Demonstrate Competencies (DC)

The Department of Education has completed an analysis of the teacher supply and demand in NH. Based on the results of a survey and other data available to the Department, the following endorsements have been identified as critical shortage areas and are available under the Site-Based Licensing Plan.

NOTE: per RSA 189:39a “Notwithstanding a determination of critical staffing shortage made by the department of education, a superintendent, with the approval of the local school board, may determine that a critical staffing shortage exists in one or more specific teaching areas within the school district. The department of education shall be notified of any critical staffing shortages which have been determined in a school district within 30 days of such determination.”

Demonstrate competencies prior to employment in the role

These pathways do not require current NH employment in the role to complete licensure.

Portfolio/Oral Board (DCPOB)

After meeting initial requirements, this pathway allows you to submit a portfolio demonstrating how you have already met the competencies for NH licensure.

You will present your portfolio and sit for an oral board with three educators who hold the NH Experienced Educator License in the endorsement you are applying for. These three educators will determine if you meet the requirements for licensure.

National/Regional Licensure (DCNR)

This pathway is for those who hold licensure from a national/regional organization such as National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Association of School Psychologists, or US Department of Defense.

Transcript Analysis (DCTA)

This pathway is for administrative endorsements only.

Experience under Out-of-State License (DCEX)

If you do not meet the requirements for Out-of-State Approved Program (AEPPOS), and/or instead completed an alternative pathway to licensure in another state (including taking a test to earn an additional endorsement), you must have 3 years' experience in the last 7 years under an out-of-state license in the endorsement sought to be eligible for full NH licensure in that endorsement.

Ed 505.07 Demonstrated Competencies.

(a) In addition to the requirements in Ed 505.06(e), applicants for demonstrated competencies through portfolio and oral board reviews shall qualify for a beginning educator license or added endorsement on an existing license by documenting at least 4 months of continuous full-time or full-time equivalent experience as an educator in the endorsement area;.

(b) In addition to the requirements in Ed 505.06(e), applicants for demonstrated competencies through national or regional licensure shall qualify for a beginning educator license or added endorsement on an existing license by meeting one of the following requirements:

(1) Current national board certification in the area of endorsement from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards;

(2) A current national license in school psychology (NCSP) by the National Association of School Psychologists for an endorsement in school psychology; or

(3) A current US Department of Defense educator license;.

(c) In addition to the requirements in Ed 505.06(e), applicants for an administrator endorsement, as defined in Ed 501.02(a), through demonstrated competencies through transcript analysis shall qualify for a beginning educator license or added endorsement on an existing license by meeting endorsement-specific knowledge and skills competencies as determined by transcript analysis; or.

(d) In addition to the requirements in Ed 505.06(e), applicants for demonstrated competencies based on experience under an out-of-state endorsement on a full license shall qualify for a beginning educator license or added endorsement on an existing license by:

(1) Having held a comparable license from a state other than New Hampshire within the last 7 years, verified by the department; and

(2) Having 3 years of educator experience in the last 7 years working in the endorsement area being sought while licensed in that endorsement area, verified by the department.

(e) In addition to the requirements of the chosen pathway in (a) through (d) above, every applicant for a demonstrated competency pathway shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Holding the minimum degree required for the endorsement sought;

(2) Meeting any endorsement-specific requirements outlined in Ed 506 through Ed 508;

(3) Meeting the requirements of Ed 505.01 through Ed 505.03, as applicable; and

(4) Applying for a demonstrated competency pathway pursuant to the application procedures outlined in Ed 505.07 through Ed 505.09.