US Teaching Certification (Indefinite Hold?)

samuraiwriter · Post by **samuraiwriter** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:41 am

Does anyone have any information on a state in the US where professional teaching certificates never expire because an educator is overseas? Like, they go into some kind of limbo? I have an HOD who has tried to convince me that there is such a thing. I cannot imagine it!

specialed · Post by **specialed** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:00 pm

As far as I know, all states either have "life" certificates. or certificates good for 4 years or so. I have never heard of a situation where they would put it on hold. My certificate is a blend - two areas are for life, the other for 4 years. I think the trend is going towards renewable (brings in a lot more money and allows for more background checks).

heftyjefty · Post by **heftyjefty** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:57 am

The state I have my US teacher's license in has allowed me to "suspend" it while I am overseas. When I choose to reinstate it, the time left until the original expiration date is then put down as a new expiration date and the clock begins ticking again. PM me if you want more info. or the name of the state.

puka2 · Post by **puka2** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:48 pm

PM was not allowed when I tried.
Any info on this would be great.