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 R

STATE LEVEL TYPE VALIDITY PERIOD SERVICE ACCEPTABLE
Rhode Island 1 Certificate of Eligibility 3 Years Teacher Yes
2 Provisional 3 Years Teacher Yes
2 Provisional 3 Years Vocational Yes
3 Professional 5 Years or life Teacher Yes
3 Professional 5 Years or life Vocational Yes
Last Updated: February 4, 2016