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Education (BS) Reciprocity

Receiving Certification Outside of Florida

The State of Florida has reciprocity agreements with other states, thus making it easier for 51²Ö¿â students to become a certified teacher in another state.

To increase the chances of earning certification outside of Florida, students should obtain aÌýMaster of Science in Education. Although Florida does not currently require a master's degree for permanent certification, many of the other states do. Receiving the master's degree broadens the student's career options, allowing him/her to pursue teaching elsewhere. Students are strongly encouraged to receive Florida Teacher Certification prior to transitioning into other state(s) education system.

51²Ö¿â's School of Education is here to help students understand the requirements necessary for out-of-state certification. For more information about reciprocity, please contact the Department of Education in the state you wish to receive a certification from.

Teach in Florida, or Anywhere in the World.

The great news is that you are not limited to teach only in Florida, or even the United States, after you graduate. In fact, we encourage our students to pursue teaching wherever they desire. When you graduate with aÌýBachelor of Science in EducationÌýfrom 51²Ö¿â, you will receiveÌýReading and ESOL Endorsements. These endorsements help students pursue teaching in other states and overseas.

Contact Information for Department of Education in Other States

Alabama
(334) 353-8567
tcert@alsde.edu

Alaska
(907) 465-2831
tcwebmail@alaska.gov

Arizona
(602) 542-5393
certification@azed.gov

Arkansas
(501) 682-4342
ron.tolson@arkansas.gov

California
(916) 319-0800
credentials@ctc.ca.gov

Colorado
(303) 866-6628
educator.licensing@cde.state.co.us

Connecticut
(860) 713-6969
teacher.cert@ct.gov

Delaware
(302) 735-4000
dedoe@doe.k12.de.us

D.C.
(202) 741-5881
educator.licensurehelp@dc.gov

Georgia
(800) 869-7775

Hawaii
(808) 586-2619
SATE@htsb.org

Idaho
(800) 432-4601

Illinois
(866) 262-6663

Indiana
(317) 232-9010
licensinghelp@doe.in.gov

Iowa
(515) 281-3245

Kansas
(785) 296-3201

Kentucky
(502) 564-4606
dcert@ky.gov

Louisiana
(877) 453-2721

Maine
(207) 624-6603
cert.doe@maine.gov

Maryland
(866) 772-8922

Massachusetts
(781) 338-6600

Michigan
(833) 633-5788​
Moecssupport@michigan.gov

Minnesota
(651) 582-8​200
mde.educator-licensing@state.mn.us

Mississippi
(601) 359-3483
teachersupport@mde.k12.ms.us

Missouri
(573) 751-0051
certification@dese.mo.gov

Montana
(406) 444-3150
cert@mt.gov

Nebraska
(402) 471-0739
nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov

Nevada
(702) 486-6458

New Hampshire
(603) 271-3494

New Jersey
(609) 292-2070

New Mexico
(505) 827-5800
LicensureUnit@state.nm.us

New York
(518) 474-3901

North Carolina
(919) 807-3310

North Dakota
(701) 328-9641
espbinfo@nd.gov

Ohio
(877) 644-6338

Oklahoma
(405) 521-3337

Oregon
(503)378-3586

Pennsylvania
(717) 787-3356

Rhode Island
(401) 222-4600
eqac@ride.ri.gov

South Carolina
(803) 734-8500

South Dakota
(605) 773-3134

Tennessee
(615) 532-4885
Education.Licensing@tn.gov

Texas
(512) 463-9734

Utah
(801) 538-7740

Vermont
(802) 828-1130​
DOE-LicensingInfo@state.vt.us

Virginia
(888) 832-2481

Washington
(360) 725-6400
cert@k12.wa.us

West Virginia
(800) 982-2378

Wisconsin
(608) 266-1027
licensing@dpi.wi.gov

Wyoming
(800) 675-6893

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