Delaware School Counselor Certification Reciprocity

School Counselor Certification

by School Counselor Certification Staff

Updated: September 13th, 2024

Delaware School Counselor Certification Reciprocity Process

Delaware considers educators with a full and current license/certificate in another U.S. jurisdiction for licensure by reciprocity. Requirements for Initial and Continuing Licenses will be assessed, and comparable certification areas will be determined.

Educators holding a full and current license/certificate from any U.S. jurisdiction, including the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico, can pursue a Delaware license/certificate through reciprocity, as governed by 14 Del.C. §1210 (d) and 14 Del.C. §1211 (c).

Continuing License by Reciprocity

Requirements

Hold a current and valid out-of-state license/certificate.

Delaware does not accept the following credentials for reciprocity:

  • Certificates of Eligibility
  • Intern Certificates
  • Conditional Certification
  • Substitute Teacher License
  • Private School License
  • Endorsements

If the out-of-state credential is valid beyond the expiration date, submit a letter from the issuing State Department of Education verifying its currency.

Possess a minimum of four years of successful teaching experience under the current and valid out-of-state license/certificate.

Initial License by Reciprocity

Requirements

Hold a current and valid out-of-state license/certificate.

Delaware does not accept certain credentials for reciprocity, including:

  • Certificates of Eligibility
  • Intern Certificates
  • Conditional Certification
  • Substitute Teacher License
  • Private School License
  • Endorsements

If the out-of-state credential is valid beyond the expiration date, submit a letter from the issuing State Department of Education verifying its currency.

Have completed a minimum of one year of successful teaching experience under the current and valid out-of-state license/certificate.

Credential Not Accepted under Reciprocity

If the out-of-state credential is not accepted under reciprocity, educators must meet all the requirements for a new Delaware educator.

Application Process Steps

  1. Log in to your DEEDS account via the EdAccess login page.
  2. Apply for the appropriate License and Certificate(s) for your desired content area.
  3. Have a credit card ready for the $100 application fee, reimbursable upon employment.
  4. Submit official documentation, including transcripts, test scores, and experience verification.
  5. DDOE Staff will review your application and update the status within DEEDS.
  6. Monitor application progress through the DEEDS Educator Dashboard.

Out-of-State Documentation Requirements

  • Official transcripts, current out-of-state license, Form E for teaching experience verification, and test scores if applicable.
  • Documentation must be sent directly from relevant third parties to DEEDS.
  • Documentation Guidelines for Submission:
  • Ensure all documents are official, with exceptions for copies of out-of-state and/or national certificates (if applicable).
  • Send documents electronically to deeds@doe.k12.de.us or by mail to the Department.
  • This comprehensive guide outlines the licensing and certification process for educators in Delaware, including details on application fees, DEEDS procedures, reciprocity considerations, and documentation requirements.