Transfer Out of State Teaching Certification

Review and select the right out-of-state certification route for you. Learn about Pennsylvania certification requirements including how to apply for certification:

• I have a valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or National Association of School Psychologists Credential comparable to a Pennsylvania certificate in subject and grade level scope

• I have an active/valid professional level out-of-state certificate with two (2) years of successful experience in the area for which I am applying (instructional, educational specialist, and supervisory certification areas only)

• I completed an approved preparation program outside of Pennsylvania

  • For candidates who completed an approved program outside of PA but do not currently hold an active/valid professional level out-of-state certificate.

  • For candidates who completed an approved program outside of PA who currently hold a professional level out-of-state certificate but do not have two (2) years of experience in the area for which they are applying.
    

• I was educated outside of the United States

• I have administrative, supervisory, or superintendent credentials