<p>Instead of hi-jacking the thread regarding too much debt I thought I’d start another one specifically regarding an education major at an out of state school. That is, the student who thinks she/he wants to teach but does not want to go to a college in her/his home state. My daughter is a senior education major at a college in Illinois. She was accepted at colleges in Pennsylvania (PSU, Millersville) and in North Carolina (Elon) as an ed major but chose to attend a small private Christian College in Illiniois. Now, my daughter is one of those kids that KNEW her major and we were able to focus on that as we looked at colleges. We made sure that IL had a reciprocal agreement with Pennsylvania. While we knew she wanted to teach, she’s still not sure WHERE she would like to teach. All I’m rooting for now is somewhere within a days drive or close to an airport served by Southwest. </p>
<p>But after reading the thread about too much debt I thought I’d make sure I saw it in writing. I would still suggest that anyone interested in teaching double check with their own home state’s policy.</p>
<p>Here it is from the Pennsylvania Department of Education web page: <a href=“http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=22613&teachingPNavCtr=|#2536”>http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=22613&teachingPNavCtr=|#2536</a></p>
<p>Out-of-State Graduates
Teaching in PA Home<br>
Interstate Certification Agreements</p>
<p>Pennsylvania has signed an Interstate Agreement with 45 other states/jurisdictions based upon the mutually agreed-upon conditions of that contract. It should be noted, however, that in all cases, candidates for Pennsylvania certification must complete the Praxis tests required by Pennsylvania. In order for this Bureau to evaluate an application using the Interstate Agreement, the candidate must provide verification that he/she has:</p>
<p>Been awarded a baccalaureate degree
Completed a state-approved teacher education program, including a supervised student teaching experience, leading to a comparable or broader certificate in the member state</p>
<p>Received the recommendation from the certification officer at the college or university on an application form designated by this Bureau</p>
<p>Complied with all ancillary requirements, including Pennsylvania tests and college minimum grade-point average</p>
<p>Met all Pennsylvania requirements related to citizenship as well as moral, ethical and physical/mental fitness</p>
<p>Candidates who possess a valid and comparable (in subject and grade level scope) certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will be issued a Professional Instructional II certificate. The applicant will not be asked to complete any additional requirements for that certificate, including Praxis Series tests.</p>
<p>The following sections of the Interstate Agreement have not been signed by Pennsylvania:</p>
<p>Alternative preparation or alternative certification
Certification and experience without having completed an approved program
Vocational, educational specialist, administrator or supervisor</p>
<p>As of April 2001, the following states/jurisdictions have agreed to sign a contract with Pennsylvania:</p>
<li> Alabama</li>
<li> Alaska</li>
<li> Arizona</li>
<li> Arkansas</li>
<li> California</li>
<li> Colorado</li>
<li> Connecticut</li>
<li> Delaware</li>
<li> District of Columbia</li>
<li> Florida</li>
<li> Georgia</li>
<li> Hawaii</li>
<li> Idaho</li>
<li> Illinois</li>
<li> Indiana </li>
<li> Kansas</li>
<li> Kentucky</li>
<li> Louisiana</li>
<li> Maine</li>
<li> Maryland</li>
<li> Massachusetts</li>
<li> Michigan</li>
<li> Mississippi</li>
<li> Montana</li>
<li> Nebraska</li>
<li> Nevada</li>
<li> New Hampshire</li>
<li> New Jersey</li>
<li> New Mexico</li>
<li> New York</li>
<li> North Carolina</li>
<li> North Dakota</li>
<li> Ohio</li>
<li> Oklahoma</li>
<li> Oregon</li>
<li> Rhode Island</li>
<li> South Carolina</li>
<li> Tennessee</li>
<li> Texas</li>
<li> Utah</li>
<li> Vermont</li>
<li> Virginia</li>
<li> Washington</li>
<li> West Virginia</li>
<li> Wyoming</li>
</ol>