COST State-by-State Certification Map 2

Question 1

Which interstate compact allows teachers to more easily transfer their license to member states without completing additional coursework?

Accepted Answer

NASDTEC Interstate Agreement

Answer

The NASDTEC Interstate Agreement facilitates license portability across participating states by honoring comparable out-of-state credentials.

Question 2

A teacher certified in Florida wants to transfer to Georgia. Which characteristic of Georgia's process is most likely to apply?

Accepted Answer

Georgia participates in a regional reciprocity agreement with Florida

Answer

Southern states including Georgia and Florida often participate in regional agreements that streamline the reciprocity process for neighboring states.

Question 3

Which factor most commonly causes a state to deny reciprocity even when the applicant holds a valid license in another state?

Accepted Answer

Differences in subject-area endorsement scope between the two states

Answer

States may deny reciprocity when the original endorsement area doesn't precisely match the receiving state's subject or grade-band categories.

Question 4

California is known among out-of-state teachers primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It requires applicants to pass its own subject-matter competency exams in most cases

Answer

California generally requires out-of-state applicants to demonstrate subject-matter competency through California-approved exams, making it one of the more demanding states for reciprocity.

Question 5

Texas issues a 'Visiting Teacher Permit' to out-of-state certified teachers primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Allow employment while the full reciprocity application is being processed

Answer

Texas's Visiting Teacher Permit is a temporary credential that lets districts hire out-of-state teachers while they complete full Texas certification requirements.

(COST) Certified Out-of-State Teacher Practice Test

(COST) Certified Out-of-State Teacher Practice Test

COST State-by-State Certification Map 2