Want to teach in Washington D.C.?

Below are the requirements for selecting Certification Central as your training program.

Is there interstate reciprocity between ND and Washington D.C.

     No

If I go through Certification Central, do I first need to obtain a ND teaching license and then apply for a license in Washington D.C. where I want to teach?

     Yes

Do I need to have actual teaching experience in ND?

     Yes, two years

If I enroll in Certification Central, what are the steps to getting a license in Washington D.C.?

     On the “Office of the State Superintendent of Education: Standard Teacher Credential” webpage,

follow the instructions under Option 3:

https://osse.dc.gov/page/standard-teacher-credential

Who do I contact if I have questions?

     Katherine Terras: katherine.terras@certificationcentral.education
     or
     Lynne Chalmers: lynne.chalmers@certificationcentral.education