| Each state has its own set
of teacher licensing requirements. You will need to contact
your state's Department of Education. They
will assess your qualifications and determine what state-specific
licensing requirements you must address in order to obtain
a license. |
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One of the many benefits of
graduating from an NCATE accredited institution is that graduates
generally find it easier to apply for licensure if they move
out of state. Graduates of NCATE accredited schools are often
able to transfer their existing teacher qualifications from
state to state based on the NCATE specific reciprocity agreement . Most states also require
a satisfactory score on the state licensing exam. In states
without an NCATE specific reciprocity agreement, the state
may have additional requirements. Contact your State
Contact for more information. |
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| NCATE accreditation is voluntary
in most states; However, 50 states currently have partnerships
with NCATE, meaning that the state and NCATE conduct joint
reviews of colleges of education. |
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| If your state is among the
few that does not offer NCATE-accredited schools, you could
attend one that is out-of-state. Talk to your state representatives
and contact the schools you wish to attend and ask them why
they are not professionally accredited. (All other professions
require accreditation, whether it be nursing, pharmacy, dentistry,
or any other profession). |
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| To find out which NCATE schools
offer a specific program you are interested in, contact Margie Crutchfield, Director of Program Reviews. NCATE currently
provides a listing of nationally recognized
programs
at the advanced teacher preparation level on our website. |
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