Oklahoma Teacher Reciprocity Agreements
The state of Oklahoma will accept proof of current, valid teacher certifications from other states for current teachers seeking teacher certification in Oklahoma. However, if your current cerifying state has differing standards than Oklahoma, you may be held responsible to fulfill any deficiencies acknowledged by a certification anaylist at the Oklahoma Department of Education. For more information about the certification process, explore the Oklahoma Department of Education website, or call (405) 525-2612.
The following are member states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with Oklahoma.
| Alabama | Indiana | Nevada | South Dakota |
| Arizona | Kansas | New Hampshire | Tennessee |
| Arkansas | Kentucky | New Jersey | Texas |
| California | Louisiana | New Mexico | Utah |
| Colorado | Maine | New York | Vermont |
| Connecticut | Maryland | North Carolina | Virginia |
| Delaware | Massachusetts | North Dakota | Washington |
| Florida | Michigan | Ohio | West Virginia |
| Georgia | Mississippi | Oregon | Wisconsin |
| Hawaii | Missouri | Pennsylvania | Wyoming |
| Idaho | Montana | Rhode Island | |
| Illinois | Nebraska | South Carolina |
Info to Explore
- Why become a teacher...
- Types of teaching certification
- Teaching certification programs
- Profiles of the professionals
- Teaching Salaries and Benefits
Terminology and Specifics
- What is "Alternative Teaching Certification"?
- What is "Certification Reciprocity"?
- Transitioning from Subbing to Teaching
- Transitioning from Teaching to Administration
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