Certification
List of Acceptable Types of Certificates
Disclaimer: This guide is for reference only. Final authority regarding acceptability of any specific certificate remains with the New York State Education Department. If a certificate type is not listed, acceptability will be determined at the time of evaluation. |
States Beginning with the Letter A
| STATE | LEVEL | TYPE | VALIDITY PERIOD | SERVICE | ACCEPTABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 | Professional Educator Certificate | 5 Years | Teacher | Yes |
| Alaska | 2 | Regular Certificate, Type A | 5 Years, renewable | Teacher | Yes |
| Arizona | 1 | Standard Elementary (K-8) | 6 Years | Teacher | Yes |
| 1 | Standard Secondary (7-12) | 6 Years | Teacher | Yes | |
| 1 | Standard Special Education (K-12) | 6 Years | Teacher | Yes | |
| 1 | Provisional Elementary (K-8) | 2 Years | Teacher | Yes | |
| 1 | Provisional Secondary (7-12) | 2 Years | Teacher | Yes | |
| 1 | Provisional Vocational | 2 Years | Vocational | Yes | |
| 2 | Basic Vocational | 6 Years | Vocational | Yes | |
| Arkansas | 1 | Initial licensure | 1-3 years during induction | Teacher | No |
| 2 | Standard | 5 Years | Teacher | Yes |
Last Updated:
February 4, 2016