Testing and assessment treatment
Requirement
Level 2 and Level 3-A applicants provide the test scores used for licensure and must show the required credit hours or accepted test evidence for each endorsement sought.
Which out-of-state path this covers
New Mexico assigns reciprocal license level primarily by verified teaching experience under a standard license, with additional degree, preparation, testing and endorsement evidence.
What can change this answer
Fewer than three full school years supports Level 1, at least three supports Level 2, and at least six plus a qualifying master's degree or National Board certificate supports Level 3-A; the source credential must be current, valid and comparable.
Documents you may need
The reciprocal review uses the current comparable source license, degree and approved-preparation records, verified experience, prior score reports, endorsement evidence and fingerprint clearance.
Where the testing answer can change
- •Level 1 is the branch for fewer than three full school years of qualifying service
- •Level 2 requires at least three full school years while holding a standard credential
- •Level 3-A requires at least six full school years and a qualifying master's degree or National Board certification
- •A source license alone creates no presumption that PED will issue the requested license or endorsement
Register and send scores only for the exact exam code named by the state agency.
Official sources
Check again by 2026-11-01