Certification Standards for Educational Personnel

(a) A candidate for certification as a reading and writing specialist for grades K-12 shall meet the following entry level requirements: (1) At least a master's degree in literacy or a related field; (2) The general education requirements specified in Ed 505.06: (3) The professio…

(a) In accordance with RSA 186:11, XXXI, a driver education teacher shall not be required to be certified as a secondary school teacher. (b) An individual who chooses to be certified as a driver education teacher shall have the following entry requirements to be certified as a dr…

(a) For an individual to be certified as a school social worker, the individual shall: (1) Have completed a master's level specialist program in school social work. Specialist-level programs shall consist of a full time, or its equivalent in part-time, coordinated sequence of spe…

A candidate for certification as a health educator shall have the following skills, competencies and knowledge through a combination of academic experiences and demonstrated competency: (a) In the area of health-related content knowledge of human biology, social science, and psyc…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a physical education teacher in grades K-12: (a) To be certified as a physical education teacher, the candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) The department of education shall assess the skills, compete…

(a) In this section, "English for Speakers of Other Languages" (ESOL) means a program that teaches students from different home language backgrounds to become proficient in and to learn in English. (b) The following requirements shall apply to the certification of an ESOL teacher…

(a) In this section, "young" means a child who is of pre-K age through grade 3. (b) To be considered for an early childhood education teacher statement of eligibility, as described in Ed 505.06, a candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (c) To be eligible for licensure…

(a) To be certified as a specialist in assessment of intellectual functioning (SAIF), an individual shall: (1) Hold a master's degree and a valid: a. Certification from the department in education, school counseling, administration, or speech language specialist; b. License as a …

(a) A candidate shall have the following entry level requirements to be certified as a library media coordinator:(1) Have completed a minimum of 3 years' experience as a library media specialist as documented by positive recommendations or evaluations from the candidate's supervi…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a library media specialist in grades K-12: (a) To be certified as a library media specialist, the candidate shall have a bachelor's degree; and (b) A candidate for certification as a library media specialist shall hav…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a digital learning specialist: (a) To be certified as a digital learning specialist, the candidate shall have: (1) At least a bachelor's degree; and (2) Qualify for certification under one of the credentialing pathway…

(a) To be certified as a speech-language specialist, a candidate shall meet the following entry level requirements relative to education and experience: (1) The general education requirements specified in Ed 505.06, if applicable; (2) The professional education requirements speci…

(a) To be certified as an English language arts teacher for grades 5-12, the candidate shall: (1) Have at least a bachelor's degree; and (2) Obtain certification through one of the alternatives in Ed 505.01 - Ed 505.05 having also met the requirements of (c) below. (b) For candid…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of an English language arts teacher for grades 5-8: (a) To be certified as an English language arts teacher for grades 5-8, the candidate shall: (1) Have at least a bachelor's degree; (2) Qualify for certification under …

(a) To be certified as a mathematics teacher, the candidate shall: (1) Have at least a bachelor's degree; (2) Obtain certification through one of the alternatives in Ed 505.01 - Ed 505.05; (3) Meet the requirements of (c) below; and (4) Meet the requirements of either Ed 507.26, …

(a) A candidate for certification as a mathematics specialist for grades K-6 shall meet the following entry level requirements: (1) The candidate shall have at least a master's degree in mathematics, education or a related field and can document a passing score on the Praxis II M…

(a) To be certified as a middle level mathematics teacher, the candidate shall: (1) Obtain certification to teach upper level elementary mathematics through algebra I or integrated I through one of the alternatives in Ed 505.01-Ed 505.05; and (2) Meet the requirements of Ed 507.2…

(a) To be certified as an upper level mathematics teacher, the candidate shall: (1) Obtain certification to teach pre-algebra through advanced placement math courses through one of the alternatives in Ed 505.01-Ed 505.05; and (2) Meet the requirements of Ed 507.25 and Ed 507.27(c…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a social studies teacher for grades 5-8: (a) To be certified as a social studies teacher for grades 5-8, the candidate shall: (1) Have at least a bachelor's degree; (2) Qualify for certification under one of the alter…

(a) To be certified as a science teacherfor grades 5-8, the candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a science teacher as provided in Ed 507.29; and (2) Meet the requirements of (c) below. (b) For candidates seeking certification under an alternative 3, 4…

(a) To be certified as science teacher , the candidate shall have: (1) At least a bachelor's degree; and (2) Qualify for certification under one of the alternatives in Ed 505.01 - Ed 505.05. (b) For candidates seeking certification under an alternative 3, 4, or 5 pathway, the dep…

(a) To be certified as an earth and space science teacherfor grades 7-12, the candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a science teacheras provided in Ed 507.29; and (2) Meet the requirements of (c) below. (b) For candidates seeking certification under an…

(a) To be certified as a life sciences teacherfor grades 7-12, the candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a science teacheras provided in Ed 507.29; and (2) Meet the requirements of (c) below. (b) For candidates seeking certification under an alternativ…

(a) To be certified as a chemistry teacherfor grades 7-12, the candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a science teacheras provided in Ed 507.29; (2) Meet the qualifications for certification as a physical science teacheras provided in Ed 507.51; and (3)…

(a) To be certified as a physics teacherfor grades 7-12, the candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a science teacher as provided in Ed 507.29; (2) Meet the qualifications for certification as a physical science teacher as provided in Ed 507.51; and (3)…

(a) To be certified as an educator in theatre, the candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) A candidate for certification as an educator in theatre shall demonstrate knowledge in compliance with RSA 193-C:3, the techniques for enhancing student learning in this area…

(a) To be considered for a theatre teacher statement of eligibility as outlined in Ed 505.06, a candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) To be eligible for licensure as a theatre teacher under any of the pathways described in Ed 505.05 through Ed 505.07, a candidate…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a classical languages teacher: (a) To be certified as a classical languages teacher, the candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) A candidate for certification as a classical languages teacher with an en…

(a) To be considered for a classical languages teacher statement of eligibility, as described in Ed 505.06, an individual shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) To be eligible for licensure as a classical languages teacher with an endorsement in Latin under any of the pathw…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification of a music teacher in grades K-12: (a) To be certified as a music teacher, the candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) A candidate for certification as a music teacher shall have the following skills, comp…

(a) To be considered for a music teacher Statement of Eligibility as outlined in Ed 505.05, a candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) To be eligible for licensure as a music teacher under any of the pathways described in Ed 505.04 through Ed 505.06 a candidate shal…

The following requirements shall apply to the certification and employment of an early childhood special education teacher for children from birth up to age 8: (a) To be certified as an early childhood special education teacher for children from birth up to age 8, the candidate s…

(a) To be licensed as a special education teacher the candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree. (b) A candidate for licensure as a special education teacher shall have skills, competencies, and knowledge in the following areas: (1) In the area of foundations, the candida…

(a) To be licensed as an early childhood special education teacher, the candidate shall have at least a bachelor's degree; (b) A candidate for licensure as early childhood special education teacher for children from birth through grade 3 shall have skills, competencies, and knowl…

To be certified as teacher in the area of intellectual developmental disabilities, including the autism spectrum disorder, the candidate shall: (a) Have at least a bachelor's degree and certification in general special education under Ed 507.40; and (b) Have the following knowled…

To be certified as teacher in the area of deaf and hearing disabilities, the candidate shall: (a) Have at least a bachelor's degree; and (b) Have the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions through a combination of academic and supervised practical experiences in the follow…

To be certified as teacher in the area of emotional and behavioral disabilities, the candidate shall: (a) Have at least a bachelor's degree and certification in general special education under Ed 507.40; and (b) Have the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions through a com…

To be certified as a teacher in the area of specific learning disabilities, the candidate shall: (a) Have at least a bachelor's degree and certification in general special education under Ed 507.40; and (b) Have the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions through a combinat…

To be certified as teacher in the area of physical and health disabilities, the candidate shall: (a) Have at least a bachelor's degree and certification in general special education under Ed 507.40; and (b) Have the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions through a combinat…

To be certified as teacher in the area of blind and vision disabilities, the candidate shall: (a) Have at least a bachelor's degree; and (b) Have the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions through a combination of academic and supervised practical experiences in the follow…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 507.48 #8229, eff 12-17-04 (renumbered by #9157, from Ed 507.40); ss by #10246, eff 12-21-12; renumbered by #12603 (formerly Ed 507.46) Reserved by Number 23, Filed June 8, 2023, Proposed by #13635, Effective 5/12/2023, Expires 5/12/2033.

(a) To be eligible for licensure as a comprehensive business educator, a candidate shall: (1) Have at least a bachelor's degree; (2) Qualify for licensure under one of the alternatives in Ed 505.01 -505.06; (3) Meet the qualifications for licensure as a career and technical educa…

(a) To be certified as a comprehensive family and consumer science education teacher, an individual shall meet the qualifications for certification as a career and technical education teacher as provided in Ed 507.02 and meet the requirements of (b) and (c) below. (b) In addition…

A candidate for certification as a dance teacher shall have the following skills, competencies and knowledge through a combination of academic and supervised practical experiences in the following areas: (a) In the area of content, process, and methodology of dance as an art form…

The following requirements shall apply to the licensure of a reading and writing teacher: (a) The candidate shall:(1) Qualify for licensure under one of the alternatives in Ed 505.05 - Ed 505.07; (2) Have completed at least 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience whil…

(a) To be certified as a physical science teacher for grades 7-12, the candidate shall: (1) Meet the qualifications for certification as a science teacher as provided in Ed 507.30; and (2) Meet the requirements of (c) below. (b) For candidates seeking certification under an alter…

(a) A candidate seeking a credential as a computer science educator for grades K-12 shall meet the following education requirements:(1) Either:a. Have at least a bachelor's degree; or b. Hold a current eligible industry-recognized credential as defined in RSA 200-O:2, II; and (2)…