If you would like to become a certified teacher
in New Mexico you must know that there is a process that you must complete
before attaining your teaching license.
National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
Publications
Produced by the Early Childhood Higher Education Task Force
Early
Childhood State Government Links
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New
Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department
NEW
MEXICO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
The New Mexico Public Education Department has developed a site which further explains the New Mexico Teacher Licensure Tier System, the types of licenses and endorsements offered in New Mexico and the various paths to obtain your teaching license.
Please visit the New Mexico Early Childhood Education Professional Licensure site which is a comprehensive and informational tool where you can find answers to your questions regarding licensure.
In the link of Licensure from the Public Education Department you will find information pertaining to licenses and endorsements offered in New Mexico.
Early Childhood (Birth through Third Grade) Licensure Requirements
NEW MEXICO EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE
The following links specifically pertain to alternative licensure:
Teach New Mexico: Pathways to Alternative Licensure Website Information Related
Professional Development Dossier (PDD)
Program or the Online Portfolio for Alternative Licensure (OPAL)
Fingerprinting for Background Check
The New Mexico Teacher Assesment (NMTA)
In case you have further questions you may want to contact their warm line at (505) 827-5821