Arkansas Teacher Reciprocity
Arkansas recognizes all states for teacher licensure reciprocity. Teachers are able to apply for a 1-year Provisional Teaching License or a 5-year Standard Teaching License.
Follow the steps below and begin teaching in Arkansas:
Follow the steps below and begin teaching in Arkansas:
- 1-year Provisional Teaching License
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Must have completed application. Download application or online application available, Here.
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Attach Official Transcripts
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Attach copy of current out of state teaching license
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Attach copies of fingerprint card and application for Background Check. (License will not be issued until applicant has cleared BG Check conducted by the Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- 5-year Standard Teaching License
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For a 5-year Standard Teaching License, you will need everything that a Provisional Teaching License applicant will need, as well as:
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Documentation of satisfactory completion of required Praxis testing for the Standard Licensure.
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Documentation of satisfactory completion of a 3-hr Arkansas History Course, OR
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Documentation of 3-years of teaching experience.
Send to this address:
TeachArkansas Non-Traditional Licensure Program
501 Woodlane, Suite 220-C
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501 Woodlane, Suite 220-C
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
If you have any further questions contact the Office of Professional Licensure at (501) 682-4342 or e-mail Ron Tolson at rtolson@arkedu.k12.ar.us
Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.
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