Pennsylvania Teacher Reciprocity Agreements
Through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, Pennsylvania allows individuals who have completed a teacher preparation program, or who have already become teachers in other states, to be awarded Pennsylvania teaching certification through reciprocity. Requirements of candidates through reciprocity are the following:
Transferring a PA Teaching Certificate to Another State
Students holding a Pennsylvania teaching certification can also transfer their teaching certificate to any of the states listed below without completing a teacher education program within that state. Each state may have different testing and application requirements, but PA certified candidates can apply to transfer their certificate, and if need be, take the specific state’s licensure exam(s). Students need to check each state's department of education website for specific information on what is needed to transfer a PA certificate.
- Been awarded a baccalaureate degree.
- Completed a state-approved teacher education program, including a supervised student teaching experience, leading to a comparable or broader certificate in the member state.
- Received the recommendation from the certification officer at the college or university on an application form designated by this Bureau.
- Complied with all ancillary requirements, including Pennsylvania tests and 3.0 GPA. Six credits in math and six credits in English are also required for full certification.
- Met all Pennsylvania requirements related to citizenship as well as moral, ethical and physical/mental fitness.
Transferring a PA Teaching Certificate to Another State
Students holding a Pennsylvania teaching certification can also transfer their teaching certificate to any of the states listed below without completing a teacher education program within that state. Each state may have different testing and application requirements, but PA certified candidates can apply to transfer their certificate, and if need be, take the specific state’s licensure exam(s). Students need to check each state's department of education website for specific information on what is needed to transfer a PA certificate.
The following are member states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with Pennsylvania.
