Maine Teacher Reciprocity Agreements
The state of Maine offers current teachers, or those who qualify for teacher certification, in others states to earn teaching certification in Maine through evaluation of out-of-state teacher education programs and examinations.
To learn more about the process of earning your Maine teaching credential as an out-of-state teacher applicant, explore the Maine Department of Education website or call (207) 624-6603.
The following are members states of the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement who have signed reciprocity agreements with Maine.
| Alabama | Indiana | New Hampshire | South Dakota |
| Arizona | Kansas | New Jersey | Tennessee |
| Arkansas | Kentucky | New Mexico | Texas |
| California | Louisiana | New York | Utah |
| Colorado | Maryland | North Carolina | Vermont |
| Connecticut | Massachusetts | North Dakota | Virginia |
| Delaware | Michigan | Ohio | Washington |
| Florida | Mississippi | Oklahoma | West Virginia |
| Georgia | Missouri | Oregon | Wisconsin |
| Hawaii | Montana | Pennsylvania | Wyoming |
| Idaho | Nebraska | Rhode Island | |
| Illinois | Nevada | 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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