Teacher Licensure Governance by State

Resources February 18, 2020

February 2020

In 15 of 16 SREB states, the state education agency governs teacher certification. In Georgia, a professional standards commission governs licensure.

Certification information from the governing agency, by state

Alabama	Alabama State Department of Education
Arkansas	Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Delaware	Delaware Department of Education
Florida	Florida Department of Education
Georgia	Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Kentucky	Kentucky Department of Education
Louisiana	Louisiana Department of Education
Maryland	Maryland State Department of Education
Mississippi	Mississippi Department of Education
North Carolina	North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Oklahoma	Oklahoma State Department of Education
South Carolina	South Carolina Department of Education
Tennessee	Tennessee Department of Education
Texas	Texas Education Agency
Virginia	Virginia Department of Education
West Virginia	West Virginia Department of Education

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Resources January 7, 2019

Teacher Licensure Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Initial Teacher Licensure by State

Updated July 2019

The SREB Teacher Preparation Commission recommends that state licensing require practice-based assessments. Eight SREB states have adopted practice-based assessments since 2010.

The updated table summarizes state licensure assessment and clinical practice requirements for all licensure candidates, including those enrolled in alternative pathways.

Resources January 10, 2019

State Teacher Licensure Information
Licenses Types and Approved Alternative Pathways by State

Updated July 2019

The SREB Teacher Preparation Commission recommends that states hold all new teachers to the same high standards , regardless of the pathway type.

The updated table summarizes the types of licenses issued by SREB states and alternative pathways into the teaching profession.

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