Rhode Island Teacher Certification Reciprocity:
Rhode Island has signed an interstate agreement with other states called the Interstate Certification Compact or ICC. This agreement allows for teachers and teacher candidates who have completed teacher education programs to easily begin teaching in Rhode Island. The newly adopted avenue to certification is called "Enhanced Reciprocity".
Find out if your state has signed this contract with Rhode Island.
The following are a list of requirements an out-of-state teacher, or someone who has completed their teacher preparation out-of-state, must satisfy before being qualified to apply for a Rhode Island teaching certification.
Find out if your state has signed this contract with Rhode Island.
The following are a list of requirements an out-of-state teacher, or someone who has completed their teacher preparation out-of-state, must satisfy before being qualified to apply for a Rhode Island teaching certification.
- Rhode Island Teacher Certification Requirements:
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You must fulfull Rhode Island's basic competency exam requirements that are explained under the Rhode Island Initial Certification page.
- You must have at least a baccalaureate degree.
- Complete a teacher preparation program.
- Application Steps:
- Step 1:
- Step 2:
- Step 3:
Complete the Application Packet.
Pay appropriate fees by money order or personal check made payable to the "General Treasurer - State of Rhode Island"
Document your Teaching Experience as well as provide a copy of your valid teaching certification.
However, you do not need to provide a copy of your certification if you have completed your teacher education within the last 5 years from member state of the Interstate Certification Compact.
However, you do not need to provide a copy of your certification if you have completed your teacher education within the last 5 years from member state of the Interstate Certification Compact.
Send materials to this address:
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Teacher Certification
Shepard Building
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903-3400
Or contact the RIDOE by calling (401) 222-4600
Office of Teacher Certification
Shepard Building
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903-3400
Or contact the RIDOE by calling (401) 222-4600
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