Certification Standards for Educational Personnel

(a) Pursuant to RSA 91-A:5, V, the following limited credential status information shall be available to the general public, upon written or verbal request: (1) The name of the credential holder; (2) The individual's current credential status, including type of credential, expira…

Any member of the general public may make a request either verbally, in writing, or by e-mail to the department for access to records listed in Ed 502.01(a). Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 502.02 Amended by Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10558, Effective …

(a) All records regarding educators or educational personnel credentials shall be maintained by the bureau while the credential is valid. (b) Educator or educational personnel records which are no longer valid shall be maintained by the bureau. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 502.03 …

(a) For the purposes of this section, "minor assignment" means the portion of an individual's teaching assignment being taught in a content area in which the individual does not hold a license. (b) A non-credentialed substitute teacher or school nurse may be hired for up to 20 co…

(a) The board shall revoke the credential of a superintendent who knowingly employs or continues the active employment of an individual who does not hold a valid New Hampshire credential provided the board determines that the superintendent took such action knowingly based on fin…

(a) The board shall revoke the credential of a superintendent who knowingly employs or continues the active employment of an educator who does not hold a valid New Hampshire teaching credential or intern license, provided the board determines that the superintendent took such act…

(a) To qualify for a beginning educator license, an individual shall meet the qualifications for a license specified in Ed 505 and either: (1) Have less than 3 years of educator experience; or (2) Have more than 3 years of educator experience but does not meet the requirements fo…

(a) To qualify for an experienced educator license an individual shall: (1) Have at least 3 years of full-time or full-time equivalent educator experience; (2) Have been deemed effective or above according to the local evaluation system for 2 consecutive years; and (3) Have succe…

(a) To qualify for an intern authorization an individual shall complete the application required in Ed 505 and be currently employed in a New Hampshire school under a valid statement of eligibility; (b) Intern authorizations shall be granted under Ed 505.09(f) for the duration of…

(a) The board shall, in accordance with RSA 186:11, XXXV and RSA 189:14-f, issue a master teacher certificate in an area of endorsement listed in paragraph (b) to an applicant who meets the requirements for education and experience as set forth in paragraph (d) and demonstrates q…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 504.04 #6349, eff 10-5-96; ss by #7923, eff 7-24-03, EXPIRED: 7-24-11 New. #10506, eff 1-17-14 Amended by Volume XL Number 41, Filed October 8, 2020, Proposed by # 13100, Effective 10/5/2020, Expires 10/5/2030. Repealed by Number 32, Filed August 8, 20…

(a) The applicant who is in process of certification (IPC) shall sign the application acknowledging that all information contained on the application is true, accurate and complete to the best of the applicant's knowledge. (b) If a superintendent files an in IPC with the bureau, …

(a) The senior educational official shall complete and file an "In Process of Licensure Authorization Request (IPLA)" form, January 2020 with the bureau. (b) The bureau shall approve such filing, if the bureau finds that the applicant who is the subject of the IPLA request: (1) I…

To be certified as a Paraeducator I, an individual shall possess a high school degree or HiSET equivalent. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 504.06 #8667, eff 7-1-06 Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12143, Effective 3/24/2017, Expires 3/24/2027.…

(a) An applicant for school nurse I shall be currently licensed in New Hampshire as a registered nurse as defined by RSA 326-B:2, X at the associate's degree level and have 3 years of clinical nursing experience under their own license in pediatric nursing or other related nursin…

(a) An applicant for school nurse I shall be currently licensed in New Hampshire as a registered nurse as defined by RSA 326-B:2, X at the associate's degree level and have 3 years of clinical nursing experience in pediatric nursing or other related nursing areas, including, but …

(a) A school nurse II hired before August 25, 2019, may renew a school nurse II credential if they continue to be employed within the same school district and comply with (c) and (d) below. (b) If a school nurse II leaves the school district in which they are currently employed, …

(a) An applicant for school nurse III shall have completed a board of nursing approved registered nursing program at the bachelor's degree level or higher, be currently licensed in New Hampshire as a registered nurse as defined by RSA 326-B:2, X, and have 3 years current experien…

(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Educational interpreter and transliterator" means the professional employee whose job entails the facilitation of communication between individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who use signed lan…

(a) A criminal history records check clearance shall be required for: (1) Any individual who seeks employment as a school bus driver; and (2) Professional educator preparation program (PEPP) candidates prior to unsupervised placement in a field experience as described in Ed 604. …

(a) Except as described in paragraph (g), each candidate seeking an initial teacher or instructional specialist license under one of the pathways listed below shall pass a basic academic skills assessment, including, but not limited to, the praxis core academic skills for educato…

Each applicant who seeks licensure under Ed 505.05 shall have completed a program providing the following core competencies: (a) Content competencies in the following areas necessary for college and workforce success: (1) Language arts; (2) Reasoning; (3) Information literacy; (4…

Four domains of professional education requirements shall encompass the knowledge, skills, and abilities entry-level educators demonstrate prior to being eligible for an educator license with a teacher endorsement in New Hampshire as outlined in Ed 507, as follows: (a) In the are…

Ten domains of professional education requirements shall encompass the knowledge, skills, and abilities experienced educators demonstrate prior to being eligible for a license with an administrator endorsement in New Hampshire as outlined in Ed 506, as follows: (a) Effective educ…

(a) Individuals shall qualify for a beginning educator license or added endorsement to an existing license by completing a board-approved educator preparation program(s) at a college, university or teacher training institution in New Hampshire in accordance with Ed 600 and meetin…

(a) In addition to the requirements in Ed 505.06(e), applicants for demonstrated competencies through portfolio and oral board reviews shall qualify for a beginning educator license or added endorsement on an existing license by documenting at least 4 months of continuous full-ti…

(a) Persons interested in holding a New Hampshire educator credential shall complete and file an application with the bureau either online or by mail as follows: (1) On the myNHDOE Educator Information System (EIS); or (2) Bureau of Credentialing Department of Education 101 Pleas…

(a) Persons interested in holding a New Hampshire educator credential shall complete and submit an application with the bureau either online or by mail as follows: (1) By creating an account on the my NHDOE Educator Information System (EIS) at https://my.doe.nh.gov/myNHDOE/Login/…

(a) An application shall not be complete until all application materials, including the proper fee, have been filed with the bureau. (b) Payments shall be made: (1) Electronically at the time of application on the Educator Information System (EIS); or (2) By cash, money order, ca…

(a) To be considered for licensure as superintendent, an individual shall: (1) Meet the requirements of Ed 505.03, Ed 505.04, and (b) below; (2) Have completed at least 5 years of experience as an education administrator in a k-12 setting; (3) Have completed one of the following:…

To be eligible for licensure as an assistant superintendent, an individual shall: (a) Meet the requirements of Ed 505.03 and Ed 505.04; (b) Have completed at least 3 years of experience as an education administrator, as described in Ed 506.03 through Ed 506.08, in a k-12 setting;…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level requirements to be certified as a business administrator: (1) Have completed a state board of education approved program in the area of business administration at the bachelor's or master's degree level; or (2) Completed a ba…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level requirements to be certified as a principal:(1) Have completed at least 5 years' experience as an educator; and (2) One of the following: a. Completed a master's program in educational leadership or a related area approved by…

(a) For purposes of this section, "curriculum administrator" means the administrator of a school district or school administrative unit who directs the curriculum, instruction, and assessment activities of a school district or administrative unit. (b) An individual shall have the…

(a) For purposes of this section, "district administrator" means the administrator of a school district or school administrative unit with 400 or fewer total school age enrollments and with no more than 2 public schools, as defined in Ed 306. (b) An individual shall have the foll…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a special education administrator: (a) To be certified as a special education administrator, a candidate shall meet the following entry level requirements relative to education and experience:(1) Have completed at lea…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level requirements to be certified as an associate principal: (1) Have completed at least 3 years of experience as an educator; and (2) One of the following: a. Completed a master's program in school administration/leadership or a …

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level requirements to be licensed as a career and technical education director: (1) Have completed at least 3 years of successful paid and progressively responsible experience as a career and technical educator, with experience wit…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level education and employment experiences to be licensed as a school counseling director: (1) Completion of a state board of education approved school counseling program at the master's degree level or higher; (2) Current possessi…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level requirements to be certified as a career and technical education director: (1) Have completed at least 3 years of successful paid and progressively responsible experience as a career and technical educator, with experience wi…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements for specialty licensure under Ed 507.03, a teacher of career and technical education (CTE) shall have the qualifications listed in (c) below. (b) Educators holding a CTE specialty endorsement shall be allowed to teach classes in a conte…

(a) An individual seeking licensure as a CTE teacher in a specialty area shall: (1) Meet the professional education requirements listed in Ed 505.03; and (2) Meet the skills, competencies, and knowledge qualifications for licensure as required in Ed 507.02(c). (b) In addition to …

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.04 #2055, eff 6-16-82; ss by #2714, eff 5-16-84; ss by #4851, eff 6-25-90; EXPIRED 6-25-96 New. #6349, eff 10-5-96; rpld by #7923, eff 7-24-03 New. #8229, eff 12-17-04; ss by? #10246, eff 12-21-12 Reserved by Number 23, Filed June 8, 2023, Proposed…

(a) To be certified as a comprehensive technology education teacher a candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a career and technical education teacher as provided in Ed 507.02 (2) Meet the requirements of (b) below; (3) Have at least a bachelor's degree;…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level education and employment experiences to be certified as a school counseling director: (1) Completion of a state board of education approved school counseling program at the master's degree level or higher; (2) Current possess…

(a) An individual shall have the following entry level requirements to be a certified school counselor: (1) Have completed a state board of education approved school counseling collegiate program at the master's degree level or higher; or (2) Have acquired the competencies, skill…

(a) The following shall be the entry level requirements for an individual to be certified as school psychologist: (1) Completion of any state board of education approved doctoral certificate of advanced graduate study/specialist, or master's level program in school psychology; or…