teaching license?

Question

i have a masters in education and work as an advisor in higher education. my husband will have to move for work next year and we are not sure what state he will have to move to. however i am trying to find out whether i can teach in whatever state I go to with my masters in education. do i have to obtain a national teacing license? is there such a thing? or do i just have to obtain a teaching license from that state. and how difficult is that?

Answer 1

You'll need to be licensed with that particular state. Some states have agreements between one another that make this easy - if you're licensed with one, then the other will accept you. Others may require professional tests. There is something called National Board certification, but it is more of a prestigious honor (that takes at least a year to earn) than actual certification....some states accept it, but some do not.

Answer 2

The closest thing to a national teaching license is to become National Board Certified. But you must be a current classroom teacher and it is a VERY rigorous year-long program. Some states do recognize this and will automatically certify anyone that holds this distinction, but not necessarily.

Each state is different and you will need to work with the state you are moving to. If you were to hold a certification in the state you are in and have several years of classroom teaching in an accredited school, then you should be able to become easily certified. W/O current certification, you may have to take coursework (yes, even with a master's) to bring you up to the requirements of the state you are getting certified in.

And I know that in some states, the only way to get initial certification is to work with a University.

There isn't much you can do in a year unless you know where you are going.

Answer 3

If you already have a teaching license in your area of study you can apply for a reciprocal license in the state you are moving to. This answers the question of national license, and no I don't think there are any. Each state sets forths the criteria and licenses their own educators. If you are looking for states with high educator need try Florida, Georgia, North or South Carolina, Texas, California and parts of Nevada. Higher need means less job competition and more job security. I'm from Indiana and job market for educators is very poor here.

Answer 4

You will have to obtain a teaching license in whatever state you are going to move to. It is not a difficult process. My husband is in the military and we relocate every 3 years. I am also an educator and I am currently in process of relocating.

Answer 5

There is a national certification program available. You can get information for it from the US Government Department of Ed website. Some states still accept reciprocity, which means your credentials can be verified and transferred to the state in which you move. Once you learn what state you're going to, visit their state department of education website and get the ball rolling. In my state, Ohio, it's a pain in the tail, and it's expensive. Just be prepared for the bureaucracy.

Answer 6

Hi :) I'd definately try to contact the state board of education for the state you are looking to move to. Most states have reciprocity with other states. Good luck & I hope it works out for you :)

Answer 7

There is a misconception that National Board Certification will allow you to teach in any state. It simply is not the case. Each state sets their own guidelines for licensure.