The usual steps
- Identify the Pennsylvania certificate area
- Apply through TIMS
- Arrange official transcripts and preparation verification
- Submit experience and testing evidence when applicable
What can change your path
- • Certificate and grade-band comparability matter
- • Testing or other Pennsylvania-specific requirements may remain
What the state says
These facts come from official sources. The state agency still makes the final licensing decision.
Credential evaluation
Pennsylvania evaluates preparation, certificate area and grade-band comparability, experience and testing against the certificate requested.
Core evidence
The TIMS application may require official transcripts, preparation verification, out-of-state credentials, experience and testing evidence.
Why your details matter
State websites describe the possible routes. The right one for you can depend on your license, preparation, experience, subjects, grades, tests, National Board status and compact eligibility. TeachPassport uses those details to build your checklist and keeps checking the state’s rules.
One thing to know: The destination certificate and waivers depend on the applicant's exact credential, preparation and documented experience.