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South Dakota Teacher Certification Reciprocity:

If you hold a valid teaching certification in another state, you may be eligible for a similar certification through reciprocity agreements.

The following are requirements and steps to be taken in order to earn a Reciprocal Teacher Certification in South Dakota.

  • Reciprocal Teacher Certification Requirements:

    • Step 1:

      You will either need to complete an application online or download an application packet to print out.

    • Step 2:

      You will need to provide a fee of $30 if you are applying for a 5-year certification or a $50 fee if you have an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or Doctorate degree and are applying for a 10-year certification.
      • Pay by cashier's check, personal check or money order.
      • Make payable to the "South Dakota Department of Education"

    • Step 3:

      You will need to provide the South Dakota Department of Education with scores of the appropriate Praxis examinations.

      Find out what tests are required for you, when they are given and where on the South Dakota Department of Education.

    • Step 4:
      Provide Official Transcripts within your returned application packet. Copies or transcripts printed by yourself off the internet will not be accepted.

    • Step 5:

      Submit verification of your work experience (a letter from your previous employer)

    • Step 6:
      Submit a front and back copy of your valid out-of-state teaching certificate.

    • Step 7:
      Complete the Conduct Review Statement.

    • Step 8:
      Complete, sign and notarize the Citizenship Statement.

    • Step 9:
      Complete a Human Relations and South Dakota Indian Studies Course.

      Find more info on the SD Department of Education.

    Send materials to this address:
    South Dakota Department of Education
    Office of Accreditation and Teacher Quality
    700 Governors Drive
    Pierre, South Dakota 57501

    Or contact the South Dakota Department of Education by calling (605) 773-3134

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.


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