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 D

STATE LEVEL TYPE VALIDITY PERIOD SERVICE ACCEPTABLE
Delaware 1 Limited Standard 2 Years in Delaware only Teacher No
1 Initial License 3 Years Teacher Yes
2 Standard 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Continuing License 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Professional License 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Advanced License Linked to NBPTS cert Teacher Yes
Department of Defense   Any Teaching Certificate Life Any No
District of Columbia 1 Provisional License 3 Years Teacher No
1 Provisional License 3 Years Vocational No
2 Standard License 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Standard License 5 Years Vocational Yes
3 Professional Certificate 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Professional Certificate 5 Years Vocational Yes
Last Updated: February 4, 2016