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Certification Terminology

Professional Certification, Foreign Language

Grade Level of Certification:

7-12

Degree Requirement:

B.A. minimum plus additional requirements

Subject Matter Requirements:

30 credits

Professional Training in Education Required:

Yes

Subject Test:

Praxis II

Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:

1. Successful completion of state-approved teacher preparation program with praxis testing OR successful completion of state-approved teacher preparation program.

2. A valid level II license from a US state/territory.

3. Three (3) years of valid full-time teaching experience within the past 7 years.

4. Full completion of all content and teacher education coursework required under the DC Municipal Regulations.

Links:

Overview: http://www.teachdc.org

Requirement Specifics: https://www.osse.dc.gov/seo/cwp/view,a,1224,Q,563678,PM,1.asp

Routes to Licensure: https://www.teachertrack.org/dcsd/login.aspx

Contact: Educator.licensurehelp@dc.gov