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 M

STATE LEVEL TYPE VALIDITY PERIOD SERVICE ACCEPTABLE
Maine 2 Provisional 2 Years Teacher Yes
3 Professional 5 Years Teacher Yes
Maryland 2 Professional Eligibility Certificate 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Professional Eligibility Certificate 5 Years Vocational Yes
2 Standard Professional I 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Standard Professional I 5 Years Vocational Yes
2 Standard Professional II 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Standard Professional II 5 Years Vocational Yes
3 Advanced Professional 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Advanced Professional 5 Years Vocational No
Massachusetts 1 Temporary License 1 Year Teacher No
1 Preliminary License 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Initial License 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Professional License 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Provisional with Advanced Standing 5 Years of employment Teacher Yes
3 Standard 5 Years Teacher Yes
Michigan 1 Temporary Teacher Employment Authorization 1 Year Teacher No
2 Provisional Teaching Certificate Up to 6 years Teacher Yes
3 Professional Education Teaching Certificate 5 Years Teacher Yes
Minnesota 2 Entrance 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Standard 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Continuing 5 Years Teacher Yes
Mississippi 1 Special 3 Years Teacher No
1 Special 3 Years Vocational Yes
2 Education Certification 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Education Certification 5 Years Vocational Yes
3 Education Certification 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Education Certification 5 Years Vocational Yes
Missouri   Initial Professional Certificate 4 Years Teacher Yes
  Career Continuous Professional Certificate 99 Years Teacher Yes
Montana 1 Provisional, Class 5 3 Years Teacher No
2 Standard, Class 2 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Professional, Class1 5 Years Teacher Yes
Last Updated: February 4, 2016