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Micronesia teacher certification
Teaching credentials in Micronesia
Each row is a credential Micronesia reported to Title II. Initial means a first credential for a new teacher. Years is the length of validity.
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special | Yes | 4 | Yes | EC-12, EC-12, EC-12 |
Requirements
Yes means the state reports the item as required for that credential. Tests shows only whether tests are required; Title II does not name the tests.
| Credential | Bachelor's | Master's | Education degree | Prep program | Tests | Performance assessment | Clinical | Coursework | Credit hours | Min. GPA | Transcripts | Employment | Mentoring | Recency | Background check | Fingerprint | Police check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Verify a teaching license in Micronesia
Teaching licenses in Micronesia are verified on the lookup service run by COM-FSM. Search there by the teacher's name or certificate number to see current status.
PT3 does not verify licenses and holds no records of individual teachers.
Renewal
Renew times is how many times the credential can be renewed; renewal years is the length of each renewal.
| Credential | Renewable | Renew times | Renewal years | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special | Yes | 5 | 4 | Degree Level must be AA/AS and up |
Emergency and temporary credentials
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special | Yes | 4 | Yes | EC-12, EC-12, EC-12 |
Out-of-state teachers
Title II lists no separate out-of-state credential for Micronesia. Ask COM-FSM how it reviews licenses from other states.
Newly licensed teachers prepared out of state: 0.
Alternative routes
Title II lists no alternative route for Micronesia.
About Micronesia certification
There is no additional report.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get a teaching certificate in Micronesia?
Micronesia reports 1 credentials to Title II, 1 of them initial. 1 initial credentials require a bachelor's degree, 0 require a preparation program and 1 require tests. Apply through COM-FSM.
How do I verify a teaching license in Micronesia?
Licenses are verified on the lookup service run by COM-FSM. PT3 does not verify licenses.
Can I renew a Micronesia teaching certificate?
1 of 1 Micronesia credentials are reported as renewable. Renewal details by credential are listed in the Renewal section.
Does Micronesia issue emergency or temporary teaching certificates?
Yes. Title II lists 1: Special.
Can I teach in Micronesia with an out-of-state license?
Title II lists no separate out-of-state credential for Micronesia. Ask COM-FSM how it reviews licenses from other states.
Is there alternative teacher certification in Micronesia?
Title II lists no alternative route for Micronesia.