Core application evidence
Requirement
The application uses active full source credentials, official transcripts, preparation or examination evidence and an FBI Identity History Summary Check or accepted DCPS clearance.
Which application this evidence supports
D.C. can use an active full out-of-state credential without deficiencies for reciprocity on the applicant's first D.C. credential application, mapping it to a comparable Standard Teacher Credential.
What can change this answer
Reciprocity is available only on the first D.C. credential application; the source credential must be active and full, and later additions or issuances must satisfy D.C.-specific requirements.
Conditions to resolve before sending records
- •Reciprocity applies only during the first D.C. educator-credential application
- •The source license must be active, full and without deficiencies
- •Subsequent D.C. credential areas must meet D.C.-specific requirements
- •OSSE makes the final subject, grade and examination comparability decision
Send identity documents and background records only where the state agency instructs. TeachPassport does not receive them.
Official sources
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