teachers
prepared in California. Retrieved from http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl560c.pdf
5
Commission on Teacher Credentialing State of California. (2012). Business and industry partnership teacher
authorization. Retrieved from http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl895.pdf
6
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. State of California. (n.d.). Professional preparation programs matrix.
Retrieved from http://cig.ctc.ca.gov/cig/CTC_apm/DS_cte_33.php
7
Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (2012). Business and industry partnership teacher authorization. Retrieved
from http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl895.pdf
Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5§ 80552. (2013). Retrieved from
http://weblinks.westlaw.com/result/default.aspx?cite=5CAADCS80552&db=1000937&findtype=L&fn=
Ftop&pbc=DA010192&rlt=CLID%5FFQRLT2715357512165&rp=%2FSearch%2Fdefault%2Ewl&rs=
EBL13%2E04&service=Find&spa=CCR%2D1000&sr=TC&vr=2%2E0
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Colorado
CTE Teacher Certificates
1
Traditional
In Colorado, applicants can teach a CTE-content area if endorsed by completing
requirement, including a content-based exam or college coursework.
Initial Teacher License with CTE endorsement
Professional Teacher License with CTE endorsement
Master Teacher Certificate with CTE endorsement
Alternative
2
The Alternative Licensing Program allows applicants to gain an endorsement while
preparing for the initial teacher license.
Alternative Teaching License with CTE endorsement
CTE-Specific
Licensure
Credentials can be obtained through either a teacher preparation program or work-
based experience.
Career and Technical Authorization or Credential
• Initial Credential
• Professional Credential
Certification Routes
Traditional
3
Requirements
• Initial Teacher License:
Bachelor’s or higher degree
Completed an approved teacher preparation program
Provided an approved program verification form
“Demonstrates professional competencies in the subject areas by
completing 24 semester hours of course credit as, or passed the Colorado
State Board of Education-approved content assessment relevant to the area
of endorsement sought”
Alternative (2)
Requirements:
• Alternative License (one and two year)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Verification of college or university transcripts
Complete and pass appropriate state content exam OR
Completed 24 semester hours of credit in the content
• The requirements after one is accepted into the program vary by the state-
approved agencies that offer the certification program.
• Initial CTE Authorization
4
The requirements are dependent upon the CTE content area. Applicants
must meet both the educational and occupational requirements.
• Professional CTE Authorization (4)
The requirements are dependent upon the CTE content area. Applicants
must meet both the educational and occupational requirements.
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Initial
• “The license is valid for three years and can be renewed if the applicant has
not completed an approved induction program through that provides
“supervision by mentor teachers, ongoing professional development, ethics
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training and performance evaluations.” Applicants can apply for a
professional license once they complete their induction program.”
5
Alternative
Alternative License
• Every designated agency has one- and two-year alternative licensure
programs. Upon completion, the applicant can obtain a professional teaching
license.
6
Professional CTE Authorization (4)
• The professional credential is active for five years and must be renewed.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
In addition to obtaining licensure, teachers must obtain CTE credentials. The
applicant must have six semester hours or 90 contact hours of related renewal
credit. Applicants can have a combination of college credit, professional
development, and in-service workshops (5).
Alternative
Professional CTE Authorization
The applicant must complete all coursework and experience related to the
credential.”
7
During the five-year period, the applicant must have six semester
hours or 90 contact hours of related renewal credit. Applicants can have a
combination of college credit, professional development, and in-service
workshops (4).
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
The Colorado Department of Education. (2013). Career & technical education (CTE) authorization general
information. Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo.htm
2
The Colorado Department of Education. (2013). Alternative teacher program. Retrieved from
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_alt1_info.asp
3
The Colorado Department of Education. (2013). Requirements for a Colorado initial teacher license. Retrieved
from http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_tch_req.asp
4
The Colorado Department of Education. Career & technical education (CTE) authorization: General information.
Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo.htm
5
The Colorado Department of Education. (2013). Renewal applicant. Retrieved from
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_RenewalApp.asp#Ren
6
The Colorado Department of Education. (2013). Alternative teacher preparation programs: Frequently asked
questions. Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_alt1_faq.asp#2
7
The Colorado Department of Education. Career & technical education (CTE) authorization: General information.
Retrieved from http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo.htm
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Connecticut
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Connecticut, the applicant is eligible to teach CTE with an endorsement
obtained by completing requirements, which include passing a content-
based certification test.
Initial Educator Certificate with CTE endorsement
Interim Educator Certificate with CTE endorsement
Provisional Educator Certificate with CTE endorsement
Professional Educator Certificate with CTE endorsement
Alternative
Initial Educator Certificate with CTE endorsement under two
alternative routes of teacher certification
• Teach for America (TFA)
• The Alternate Route to Certification Program
CTE-Specific Licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Requirements
• Initial Educator Certificate Requirements
• “Connecticut certification is usually based on completion of a state-
approved educator preparation program. To obtain Connecticut
educator certification based on program preparation, educators
must”:
Have bachelor’s degree or higher
“Pass Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) or present
official evidence of meeting waiver requirements”
“Pass Praxis II Subject-Knowledge Tests, if applicable to the
endorsement requested”
• Applicants who have not completed the preparation program can
submit the following in lieu of college or university
recommendation:
Document of 20 school months of teaching in the subject area
Serve under the 90-day certificate and meet the assessment
requirements
Pass Praxis II Subject-Knowledge Tests, for endorsement
Successfully complete all general academic and professional
education required coursework for the endorsement areas sought.
at regionally accredited colleges or universities
Additional Certificates
• Interim Educator Certificate: This option is available if the applicant
has followed the all eligibility requirements except the completion
of assessments.
2
• Provisional Educator Certificate: The applicant has completed the
Basic English Skills Test assessment and the preparation and
eligibility requirements for an initial educator certificate.
3
• Professional Educator Certificate: The applicant must have a
provisional certificate to upgrade to this certificate.
4
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Alternative
5
TFA
6
• Bachelor’s degree
• Employment in a local school district
• “Meets the participation criteria for the TFA program”
• “Successfully completes all training requirements of the TFA
program”
• Passes all content assessments
Connecticut Alternate Route to Certification Program
7
• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• A minimum of a B in either undergraduate or graduate studies.
• Passing score on Praxis I
• Passing score on Praxis II
Temporary 90-day certificate must be completed after the applicant has
completed the alternative route to licensure. Upon completion, the
applicant receives an Initial Educator License.
8
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
9
There are three levels of certification.
• Initial Educator Certificate (three-year duration)
• Provisional Educator Certificate (eight-year duration)
• Professional Educator Certificate (five-year duration)
Alternative
Upon completion of the program, applicants receive the initial educator
certificate, same as above.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
As of July 2012, applicants pursuing the Professional Educator
Certificate do not have to complete professional development. The
state is revising their program and will have professional development
requirements in place for the 2013–14 school year.
10
Initial Educator Certificate
11
• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Eight years of experience in the field in which they will be endorsed
• Completed a minimum of six semester hours of credit teaching
vocational and industrial education
Provisional Educator Certificate
12
• Completed the BEST assessment and 10 school months of
successful teaching under the initial certificate or interim educator
certificate OR
• Completed 30 school months of teaching in a subject area or field
appropriate to the subject area or field for which the provisional
educator certificate is sought OR
• Served on a board of education under a provisional teaching or
provisional educator certificate for the school year immediately
preceding application.
Professional Educator Certificate
13
• Completed 30 school months of successful teaching under the
provisional educator certificate or provisional teaching certificate
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OR
• Completed a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit in trade and
industrial teacher education
Completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit at an approved
institution.
Alternative Route
N/A
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
State Department of Education. Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification. (2013). Obtaining Connecticut
educator certification. Retrieved from http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/cert/obtaining1109aw.pdf
2
Regs., Conn. State Agencies §10-145d-413 (1998). Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
3
Regs., Conn. State Agencies § 10-145d-415 (1998). Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
4
Regs., Conn. State Agencies § 10-145d-417 (1998). Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
5
State Department of Education. Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification. (2013). Obtaining Connecticut
educator certification. Retrieved from http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/cert/obtaining1109aw.pdf
6
Teach for America. (2012). Applicant prerequisites. Retrieved from http://www.teachforamerica.org/why-teach
for-america/how-to-apply/applicant-prerequisites
7
Office of Higher Education. (2011). Alternate route to teacher certification. Retrieved from
http://www.ctohe.org/ARC/
8
Regs., Conn. State Agencies §10-145d-414 (1998). Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
9
State Department of Education. (n.d.). Connecticut certification requirements. How to become a CT teacher.
Retrieved from http://www.ctcert.org/cert1.html
10
Connecticut State Department of Education. (2012). Changes to requirement for the professional educator and
new professional development requirements. Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/cert/professional_development_requirements.pdf
11
Regs., Conn. State Agencies § 10-145d-511 Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
12
Regs., Conn. State Agencies § 10-145d-512 Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
13
Regs., Conn. State Agencies § 10-145d-513 Retrieved from
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/regulations/regulations.pdf
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—22
Delaware
CTE Teacher Certificates
1
Traditional
In Delaware, applicants must complete the requirements for an Initial
License and a Standard Certificate. A Standard Certificate is a form of
endorsement, which includes CTE.
Initial License with a Standard Certificate
2
Continuing License with a Standard Certificate
3
Alternative
All alternative routes of certification lead to an Initial License.
CTE-Specific Licensure
Delaware has specialized requirements for a Trades and Industry Teacher
or Skilled and Technical Sciences Teacher that are beyond the scope of
the traditional and alternative certification.
4
Trades and Industry Teacher
Certification Routes
Traditional
5
Requirements
• Initial License
Bachelor’s degree or higher
“Complete student teaching program, or one year of teaching
experience consisting of a minimum of 91 days of long-term
teaching experience.”
Passing score on an examination of general knowledge, such as
PRAXIS I
Applicants must also apply for a standard certificate or
credential.
Alternative
6
Delaware has five alternative licensure and certification programs:
• Alternative Routes to Certification, which supports schools in need
of teachers with certification in secondary subjects like music and
art
• The Delaware Transition to Teaching Partnership, which supports
high-need secondary schools
• TFA, which operates in high-poverty communities AND
• “Ninety-one days in lieu of student teaching,” which is an
alternative to student teaching
• The requirements for all programs are:
College or university transcripts
PRAXIS I or PRAXIS II or American Council on Teaching
Foreign Languages
Trades and Industry Teacher
• Nine career-related credits related to certification and six career and
technical education pedagogy credit
• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Associate’s degree and additional education OR
• Two years of college or technical training and addition education
• Six years of work experience
• A valid and current license where appropriate
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Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (3)
An Initial License is valid for three years. Applicants must upgrade to a
Continuing License, which is valid for five years. The renewal of a
Continuing License requires applicants to complete 90 clock hours, half
of which should be related to the applicant’s work with students or staff.
Alternative
“Skilled and Technical Sciences specific career area is valid for up to
six years to provide time for completion of specified college level
course work required for certification.”
Professional Development/Additional Requirement
Traditional (3)
Holders of an Initial License must complete a year of mentoring.
Both holders of the Initial and Continuing License must complete 90
“clock hours” or professional development (2, 3).
• Half of the hours must be activities related to work with students or
staff.
Alternative Route
7
Requirements for a Trades and Industry Teacher
• Two years of college or technical training
Alternative options include
Associate’s degree
Two years of college majoring in the specific occupational
field (completing 50 percent of the degree)
Four years of Delaware trade extension courses
Four years of National Center for Construction Education
and Research training
Passage of Delaware licensure test
8,576 hours military training
9,578 hours of postsecondary trade school training
Obtaining at least the minimum acceptable score for the state
on the National Occupational Competency Test
• Six years of trade experience
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Delaware State Board of Education. (2008). The Carl D. Perkins career and technical education state plan for
Delaware. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/ddoe/aboutdoe/workgroups/cte_folder/files/DEPerkinsIVFinal.pdf
2
Del. Code tit. 15§ 1500 (2009). Retrieved from
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml
3
Del. Code. Tit. 14§ 1511 (2010). Retrieved from
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1511.shtml
4
Del. Code tit. 14§ 1559 (2009). Retrieved from
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1559.shtml
5
Del. Code tit. 14, § 1510 (2009) Retrieved from
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1510.shtml#TopOfPage
6
Delaware Department of Education. (n.d.) Delaware alternative route. Retrieved from
https://deeds.doe.k12.de.us/registration/deeds_reg_artc.aspx
7
200-284 Del Code. Regs § 3.4 (2006). Retrieved from
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/200/284.pdf
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—24
Florida
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
Florida has a two-step process for teacher licensure. Both certificates can
allow applicants to gain certification in a CTE content area.
Temporary Certificate with specialized CTE certification
Professional Certificate with specialized CTE certification
Alternative
2
In Florida, the Temporary Certificate allows applicants to obtain their
requirements for a Professional Certificate. During that time they are also
required to demonstrate mastery in s subject area, which includes CTE.
Temporary Certificate with specialized CTE certification
CTE-Specific Licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Requirements:
• Temporary Certificate
Complete the application process
At least a bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate mastery of subject area or meet subject
specialization with a 2.5. GPA in the subject area
• Professional Certificate:
Complete application process
At least a bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate mastery of subject area of subject area to be taught
Demonstrate mastery of general teaching knowledge
Assessed by passing score on Florida General Knowledge
Test
Florida College Level Academic Skills Test
Valid teaching certificate by state
Valid certificate from the National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards
Completion of two full semesters of student teaching
Alternative (2)
Alternative Certification
• Apply for a Temporary Certificate
• Complete “on-the-job” training developed by either the school
district at which the applicant is employed or the Florida
Department of Education
• Demonstrate mastery of teaching knowledge
Upon completion, the applicant is eligible for the Professional
Education Certification Test
American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence Requirements
• Apply for a Temporary Teaching Permit
• Obtain a teaching position in Florida
• Complete the Florida Professional Educator Competency
Demonstration Program
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• Apply for a Professional Teaching Certificate
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
The Professional Certificate is valid for five years and is renewable.
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The Temporary Certificate is valid for three years and is
nonrenewable.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (1)
Professional Certificate
• Complete six semester hours of college credit or an equivalent
through earned in-service points
• Passing score on subject area tests
• National Board Certification
The requirements for
CTE certification varies by content area.
3,4,5,6,7
Alternative
N/A
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Certificate Types and Requirements. (n.d.). Florida Department of Education. Retrieved from
http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/cert_types.asp
2
Florida Department of Education. (2002). Program review. Retrieved from
https://www.altcertflorida.org/answerQuestions.htm
3
Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-4.054 (2000). Retrieved from http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/rules/6A-4-054.asp
4
Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-4.056 (2000). Retrieved from http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/rules/6A-4-056.asp
5
Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-4.058 (2000). Retrieved from http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/rules/6A-4-058.asp
6
Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-4.060 (2000). Retrieved from http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/rules/6A-4-060.asp
7
Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-4.062 (2000). Retrieved from http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/rules/6A-4-062.asp
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—26
Georgia
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
In Georgia, applicants must obtain both a Teaching Certificate and
Standard Renewal Credit. The Standard Certificate is a form of
teaching specialization, and includes CTE courses.
Teaching Certificate, Clear Renewable with a Standard Renewal
CTE Credit
1
Alternative
An applicant with occupational experience can teach CTE-related
courses as an adjunct.
Adjunct License
2
CTE-Specific Licensure
Applicants with or without a bachelor’s degree can receive either a
Teaching Certificate or Technical Specialist Certificate in the field
of CTE.
Technology or Education Certificates
3
• Technical Specialist
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Teaching Certificate, Technology/Education Certificates
4
Complete a state-approved program at the bachelor’s
degree level or higher OR
Pass content assessment(s)
Each content area has specific program requirements.
Alternative
Requirements
• Adjunct License (2)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Verify a minimum of two years of occupational
experience
Pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of
Educators Content Assessment OR
Hold appropriate professional licensure
Be assigned to a mentor or coach teacher
• Teaching Specialist, Technology/Education Certificates,
nonrenewable (3)
Occupational experience
Industry license
Pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of
Educators Test
Formal study
Each content area has specific program requirements
Upon completion of the associate’s degree, the Technical
Specialist Certificate can be converted to a Clear
Renewable Technical Specialist Certificate
• Technical Specialist, Technology/Education Certificates,
Clear Renewable (3)
Associate’s degree or higher
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Pass the state-approved Basic Skills Assessment
Pass appropriate professional or industrial assessment
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
5
Traditional
Five-year certificate is renewable.
Alternative
The Adjunct License is valid for one year. Renewal is dependent
upon the needs of the school system. (2)
The time and program requirements for the Teaching Certificate
are the same regardless of the route of certification.
Technical Specialist Certificate (3)
“Three-year (non-renewable) technical specialist certificate is
available for applicants with less than an associate’s degree.
During this final 3-year validity period the educator must
continue the approved program affiliation, and obtain an
associate’s degree or equivalent.”
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
A set of requirements must be met during the five-year
certification period. (5)
• Six semesters of college course work OR
• Ten credits of Georgia Professional Learning Units
(temporarily suspended after July 31, 2011 to June 30, 2015)
6
OR
• Ten credits based on U.S. Department of Education Teacher-
to-teacher workshops OR
• One full year of acceptable school experience while working
in another state on valid certificate issued by that state
Alternative
Technology/Career Education Certificates
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• Completion of six semester hours or 10 Professional Learning
Units OR
• Ten Continuing Education Units within five years OR
• Holding a valid National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards certificate OR
• Holding a valid Georgia Master Teacher certification OR
• One year of full-time college teaching experience within five
years
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (n.d.) Traditional routes. Retrieved from
http://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-2-.024.pdf
2
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 505-2.40 (2009). Retrieved from http://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-
2-.040.pdf
3
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 505-2.39 (2010). Retrieved from http://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-
2-.039.pdf
4
Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (2010). 505-2.16 Certification by state-approved programs.
Retrieved from http://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-2-.016.pdf
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5
Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (2010). Standard renewal credit. Retrieved from
http://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-2-.024.pdf
6
Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (2010). Professional learning units requirements for certificate
renewal: 7/1/10 – 6/30/2015. Retrieved from
http://www.gapsc.com/Commission/policies_guidelines/downloads/PLU_Requirements_for_Certificate
_renewal.pdf .
7
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs r. 505-2.20 (2011). Retrieved from http://www.gapsc.com/Rules/Current/Certification/505-
2-.020.pdf
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Hawai’i
CTE Teacher Certificates
1
Traditional
Hawai’i has a tiered licensure program, beginning with a Provisional
License. Applicants can gain CTE certification by passing a Praxis
content exam.
Provisional License with certification in CTE
Standard License with certification in CTE
Advanced License with certification in CTE
Alternative
N/A
CTE-Specific Licensure
(1)
In Hawai’i, traditional and alternative teacher preparation programs offer
licensure in a CTE content area.
CTE Special Permit
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Requirements
• Provisional License
Complete the state approved Teacher Education Program
Submit passing scores for the Hawai’i content licensure test
• Standard License
Complete the state approved Teacher Education Program
Pass Praxis tests
• Advanced License
Verify the completion of a master’s degree program OR
Provide a copy of a current National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards certificate OR
Provide documentation of full-time teaching experience for the
five of the past eight years
Alternative (1)
CTE Special Permit
• Available to individuals currently employed by the Hawai’i
Department of Education. Applicants submit an application to the
Hawai’i Teacher Standards Board. The individual must be
recommended to receive the permit and meet testing requirements:
Pass Praxis II in a content area OR
Have a valid National Industry Certification in the content area
OR
Have a valid industry license in the content area OR
30 hours of college coursework
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal (1)
Traditional
The lengths of the Standard License, Provisional License, and
Advanced License were not made available online.
CTE Special Permit
• The renewable permit is valid for five years.
Certificate and permit holders must complete a renewal application and
the following documents:
• Verification of Satisfying Hawai’i Teacher Performance Standards
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Documentation
• Verification of Experience for Renewal
Both documents will not be submitted; however, upon audit, teachers
should have the documents available.
Alternative
CTE Special Permit
• Same as above
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Information was not located.
Alternative
Information was not located.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Hawai’i Teacher Standards Board. (2012). Overview. Retrieved from http://www.htsb.org/licensing
permits/licensing-permits-overview/
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—31
Idaho
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Idaho, applicants planning to teach in secondary schools can become certified
as a professional-technical educator.
Standard Secondary Certificate with CTE endorsement
Alternative
N/A
CTE-Specific
Licensure
Applicants who do not meet all of the requirements for the traditional route can
apply for an Occupational Specialist Certificate.
Occupational Specialist Certificates
• Limited Occupational Specialist Certificate
• Advanced Occupational Specialist Certificate
• Standard Occupational Specialist Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Standard Secondary Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Coursework in instructional technology with two years of student
teaching or teaching after completing a preparation program
Preparation in at least two fields of secondary teaching
Recommendation from an accredited college or university or verification
of two years of teaching experience
Qualifying score of an approved content area assessment
Alternative
2
Requirements
• Occupational Specialist Certificate
Limited Occupational Specialist Certificate
Applicants have 18 months to complete the following:
o Take a preservice workshop
o Complete a new-teacher induction workshop
o Set up a professional development plan
Standard Occupational Specialist Certificate.
Applicants have completed the coursework required for the Limited
Occupational Specialist Certificate.
Advanced Occupational Specialist Certificate
Completion of a teacher training degree program or 18 semester
credit hours of approved coursework in addition to the 12 semester
hours
Set up a professional development plan
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Standard Secondary Certificate must be renewed every five years.
3
Alternative
Limited Occupational Specialist Certificate is valid for three years. (2)
• For renewal applicant must complete coursework in four of the following:
Principles/Foundations of Occupational Education
Career Pathways and Guidance
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Analysis, Integration, and Curriculum Development
Measurement and Evaluation
Methods of Teaching Occupational Education
Standard Occupational Specialist Certificate is valid for five years. (2)
• For renewal, applicants must:
Complete six semester credit hours of approved coursework OR
Verification of 240 hours of approved related work experience OR
Ninety hours of attendance at approved technical conferences, institutes
OR
Workshops or any equivalent combination thereof, AND
Set up a professional development plan
Advanced Occupational Specialist Certificate is valid for five years (2)
• For renewal, applicants must:
Complete six semester credit hours of approved coursework OR
Submit verification of two hundred-forty hours of approved related work
experience OR
Ninety hours of attendance at approved technical conferences, institutes,
and workshops or any equivalent AND
Set-up a new professional development plan
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Six professional development credits must be completed in order to renew an
Idaho Certificate or Credential (3).
Alternative
N/A
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Idaho State Department of Education. (n.d.). Standard secondary certificate. Retrieved from
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/standard_sec_cert.htm
2
Idaho State Department of Education. (n.d.). Certification standards for professional-technical educators.
Retrieved from http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/certProTechEdu.htm
3
Idaho State Department of Education. (n.d.) Renewal of an Idaho certificate/credential. Retrieved from
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/renewal_cert_cred.htm
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Illinois
1
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
2
Illinois will implement the new Educator Licensure Information System
in July 2013. Educators will apply for license(s) and seek a CTE
endorsement. Statues for the new certification system have not been
adopted.
3
The information listed in based on the old system, unless stated
otherwise.
Professional Educator License with a CTE/Vocational Endorsement
Educator License with Stipulations and with CTE/Vocational
Endorsement
Substitute License with CTE/Vocational Endorsement
Alternative
Upon completion of the Alternative Teaching Certificate, applicants
receive a Professional Educator License, allowing an opportunity for CTE
certification.
Alternative Teaching Certificate
4
CTE-Specific Licensure
In Illinois, CTE-Specific Licensure can be obtained either through a
teacher preparation program or work-based experience.
Provisional Vocational Certificate
5
Temporary Provisional Vocational Certificate
6
Part-Time Provisional Certificate (6)
Occupational experience verified for CTE-Specific Licensure (6)
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Professional Educator License
Complete an Illinois teacher preparation program OR
Comparable program in another state or country or hold a
comparable certificate issued by another state or country OR
Hold a valid certificate of another type issued by Illinois and
complete additional coursework or experiences
“The applicant must complete 32 semester hours, or a major as
identified by the accredited institution on the individual’s official
transcript, in early childhood education, elementary education, or
a field of specialization, as applicable to the type of certificate
sought.”
Each applicant must complete prestudent teaching field
experiences at the grade level and in the area of specialization
relevant to the certificate sought.
Applicants must complete student teaching except when:
Applicant presents the required credit in student teaching and
evidence of teaching experience AND
One full year’s teaching experience on a valid certificate in
the public schools of another state
Pass the tests required for the certificate
For endorsement, teachers must complete a required number of
semester hours in coursework relevant to the course and take an
exam.
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Alternative
Alternative Teaching Certificate
• An approved course of study
• A year of full-time teaching
• An evaluation of the applicant’s performance
Provisional Vocational Certificate (5)
• Official transcripts showing 60 semester hours
• Evidence of 2,000 hours of work experience in the skill area
Temporary Provisional Vocational Certificate (6)
• The certificate is issued when the employing board certifies that no
qualified teacher holding a regular certificate or a provisional
vocational certificate is available.
• Applicants must have evidence of 8,000 hours of work experience.
Part-Time Provisional Certificate (6)
• Sixty semester hours, nine of which are related to the content area
• Applicants must have evidence of 4,000 hours of work experience.
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal (2)
Traditional
The renewal requirements have not been finalized.
Alternative
Alternative Teaching Certificate (4)
• The certificate is valid for one year. Upon completion, applicants
will receive a Professional Educator License.
Provisional Vocational Certificate (5)
• The certificate is valid for five years and can be renewed.
Temporary Provisional Vocational Certificate (6)
• The certificate is valid for one year and can be renewed.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
7
Applicants with certificates issued prior to the implementation of the
new system will continue to document their professional development
until the certificate expires. Applicants can complete one of the
following:
• “Advanced degree”
• “Approved Induction and Mentoring Program”
• “National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
certification/process”
• “12 semester hours of graduate-level coursework”
• “A 12-hour, education-related professional development certificate”
• “Subsequent Illinois certificate or endorsement”
• “Requirements for becoming NCLB ‘highly qualified’ in another
teaching area”
• “A performance based assessment”
• “Four semester hours of approved graduate-level coursework in
either”:
“Self-assessment”
“NBPTS certification preparation”
• “Continuing Professional Development Units”
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Alternative
Provisional Vocational Certificate
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• Eight hours of undergraduate or graduate-level course work OR
• One-hundred and twenty continuing professional development units
OR
• Advanced degree OR
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate OR
• Four semester hours of graduate-level coursework in preparation for
National Board Professional Teaching Standards certification.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Illinois will implement the Educator Licensure Information System in July 2013. The state will have only three
types of licenses: Professional Educator License, Educator License with Stipulations, and Substitute
License. Statues for the new certification system have not been adopted.
2
23 Ill. Admin Code pt. 25 (2012.) Retrieved from http://www.isbe.net/rules/archive/pdfs/25ark.pdf
3
Illinois State Board of Education (2013). The Illinois licensure system. Retrieved from
http://www.isbe.net/certification/ppt/IL-lic-sys-exchange-webinar0213-pf.pdf
4
Illinois State Board of Education. (2007). Illinois alternative and resident teacher certification programs.
Retrieved from http://www.isbe.state.il.us/profprep/pdfs/alternate.pdf
5
Illinois State Board of Education. (2012). Administrative certificates and alternative certification. Retrieved from
http://isbe.net/certification/ppt/lic-officer-trng-admin-alt-cert-webinar092712.pdf
6
Illinois State Board of Education. (n.d.). Educator Licensure. Retrieved from
http://www.isbe.net/certification/html/prov_voc.htm
7
Illinois State Board of Education. (n.d.). Initial teaching certificate. Retrieved from
http://isbe.net/certification/html/new_teacher.htm
8
23 Ill. Admin Code. Pt. 25.70 (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/023/023000250B00700R.html
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Indiana
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
Indiana has a tiered licensure process, beginning with an Initial License. In
addition, applicants can add a CTE content area to their license.
Initial Practitioner License with a CTE content area
Proficient Practitioner License with a CTE content area
Accomplished Practitioner License with a CTE content area
Alternative (1)
Applicants obtaining certification through the alternative route will receive
licensure and certification in a content area.
Emergency Permit
Transition to Teaching Permit
CTE-Specific Licensure
2
The permit allows content experts in CTE to teach in Indiana.
Workplace Specialist
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Initial Practitioner License
3
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Teacher preparation program
Praxis I and both Praxis II tests
Mentoring during the first year and portfolio review the second
year
• Proficient Practitioner License
4
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Complete the Initial Practitioner License OR
Have two years of experience OR
Complete the beginning of the administrator residency
program OR
Complete the beginning of the school services personnel
residency program
• Accomplished Practitioner License
5
Five years of experience as an administrator
Sixty hours of graduate coursework
Alternative
6
Requirements
• Emergency Permit
“Individual must make a commitment to working toward
completion of an approved program to either add the content
area(s) of the emergency permit to an existing license or to obtain
an initial practitioner license for the content area(s).”
• Transition to Teaching Permit
Career professionals with five years of content knowledge or a
bachelor’s degree
Enroll as a nondegree candidate in an institute of higher education
Eighteen hours of coursework for secondary education
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Twenty-four hours for elementary education
• Advanced degree
“Hold a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited
postsecondary educational institution in the subject content area
in which the applicant seeks to be licensed”
“Verify at least one (1) academic year of experience teaching
students in a middle school, high school or college classroom
setting”
Pass Praxis II exam
“Provide evidence of valid adult CPR/Heimlich Maneuver
certification”
• Workplace Specialists have content expertise in the CTE content
areas but do not possess baccalaureate degrees. The applicant must:
“Complete a beginning teacher seminar of professional
development and pedagogy”
“Demonstrate proficiency in math and language arts”
“Complete a professional development plan”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (1)
Initial Practitioner is valid for two years.
Proficient Practitioner licenses are valid for five years.
Accomplished Practitioner is valid for 10 years.
All licenses can be renewed by completing one of two requirements:
• Completing six hours of coursework
• Completing a professional growth plan
Alternative
Emergency Permit can be renewed on an annual basis pending approval
from the school superintendent.
7
Transition to Teaching Permit is valid for three years and is not
renewable. (2)
Two-year license is available for Workplace Specialist I. (2)
“Upon completion of the Workplace Specialist I license the specialists
may be converted to a Workplace Specialist II license. A five-year,
renewable license is issued upon completion of an approved
professional development plan.” (2)
Professional Development /Additional Requirements
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
A professional development plan must be developed and implemented
by Workplace Specialists.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Indiana Department of Education. (2010). Rules for educator preparation and accountability. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/educator-effectiveness/repawebexpowerpoint.pdf
2
Indiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Frequently asked questions: Licensing verification and information
system. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/licensing/lvis-faq-v15.pdf
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—38
3
Zirkle, C. J., Martin, L., & McCaslin, N. L. (2007). Study of state certification/Licensure requirements for
secondary career and technical education teachers. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota.
4
Ind. Amin. Code tit. 515, 4-2-1 (2010). Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/educator-
effectiveness/rules educator-preparation-and-accountability-repa-may-2010.pdf
5
Ind. Admin. Code tit. 515, 10-1-19 (2010). Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/educator-
effectiveness/rules educator-preparation-and-accountability-repa-may-2010.pdf
6
Indiana Department of Education. (2013). Alternative licensure. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/student-
services/licensing/alternative-licensure
7
Ind. Admin. Code tit. 515, 9-1-19 (2010). Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/educator-
effectiveness/rules educator-preparation-and-accountability-repa-may-2010.pdf
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—39
Iowa
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
Iowa has a tiered licensure, beginning with the Initial License. All
licenses include a requirement for licensure in a content area, including
CTE.
Initial License with CTE endorsement
Standard License with CTE endorsement
Master Educator with CTE endorsement
Alternative
2
The alternative route to certification is the “Teaching Intern Certificate.”
Holders of the certificate can receive a CTE endorsement.
Teaching Intern
CTE-Specific Licensure
3
Applicants with work experience can teach with a CTE teaching license.
Provisional Secondary Career and Technical Teaching License
Secondary Career and Technical Teaching License
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Initial License
Bachelor’s degree
Complete a teacher preparation program
Complete an approved human relations component
Complete teaching endorsement
Complete mandated tests
Meet the recency requirement of six college credits or teaching
experience within the last five years
• Standard License
Achieved the requirements of the Initial License
Two years of teaching in a public school of three years teaching
in a combination of a public, private, or out-of-state school
• Master
Achieved the requirements of the Initial License
Five years of teaching experience
Master’s degree in an endorsement area
Alternative
Requirements
• Teacher Intern License
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point
average (GPA) of 2.5 on 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited
institution
Meet course requirements for the secondary teaching
endorsements
At least three years of work experience
Complete teacher intern program
Complete course work in pedagogy
Obtain support mentorship and induction program
Complete teacher intern seminar
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• Provisional Career and Technical License Requirements
4
Complete teacher’s workshop
Build competency development in four basic areas:
“Methods and techniques of teaching”
“Course and curriculum development”
“Measurement and evaluation of programs and students”
“History and philosophy (foundations) of vocational and
career education”
“Six thousand hours of recent and relevant occupational
experience in the teaching endorsement area sought.”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Initial License is valid for two years. (1)
Standard license is valid for five years. (1)
Alternative
The Teacher Intern License is valid for approximately one academic
year. (5)
Provisional Career and Technical Licenses are valid for five years. (4)
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
N/A
Recruitment
The Iowa Teacher Intern Program is for shortage areas only.
5
1
Iowa Board of Education Examiners. (n.d.). Requirements for licenses and instructions for completing application.
Retrieved from http://www.boee.iowa.gov/require.html
2
Iowa Board of Education Examiners. (n.d.). Teacher intern license (non-traditional licensure). Retrieved from
http://www.iowa.gov/boee/tilal.html
3
Iowa Board of Education Examiners. (n.d.). Provisional career and technical secondary license. Retrieved from
4
Iowa Board of Education Examiners. (n.d.). Career and technical license requirements. Retrieved from
http://www.boee.iowa.gov/Occ.html
5
The University of Iowa. (n.d.). Frequently asked questions. Retrieved from
http://www.iowateacherintern.org/frequently-asked-questions#shortageonly
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Kansas
CTE Teacher Certificates/Careers
Traditional
1,2,3
In Kansas, teacher licensure is tiered, beginning with the Initial Teaching
License. Applicants are certified to teach a CTE content area by passing a
content assessment.
Initial License with CTE endorsements
Professional Teaching License with CTE endorsements
Accomplished License with CTE endorsements
Alternative
4
The alternative route includes certification by completing requirements,
which include a content-based assessment.
Restricted Teaching License
CTE-Specific Licensure
5
The certificate can be received through the verification of work
experience.
Restricted Technical Education Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
Initial License (1)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Complete a teacher education program
• Complete a pedagogical assessment
• Complete an endorsement content assessment
• Verify eight semester hours of credit for recency
Professional License (2)
• Hold a valid conditional or initial teaching license
• Complete a performance assessment
Accomplished License (3)
• Achieve National Board Certification
Alternative
Requirements
• Restricted Teaching License (4)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
A degree or equivalent coursework in the content area
A GPA of 2.75 from the last 60 semester credits
Passing score for the Praxis II content assessment
Practical training experience
• Restricted Technical Education Certificate (5)
Hired by a school and assigned a mentor
Verify 4,000 hours of work experience
A written plan to complete the requirements of the training
program
Complete a trade competency exam or verify occupational
licensure
The applicant must complete half of the training program
requirements on their plan of study
Attend one or more professional conferences
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Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Initial License
• The license is valid for two years.
6
Professional License
• The license is renewable and valid for five years.
Accomplished License
• No renewal information was listed for the Accomplished License
Alternative
Restricted Teaching License
• The length of the program is dependent on the institution. (4)
Restricted Technical Education Certificate can be renewed one time.
7
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Initial Teaching License
• A professional development plan must be developed in order to
renew a teaching license. The plan must address:
Content endorsement standards
Professional education standards
“Service to the profession”
Professional License
8
• One of the following must be completed:
If the applicant has a graduate degree, the applicant must earn
120 professional development points OR
If the applicant does not have a graduate degree, then 160
professional development points must be earned OR
If the applicant is completing a new teaching program, eight
semester credit hours of the approved program must apply
toward renewal OR
Obtain National Board Certification OR
If the applicant’s license has expired, the applicant must apply
for a Transitional License, which allows one to complete their
renewal requirements.
Alternative
N/A
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Kansas State Department of Education. (2012). Regulations and standards for Kansas educators. Retrieved from
http://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/Licensure%20Documents/CertHandbook8-2011%20FINAL.pdf
2
Kansas State Department of Education. (2008). Professional teaching license. Retrieved from
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=310
3
Kansas State Department of Education. (2008). Accomplished teaching license requirements. Retrieved from
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=317
4
91 KAR 1: 203, § H (2008). Retrieved from
http://www.ksde.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=udIX44w5XnA%3d&tabid=320
5
Kansas State Department of Education. (2012). Requirements for a restricted technical education certificate.
Retrieved from http://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/Licensure%20Documents/Form%206A%20Restricted%20
Technical%20Education%20Certificate.pdf
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—43
6
Kansas State Department of Education. (2008). Licensure requirements. Retrieved from
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=158
7
Kan. Admin. Regs. §91-1-220 (2003). Retrieved from http://www.kssos.org/pubs/KAR/2009/4%20091_91
Department%20of%20Education,%202009%20KAR%20Vol%204.pdf
8
Kansas State Department of Education. (2008). Professional teaching, school specialist, or school leadership
license renewal. Retrieved from http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=331
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Kentucky
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
The Provisional and Professional Teaching Certificates require a content-based
assessment and coursework in CTE.
Provisional Teaching Certificate
Professional Teaching Certificate
Alternative
2
Kentucky offers several alternative routes to licensure; each offers applicants
the opportunity to obtain CTE licensure.
Exceptional Work Experience Certification
Local District Training Program Certification
College Faculty Certification
Adjunct Instructor Certification
Veterans of the Armed Forces
University-Based Alternative Route to Certification
Institute Alternative Route to Certification
TFA Alternative Route to Certification
CTE-Specific
Licensure
3
Kentucky offers a work-based alternative to CTE licensure.
Occupation-Based CTE Certification
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Requirements
• Provisional Teaching Certificate
At least a bachelor’s degree with:
A cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale OR
A GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of credit
completed, including undergraduate and graduate coursework OR
A master’s degree with:
A cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale OR
A GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of credit
completed, including undergraduate and graduate coursework
An approved program of preparation
Complete appropriate assessments
• Professional Teaching Certificate
Complete teaching internship also known as the Provisional Teaching
Internship
Alternative
Requirements
• Exceptional Work Experience Certification
4
At least 10 years of work experience after completing a bachelor’s
degree (not including classroom teaching experience)
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of a 2.5 overall GPA
A major in the content area, or pass the Praxis II
Employment in a local school district
• Local District Training Program Certification
5
Bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA
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Pass the required written assessments in the specialty area
Complete a 30-hour course of study in the specialty area or have five
years of field experience
Employment in a local school district
• College Faculty Certification
6
Master’s degree in the content area
Five years of full-time teaching experience or its equivalent
bachelor’s or master’s degree
Meet admission standards
• Adjunct Instructor Certification
7
An offer of employment
Expertise in a specific area
For elementary certification, a bachelor’s degree with an overall
GPA of 2.5
For middle or secondary certification, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a
GPA of 2.5 in the major, minor, or area of concentration
For vocational education certification, a high school diploma and
at least four years of appropriate occupational experience
• Veterans of the Armed Forces
8
“ Discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions
after six years of active duty immediately before the discharge or
release”
“Have a bachelor’s degree in the subject matter or related area for
which certification is sought”
“Have a GPA of 2.5 for a bachelor’s degree or hold an advanced
degree”
“Have passing scores on Education Professional Standards Board-
approved subject matter assessments.”
• University-Based Alternative Route to Certification
9
Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree
Meet university admission standards
• Institute Alternative Route to Certification
10
Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a professional or
graduate degree
“Has a minimum score of 500 on the verbal section and a minimum
score of 4 on the analytical writing section of the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE); in addition, candidates for math/science certification
shall have a minimum score of 450 on the quantitative section of the
GRE. (Candidates who have professional degrees are exempt from
this requirement.)”
“Passes written tests designated by the Education Professional
Standards Board for content knowledge in the area of certification
(e.g., Praxis)”
“Has an offer of employment from a local school district in the area of
certification being sought”
• TFA Alternative Route to Certification
11
Bachelor’s degree
Employment in a local school district
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“Meets the participation criteria for the TFA program”
“Successfully completes all training requirements of the TFA
program”
Passes all content assessments
• Occupation-Based CTE Certificate
High school diploma or equivalent
At least four years of occupational work experience, which must be
verified
Complete appropriate tests
Employment in a local school district
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
The provisional certificate is valid for four years and upon completion,
applicants will receive a professional certificate. (1)
Alternative
Upon completion of the alternative certification program, applicants receive
a professional certificate
Occupation-Based CTE Certificate
• Applicants are awarded a provisional certificate. A renewal of the one-
year provisional certificate requires professional development.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Continuing education is required for renewal.
Alternative
Occupational-Based CTE Certificate
• The Kentucky Internship Program
• Three semester hours of credit in occupation-based CTE
• If an additional year of a Provisional Certificate is required, six semester
hours of college credit are required for renewal.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
16 Ky Admin. Regs. 2:010 (2013). Retrieved from http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/016/002/010.htm
2
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). Alternative routes to teacher certification. Retrieved from
http://www.epsb.ky.gov/certification/certaltroutes.asp
3
16 Ky. Admin. Regs. 2:020 §3 (2013). Retrieved from http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/016/002/020.htm
4
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). Exceptional work experience portfolio. Retrieved from
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/portfolio.asp
5
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). Local district training program certification. Retrieved
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/districttraincert.asp
6
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). College faculty certification. Retrieved from
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/collegefaculty.asp
7
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). Adjunct instructor certification. Retrieved from
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/adjinstruct.asp
8
Education Professional Standards Board (2013). Veterans of the armed services. Retrieved from
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/veterancert.asp
9
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). University-based alternative route to certification. Retrieved
from http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/universitybasedcert.asp
10
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). Institute alternative route to certification. Retrieved from
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/optionVII.asp
11
Education Professional Standards Board. (2013). Teach for America (TFA) alternative route to certification.
Retrieved from http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/option8.asp
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—47
Louisiana
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1,2
All levels of the Professional Certificate require an endorsement by
completing requirements, including the passing of a content-based
assessment.
Professional Level 1Certificate
Professional Level 2 Certificate
Professional Level 3 Certificate
Alternative
3
Certification through the alternative route requires a content-based
assessment.
Practitioner Teacher Program
Master’s Degree Program
Certification-Only Program
CTE-Specific Licensure
4
Applicants can teach a CTE course by documenting their work
experience.
Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional (1,2)
Professional Level 1Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree
• Teacher preparation program
• Praxis exams
Professional Level 2 Certificate
• Pass the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program
• Teach for three years
Professional Level 3 Certificate
• Obtain a master’s degree
• Teach for five years
• Pass the Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program
Alternative (3)
Practitioner Teacher Program
• Minimum of a 2.20 GPA
• Minimum of a nonteacher education bachelor’s degree
• Pass the Praxis Basic Skills Test
• Pass a Praxis content-specific exam
• Nine to 12 hours of training in the learning environment
• Two 3-hour seminars on methodology and teaching
• Twelve hours of student teaching or internship
• One to nine hours of prescriptive hours
Master’s Degree Program
• Minimum of a 2.20 GPA
• Minimum of a nonteacher education bachelor’s degree
• Pass the Praxis Basic Skills Test
• Pass a Praxis content-specific exam
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• Twelve hours of training on the learning environment
• Six hours on methodology and teaching
• Six hours of student teaching or internship
Certification-Only Program
• Minimum of a 2.20 GPA
• Minimum of a nonteacher education bachelor’s degree
• Pass the Praxis Basic Skills Test
• Pass a Praxis content-specific exam
• Fifteen hours of training on the learning environment
• Twelve to 15 hours on methodology and teaching
• Six to nine hours of student teaching or internship
Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education (CTTIE)
Certificates (4)
• CTTIE 1
• CTTIE 2
High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of four years of full-time work
A current license, if applicable
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (2)
Level 1 Professional Certificate is valid for three years.
Level 2 Professional Certificate is valid for five years.
Level 3 Professional Certificate is valid for five years.
Alternative (4)
Practitioner Teacher Program is valid for one year and can be renewed
up to three years.
Master’s Degree Program is valid for one year and can be renewed up
to four years.
Certification-Only Program is valid for one year and can be renewed
up to three years.
CTTIE 1 is valid for one year.
CTTIE 2 is valid for five years.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
5
Level 1 Professional Certificate
• “Standards of effectiveness” must be met.
Level 2 Professional Certificate is valid for five years.
• “Standards of effectiveness” must be met for at least three years.
Level 3 Professional Certificate is valid for five years.
• “Standards of effectiveness” must be met for at least three years.
Alternative (4)
CTTIE 1
• Complete a minimum number of contact hours, which is dependent
on degree attainment
• Complete coursework
• A current license, if applicable
CTTIE 2
• The applicant must meet the requirements of the “standards of
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—49
effectiveness” for at least three years.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Teach Louisiana. (2011). Become a certified teacher. Retrieved from
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Prospect.aspx?PageID=3202
2
Teach Louisiana. (2012). Types of teaching authorizations and certifications. Retrieved from
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/pdf/licensurestructure.pdf
3
Teach Louisiana. (2010). Alternative teacher certification. Retrieved from
https://www.teachlouisiana.net/pdf/alt_cert_features.pdf
4
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § 501 (2012). Retrieved from http://doa.louisiana.gov/osr/LAC/lac28.htm
5
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § 301 (2012). Retrieved from http://doa.louisiana.gov/osr/LAC/lac28.htm
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Maine
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
Maine has a tiered certification process, in which applicants are endorsed in CTE
by completing requirements, including a content-based exam.
Provisional Teacher Certification
1
Professional Teacher Certificate
2
Interstate Compact
3
Master Teacher Certificate
4
Alternative
The alternative routes to certification lead to CTE endorsement. The Conditional
Certificate requires the completion of a Praxis II content exam, while the
Targeted Need Certificate leads to a Provisional Certification.
Conditional Certificate
5
Targeted Need
6
CTE-Specific
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Provisional Teacher Certificate (1)
“Furnish evidence of good moral character when requested”
“Be at least 18 years of age”
“Be knowledgeable of physiology and hygiene, with special reference to
the effects of alcohol, stimulants and narcotics upon the human system”
“Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with the
following exceptions”
“Career and technical education teachers”
“School nurses under a conditional certificate”
“Native language teachers receiving certification”
Demonstrate the state’s teaching standards
Completion of Praxis I & II exams
• Professional Certificate provides applicants with eight options of which to
pick from for a certification upgrade from provisional stage. (2)
Option 1
Holds a provisional certificate
Employed under the provisional certificate for two school years
Meets the standards for professional growth
Has a positive recommendation
Option 2 (Fast-track)
Holds a provisional certificate
Has two years of teaching experience
Taught less than two school years in Maine
Has a positive recommendation
Option 3
Holds a provisional certificate
Has two years of teaching experience
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Has a positive recommendation
Option 4
Meets the general eligibility requirements
The Professional Certificate has been expired less than five years.
Option 5
Meets the general eligibility requirements
“Has five or more years of experience teaching in the endorsement
area within the seven years prior to application under a valid
certificate in another state and who graduated from a state-approved
preparation program that utilizes the standards of a national
association of state directors of teacher education and certification
or a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education or a
national board certificate issued by the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards, or its successor organization, or
with the exception of the national teachers exam, meets entry-level
standards for the endorsement.”
Option 6
Meets the general eligibility requirements
Meets the endorsement requirements for adult education, early
childhood, or teacher of students with disabilities (birth to school
[age 5]).
Option 7
Meets the general eligibility requirements
Meets the endorsement requirements for a school nurse
A valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in
Maine without interruption during the term of the school nurse
certificate
Option 8
Meets the general eligibility requirements
Holds an Interim Superintendent’s certificate
Has completed six credits of approved study during the lifetime of
the Interim Superintendent’s certificate
• Master Certificate (4)
A professional certificate
Demonstrate National Board Certification Standards
Recommendation from the certification support system
• Interstate Compact (6)
Successful completion of a preparation program in a state with which
Maine is participating in the Interstate Compact, subject to the
following:
“Completion of an approved preparation program for the
endorsement or certificate being sought with a formal
recommendation for certification from the institution” OR
“In the five years prior to applying for Maine certification, the
applicant has three years of successful teaching experience under a
valid comparable certificate in the same certification subject area
and grade level in a state with which Maine is participating in the
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Interstate Compact.”
“If advanced study or tests are required in Maine, the Commissioner
has the right, as specified in the Interstate Compact, to issue only a
conditional certificate.”
“The requirement relating to “teaching exceptional students in the
regular classroom” shall be met prior to renewal of the first
professional certificate.”
Alternative
• Conditional (5)
Does not require a bachelor’s degree
Meets general eligibility requirements
Meets requirements for specific endorsement, which includes the Pre-
Professional Skills Test, Praxis II, and the Principles of Learning and
Teaching
Complete six credits of approved study
• Targeted Need (6)
“Holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university”
“Is not eligible for any other certificate”
“Provides a superintendent’s, Child Development Services Director’s or
headmaster’s affidavit of employment in a designated shortage area”
AND
“Meets the general eligibility requirements rule”
“Has completed a minimum of six semester hours of the liberal arts or
content areas relevant to the certificate or endorsement”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
• Provisional certificate is valid for two years and is not renewable. (1)
• Professional certificate is valid for five years and is renewable upon
completion of a renewal plan for six credits of approved study or
recommendation. (2)
• Master certificate is valid for five years and is renewable. The requirements
for the renewal are the same the initial master certificate. (4)
Alternative
• Conditional certificate is valid for one school year. The following
requirements must be met for a second conditional certificate: (5)
“A minimum of three semester hours of the requirements for the area in
which the certificate or endorsement is issued or, if fewer than three
semester hours are required, completion of all required coursework”
“The Basic Skills Test in reading, writing, and mathematics in
accordance with Me. Dept. of Ed. ”
“Approval from the support system of an action plan for conditional
certificate holders”
“A completed renewal application, including a recommendation by the
support system chair that a second conditional certificate be issued”
• “The applicant shall meet the following to be eligible for a third
conditional certificate:” (5)
“A minimum of three semester hours of the requirements for the area in
which the certificate or endorsement is issued or, if fewer than three
semester hours are required, completion of all required coursework”
“One of the following requirements”:
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“Content area assessment in accordance with Me. Dept. of Ed.”
“Pedagogical knowledge and skills assessment in accordance with
Me. Dept. of Ed.” or
“Successful completion of an approved alternative professional
studies program”
“Approval from the support system of an action plan for conditional
certificate holders”
“A completed renewal application, including a recommendation by the
support system chair that a third conditional certificate be issued.”
• The applicant shall meet the following during the third and final
conditional certificate in order to be eligible for a provisional or
professional certificate:
“Any of the following not previously completed”:
“Any remaining required coursework”
Content area assessment in accordance with Me. Dept. of Ed.”
“The pedagogical knowledge and skills assessment in accordance
with Me. Dept. of Ed. or successful completion of an approved
alternative professional studies program”
“Approval from the support system of an action plan for conditional
certificate holders”
“A completed renewal application, including a recommendation by
the support system chair that a provisional or professional certificate
be issued”
• Targeted Need Certificate is valid for one year and is renewable for up to
two school terms. The applicant can renew if: (6)
“Has a support team and a teacher action plan”
“Has completed of a minimum of six semester hours of the
requirements for the area in which the certificate or endorsement is
issued or, if fewer than six semester hours are required, completion of
all required coursework”
“Has met the qualifying scores for reading, writing, and math on the
Pre-Professional Skills Test prior to the issuance of a second targeted
need certificate”
“Has met the qualifying scores for all assessments prior to the issuance
of a third targeted need certificate” AND
“Remains ineligible for a conditional, provisional, or professional
teaching certificate or transitional endorsement”
“Holders must have completed a minimum of six semester hours of the
liberal arts or content areas relevant to the certificate or endorsement.”
“Additional targeted need certificates may be issued if the applicant
meets all of the following”:
“Remains ineligible for a conditional, provisional, professional
certificate or a transitional endorsement”
“Annually attempts to meet the qualifying scores for reading,
writing and math of the Pre-Professional Skills Test prior to the
issuance of a new targeted need certificate, whichever is
appropriate”
“Documents to the Department that English is not their first
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language”
“Annually documents they are being tutored in reading, writing, or
math, whichever is appropriate”
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Provisional certificate does not have professional development requirements.
It only requires approval from a school superintendent. (1)
Professional certificate requires the completion of six credits of approved
study. (2)
Master certificate does not have professional development requirements. (4)
Alternative
Conditional certificate (for applicants with a bachelor’s degree, [5])
• Second Conditional Certificate
Complete a minimum of six semester hours
Complete the Basic Skills Test
• Third Conditional Certificate
Complete a minimum of six semester hours
Complete a content area assessment OR
Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills Assessment
Complete an alternative professional studies program
Conditional certificate (for applicants without a bachelor’s degree, [5])
• Second Conditional Certificate
Complete a minimum of three semester hours
Complete the Basic Skills Test
• Third Conditional Certificate
Complete a minimum of three semester hours
Complete a content area assessment OR
Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills Assessment
Complete an alternative professional studies program
Targeted Need Certificate (6)
• “Has a support team and a teacher action plan”
• “Has completed of a minimum of six semester hours of the requirements
for the area in which the certificate or endorsement is issued or, if fewer
than six semester hours are required, completion of all required
coursework”
• “Has met the qualifying scores for reading, writing, and math on the Pre-
Professional Skills Test prior to the issuance of a second targeted need
certificate”
• “Has met the qualifying scores for all assessments prior to the issuance of a
third targeted need certificate”
Endorsement Requirements
7
• Hold a valid Maine certificate or license
• “A minimum of one year of paid applied employment or teaching in the
endorsement area during the five years preceding the initial application”
• Completed “Teaching Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom”
• Passed content area assessment
• Passed Basic Skills Test in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Passed pedagogical knowledge and skills assessment
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Satisfied one of the following five routes:
Endorsement Eligibility Pathway 1
o Earned a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 24 semester
hours specifically applicable to the endorsement area AND
o “Completed a minimum of 24 months (4,000 hours) of paid
applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area being
sought”
Endorsement Eligibility Pathway 2
o “Completed an apprenticeship registered with either the Maine
State Apprenticeship and Training Council, a similar agency
from another State, or the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Training”
o “Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid
applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area being
sought”
Endorsement Eligibility Pathway 3
o Completed a two-year degree or certificate in the endorsement
area from a technical institution
o “Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid
applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area being
sought”
Endorsement Eligibility Pathway 4
o “Earned a high school diploma or GED”
o Completed a minimum of 24 semester hours directly related to
the endorsement area from an accredited college or university
o “Completed a minimum of 48 months (8,000 hours) of paid
applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area being
sought”
Endorsement Eligibility Pathway 5
o “Earned a high school diploma or GED”
o “Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid
experience learning the trade or craft for which the endorsement
is sought”
•
Recruitment
The Targeted Need Certificate was developed to address shortage areas. (6)
1
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 5§1 (2005). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
2
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 5§2 (2005). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
3
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 4§2 (2005). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
4
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 5§3 (2005). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
5
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 5§4 (2005). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
6
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 5§5 (2005). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
7
Code Me. R. 05 071 115 2§5 (2012). Retrieved from http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm
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Maryland
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
Maryland has a tiered licensure program. Applicants must complete additional
requirements to receive credentials or endorsements in a CTE content area.
Professional Eligibility Certificate
Standard Professional Certificate I
Standard Professional Certificate II
Advanced Professional Certificate
Alternative
,
Applicants who have obtained a baccalaureate degree can receive a nondegree
certificate to teach professional and technical education.
Resident Teacher Certificate
2
Conditional Certificate
3
CTE-Specific
Licensure
4
Applicants who have not obtained a baccalaureate degree can receive a
nondegree certificate to teach professional and technical education.
Conditional Teacher Nondegree Certificate (for CTE content areas)
Certification Routes
Traditional
Requirements
• Professional Eligibility Certificate
5,6
Bachelor’s degree
Praxis I or ACT, SAT, or GRE and Praxis II or ACTFL (if
appropriate)
Approved teacher preparation program
• Standard Professional Certificate I
7
Complete the requirements of Professional Eligibility Certificate
• Standard Professional Certificate II (7)
Verify three years of teaching experience
Complete six semester hours of credit
Create a professional development plan
• Advanced Professional Certificate (7)
Verify three years of full-time teaching experience
Complete six semester hours of credit or professional development
AND
Master’s degree OR
Complete 36 semester hours credit OR
National Board Certification AND
Complete 12 semester hours of credit
Alternative
Resident Teacher Certificate (2)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Pass the state’s basic skills test or a comparable basic skills test
• Pass the state’s content area test or a comparable content area test
• Complete standards-based preemployment training
Conditional Certificate (3)
• Bachelor’s degree
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• For applicants that have not met the requirements for a professional
certificate.
Conditional Nondegree Certificate (3)
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree
• Two years of previous satisfactory occupational experience OR
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of previous satisfactory occupational experience
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
8
Professional Eligibility Certificate is valid for five years.
Standard Professional Certificate I is valid for five years.
Standard Professional Certificate II is valid for five years.
Advanced Professional Certificate is valid for five years.
Alternative
9
Resident Teacher Certificate is valid for two years.
Conditional Certificate is valid for two years.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Complete six college or university credits or MSDE Continuing
Professional Development credits. (9)
Alternative
10
Bachelor’s degree
Qualifying score on approved tests in basic skills or comparable basic skills
exam
Qualifying score on content area test or comparable state-approved exam
Submit documentation to superintendent along with
• Ninety hours of study based on Maryland Essential Dimensions of
Teaching or the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support
Consortium standards OR
• A written request for the issuance of the Resident Teacher Certificate
from the superintendent
• The Resident Teacher applicant is eligible for Standard Professional
Certificate upon the completion of:
Approved alternative program
A qualifying score on the pedagogy exam
Satisfactory teaching performance as verified by the local
superintendent
Professional and Technical Education
11
• The applicant must satisfy one of four options:
Option 1
Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program
Option 2
Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in the career area to be taught
AND
Complete the education coursework
Option 3
Earn an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or higher and
provide two years of previous satisfactory occupational
experience in the career area to be taught
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The applicant’s professional experience will be
Within 10 years of certificate issuance
Include a year of employment
Industry credential can be substituted for year of employment.
Option 4
A secondary diploma or the equivalent and verification of three
years of previous work experience
Work experience must be:
With 10 years of certificate issuance
Include two years of employment
Industry credential can be substituted for year of employment.
Applicants will complete 12 credits of professional education
coursework.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Maryland State Department of Education. (2003). Divisions.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/certification_branch/certification_inf
types/overview
2
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.01.07 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.01.07.htm
3
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.01.08 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.01.07.htm
4
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.03.15 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.02.15.htm
5
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.01.05 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.01.05.htm
6
Maryland State Department of Education. (2003). Profile 1. Retrieved from
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/certification_branch/certification_inf
apply/docs/obtain1.htm
7
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.01.06 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.01.06.htm
8
Maryland State Department of Education. (n.d.). Overview. Retrieved from
http://marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/certification/certification_branch/certification_inf/ty
es/overview
9
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.01.11 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.01.11.htm
10
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.01.07 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.01.07.htm
11
Code Md. Regs. 13A.12.02.15 (2006). Retrieved from
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=13a.12.02.15.htm
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Massachusetts
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
N/A
CTE-Specific Licensure
1
In Massachusetts, CTE or vocational education licenses are obtained
through an alternative preparation program. The licenses prepare teachers
to teach in vocational high schools.
Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher Licensure
Professional Vocational Technical Teacher Licensure
Certification Routes
Traditional
N/A
Alternative (1)
Requirements
• Preliminary Vocational Licensure
High school diploma or GED; certain fields require a college
degree.
Verify work experience
Pass required test
Occupational licensure, if required
• Professional Vocational Technical Teacher
Complete the Educator Preparation Program
Three years as a teacher with a preliminary license
Complete required college coursework
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
N/A
Alternative (1)
Preliminary Vocational is valid for five years.
Professional Vocational is valid for five years.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
2
Professional development plan requirements vary by content area;
however, the plan must include course in the following: subject-matter
knowledge and skills, pedagogy, academic and technical curriculum
integration, safety and health, and in some cases additional content
area requirements.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Vocational technical education.
Retrieved from http://www.doe.mass.edu/educators/e_license.html?section=voc
2
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2007). Chapter 74 guide for professional
vocational technical educator license renewal. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/licensure/admin_cecguide.pdf
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Michigan
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Michigan, certification is a tiered process beginning with the provisional
certificate. Applicants must be endorsed in a CTE content area.
Provisional Certificate with endorsement in CTE
Professional Education Certificate with endorsement in CTE
Alternative
2
The alternate route begins with an Interim Teaching Certificate. Upon
completion, applicants can receive the same certificates earned under the
traditional route.
Interim Teaching Certificate with endorsement in CTE
CTE-Specific
Licensure (1)
Applicants with vocational work experience can receive certification through an
alternative route.
Interim Occupational Certificate with endorsement in CTE
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Requirements
• Provisional Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Successful completion of state-approved teacher preparation program
Passing scores on appropriate test including Michigan Test for Teacher
Certification (MTTC) exam and Professional Readiness Examination
(PRE)
• Professional Education Certificate
Completion of 18 semester hours or completion of an approved master’s
degree or higher
Three years of successful teaching with a provisional certificate
Alternative (1,2)
Requirements
• Interim Teaching Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Passage of Michigan test for teacher certification basic skills and
subject-area content test
Passage of criminal history and FBI fingerprinting
Twelve semester credits in education coursework and field-based
experience in a classroom setting
• Interim Occupational Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Has a major or minor in the field of specialization in which the
certification is being requested
Minimum two years (4,000 hours) of experience in the content field
Has passed the MTTC Professional Readiness Exam and appropriate
subject-area exam
Successfully completed six semester credit hours of professional or
occupational education credit
Only valid to teach specific content-related courses
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Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (1)
Provisional Certificate is valid for three years and is renewable.
Professional Certificate is valid for five years and is renewable.
Alternative (1,2)
Interim Teaching Certificate is valid for five years and is renewable.
Occupational Teaching Certificate is valid for five years and is renewable.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (1)
Professional development recertification requirements are changing in
September 2013. The current requirements are listed below.
Provisional Certificate
• First Renewal: completion of nine semester hours in a planned course of
study since beginning of certificate, or a master degree or higher
• Second renewal: completion of a total of 18 semester hours (including the
original nine) in a planned course of study, or a master’s degree
• Moves to a Professional Education Certificate with completion of 18
semester hours and three years of successful teaching experience
• Three semester hours in reading and three semester credits of reading
diagnostics and remediation
Professional Certificate
• One or a combination of six semester credit hours content or educational
coursework, or 180 continuing clock hours, or 150 hours district-provided
professional development
Alternative (1,2)
Interim Teaching Certificate
• Move to a provisional certificate with intensive observation and coaching,
three years of satisfactory teaching, and completion of state-approved
alternate teacher education program
Interim Occupational Certificate
• To move to Professional Occupational Certificate, need three years
successful teaching, nine additional semester hours of professional
occupation education credit, or an approved master’s degree.
Recruitment
Teacher Shortage Areas
• For the 2012–13 academic year, the Michigan Department of Education
identified a number of teaching shortage areas. Most of the courses cited
were in CTE. Teachers who are endorsed to teach the areas identified will
qualify for a deferment of loan repayment.
3
1
Michigan Department of Education. (2013). Facts on educator certification. Retrieved from
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Facts_About_Teacher_Certification_In_Michigan_
230612_7.pdf
2
Michigan Department of Education. (2012). Michigan’s alternate route to interim teacher certification. Retrieved
from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Final_MARITC_402558_7.pdf
3
Michigan Department of Education. (2012). 2012–2013 teacher shortage areas for federal loan deferment.
Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Teacher_Shortage_406460_7.pdf
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Minnesota
CTE Teacher Certificates (1)
Traditional
1
In Minnesota, applicants who have completed the traditional route will
receive a Full Professional License upon completion. In addition, they
must also meet the requirements for a CTE endorsement.
First-Time Full Professional License with CTE endorsement
Alternative
2
Licensure via portfolio has been suspended.
CTE-Specific Licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional (2)
First-Time Full Professional License
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Demonstrate the 10 Minnesota Teacher Standards for Effective
Practice
• Show verification of completing a Board of Teaching preparation
program
• Pass Praxis 1 and related content exam
• Meet the subject-matter standards
• Meet human relations requirement
Alternative
Requirements
• Temporary Limited License
3
• The license holder has not completed the approved preparation
program.
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (2)
First-Time Full Professional Minnesota Education License is valid for
five years and is renewable.
Alternative (3)
Temporary Limited Full Time License is valid up to one school year
and is renewable.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (2)
Full Professional Minnesota Education License
• 125 clock hours, documented through an online system
• Must contain professional development in all of the following
categories:
Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
Accommodation, Modification, and Adaptation of Curriculum,
Materials, and Instruction
Key Warning Signs for Early Onset Mental Illness in Children
and Adolescents
Reading Preparation
Technology
Reflective Statement of Professional Accomplishment and
Assessment of Professional Growth
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Alternative (3)
Temporary Limited Full Time License
• Must complete the requirements of the program and move to First-
Time Full Professional Minnesota Education License
• Exception for temporary limited licenses for CTE fields.
• Limited licenses shall be issued for licenses under teaching CTE
fields to applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree if the
employing school district verifies that the individual has completed
specific training and has at least four years of full-time employment
or the equivalent in an occupation of the employment field to be
taught. Renewal of temporary limited licenses issued under this
subpart must require evidence of the applicant’s having completed
eight semester credits toward full licensure within the previous year.
All other provisions of this part apply.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Minnesota Department of Education. (2012). Licensing. Retrieved from
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/Licen/index.html
2
Minnesota Department of Education. (2012). Application for licensure via portfolio. Retrieved from
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/Licen/LicenPort/index.html
3
Minn. R. 8710.1250 (2009). Retrieved from https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=8710.1250
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Mississippi
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Mississippi, the traditional route to certification leads to the Five-Year
Educator License.
Five-Year Educator License with CTE endorsement
Alternative (1)
The four pathways to alternative licensure will lead to a Five-Year
Educator License
Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality Educators
Teach Mississippi Institute
M.A. in teaching
American Board Certification
CTE-Specific Licensure
(1)
There are five CTE Licenses. There are difference in educational
attainment and certificate length.
Vocational Educator Licenses
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Five-Year Educator License
• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Complete one of the following:
An approved pre-service teacher preparation program for middle
or secondary education from a regionally or nationally accredited
institution of higher learning OR
An approved alternate route certification program for middle or
secondary education
• Pass designated Praxis tests
• Hold an endorsement for every core academic subject taught
Alternative (1)
Five Year Educator—Alternative Route
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Pass Praxis 1 and 2
• Successful completion of a one- or three-year alternate route
program
• Application complete for licensure OR
• Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minor concentration in secondary
education
• Pass Praxis 1 and 2
• Documentation of completion of student teaching from a state-
approved program
Three-Year Career and Technical Educator License for Noneducation
Degree Applicants—Associate Degree
• Two years verifiable occupational experience in the last 10 years
appropriate to the subject area
• Verification of enrollment in a CTE instructor Program (VIP)
Three-Year Career and Technical Educator License—Bachelor’s
Degree
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• One year of verifiable appropriate occupational experience in past
10 years
• Verification of enrollment in VIP program
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (1)
Standard License: all five year, renewable
• Class A: bachelor’s-level license; renew with 10 continuing
education units(CEU), or three semester hours in content and five
CEUs or six semester hours in the content, or completion of
National Board Certification
• Class AA: master’s degree-level license
• Class AAA: specialist degree-level license
• Class AAAA: doctorate degree-level license
• Class AA, AAA, and AAAA renewed with three semester hours in
content or five CEUs or completion of National Board Certification.
Alternative (1)
Alternative Standard License is valid for five years.
Career and Technical Educator License is valid for three years.
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (1)
“A grade of ‘C’ or higher must be obtained on all coursework taken for
renewal of license, reinstatement of license, or the adding of
supplemental endorsements. This includes all coursework outlined on
planned programs required to convert a special license to a standard
license.”
Alternative (1)
Alternative Standard License
• Renewal with 10 CEUs in content or job or skill-related area OR
• Three semester hours in content or job or skill-related area
• AND
• Five CEUs in content or job or skill-related area OR
• Six semester hours in content or job or skill-related area OR
• Completion of the National Board of Professional Teaching
Standards process
Career and Technical Educator License
• Complete first available best practices workshop during first year of
employment
• Validate Occupational Competency during the three-year validation
period of license by attaining the established minimum score or
higher on an occupational assessment approved by the Mississippi
Department of Education (MDE) or obtaining a bachelor’s degree
• Validate Technology Competency during the first year of three-year
validation period of license by attaining the established minimum
score of higher on a technology competency assessment approved
by MDE
• Complete all requirements of the Career Technical Instructor
Preparation program during the three-year validity period.
Use of Nonlicensed Personnel—“The Expert Citizen License”
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—66
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Mississippi Department of Education. (2013). Approved list of licensure endorsement codes. Retrieved from
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/educator-licensure/types-of
mississippilicenseshttp://www.mde.k12.ms.us/educator-licensure/types-of-mississippi-licenses
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—67
Missouri
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
In Missouri, the certification process is tiered, beginning with the Initial
Professional Certificate. The certificate requires a CTE endorsement.
Upon completion, the applicant can pursue a Continuous Career
Education Classification
Initial Professional Certificate
Alternative
Provisional Certificate
CTE-Specific Licensure
Career Education Temporary Authorization Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
2
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Completion of a university-sponsored teacher education program
• Minimum 2.5 GPA in major
• Complete content knowledge or specialty test area
• If no content knowledge test, completion of the Principles of
Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 test as exit exam
• Completion of all professional requirements required by
university—minimum 26 hours in professional education courses
Six hours: the pupil and society
Two semesters: the school and society
Eight semester hours: secondary methods and techniques
Ten semester hours: clinical experience
Alternative
3
Requirements
• Alternative: teacher works under a two-year Provisional Certificate
to complete education program while teaching (30 credits).
Bachelor’s degree or higher to begin
• Career Education Temporary Authorization Certificate
“Career Education Temporary authorization route to
certification: An individual with closely related occupational
experience takes a prescribed list of coursework, teaches for a
minimum of two years, and is mentored by the employing school
district. The individual works under a one-year, renewable
certificate that requires the completion of six (6) semester hours
of college credit each year in order to be renewed.
Must be employed by a Career Technical Center or school
district with an approved program for Career Technical
Education
Must possess one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or
university and four thousand (4,000) hours of Department-
approved, closely related occupational experience obtained
within the past ten (10) years; or
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
and five thousand (5,000) hours of Department-approved,
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—68
closely related occupational experience within the past ten
(10) years; or
No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-
approved, closely related occupational experience obtained
within the past ten (10) years.”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
4
Initial Certificate—four year
• To advance to next degree, must:
Complete four years of approved teaching
Participation in two years of district mentoring
Successfully complete 30 contact hours of professional
development (one semester hour = 15 contact hours)
Participate in a beginning teacher assistance program
Successfully participate in your employing school’s annual
performance-based teacher evaluation process.
Career Certificate—four years
• Complete 15 professional development hours annually for renewal
5
Alternative
Provisional Certificate for Alternative Licensure—two years (3)
• Successfully complete education component requirement
• Pass all related exams
• College recommendation to teach
• Move to Initial Certificate
Career Education Temporary Authorization Certificate—one year,
renewable
• Complete course work listed to earn Initial Career Certificate
Initial Career Certificate
6
—four years
• To advance to next degree, must:
Complete four years of approved teaching
Participation in two years of district mentoring
Successfully complete 30 contact hours of professional
development (one semester hour = 15 contact hours) (6)
Participate in a beginning teacher assistance program
Successfully participate in your employing school’s annual
performance-based teacher evaluation process.
Career Continuous Education Certificate—four years, renewable
• Complete 30 annual professional development contact hours
Professional Development/or Additional Requirements
Traditional (7)
The Missouri CTE website has links to specific curriculum for each
content area.
Alternative
See above.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—69
1
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Compendium of Missouri certification
requirements index, . Retrieved at http://dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/rulesregs/EducCertManual/
Index.htmhttp://dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/rulesregEducCertManual/Index.htm
2
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Certification requirements for secondary
education (grades 9-–12). Retrieved from http://www.dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/rulesregs/EducCertManual/
documents/04SecondaryEducation04-09.pdf
3
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Routes to certification. Retrieved from
http://dese.mo.gov/eq/cert/routes-to-certification.htm
4
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Upgrading from the initial certificate to the
career certificate. Retrieved from http://dese.mo.gov/eq/cert/initial-careerrequirements.html
5
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Educator Certification, . Retrieved from
http://dese.mo.gov/eq/cert/alreadycertified.html#upgrade
6
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). Required professional development hours, .
Retrieved from http://dese.mo.gov/eq/cert/pd-chart.htm
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—70
Montana
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional1
Teachers may obtain CTE endorsement through traditional licensure.
Class 1—Professional
Class 2—Standard
Alternative2
Class 4A—Valid teaching license without appropriate CTE
endorsement
Class 4B—Bachelor’s degree without teaching license or CTE
endorsement
Class 4C—High school diploma or GED and meet minimum
requirements for CTE endorsement
Class 5—Bachelor’s degree or higher
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
1
Bachelor’s degree or higher
University-based teacher preparation program
Supervised student teaching experience
Constitutional oath
Transcript evaluation
Alternative
2
CTE endorsement—Class 4 licenses requires:
Minimum of 10,000 hours of documented work experience
• Acceptable documentation is determined by the superintendent and
may include, but is not limited to:
Work experience completed and verified by previous employers,
to include a detailed description of the duties performed during
employment
For self-employed individuals, examples of projects completed,
letters of verification from clients or customers, profit and loss
statements demonstrating the viability of the business or self-
employment
Verification of teaching experience in the area requested for
endorsement, accompanied by verification of substantial work
experience in the area requested for endorsement OR
Certificates of completion of appropriate technical programs or
related college degrees and coursework, and industry-recognized
certifications
CTE endorsement—Class 5 license requires:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• University-based teacher preparation program
• Plan of Professional Intent to obtain Class 1 or Class 2 license
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
1
Class 1: five years
Class 2: five years
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Alternative
2
Class 4 (A, B, and C): five years
Class 5: three years
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
1
Professional development required for license renewal:
• Class 1: 60 renewal units
• Class 2: three semester credits (or four quarters) and 15 renewal
units (20 units if quarter credits)
Master’s degree and three teaching years leads to Class 1
licensure.
Renewal Units
• One hour workshop = one renewal unit
• One college credit (quarters) = 10 renewal units
• One college credit (semesters) = 15 renewal units
Additional requirements for traditional licensure:
• Candidates for agricultural education teacher endorsement shall
have one year (2,000 hours) of practical farm or agricultural-related
experience within five years prior to completion of the program.
Alternative
2
Professional development required for alternative license renewal:
• Class 4A bachelor degree holders must complete 60 renewal units;
40 must be college credit. Master’s degree holders must complete
60 renewal units. Both must address principles of CTE or safety and
teacher liability.
• Class 4B and 4C must complete 60 renewal units; 40 must be
college credit. Professional development must include principles of
CTE, safety and teacher liability, teaching methods, classroom
management, learning styles, curriculum development or content
area courses, and be preapproved by employing district.
• Class 5 must complete Class 1 or Class 2 requirements, as outlined
in professional intent plan within allotted time.
Additional requirements for alternative licensure routes
3
:
For health occupations:
• Hold a Class 1 or 2 license with an endorsement in health or any of
the science areas
• Verification of participation in or completion of an approved
internship program in a medical setting AND
• Successful completion of coursework in human biology and
anatomy and physiology OR
• Hold a current professional license or certificate in a related health
occupation field
For computer information systems
• An individual may provide verification of completion of an
approved technical program in a recognized training institution and
hold a professional license or recognized industry standard
certificate.
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Recruitment
No information was located.
1
Montana Office of Public Instruction. (2013). Application for a class 1, 2, or 3 educator license. Retrieved from
http://www.opi.mt.gov/pdf/cert/Class1_2_3Application.pdf
2
Montana Board of Public Education. (2009). Chapter 57, educator licensure. Retrieved from
http://www.opi.mt.gov/pdf/arm/57chapter.pdf
3
Montana Office of Public Instruction. (2013). Career and technical education. Retrieved from
http://opi.mt.gov/Programs/CTAE/CTE.html
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—73
Nebraska
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
In Nebraska, certification is a tiered process. Applicants can be endorsed
through traditional licensure.
Initial Certificate
Standard Certificate
Professional Certificate
Alternative
(1)
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
2
An applicant who does not meet the requirements for a regular certificate
can teach based on their work expertise.
Career Education Teaching Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
(1)
Requirements
• Initial Teaching License
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Teacher education program
Human resources training requirement
Special education training requirement
Passing score on Praxis I
Institutional verification form
Recent college credit or employment experience (last five years)
• Standard Teaching Certificate
Hold an Initial Teaching License
Have taught half-time or more for two years
Have employment by the department
• Professional Teaching Certificate
Hold a Standard Certificate
Have taught for a year or more
Have been employed by the department
Alternative
(2)
Career Education Teaching Certificate
• Written request from superintendent
• Completion of human relations training
• Qualify for a career education endorsement by completion of:
Prescribed course of study OR
Apprenticeship in the career area OR
Proficiency in the career area OR
Passing a competency-based test
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
(1)
Initial Certificate is valid for five years.
Standard Certificate is valid for five years.
Professional Certificate is valid for 10 years.
Alternative
(2)
Career Education Teaching Certificate is valid for five years.
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—74
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
(1)
Initial Certificate
• Half-time teaching employment for one school year
• Six semester hours of higher learning in education or CTE content
area.
Standard Certificate
• Six graduate-level semester hours related to higher learning in
education or CTE content area.
Professional Certificate
• Must hold master’s degree
Teaching endorsements have additional requirements that must also be
met.
3
Alternative
(2)
The school system will determine whether the applicant can teach the
course during the next school year.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 21, § 005 (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.education.ne.gov/Legal/webrulespdf/CLEAN_RULE%2021_%202011.pdf
2
Nebraska Department of Education. (n.d.). Career education teaching certificate. Retrieved from
http://www.education.ne.gov/TCERT/pdfs/CareerEdInst.pdf
3
92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 24, §006 (2012). Retrieved from
http://www.education.ne.gov/Legal/webrulespdf/RULE_24_2012.pdf
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—75
Nevada
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
In Nevada, applicants must apply for CTE specific license to teach
relevant content areas.
Secondary (Career and Technical) Certificate
1
Business and Industry
2
Certification Routes
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
Requirements:
• Secondary (Career and Technical) Certificate (1)
“Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college
or university and have completed the required courses for a
teaching major,” AND
“Twenty-two semester hours of credits as follows”:
“Eight semester hours of supervised teaching”
“A course in the methods and materials of teaching a field
of specialization”
“Three semester credits in professional career and technical
education courses”
“ Three semester credits in applied or work-based learning”
“Three semester credits in a course on pupil organization and
management in career and technical education”
“Additional secondary pedagogy coursework for career and
technical education programs”
“One year of verifiable paid or unpaid work experience in a
business, industry or agency outside of K–12 education in
the area of endorsement”
“Hold a valid license in the occupation corresponding to the
endorsement area if that license is required by state law to
provide services to the general public.”
Business and Industry Certificate (2)
High school diploma or equivalent
Employed for at least five years
Hold a valid occupational license
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
Career Education Certificate is renewable and is valid for five years.
(1)
Business and Industry Certificate is valid for one year. (2)
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Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
N/A
Alternative
Secondary (Career and Technical) Certificate
• Applicants are required to complete six credits of professional
development.
3
Business and Industry Certificate (2)
• Submit 12 semester credits
Three semester hours in CTE courses
Three semester hours in CTE teaching methodology
Three semester hours in applied or work-based learning
Three semester hours in CTE student organization management
Each CTE content area has a specific set of requirements.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Nevada Department of Education. (2012). Secondary (Career and technical). Retrieved from
http://teachers.nv.gov/Licenses/Secondary_(Career_and_Technical)/
2
Nevada Department of Education. (2012). Business & industry regulations. Retrieved from
http://teachers.nv.gov/Licenses/Business_Industry_Requirements/
3
Nevada Department of Education. (2012). Renewal of standard or professional license. Retrieved from
http://teachers.nv.gov/Renewing/Renewing_Adding/
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—77
New Hampshire
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
New Hampshire has a tiered teacher certification process. Each certificate
requires a CTE endorsement.
Beginning Educator Certificate with a CTE endorsement
Experienced Educator Certificate with a CTE endorsement
Master Teacher Certificate with a CTE endorsement
Alternative
2
There are five alternative routes to certification. Each begins with an
initial certificate, which requires an endorsed content area.
Initial Certificate with a CTE endorsement
CTE-specific licensure
CTE Teacher
Certification Routes
Traditional
3
Requirements
• Beginning Educator Certificate with a CTE endorsement
4
Complete an educator preparation program
Pass Praxis I Exam or the Computerized Preprofessional Skills
Test
Pass Praxis II Exam
• Experienced Educator Certificate with a CTE endorsement
5
Upon the completion of the Beginning Educator Certificate, the
Experienced Educator Certificate is awarded
• Master Teacher Certificate with a CTE endorsement
6
Meets education and experience requirements
Demonstrates quality teaching AND/OR
Holds national level certification
Alternative
Requirements
• Initial Certificate
7
Complete an educator preparation program
Pass Praxis I Exam or the Computerized Preprofessional Skills
Test
Pass Praxis II Exam
• CTE Teacher
• (Alternative Route 4)
8
Complete two-year career and technical program
Have 2,000 hours of full-time working experience
Have professional development plan OR
Demonstrate competence to superintendent of schools AND
Have 4,000 hours of full-time work
Have professional development plan
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
9
Beginning Educator—three years
Experienced Educator—three years
Master Teacher Certificate—three years
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Successful completion of three years of teaching with evaluations
“Staff development activities totaling 75 clock hours (or alternative to
clock hours) in the school district and/or school administrative unit
staff development plan during the three-year certification period plus
another 30 hours for each additional endorsement”
10
Alternative
Intern License—three years. Only for Alternative 5. Requires
completion of individual development plan to move to beginning
educator.
11
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
The New Hampshire Department of Education CTE page links to each
content area, where individual professional development opportunities
are listed.
12
Alternative
Same as traditional route
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
New Hampshire Department of Education. (2012). Code list of endorsements. Retrieved from
http://www.education.nh.gov/certification/documents/codelist.pdf
2
State of New Hampshire Educational Statues RSA 21-N:9,II (s); 186:8,II; 186:11,X; 189:39. (2013). Retrieved
from http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
3
State of New Hampshire Educational Statues RSA 21-N:9,II (s); 186:8,II; 186:11,X; 189:39. (2013). Retrieved
from http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
4
N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab, 504.01. (2004). Retrieved from
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
5
N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab, 504.02. (2003). Retrieved from
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
6
N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab, 504.032 (2004). Retrieved from
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
7
N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab, 513.01 (2011). Retrieved from
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
8
N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab, 507.03 (2004). Retrieved from
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
9
State of New Hampshire Educational Statues RSA 21-N:9,II (s); 186:8,II; 186:11,X; 189:39. (2013). Retrieved
from http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
10
State of New Hampshire Educational Statues RSA 21-N:9,II (s); 186:8,II; 186:11,X; 189:39. (2013). Retrieved
from http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
11
State of New Hampshire Educational Statues RSA 21-N:9,II (s); 186:8,II; 186:11,X; 189:39. (2013). Retrieved
from http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html
12
New Hampshire Department of Education. (2013). Bureau of career development. Retrieved from
http://www.education.nh.gov/career/career/index.htm
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New Jersey
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
New Jersey has a tiered licensure program. Under the traditional route, it
begins with the Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing.
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)
1
Provisional Certificate
Standard Certificate
Alternative
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
An alternate route for CTE certification is available for applicants.
CTE Alternative Certificate Endorsements
2
Certification Routes
Traditional
3
CEAS: A certificate issued to candidates who have completed a
teacher education program allowing them to apply for a Provisional
Teaching license.
• Bachelor’s degree
• A baccalaureate degree, postbaccalaureate program, or advanced
degree conferred
• Passing score on required Praxis test(s)
• Pass an examination in physiology, hygiene, and substance abuse
issues including the effects of narcotics and alcohol
• Successful completion of the Provisional Teacher Program (PTP) or
a state-approved college teacher preparation program and one year
of full-time teaching under a valid state license
4
Alternative
Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for those with bachelor’s degrees
wishing to add teacher certification
5
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Specific GPA requirements
• “For subject area endorsements, complete at least 30 credits in a
coherent sequence of courses appropriate to the instructional area.
12 in the advanced level.” Courses must appear on transcripts.
• Pass appropriate exams
• Pass an examination in physiology, hygiene, and substance abuse
issues including the effects of narcotics and alcohol
CTE CE
6
• Candidates holding a CTE CE must attend 200 hours of formal
instruction targeted to CTE candidates.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher–same as CE
• Associate’s degree—submit two years of employment experience
(4,000 hours), 24-hour Introduction to Teaching Program,
Physiology and Hygiene test, apply for CE
• Employment Experience only—4 years of occupational experience
(8,000 hours), 24-hour Introduction to Teaching Program,
Physiology and Hygiene test, Pass Praxis 1, apply for CE
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Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
7
Provisional Certificate—two year requested after individual has a
CEAS and a full-time teaching position
Alternative
8
Provisional Certificate—two year requested after individual has a CE
or CTE CE and a full-time teaching position
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (7)
Must complete a Provisional Teacher Program (PTP)
Successful completion of three evaluations conducted by school-based
administrators recommending to the Standard Certificate.
Standard Certificate is permanent to all who have met certification
requirements.
Alternative (8)
Must complete a PTP
Successful completion of three evaluations conducted by school-based
administrators recommending to the Standard Certificate
Standard Certificate is permanent to all who have met certification
requirements.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2013). Certificate endorsements and codes. Retrieved from
http://www.nj.gov/cgibin/education/license/endorsement.pl?string=InstructionalCertificates&
maxhits=1000&field=1&type=teach
2
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2013). Career and technical educators. Retrieved from
http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/cte/endorsements.htm
3
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2010). Guide to certification in New Jersey, 2010–11. Retrieved
from http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/guide.pdf
4
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2013). Provisional teacher program (PTP). Retrieved from
http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/provprogram.htm
5
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2013). Instructional certification (CE). Retrieved from
http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/instructcert.htm
6
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2013). New career and technical education alternate route teacher
preparation program presentation. Retrieved from http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/cte/
7
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2010). Guide to certification in New Jersey, 2010-11. Retrieved
from http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/guide.pdf
8
State of New Jersey Department of Education. (2013). Instructional certification (CE). Retrieved from
http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/instructcert.htm
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New Mexico
CTE Teacher Certificates (1)
Traditional
In New Mexico, applicants can teach a CTE upon completing the
requirements and receiving endorsement in a CTE content area.
Secondary with CTE Endorsements
Alternative
N/A
CTE-Specific Licensure
Applicants with technical training can receive a license in a CTE content
area.
Secondary Vocational Technical
Certification Routes
Traditional (2)
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Successful completion of an approved teacher education program
Pass New Mexico Teacher Assessments— basic skills, content-
specific exams
Successful Completion of three hours in the teaching of reading
Completion of mandatory 14-week student teaching
Fees and background checks
Alternative (3)
Secondary Vocational Educational Teacher
• Bachelor’s degree including 32 credits hours of vocational technical
training related to the occupational area OR
• Associate’s degree plus two years of work experience related to the
occupational area OR
• Certificate plus three years of work experience related to the
occupational area OR
• High school diploma (or GED) plus five years of work experience
related to the content area AND
• Within three years of date of employment meet the following:
• 15 semester hours in secondary vocational technical education
program
• Supervised classroom internship or student teaching experience or
professional development plan developed in lieu of completion of
15 semester hours in secondary vocational technical education and
supervised student teaching approved by Public Education
Department
• Utilize Online Portfolio for Alternative Licensure (4)
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (5)
Level 1 Provisional Teaching—five year
To move to a Level 2:
• Complete three full years of teaching
• Successful annual evaluations
• Complete an approved mentoring program
• Demonstrate increased teaching competencies through submitting
professional development dossier
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Level 2 Professional Teaching—nine year
• Superintendent must verify competencies and indicators for level
two licensure
• Yearly professional development dossier, which is not submitted
Alternative (3)
Level 1A—Provisional Alternative, five year: Complete all
requirements above for Level 1 license to move to Level 2
Level I—Internship three-year nonrenewable: Complete all
requirements to move to Level 2
Level 1P—Five-year secondary vocational technical license to allow
for completion of PDP. Completion of PDP moves you to Level 2.
Professional Development/ Additional Requirements
Traditional
Information was not located.
Alternative
Information was not located.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
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New York
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
In New York, applicants can obtain a certificate with endorsement in a
CTE content area.
Regular Classroom Teaching Certificate
Alternative
2
The Alternative Route of Certification can also lead an endorsement in
CTE.
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
3
Approved Teacher Preparation Program for both Classroom and CTE
Certificate programs also contains teacher certification components in
the coursework.
• Associate’s (CTE) or bachelor’s degree or higher (classroom)
• Completion of a New York State (NYS) Registered Educational
Program
• Institutional recommendation
• Relevant NYS and content exams
Alternative
4
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
• Four-year degree and a two-year master’s in teaching
• Bachelor’s degree in related content area
• Enroll in a state-certified alternative teacher certification program
and complete
• Endorsement from college to teach
• Pass all appropriate NYS education exams
• Candidates seeking a CTE certification but holding an associate’s
degree from a program that was not preapproved by NYSED can
request an individual transcript evaluation. Candidates can submit
all coursework for potential approval or evaluation of approval.
Those that meet the standard must then pass all relevant NYS and
content exams and fingerprint testing.
5
“Transitional A
• Available for applicants who have not met all of the certification
requirements for an Initial License
It is specific to a NY school or a BOCES program that has made a
commitment to employ and mentor a teacher while he she completes
the requirements for the initial certificate.”
6
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
7
Initial Certificate—five years
• To move to a Professional Certificate, you must
Complete a master’s degree
Two years full-time teaching
Complete mentoring program and teacher induction
8
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Professional Certificate—Five years
9
• To renew, 175 hours of professional development is required,
documented with license application.
Alternative
Transitional A—valid for three years.
• Must complete all requirements and then apply for Initial
Certificate.
10
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Certificate holders must complete 175 hours of professional
development every five years. (9)
Alternative
Certificate holders must complete 175 hours of professional
development every five years. (9)
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
New York State Education Department. (2013). Frequently asked questions—CTE. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/faqct.html
2
New York State Education Department. (2013). Alternative teacher preparation program. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/spr/AlternativeTeacherCertificationProgram.htm
3
New York State Education Department. (2013). Which pathway is right for me? Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/rightpathway.html#three
4
New York State Education Department. (2013). Alternative teacher preparation program. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/spr/AlternativeTeacherCertificationProgram.htm
5
New York State Education Department. (2013). Individual evaluation. Retrieved from
http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/ReqDetailDescription.do?cpcId=8&detailType=CERT_
PATH&hidId=4
6
New York State Education Department. (2013). Frequently asked questions—CTE. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/faqct.html
7
New York State Education Department. (2013). Professional certificate. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/perm.html#three
8
New York State Education Department. (2013). Mentoring requirement. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/mentoringreq.html
9
New York State Education Department. (2013). Professional development for professional certificate holders.
Retrieved from http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/maintaincert- prof.html
10
New York State Education Department. (2013). Frequently asked questions—CTE. Retrieved from
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/faqct.html
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North Carolina
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
In North Carolina, applicants can obtain CTE endorsement through
traditional licensure.
Standard Professional 1
Standard Professional 2
Alternative
2
An alternate route of certification in lateral entry, which allows the
applicant to meet the teaching requirements while in the program.
Lateral Entry Teacher Licensure
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
1
Bachelor’s degree or higher and
• State-approved teacher education program OR
• Submit transcripts and relevant test scores
Complete alternative path to licensure
Alternative
2
Bachelor’s degree or higher, relevant to CTE teaching area AND
• 24 hours of coursework in core area OR
• Passing score on the Praxis II for CTE content, AND one of these:
2.5 GPA
Five years of relevant experience
Passing scores on Praxis I, ACT, or SAT
Minimum 3.0 GPA in major or senior-year courses, or last 15
hours after bachelor’s degree
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Standard Professional 1: three years
Standard Professional 2: five years
Alternative
2
Lateral Entry Teacher License: three years
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Standard Professional 1
3
:
• Three-year induction program with formal orientation, mentor
support, observations, and evaluation, with the creation of an
approved professional development plan
• School approval of SP1 license completion
Standard Professional 2
4
:
• 7.5 credits required for renewal, to include:
One renewal credit for literacy
One renewal credit in the specific academic subject area AND
5.5 general credits (as determined by the local education agency
[LEA], if employed), not to include years of experience
Alternative
Completion of requirements for SP1 Certification
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Recruitment
5
The state has a recruitment initiative aimed at encouraging people to
enter the teaching profession.
1
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Steps to an NC professional educator’s license.
Retrieved from http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/steps/
2
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Lateral entry teachers. Retrieved from
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/lateral/
3
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Beginning teacher support resources. Retrieved from
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/educatoreffectiveness/beginning/
4
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Update or renew your professional educator’s license.
Retrieved from http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/update/
5
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Educator effectiveness. Retrieved from
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/educatoreffectiveness/
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North Dakota
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
Teachers may obtain CTE endorsement through regular licensure when
additional requirements are met.
Initial License
Regular License
Alternative
2
Emergency License
CTE-specific licensure
There are specific endorsement paths (i.e., elective course
requirements within bachelor’s degree program) required for CTE,
basic skills, resource educator, teacher student mentor, and diversified
occupations.
3
There are additional instructions and specific requirements for CTE
certification in trade, industry, technical, and health careers.
4
Certification Routes
Traditional
Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Certifiable major and professional educator sequence including 26
semester hours of educational coursework
• 2.5 overall GPA
• Complete 10 weeks full-time supervised student teaching
Recommendation for licensure by recent supervisor
Alternative
Letter from employing district stating no licensed applicants applied
for desired position
Enroll in state-approved teacher preparation program
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Initial: two years
Regular: five years
Alternative
2
Emergency: one year, renewable contingent on completion
professional development requirements
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
5
Initial: six semester hours of education
Regular: six semester hours of education and minimum 30 days of
contracted teaching in last five years
Alternative
2
Complete eight hours (1/7 of program) of approved teacher education
training program annually
Recruitment
No specific recruitment information noted.
1
North Dakota Education Standards and Practice Board. (2013). Licensure. Retrieved from
http://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/apply3.html
2
North Dakota Education Standards and Practice Board. (2013). Interim/emergency license or letter of approval.
Retrieved from http://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/apply5.html
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3
North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education. (2013). Secondary teacher licensing requirements.
Retrieved from http://www.nd.gov/cte/teacher-cert/docs/SecondaryLicensingReq.pdf
4
North Dakota Education Standards and Practice Board. (2013). Career and technical education endorsements.
retrieved from http://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/cteendorse.html
5
North Dakota Education Standards and Practice Board. (2013). Professional development. Retrieved from
http://www.nd.gov/espb/profdev/aopep.html
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Ohio
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
Teachers may obtain a CTE endorsement through regular licensing.
Resident Educator (RE) License
Professional Educator (PE) License
Alternative
1
Alternative Resident Educator License
Supplemental CTE (must hold RE or PE license)
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
1
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Degree in a CTE teacher preparation program
Successful completion of related examination as prescribed by the
Ohio State Board of Education
Recommendation of the dean of teacher education certifying two years
of recent work experience in the teaching area
Alternative
1
Alternative RE License:
• High school diploma
• Five years of full-time work experience in the CTE field
• Completion of four semester hours of an approved preservice CTE
program
• Completion of 24 semester hours in teacher preparation program
• Pass related state board of education exams
• Recommendation of the dean of teacher education certifying two
years of recent work experience in the teaching area
Supplemental CTE: one year, up to three renewals
• Must hold a standard or professional teacher license
• Five years full-time work experience in CTE field
• Three semester hours in approved CTE teacher preparation program
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
RE
2
: four years
PE
3
: five years
Alternative
4
Alternative RE: four years
Supplemental CTE: one year, renewable up to three years
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
3
RE (advances to PE)
• Participation in four-year induction system
Supported by certified mentors
Maintain Repertoire of Practice
Yearly formative progress review
Summative assessment and remediation for deficiencies.
PE
• Completion of an individual professional development plan
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• Completion of six semester hours coursework related to instruction
or content or 18 continuing education units related to instruction or
content area
The Ohio State Education Department breaks down their professional
development opportunities by content area. Specifically for CTE, they
offer coursework, seminars, and other activities to meet educators
certificate and licensure requirements.
5
Alternative
4
Alternative RE (advance to RE or PE as appropriate)
• Completion of CTE preservice teacher education program
• Completion of licensure plan
• Completion of RE assessment
• Recommendation by the dean of teacher education at the university
in which the CTE program was completed
Supplemental CTE (advance to RE or PE as appropriate):
• Complete approved CTE program
Recruitment
Recruitment
6
The Ohio Department of Education has a website dedicated to teacher
recruitment and retention.
1
Ohio Department of Education. (2011). Guide for licensing candidates for career-technical education in Ohio.
Retrieved from
http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1752&C
ontentID=9670&Content=127716
2
Ohio Department of Education. (2011). Resident educator orientation PowerPoint. Retrieved from
http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=515&Co
ntentID=129492
3
Ohio Department of Education. (2013). How to renew a currently valid five year professional or associate license.
Retrieved from
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=541&C
ontentID=628&Content=126109
4
Ohio Department of Education. (2011). Paths to obtain Ohio CT teacher license. Retrieved from
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=942&C
ontentID=70424&Content=141555
5
Ohio Department of Education. (2013). CTE professional development. Retrieved from
http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=514&TopicRel
ationID=1691
6
Ohio Department of Education. (2013). Recruitment and retention of teachers. Retrieved from
http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicID=515&TopicRel
ationID=517
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Oklahoma
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
Standard Certificate
Alternative
Alternative Placement Teaching License
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
1
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Certification recommendation from an Oklahoma school of higher
education
Pass the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), appropriate
Oklahoma Subject Area Tests (OSATs), and the Oklahoma
Professional Teacher Exam (OPTE)
Criminal history, background check, and fingerprint check
Alternative
1
Bachelor’s degree (GPA of 2.5 or higher) in a corresponding area you
would like to teach
Two years of verified work experience in the subject area of
specialization
Pass the OGET and OSATs
Criminal history, background check, and fingerprint check
Receive a recommendation for certification from the Oklahoma
Teacher Competency Review Panel
Receive Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE) approval
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
1
Standard Certificate: five years
Alternative
1
Alternative Placement Teaching License: three years
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
2
Standard Certificate renewal:
• Participation in comprehensive statewide staff development offered
by state’s professional development division for CTE educators and
partners
• Completion of all renewal requirements
Complete a minimum of three years of school experience OR
75 points in professional development programs OR
Upon receipt of a two-year certificate, the applicant must be
employed for one year
Health careers CTE endorsement also requires two years of experience
in clinical setting.
3
Alternative
Alternative Placement Teaching License renewal
• Pass the OPTE and complete a professional education component
With a bachelor’s degree, 18 college credit hours or 270 clock
hours, OR
With a postbaccalaureate degree, 12 college credit hours or 180
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clock hours (Successful completion grants Standard Certificate.)
• Participation in comprehensive statewide staff development offered
by state’s professional development division for CTE educators and
partners
• Completion of all renewal requirements
Recruitment
No information located.
1
Oklahoma State Department of Education. (2010). Certification guide for school staff assignments. Retrieved from
http://ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/documents/files/CertAreas.pdf
2
Oklahoma Career Tech. (2013). Professional development. Retrieved from
http://www.okcareertech.org/educators/professional-development
3
Oklahoma Career Tech. (2013). Health career education. Retrieved from
http://www.okcareertech.org/educators/certifications/certification/health-careers-education
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Oregon
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
In Oregon, the licensure is a tiered process, beginning with the Initial
license. Applicants must receive an endorsement in a CTE content area, in
addition to meeting the licensure requirements.
Initial I Teaching License with CTE endorsement
Initial II Teaching License with CTE endorsement
Continuing Teaching License with CTE endorsement
Alternative
1
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
Career and Technical Education I License
Career and Technical Education II License
Certification Routes
Traditional
1
Initial I Teaching License
o Bachelor’s degree or higher
o Completion of a state-approved teacher education
program
o Passing scores on the basic skills exam
o Passing score on required subject-matter exam
Initial II Teaching License
o Initial I Teaching License PLUS
o Master’s degree OR
o 30 graduate-level credits
Continuing Teaching License
o Initial II Teaching License, plus
o Doctoral degree OR
o National Board Certification
Alternative
1
Career and Technical Education I Teaching License
o Business and industry experience
o Enrollment in a state- or district-approved program
o Associate’s degree or higher
o 18 credits of teacher prep
o College-level English language arts (ELA) and
mathematics including mathematics and literacy in CTE
o Three-year professional development plan
OR
o Business-level experience
o Enrollment in a district- or state-approved plan
o No postsecondary degree
o Degree waiver approved by Oregon Department of
Education
o 18 credits of teacher prep
o College-level ELA and mathematics including
mathematics and literacy in CTE
o Three-year professional development plan
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Both options require:
Passing scores on civil rights laws and professional ethics exams
Joint application to state with employing district
Assigned mentor
CTE classroom experience
Passing score on test of basic skills
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
1
Initial I Teaching License: three years
Initial II Teaching License: three years
Continuing Teaching License: five years
Alternative
1
Career and Technical Education I License: three years
Career and Technical Education II License: three years
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Initial I Teaching License may only be renewed twice. Master’s degree
or 30 graduate-level credits must be completed to advance.
Initial II Teaching License is renewable with advancement contingent
on earning doctoral degree or national board certification.
Continuing Teaching License may be renewed every five years.
A five year CTE license is only available for teacher renewal. All
new teachers must go through the pathway listed above.
2
Alternative
CTE II License may be renewed indefinitely upon completion of 75
Continuing Education Units every three years.
Recruitment
No specific recruitment efforts noted.
1
State of Oregon, Oregon Administrative Rules. (2013). Teacher standards and practices commission, division 60,
twenty-first century teaching licenses. Retrieved from
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_500/oar_584/584_060.html
2
Oregon Department of Education. (2013). CTE I license—Leading to CTE II license. Retrieved from
http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/pte/cte_teacherlicensurecte_i_ii_new2flowchart.pdf
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Pennsylvania
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
In Pennsylvania, licensure is tiered, beginning with the Level 1 certificate.
Applicants must also receive endorsement in a CTE content area.
Level 1—Initial Certification with CTE endorsement
Level 2—Permanent Certification with CTE endorsement
Alternative
1
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
Vocational Intern Certificate
Vocational Instructional 1 (VI1) Certificate
Vocational Instructional 2 (VI2) Certificate
Certification Routes
Traditional
2
Bachelor’s degree or higher
State-approved teacher education program that includes student
teaching
Pass the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) for
reading, writing, and mathematics
Pass the required CTE content assessment
Alternative
3
Vocational Intern Certificate (advance to VI1)
• Accepted into state-approved vocational teacher preparation
program
• Pass appropriate occupational competency exam(s)
• Recommended by the university
• Meet all other initial certification requirements
• Completion of 18 semester hours in approved vocational teacher
preparation program
VI1 Certificate
• Minimum two-year wage-earning experience in addition to the
learning period required to establish competency in the CTE
occupation
• Pass occupational competency exam
• Complete 18 credits in vocational teacher education
• Pass Praxis 1
• Meet all additional requirements
• Recommendation from university
VI2 Certificate
• Satisfactory teaching for three years with a VI1 license
• Completed 60 credit hours in an approved program
• At least six credits or 180 hours, or an equivalent combination
thereof, regarding accommodations and adaptations for students
with disabilities in an inclusive setting
• At least three credits or 90 hours, or an equivalent combination
thereof, in teaching English language learners
• Satisfactory achievement in all required content assessments and
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Praxis mathematics
• Completed Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved
induction program
• Recommendation from university
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Level 1—Initial Certification: six years
4
Level 2—Permanent Certification: permanent
5
Alternative
Vocational Intern Certificate: up to three years
VI1 Certificate: three years
VI2 Certificate: permanent
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Level 1—Initial Certification
• Twenty-four postbaccalaureate credits (six credits in inclusive
special education or standards-based instructional systems) and at
least six semiannual evaluations with satisfactory performance
All teachers must complete 180 hours of professional development
every five years.
6
Alternative
Educators must complete requirements to advance to next license level
until permanent license (VI2) is achieved.
All teachers must complete 180 hours of professional development
every five years.
6
Recruitment
No specific recruitment activities noted.
1
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). Types of certificates in Pennsylvania. Retrieved from
http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/types_of_certificates/8823
2
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). Pennsylvania certification. Retrieved from
http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_certification/8635
3
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). Vocational certification areas and codes. Retrieved from
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/vocational_certification/8824/home
4
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). Standards aligned system portal. Retrieved from
http://www.pdesas.org/
5
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2013). Level II booklet. Retrieved from
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/applications___forms/8649/level_ii_application/6
06334
6
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2007). Professional education plan guidelines. Retrieved from
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/act_48_-
_continuing_professional_education/8622
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Rhode Island
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
In Rhode Island, applicants go through a tiered licensure process,
beginning with the Initial Educator Certificate. The applicant must be
endorsed in a CTE content area.
Initial Educator
Professional Educator
Advanced Educator
Alternative
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
Preliminary CTE Certification
Certification Routes
Traditional
Bachelor’s degree or higher that includes
1
:
• Approved teacher preparation program
• Twelve weeks of student teaching and 60 hours of field experience
• Demonstration of meeting the Professional Competencies for Rhode
Island Professional Teaching Standards
• Must meet content competencies as prescribed by Association for
Career and Technical Education
• Five years of work experience for the specific CTE area
• Valid occupational license or certification issued by the appropriate
Rhode Island governing body, if applicable
• Pass NOCTI in CTE specific area
• Pass Praxis II
Alternative
Preliminary CTE Certification—for those who have not completed an
approved program for certification but have met certain criteria
• Diploma
• Five years of work experience
• Valid occupational license
• Passed NOCTI
• Twelve hours of professional education coursework
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
1
Initial Educator: three years
Professional Educator: five years
Advanced Educator: seven years
Alternative
Preliminary CTE Certification
1
: one year, renewable
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
1
Initial Educator: receive three ratings of effective or higher on state
approved educator assessment to advance to Professional
Professional Educator: five years rated effective or higher to become
Advanced
Advanced Educator: rated as highly effective four times to earn
certification or renewal
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Certification rules will change in 2015.
2
Alternative
1
Preliminary Certification—advance to Initial with completion of
bachelor’s degree, 24 hours of professional education coursework, and
two years of teaching
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Rhode Island Board of Regents, Elementary and Secondary Education. (2012). Regulations governing the
certification of educators in Rhode Island. Retrieved from
http://ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/CertificationRedesign/DOCS/Certification%20Redesign%20Regulations
%20-%20Promulgated%20Version.pdf
2
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2013). RIDE certification redesign. Retrieved
from http://ride.ri.gov/EducatorQuality/CertificationRedesign/DOCS/Certification%20Redesign%20-
%20Overview%20of%20the%20promulgated%20regulations%20for%20posting.pdf
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South Carolina
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
CTE Teachers can earn their certification through this route by
completing a content specific Praxis 2 exam.
Pre-Professional Initial Certificate
Professional Certificate
Alternative
N/A
CTE-specific licensure
CTE Work-Based Certificate (CATE)
Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE)
Alternative certification for CTE requires work experience.
Certification Routes
Traditional
Pre-Professional Initial Certificate or Professional Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Completion of teacher education preparation program
Successful completion of Praxis 1
Successful completion of Praxis 2 relevant to content or trade
competency examination adopted by South Carolina State Board of
Education
College Recommendation form
Completed application for relevant teacher certification
Alternative
CATE
The five year process requires:
Completion of education coursework
Completion of Praxis or Work Keys
Complete Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional
Teaching (ADEPT) induction program
Pass State Competency Trade Exam
PACE
Three-year program for degreed individuals to earn a teaching degree.
Must be employed throughout the process. Must complete ADEPT. (1)
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Pre-Professional Initial Certificate: three years
• “To move to professional certificate, initial educators must have a
passing score on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
Praxis test and complete the formal evaluation requirements of the
ADEPT system. The school district is responsible for entering all
this information into the teacher’s individual database record.
Educators automatically move to professional certificates when this
has been completed.”
2
Professional Certificate: five years
Alternative
CATE: five-year certification; moves educator to a Professional
license
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Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
To renew a Professional license, educator must earn 120 renewal
credits, including college credit, state renewal credits, publications,
instruction, professional training, professional evaluator, mentorship,
educational projects, or professional development activities.
3
Alternative
CATE
Complete six credits of professional development coursework each
year of the five years (1)
Health Care
Possess a minimum of an associate’s degree in as a health-care
professional related to health science
Maintain active nationally recognized health care professionals license,
certificate, or registration
Document industry employment
Successful completion of Praxis 1
4
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
South Carolina State Department of Education. (2012). South Carolina education certification manual. Retrieved
from http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/Educator-Certification-Recruitment-and-
Preparation/Certification/documents/CertManual2013.pdf
2
South Carolina State Department of Education. (2013). Initial to professional procedure. Retrieved from
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/Educator-Certification-Recruitment-and-
Preparation/Certification/Initialtoprofess.cfm
3
South Carolina Department of Education. (2013). Recertification. Retrieved from
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/Educator-Certification-Recruitment-and-
Preparation/Certification/Recertification.cfm
4
South Carolina Department of Education. (2013). Recertification. Retrieved from
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/se/Educator-Certification/documents/HealthScienceProfessCertification2-2011.pdf
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Tennessee
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
CTE teachers are certified through this route through a standard degree in
CTE Education in specific content areas.
Apprentice Teacher
Professional Teacher
Alternative
Transitional License (1)
CTE-specific licensure
Candidates with occupational experience in CTE can choose this licensure
pathway.
Apprentice Occupational License
Professional Occupational License (1)
Certification Routes
Traditional
Apprentice Teacher and Professional Teacher Route
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Complete an educator preparation program in area of interest
Pass the Praxis required by content area
Be recommended for licensure by the dean of education and the
certification office of the college
2
Alternative
Apprentice Occupational and Professional Occupational License
3
Complete application
Complete qualification sheet
Complete Verification of Full-Time Employment form
Appropriate postsecondary training in the teaching area, an associate’s
degree, or industry certification, or a bachelor’s degree may substitute
for some work-based requirements.
Related education verification
Required industry certification
“The Health Science educator must document three years of full-time
successful employment within the past five years in a state approved
health care facility: (ex: hospital, nursing home, rehab center, dental or
medical office, home health, day surgery center etc.). He/she must also
have an associate or higher degree and hold current licensure or
certification in an allied health occupation, or current licensure as a
registered nurse in Tennessee.”
“The Trade and Industry Educator must document a minimum of five
years of appropriate and current work experience during the past eight
years in the field for which application is made. He/she must also be a
high school graduate or the equivalent as determined by the General
Education Development (GED) test.”
Transitional License
4
“Have at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
university”
“Meet the teaching content area knowledge requirements through one
of the following:
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• Have an acceptable major in the endorsement area sought by the
employing school system; OR
• Have at least 24 semester hours in the teaching content area sought
by the employing school system; OR
• Pass the Praxis II exam(s) in the content area for the endorsement
sought by the employing school system”.
“Have a verifiable affiliation with an out-of-state or on-line university
that is:
• Regionally accredited and
• State approved for teacher education, by at least one state other than
Tennessee, for the licensure endorsement program(s) and
appropriate grade level range for the Tennessee endorsement(s)
sought by the employing school system; AND
• Have obtained an ‘intent to hire’ statement, including a commitment
to provide mentoring, from a Tennessee school system that submits
completed applications for the Transitional License, with supporting
documentation, to the Tennessee State Department of Education
Office of Teacher Licensing, in addition to all official transcripts
with confer dates of degrees earned.”
“An educator may not teach on a Transitional License for more than
THREE years”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Apprentice Teacher: five years, moves to next phase with completion
of three years of teaching in a Tennessee public school and the
submission of three years of positive local evaluations as evidence
from the school
5
Professional Teacher: 10 years
• All educators holding a Professional License based on a bachelor’s
degree must earn 90 renewal points.
• All educators holding a Professional License based on a master’s
degree or higher who have not accrued five years of acceptable
experience during the 10-year validity period of the license (e.g.,
2003–13) are required to earn 90 renewal points.
“All educators holding a Professional License based on a master’s
degree or higher, and that have accrued five years of acceptable
experience during the ten-year validity period of the license (ex: 2003-
2013), no renewal points are required, only verification of that
experience. If all experience has been in Tennessee public school
systems no verification by the applicant is required.”
6
Alternative
N/A
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Ninety renewal points are required for professional license renewal.
“Renewal points may be earned in a variety of ways. For example, an
educator may choose to complete course work, or participate in pre-
approved professional development activities. Professional
development activities cannot be part of the state funded in-service
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days and cannot be conducted during days and/or hours for which
educators are already being paid by local school systems. If employed
in a TN public school system, the activities cannot be attended during
school hours.”
7
Alternative
N/A
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Tennessee Department of Education. (2013). Prospective and new teachers. Retrieved from
http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/new.shtml
2
Tennessee Department of Education. (2013). Obtain a Tennessee educator license attending a college/university in
TN. Retrieved from http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/in.shtml
3
Tennessee Department of Education. (2013). Directions to apply for an occupational education license. Retrieved
from http://tn.gov/education/lic/doc/occreq.pdf
4
Tennessee Department of Education. (2009). Transitional licensure policy. Retrieved from
http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/doc/transpolicy.pdf
5
Tennessee Department of Education. (2013). Apprentice teacher license. Retrieved from
http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/app.shtml
6
Tennessee Department of Education. (2009). Professional teacher license. Retrieved from
http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/rprf.shtml
7
Tennessee Department of Education. (2013). Renew professional teacher & professional school service personnel
licenses. Retrieved from http://www.tn.gov/education/lic/rprf.shtml
Midwest Comprehensive Center Career and Technical Education Teacher Licensure Requirements—104
Texas
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
CTE teachers are certified to teach with traditional licenses that have met
the specific content area requirements of each CTE area.
Probationary Certificate
1
Standard Teacher Certificate
2
Standard Master Teacher Certificate
Alternative
The alternative certification program leads to a Probationary license.
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
Probationary, Standard, and Master Teacher Certificates
3
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Completion of and recommendation by an approved educator
preparation program
Passing scores on related comprehensive exam prescribed by the Texas
State Board of Education
Additional requirement for Standard CTE License based on experience
and prep in a skill area: preparation, experience, license, certification,
or registration in a specific CTE skill area
Alternative
Hold a bachelor’s degree
Have related CTE work experience for content desired to teach
Meet screening requirements of the program
Develop a certification plan
Obtain a teaching internship position
Apply for a probationary certificate
Complete all requirements for a standard certificate
4
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Probationary Certificate: issued at the time of internship (student
teaching) and valid for one year (1)
Standard Teacher Certificate: five years
Standard Master Teacher Certificate: five years
Alternative
Probationary Certificate: issued at the time of internship (student
teaching) and valid for one year (1)
Standard Teacher Certificate: five years
Standard Master Teacher Certificate: five years
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Standard Teacher Certificate: 150 clock hours for renewal
Standard Master Teacher Certificate: 200 clock hours for renewal
“One semester credit hour earned at an accredited institution of higher
education is equivalent to 15 continuing professional education (CPE)
clock-hours.”
“At least 80% of the CPE activities should be directly related to the
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certificate(s) being renewed and focus on the standards required for the
initial issuance of the certificate(s), including: ”
“content area knowledge and skills”
“professional ethics and standards of conduct”
“professional development, which should encompass topics such as the
following: district and campus priorities and objectives; child
development, including research on how children learn; classroom
management; applicable federal and state laws; diversity and special
needs of student populations; increasing and maintaining parental
involvement; integration of technology into educational practices;
ensuring that students read on or above grade level; diagnosing and
removing obstacles to student achievement; and instructional
practices.”
5
“Three program areas require related work experience for certification
and completion of an educator preparation program:
• Trade and Industrial Education (TIE)
• Health Science Technology Education (HSTE)
• Initial Marketing Education (MED)
TIE and HSTE also require professional licensure or certification
within the field to be taught. All certifications, except the Trade and
Industrial Education (TIE), require at least a bachelor’s degree.”
6
Alternative
Marketing Education 8–12 may be added through Certification by
Examination for Texas educators who hold a current valid classroom
teaching certificate classroom teaching certificate and verified work
experience.
Any CTE teacher who teaches an area which may need to be licensed
(health occupations, specific technical trades) must also include a
current license in that area as well when renewing their license. (6)
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Title 19 Part 7 Chapter 230 Subchapter D Rule §230.37. Retrieved from
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=
&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=230&rl=37
2
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Title 19 Part 7 Chapter 230 Subchapter D Rule §230.31. Retrieved from
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=
&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=230&rl=31
3
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Title 19 Part 7 Chapter 230 Subchapter D Rule §230.13. Retrieved from
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=
&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=230&rl=133
4
Texas Education Agency. (2013). Becoming a certified Texas educator through an alternative certification
program. Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=7073
5
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Title 19 Part 7 Chapter 230 Subchapter D Rule §230.11. Retrieved from
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=
&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=232&rl=11
6
Texas Education Agency. (2013). Career and technical education specific requirements. Retrieved from
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5319
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Utah
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
All educators earn the path to a Level 1 License. A complete Utah
educator license requires both a level and a specified license area certified
through a passing score on a Praxis 2 exam.
Example License: Level 1, Agriculture Endorsement
Level 1 License
Level 2 License
Level 3 License
Alternative
2
Alternative pathway will lead to a Level 1 License.
Alternative Routes to Licensure (ARL)
ARL Plan or Professional Development plan temporary licensure
CTE-specific licensure
3
Level 1 CTE License
Level 2 CTE License
An alternative licensure pathway for CTE for an experienced content
professional through a combination of work experience and education
Certification Routes
Traditional
Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 pathway
Bachelor’s degree in an approved teacher education program, 16 hours
of related coursework in the endorsement area, and two years
successful related occupational experience OR
Bachelor’s degree in the related occupational field, 15 credits in
education coursework, and two years of occupational experience
Required initial and content assessments
Teacher preparation program
Criminal background check
Application materials
Each specific CTE license area has its own link on the Utah State
Office of Education website.
4
Alternative
ARL (2)
Must hold a bachelor’s degree that matches a CTE area they want to
teach or have met the content and testing requirements of the
endorsement they desire
Once employed, develop a professional growth plan to complete
courses in pedagogy and methods; Praxis testing; and required
additional content course
Pass the Praxis 2 for the related content field
Teach full time for at least one and up to three years
Complete PGP plan and receive a Principal’s Recommendation Letter
Complete an ethics review
CTE Alternative Preparation Program license area of concentration
(license area) “means the provisional license area of concentration issued
by the Board for a three year period which enables the holder to teach
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only in a specific CTE or technical field, or adult education in the public
school system and may require educational coursework.”
Six years of related occupational experience or a bachelor’s degree in a
related area and two years of occupational experience or an associate’s
degree in a related field and four years of occupational experience,
plus the educational coursework
“The occupational experience requirement may be waived by the
appropriate USOE Program Specialist or Coordinator if the applicant
has passed a state-approved competency examination in the respective
field at or above the USOE established cut-off scores. Individual
applicant scores may be used for licensing purposes up to five years
after completion of the respective examination(s).” (3)
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Level 1: 3 years
Requirements to move to Level 2 licensure: Entry Years
Enhancements (EYE)
5
Hold a Level 1 Utah Educator License and teach for three academic
years
Complete a professional portfolio
Receive two professional evaluations per year for three years in a Utah
public, charter, or accredited private school with a satisfactory final
evaluation
Achieve a score of 160 or better on ONE of the four Praxis II: PLT
tests at the appropriate level of educational preparation: 0621 (5621),
0622 (5622), 0623 (5623), or 0624 (5624)
Work with a trained mentor for three years
Complete any additional local education agency (LEA) requirements
Have a cleared background and fingerprint check within one calendar
year
Receive an LEA recommendation for upgrade to Level 2
Achieve NCLB HQ status in at least one licensure area, if qualified in
any NCLB subject area
CTE may require additional coursework
Complete the ethics review on website
Level 2: 10 years (4)
Level 3: 10 years, Ph.D. (4)
Alternative
Same as above
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
All educators are required to complete a two-hour, LEA-sponsored
suicide prevention course during every license renewal cycle.
Level 2 and 3 educators are required to earn 200 renewal points each
license cycle.
6
Alternative
All educators are required to complete a two-hour, LEA-sponsored
suicide prevention course during every license renewal cycle.
Level 2 and 3 educators are required to earn 200 renewal points each
license cycle.
7
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Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Utah State Office of Education. (2013). Teaching and learning licensing. Retrieved from
http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/License-Requirements/License-Levels.aspx
2
Utah State Office of Education. (2013). Alternative routes to licensure. Retrieved from
http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/Alternative-Routes-to-Licensure.aspx
3
Utah State Office of Education. (2013). License requirements—CTE. Retrieved at
http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/License-Requirements/Career-and-Technology-Education.aspx
4
Utah Code Ann. §R277-518 (2013). Retrieved at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-518.htm
5
Utah State Office of Education. (2013). Entry years enhancement (EYE). Retrieved from
http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/New-Teacher-Entry-Years-Enhancement.aspx
6
Utah Code Ann. §R277-500 (2012). Retrieved at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-500.htm
7
Utah Code Ann. §R277-500 (2012). Retrieved at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-500.htm
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Vermont
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
Alternative pathway will lead to a Level 1 License.
Level 1 Professional Educator License
Level 2 Professional Educator License
Alternative (1)
This alternative pathway allows for professionals in industry to utilize
their education and work experience to obtain a teaching license.
Candidates earn a CTE content-specific endorsement.
Apprenticeship License
Career and Technical Education License
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
2
Level 1 and Level 2 Pathway
Completion of a state-approved educator preparation program
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Recommendation for licensing from the institution at time of
graduation
Praxis 1 and 2 content specific (if applicable) test scores
Completion of license application packet
Alternative
Peer Review
3
For individuals who have a bachelor’s degree and have acquired the
knowledge and skills needed to meet the 16 Principles for Vermont
Educators and the competencies and requirements for the
endorsements they seek through coursework and experiences, rather
than through a preparation program
Pass Praxis 1
Apply for Peer Review
Attend a Peer Review Clinic
Prepare a portfolio based upon Vermont’s 16 Principles for Educators
Undertake an evaluation process with a Peer Review Panel
Act upon recommendations of the panel
Upon completion, recommendation for Level 1 Licensure
Apprenticeship Program for Individuals Seeking Licensure as Career and
Technical Educators (1)
“Upon employment by a Career and Technical Center, an applicant for
licensure as a career and technical educator with a Career and
Technical Education endorsement, shall develop a Technical
Development Plan which sets forth how the applicant intends to meet
the requirements. The Technical Development Plan shall be developed
by the applicant and the Director of the Career and Technical
Education Mentor Program and be approved by the Director of the
Career and Technical Center.”
“An Apprenticeship License shall be issued when the Technical
Development Plan is submitted to, and approved by the Standards
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Board, or its designee. The Apprenticeship License shall be valid for
up to three (3) years. The applicant shall not begin the teaching
assignment until the Apprenticeship License is issued. Annual yearly
progress on the Technical Development Plan shall be monitored by the
Director of the Career and Technical Education Mentor Program.
Unsatisfactory yearly progress shall be reported to the Standards Board
or its designee.”
“The Director of the Career and Technical Education Mentor Program
will verify satisfactory completion of the Technical Development Plan.
Satisfactory completion shall be indicated on a form signed by the
Director of the Career and Technical Education Mentor Program,
which shall be submitted with the Level I licensing application. The
Apprenticeship License shall not be extended unless the Standards
Board, or its designee, determines extenuating circumstances exist that
prevented the holder from satisfactorily completing an Associate’s
Degree, or the equivalent, or the Technical Development Plan, within
the three (3) years. Under these conditions, the Apprenticeship License
may be extended for one additional two (2)-year period.”
“Within three (3) months of having received notice of completion of
the Technical Development Plan, the applicant shall apply for a Level I
CTE endorsed license. That License shall be valid for three years and
be subject to provisions for renewal stated below.”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Level 1 Professional Educators License: three years
• Upon successful completion of three years of evaluated teaching,
the educator may move to Level 2 with the recommendation of the
local or regional standards board.
Level 2 Professional Educator: seven years dependent on presentation
of Individual Professional Development Plan (1)
Alternative
Apprentice License: three years
• Upon successful completion of three years of evaluated teaching,
the educator may move to Level 1 with the recommendation of the
local or regional standards board. (1)
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Level 2 Professional Educator requires an individual professional
development plan. (1)
Alternative
An applicant for a CTE endorsement, or an educator who holds a CTE
endorsement, need not hold a bachelor’s degree or have a major in the
liberal arts and sciences. However, an applicant for a CTE
endorsement shall hold at least an associate’s degree, or the equivalent,
in order to qualify for Level I Licensure. (1)
Recruitment
Information was not located.
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1
Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators. (2011). Rules governing the licensing of educators and the
preparation of educational professionals. Retrieved from
http://education.vermont.gov/documents/educ_5100_licensing_regulations.pdf#page=5
2
Vermont Agency of Education. (2013). Traditional route to becoming a licensed educator in Vermont. Retrieved
from http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/licensing/forms/initial_license.html#traditional
3
Vermont Agency of Education. (2013). Peer review handbook. Retrieved from
http://education.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-Licensing_Alternate_Peer_Review_Handbook.pdf
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Virginia
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
These licenses provide the pathway that a person could use to obtain
certification in Virginia. A Collegiate Professional is the traditional route,
while the Technical Professional requires specific occupational
experience.
Collegiate Professional License
Postgraduate Professional License
Technical Professional License
Alternative (1)
The Career Switcher Program allows an individual to obtain a provisional
license while the candidate teaches and earns educational credits and
satisfies additional requirements needed to obtain all the requirements for
a professional license.
Provisional License
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
Collegiate Professional License
2
and Postgraduate Professional
Pass Praxis 1 or equivalent (ACT, SAT, or Virginia Communication
and Literacy Assessment)
3
Completion of a teacher education program
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a teacher education program in CTE
Each content area has specific college course requirements. (1)
Child abuse recognition and intervention training
Technical Professional Licenses (1)
Graduated from an accredited high school (or possesses a General
Education Development Certificate)
Exhibited academic proficiency, skills in literacy and communication,
technical competency, and occupational experience
Completed nine semester hours of specialized professional studies
credit from a regionally accredited college or university
The nine semester hours of professional studies coursework must
include human growth and development (three semester hours),
curriculum and instructional procedures (three semester hours), and
applications of instructional technology or classroom and behavior
management (three semester hours).
Alternative
Same as above
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (2)
Collegiate Professional: five year, renewable
Technical Professional: five year, renewable
Alternative (1)
Provisional License: three year, nonrenewable
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Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (2)
License renewal requires the completion of 180 professional
development points within the five-year cycle based upon each
teacher’s individualized professional development plan, which
includes ongoing, sustained, and high-quality professional
development. These could include college credit, professional
conferences, curriculum development, and publication of an article,
publication of a book, mentorship, educational projects, or professional
development activities. (2)
Alternative
N/A
Recruitment
Virginia is recruiting teachers in all areas with pay for performance in
hard-to-staff urban and rural schools.
4
1
Virginia Board of Education. (2011). Licensure regulations for school personnel. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/licensure_regs.pdf
2
Virginia Department of Education. (2013). Application for a Virginia license. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/application.pdf
3
Virginia Board of Education. (2010). Entry assessment to Virginia approved programs. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/educator_preparation/college_programs/entry_assessment.pdf
4
Virginia Department of Education. (2013). Performance pay incentives for teachers. Retrieved from
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/career_resources/performance_pay/index.shtml
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Washington
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
A traditional pathway can earn a CTE license certification in several areas
in Washington.
Initial Residency Certificate
1
Professional Certificate
2
Alternative
Alternate certification is available for CTE licenses through a specific
business and industry route.
Initial CTE License
3
Continuing CTE License
4
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Residency and Professional Certificates
Earned a bachelor’s degree or higher
Completed a state-approved teacher education program OR
Verify three years of teaching outside Washington, holding a regular
certificate from another state
Complete all requirements of the license application
Alternative (3)
Initial CTE—college and university route
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Complete a state-approved college or university teacher preparation
program in one of four specific broad endorsement areas: agriculture
education, business and marketing education, family and consumer
sciences education, or technology education
Competency in one or more of the broad endorsement areas
Documentation of one year (2,000 hours) of paid occupational
experience in the specific broad CTE subject area for which
certification is sought
• If any of the 2,000 hours is more than six years old, 300 hours of the
experience must be within the past two years.
Initial CTE—business and industry route
Completion of a Washington Professional Standards Board-approved
program for the business and industry route AND
Documentation of three years (6,000 hours) of paid occupational
experience in the specific CTE subcategory or specialty area for which
certification is sought
• One year (2,000 hours) must be within the past six years. If any of
the 2,000 hours is more than six years old, 300 hours of the
experience must be within the past two years.
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
Residency Certificate: three years
5
• Complete a ProTeach Portfolio to move to a Professional License
6
Professional License: five years
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Alternative
Initial CTE Certificate: three years (3)
Continuing CTE Certificate: five years (4)
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Professional License: 150 clock hours of professional development for
renewal
7
Alternative
Initial CTE License
8
“Have completed at least 9 quarter hours or 90 clock hours of CTE
educator training in the CTE subject matter, completed subsequent to
the conferral of the baccalaureate degree or issuance of the initial
certificate”
“Provide documentation of completion of two years of
teaching/coordination in the CTE subject matter, completed
subsequent to the conferral of the bachelor degree or issuance of the
initial certificate.”
“Provide documentation of completion of two years of
teaching/coordination in the CTE subject matter certified to teach with
an authorized employer (i.e., school districts or skills centers)”
Continuing CTE License
9
“Six (6) quarter hours or sixty (60) clock hours of CTE training in the
subject matter certified to teach;” OR
“Three (3) quarter hours or thirty (30) clock hours of CTE teacher
training in the subject matter certified to teach and three (3) quarter
hours or thirty (30) clock hours of technical education/upgrading; OR”
“Three (3) quarter hours or thirty ( 30) clock hours of CTE teacher
training in the subject matter certified to teach and three hundred (300)
hours of occupational experience”
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). What types of certificates are
available—residency. Retrieved from http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/Residency.aspx
2
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). What types of certificates are
available—professional certificate. Retrieved from
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/ProCert.aspx
3
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). Initial CTE license. Retrieved from
http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/CTE/Initial.aspx
4
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). Requirements for continuing CTE
license. Retrieved from http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/CTE/Continuing.aspx
5
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). Professional certification. Retrieved
from http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher/ProCert.aspx
6
Washington ProTeach Portfolio. (2013). Welcome to the Washington ProTeach Portfolio. Retrieved from
http://www.waproteach.org/
7
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). For those that hold a professional
certificate. Retrieved from http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/Teacher/Professional.aspx#Renewal
8
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). For those that hold an Initial CTE
Certificate. Retrieved from http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/CTE/Initial2.aspx#continuing
9
State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2013). For those who hold a Continuing CTE
Certificate. Retrieved from http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/CTE/Continuing2.aspx
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West Virginia
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
CTE teachers can be certified through the traditional route with a degree
in a specific CTE Education program or through a work-based CTE
program.
Temporary Teaching Certificate
Temporary CTE Certificate
Initial Professional Teaching Certificate
Permanent Teaching Certificate
Initial CTE Certificate
Permanent CTE Certificate
Alternative (1)
There are numerous routes to alternative licensure for both a CTE-based
candidate and an occupational-based candidate.
Alternative Teaching Certificate—enrolled in alternate education
program
First Class-Full Time Permit—working to complete coursework in a
CTE area or an occupational track
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional (1)
Temporary License
For those teachers coming from out of state after completing a
traditional route CTE program, a temporary license is granted to
review the credential and determine if additional requirements must be
met. Valid for one year.
Initial Professional Certificate and Permanent Teaching Certificate
Bachelor’s degree or higher
State-required Praxis exam
State-approved teacher education program
Complete all requirements of the West Virginia teacher license
application
Temporary CTE License
For those teachers coming from out of state after completing an
alternative route CTE occupational track, a temporary license is
granted to review the credential and determine if additional
requirements must be met. Valid for one year.
Initial CTE Certificate
Granted to a CTE educator employed for a specific assignment who
meets the following requirements:
• “Must hold a High School Diploma, GED, or a degree, if
applicable, through an accredited institution of higher education and
have completed all general requirements, the work, and training
experience required for issuance of the CTE permit, and state
testing requirements.”
• Must be in a specific CTE specialization area
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Conditions for issuance: Individuals must have completed and show
evidence of the following:
• Completion of a state-approved program with a minimum of a 3.0
GPA and recommendation of the designated college official
• Completion of a minimum of one year of teaching experience
within one or a combination of endorsements on the First-
Class/Full-Time CTE Permit or the Temporary CTE Certificate
• Hold and maintain the industry recognized credential for the
program of study for which licensure is sought
• Recommendation of a county superintendent. If not employed by a
West Virginia county school system, then a recommendation must
be secured from the most recent education supervisor, provided
employment severance does not exceed one year. If employment in
a West Virginia educational setting is more than one year, a
recommendation from an employer or community leader must be
secured.
Alternative
An Alternative Professional Teaching Certificate may be issued to a
person who has completed:
The general requirements for teacher licensure in a specific CTE
education area
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or a master’s degree if required)
through a regionally accredited institution of higher education
(including verified foreign credentials degrees) in a field related to the
area in which the individual seeks certification
Conditions for Issuance
• Must meet the proficiency scores on the state competency exams
(Praxis I and II) OR qualify for an exemption of the Praxis I and
achieve a passing Praxis II score in the area they are seeking
certification OR provide acceptable documentation or related life
experiences to the entity providing the program if the content area
does not have a competency exam AND
• Must be offered employment in a shortage area AND
• Must enroll in an 18 semester hour alternative route to certification
program approved by the West Virginia Department of Education
The First-Class/Full-Time Permit for CTE Educators
May be issued for any area of specialization
An Initial First-Class/Full-Time CTE Permit may be granted to an
individual employed by local a West Virginia school system for a
specific teaching assignment and who has completed:
• A minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or a degree (if
applicable)
• The general requirements for teacher licensure
• The criteria for the specialization for which licensure is requested
Conditions of Issuance: A First-Class/Full-Time CTE Permit may be
issued to an individual who submits evidence of the following:
• Minimum proficiency levels on the California Achievement Tests in
reading, writing, and mathematics or meets the minimum scores on
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the Pre-Professional Skills Tests AND
• Verification of the required years of work experience by the former
employer(s) and notarized by a notary public AND
• Professional commitment verifying the applicant’s enrollment in the
approved program AND
• The industry-recognized credential required for the program to meet
the standards for accreditation or certification or approval set by the
industry-recognized organization or agency providing such
accreditation, where available; or for the awarding of the industry-
recognized credential to students or for the qualifications of students
to sit for the credentialing examinations, where available; or to
demonstrate program quality or to fulfill all program requirements
AND
• The recommendation of the employing county superintendent
verifying that the applicant is the most qualified candidate
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (1)
Initial Professional Certificate: valid three years.
• To move to professional license, candidate must take six credits of
professional learning.
Professional Certificate: valid for five years and renewable with six
credits.
• Move to Permanent License by obtaining a master’s degree in
specific content area
Initial CTE Certificate: valid for five years
• Renewal: Six university credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA relevant
to master’s, instructional improvement, or another certification
Permanent CTE: valid for five years
Alternative (1)
Alternative License: one year; can be renewed up to time times until
completion of requirements for initial license
First Class/ Full Time Permit: one year; must work to meet initial
licensure requirements
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (1)
Six university credits are required to move to the next level.
Alternative (1)
Six university credits are required to move to the next level.
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
West Virginia Department of Education. (2013). Teach West Virginia state requirements. Retrieved from
http://wvde.state.wv.us/teachwv/certification.html
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Wisconsin
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
All licenses in the state to teach must follow this pathway, CTE included.
Initial Educator
Professional Educator
Master Educator
Alternative
No alternative specific licenses are issued.
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional
2
Initial Educator, Professional Educator, and Master Educator route
Bachelor’s degree or higher in content area education
Passed Praxis 1
Completion of approved teacher education program
College endorsement for licensure
Complete all application requirements
Alternative
3
Alternative route to an Initial Educator license
Availability is program specific.
The only qualifying way for a CTE certification is to be on a shortage
list of teachers.
Business and Technology Education are the only two listed for CTE.
Bachelor’s degree required in a related area.
Completion of Wisconsin Alternative Route Program (each is
different; see link for approved programs.)
4
Postbaccalaureate— return to college to add a teacher certification or
master’s degree for licensure to bachelor’s degree
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional (1)
Initial Educator: five years
• Moves to Professional Educator based on successful completion and
verification of a Professional Development Plan
Professional Educator: five years
• Renewed with successful completion and verification of a
professional development plan. Master’s degree, or National Board
Certification moves to Master Educator.
Master Educator: 10 years
Alternative
N/A
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (1)
Professional development plans can embed professional development
throughout the goals of the plan. No specific time requirements are
listed.
Alternative
N/A
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Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. (2009). Initial educator toolkit. Retrieved from
http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/files/tepdl/pdf/pdpinitialeducatortoolkit.pdf
2
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Bachelor’s degree pathway. Retrieved from
http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/bachelor-degree-pathway
3
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Alternative route pathway. Retrieved from
http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/alternative-route-pathway
4
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. (2013). Alternative route programs. Retrieved from
http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/files/tepdl/xls/Index_AltRoutes.pdf
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Wyoming
CTE Teacher Certificate
Traditional
1
The traditional route applies to any teaching license in Wyoming; those
that have gone through a traditional CTE preparation program qualify for
this license.
Initial Wyoming Educator License
Standard Wyoming Educator License
Alternative
Applicants can have four alternative pathways. All of these can lead to a
CTE license.
Trade and Technical Permit
2
Exception Authorization
3
Out of State Alternative Model Equivalency
4
Demonstration of Competency to add additional endorsement
5
CTE-specific licensure
N/A
Certification Routes
Traditional (4)
Initial and Standard Wyoming Educator Licenses
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Completion of an educator preparation program
Institutional recommendation to teach
Knowledge of U.S. and Wyoming Constitution certification
Testing (Praxis) requirements if applicable
A complete application package
Alternative
Trade and Technical Permit (2)
A Trade and Technical Permit (PIC) is valid for five years. An
individual who holds this permit is eligible to teach Grade 6–12 only in
the field(s) of the occupational specialty for which the applicant has
met all requirements.
Permit requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum two years of work experience for EACH field of
occupational specialty for which the applicant is seeking a PIC. Work
experience must be as a wage earner and is in addition to any
educational training the applicant may have obtained in the field of
occupational specialty.
Verification of Employment Forms (found in the application), for
EACH field of occupational specialty in which the applicant is seeking
a PIC, must be filled out completely and accurately and submitted as
part of the complete application packet.
Current and valid license(s) in EACH of the applicant’s occupational
specialties when one is required by state or federal statutes.
Plan for continued professional advancement.
A bachelor’s degree, or higher degree, in the specific discipline is
required for applicants seeking a permit in:
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• Agriculture
• Business
• Family and consumer science
• Technology
• Trade and technical (formerly industrial arts)
Exception Authorization (3)
“An Exception Authorization is issued strictly in emergency situations
to individuals who, due to extenuating circumstances, have not met all
of the requirements for full licensure. It is valid for one year and
allows the applicant to teach in a Wyoming school district while the
requirements to obtain full licensure are completed.”
Out-of-state equivalency (4)
If you obtain a license in another state through a nontraditional route or
alternative method, you may be eligible for licensure in Wyoming if
you have taught three out of the last six years in the state where you
are fully licensed.
Verification must provided of full-time teaching, administrative, or
other school experience for up to or including the past 10 years signed
by the respective school administrators.
Demonstration of competency (5)
An alternative route for adding an endorsement area to a Wyoming
Educator License allows an applicant to utilize previously completed
coursework from an institution of higher education toward obtaining a
Wyoming endorsement. Requirements for a Demonstration of
Competency are as follows:
• Demonstration of competency can only be used to add an
endorsement at the grade level for which the applicant holds a valid
and current license.
• 27 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited
institution of higher education, in the specific content area for which
the applicant is seeking an added endorsement (multiply quarter
hours by two thirds to convert to semester hours).
• Nine of the 27 semester hours must have been completed within the
past five years.
• A maximum of three semester hours may be in pedagogy and must
be at the grade level for which the applicant is already currently
licensed.
• Only coursework with a grade of “C” or better, including a
maximum of six credits of “pass” grades equivalent to a “C” or
better, will be accepted.
• Receive a passing score on a PTSB approved Praxis II exam (or
Oral Proficiency Interview exam for foreign language applicants)
endorsement sought.
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
6
Initial Wyoming Educator License: five years
Standard Wyoming Educator License: five years
Alternative (2)
Trade and Technical Permit: five years
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Requires a valid professional license when one is required by state or
by federal statutes for the occupational specialty
Requires a written “progress report” of the professional advancement
plan submitted for the initial permit
Exception Authorization License: one year; completion of all license
requirements for desired license (3)
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional (6)
“All Wyoming educators are required to complete 5 Professional
Development/Renewal Credits in order to renew a license or permit.
Renewal requirements vary depending on the type of license or permit
an applicant holds.”
Alternative
Same as above
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. (2013). Welcome to the applications page. Retrieved from
http://ptsb.state.wy.us/Applications/tabid/94/Default.aspx
2
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. (2013). Professional industry career (PIC) permit. Retrieved
from http://ptsb.state.wy.us/ProfessionalIndustryCareerPICPermit/tabid/248/Default.aspx
3
Wyoming Professional Teachers Standards Board. (2013). Exception authorization. Retrieved from
http://ptsb.state.wy.us/Licensure/TypesofLicensure/ExceptionAuthorization/tabid/90/Default.aspx
4
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. (2013). Wyoming licensure requirements—Traditional/
alternative. Retrieved from http://ptsb.state.wy.us/Licensure/BecomingLicensed/tabid/65/Default.aspx
5
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. (2013). Demonstration of competency. Retrieved from
http://ptsb.state.wy.us/Licensure/AddEndorsement/AddEndorsementbyDemonstrationofCompetency2/tabid
/230/Default.aspx
6
Wyoming Professional Teachers Standards Board. (2013). Wyoming educator license application packet.
Retrieved from http://ptsb.state.wy.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=u9qcCIS7uC0%3d&tabid=94
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Washington, D.C.
CTE Teacher Certificates
Traditional
1
Washington, D.C. has a tiered licensure process, starting with the Regular
I Teaching Credential. Only applicants applying for a Regular II Teaching
Certificate can obtain an endorsement.
2
Regular II Teaching Credential with an Occupational and Experience
Based Licensure (CTE Endorsement)
Alternative
DC Teaching Fellows with an Occupational and Experience Based
Licensure
3
Teach for America with an Occupational and Experience Based
Licensure
4
CTE-Specific Licensure
Technical and Industrial Occupation
5
Certification Routes
Traditional
6
Regular II Teaching Credential (1)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Verification of current enrollment in a state-approved teacher
preparation program
• Verification of current employment as a teacher in a Washington,
D.C., LEA
• Passing scores or equivalents for all portions of the Praxis I
• Passing score for the Praxis II Content Knowledge exam in the
subject area of the approved program (not required for English
language learners and special education teachers until Regular II
application submission)
Transitional Teaching Credential (1)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Verification of current enrollment in a state-approved teacher
preparation program
• Verification of current employment as a teacher in a Washington,
D.C., LEA
• Passing scores or equivalents for all portions of the Praxis I
• Passing score for the Praxis II Content Knowledge exam in the
subject area of the approved program (not required for English
language learners and special education teachers until Regular II
application submission)
Alternative
DC Teaching Fellows (3)
• Obtain bachelor’s degree, with undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or
higher
• Pass the Praxis I and II examinations
• Complete subject area coursework, if required
Teach for America (4)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Pass content-knowledge test or complete specific college
coursework
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• Complete course work toward next level of certification or licensure
Occupational and Experience Based Licensure (5)
• Technical and Industrial Occupation License
High school diploma or GED certificate
Completion of the National Occupational Competency Test and a
minimum of two years of satisfactory experience at the
journeyman level or an equivalent level in the occupation
“Receipt of a license issued by the appropriate District of
Columbia Board for those program areas requiring a license and
a minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory experience at the
journeyman-level or an equivalent level in the occupation” OR
“Completion of a registered apprenticeship program and two (2)
years of satisfactory experience at the journeyman-level or an
equivalent level in the trade”
Lengths of Teaching Certificates or Renewal
Traditional
7
Regular II is valid for four years and is renewable. (6)
Transitional Teaching Credential is valid for one year and is
nonrenewable. (6)
Alternative
N/A
Professional Development or Additional Requirements
Traditional
Regular II
• A minimum of three semester hours or 45 clock hours of the
professional development
• Three semester hours or 45 clock hours may include professional
development activities relevant to PK–12 education or serving PK–
12 students.
Alternative
“Technical and Industrial Occupation teachers must submit a valid
certificate/license by the appropriate national organization or District
of Columbia Industrial Board.” (7)
Recruitment
Information was not located.
1
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, § 1601 (2009). Retrieved from
http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/ChapterHome.aspx?ChapterNumber=5-E16
2
.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, § 1601.13 (2009). Retrieved from
http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/ChapterHome.aspx?ChapterNumber=5-E16
3
DC Teaching Fellows. (2013). DC teaching fellows application process. Retrieved from
http://dcteachingfellows.ttrack.org/HowToApply/ApplicationProcess.aspx
4
Teach for America. (n.d.). Teacher certification. Retrieved from http://www.teachforamerica.org/why-teach-for-
america/training-and-support/teacher-certification
5
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, § 1627 (1993). Retrieved from
http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/ChapterHome.aspx?ChapterNumber=5-E16
6
District of Columbia Public Schools. (2012). Teacher licensure. Retrieved from http://osse.dc.gov/service/teacher-
licensure
7
Office of the State Superintendent of Education. (n.d.). Teacher and service provider license renewal. Retrieved
from http://osse.dc.gov/service/teacher-and-service-provider-license-renewal
