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Learn about the options for entering the education profession in Rhode Island.
The RI Approved Program Pathway allows individuals to enroll and complete certificate area programs with an in-state educator preparation provider.
This pathway:
Future RI educators should utilize the Educator Preparation Index to better understand the performance and outcomes of recent graduates.
Narrative reports about each provider will be made public in 2016.
The Credential Review Pathway allows eligible individuals to pursue RI certification by following a differentiated program of study (determined by a consortium institution or RIDE). RIDE conducts credential review in a limited number of certificate areas.
Questions regarding the process associated with the Consortium Credential Review should be directed to the institutions.
Educators pursuing this pathway should follow the steps below:
Educators seeking reinstatement of a certificate that expired more than 10 years ago should pursue this pathway.
RIDE Credential Review Information
RIDE Credential review is offered in a limited number of certificate areas. Please review the CRCI Area Listing above. Some educators may seek RIDE Credential Review for the following scenarios:
Reciprocity allows individuals who completed a state approved out-of-state preparation program or who hold valid full out-of-state certificates to pursue RI certification where similar certificate areas exist.
Details for out-of-state program completers and out-of-state certified educators can be found below. Prior to applying through this pathway, review your credentials to ensure you qualify. National interstate agreements may also be found online through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC.)
This pathway may be available to individuals who have completed state-approved preparation programs. The preparation program must lead to comparable certification in RI. Individuals pursuing this pathway should review the RI certification and testing requirements prior to submitting an application. Include official student-issued transcripts and/or letter of verification of a completed approved program stating the content and grade range in your application packet. Application processing takes fourteen to sixteen weeks. Complete applications are processed more quickly than incomplete applications.
This reciprocity pathway may be available to individuals who hold a valid, current, full, out-of-state certificate. The certificate must align to a specific RI certificate grade range and content area, is NASDTEC Stage 3, and is NOT a temporary or preliminary certificate. Individuals pursuing this pathway should review the RI certification and testing requirements prior to submitting an application. Include official student-issued transcripts and/or letter of verification of a completed approved program stating the content and grade range in your application packet. Application processing takes fourteen to sixteen weeks. Complete applications are processed more quickly than incomplete applications.
Preliminary Certificates allow individuals to seek and secure employment while pursuing the requirements for full RI certification.
APPLY ONLINE! You may apply for any of the following preliminary certificates.
Go to RIDEmap to start your application.
*Initiated by approved alternate route programs and may be renewed one time **Initiated by a Rhode Island LEA
Applicants seeking certification on the basis of foreign (non-U.S.) coursework and/or diplomas must provide the Office of Educator Quality and Certification with a detailed equivalency report or course-by-course evaluation of any college-level credit completed.
Independent evaluations must be made by one of the nationally recognized agencies approved by NACES®: http://www.naces.org/
NACES is an association of independent, nongovernmental organizations which provide credential evaluation services to individuals who have completed part or all their education outside the United States.
NACES member organizations serve education institutions, professional organizations, regulatory and legal entities, business communities, and individuals in the authentication, verification, analysis, and evaluation of education obtained outside the United States.
NACES vision is to serve as the authority in the credential evaluation field and to guide the evolution of the profession in the ever-broadening contexts for applied comparative education in the global community.
You can view a listing of vendors that are approved by RIDE to evaluate foreign credentials.
If you are a vendor and wish to apply to be a RIDE approved Foreign Credential agency, please complete the application and submit to eqac@ride.ri.gov
On December 4, 2018, the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved updated educator certification regulations that include endorsements. While RIDE does not require endorsements for school assignments, adding an endorsement to current, existing, and valid Rhode Island certificate(s) is designed to expand and recognize an educator's specialty area expertise.
The following endorsement areas have been approved by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education: Multilingual Learners, Literacy/Dyslexia, and Computer Science.
RIDE is now accepting applications from providers (e.g., associations, preparation programs, and educators) that are interested in offering a professional learning series or courses that will lead to an approved endorsement in one or more of the areas listed above.
If you have additional questions, contact Mary Keenan at mary.keenan@ride.ri.gov.
Office of Educator Excellence and Certification Services
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