North Dakota Teacher Reciprocity
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North Dakota Teacher Reciprocity:

• Receiving a North Dakota Teaching Certification


If you are currently residing in another state and have completed a teacher preparation program, you may be eligible for a North Dakota Teacher Certification.

The following are requirements and steps to be taken in order to apply for a North Dakota Teacher Certification through reciprocity agreements.


• Step 1:
  You must pass the proper educational requirements. You must have at least a Bachelor's degree and have completed an approved teacher education program.


• Step 2:
  You will need to submit fingerprint cards to the North Dakota Education and Standards Board for screening.
  
  You will either need to request fingerprint cards from the North Dakota Education and Standards Board, or from a college official (where you are receiving your teacher education from).
  • You must have your fingerprinting completed by an authorized law enforcement agency.
  • You are also responsible for all fees associated with fingerprinting and fingerprint processing.


• Step 3:
  Submit Official Transcripts of all college credits you've received and $175 for a transcript review.


• Step 4:
  You will need to submit a $70 application processing fee as well.
  
  
• Step 5:
  You must have a valid teaching certification from your previous state of residence.
  
  
• Step 6:


Find more information by checking out this link or by requesting information by regular mail from the following address. You will also send application materials to the following address when you are ready to apply.


Send materials to this address:
North Dakota Education and Standards Board
2718 Gateway Avenue
Suite 303
Bismarck, North Dakota 58503-0585


Or request more information by contacting a representative at the North Dakota Department of Education at (701) 328-9641.


• Step 7:
  Sit back and relax!


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Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.

Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.