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Certification Terminology

Professional Certification, Foreign Language

Grade Level of Certification:

K-12

Degree Requirement:

B.A. minimum

Subject Matter Requirements:

Major

Professional Training in Education Required:

Yes

Subject Test:

Praxis I

Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:

1. National Board Certification in the content area.

2. A passing grade in the Praxis II (Latin) exam.

3. 100 points in at least 3 columns on Maine’s HOUSSE Rubric in that content area, if eligible for its use.

Links:

Overview: http://www.maine.gov/education/cert/index.html

Requirement Specifics: http://www.maine.gov/education/forms/fingerprint/letter_1.htm

Routes to Licensure: http://www.maine.gov/education/forms/cert.htm

Contact: Cert.doe@maine.gov