State of New Hampshire
Computer Technology Educator Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
As
of April 2002
The standards for
Computer Technology Educator are numbered as education rule #507.22. They can
be viewed online at http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Certification/rules507-01to612-05.htm.
If you already have
NH certification, you should call or write to the Bureau of Credentialing at
the NH Department of Education to request materials. Your letter or phone
request should include your name and address and should indicate that you are
currently certified in New Hampshire. You should also visit the Bureau’s web
page at http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Certification/teacher.htm
for more information.
If you received a
degree in computer technology education in another state from an institution of
higher education, approved by that state’s Department of Education, you are
eligible to apply for Alternative 2. If the degree is more than three years old
you may be required to show evidence of professional growth in the last three
years. You should visit the Bureau of Credentialing web page at http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Certification/teacher.htm
for more information about this Alternative.
If you do not have
a degree in computer technology education but have computer technology teaching
experience, you may be eligible to pursue Alternative 3. To qualify for the
Alternative 3 process, you are required to document your experience and
knowledge of the standards (competencies) and, once approved, to sit before a
review board. You should visit the Bureau of Credentialing web page at http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Certification/teacher.htm
for more information about this Alternative.
You should contact
the Bureau of Credentialing or visit their web page at http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Certification/teacher.htm
for more information.
As of August 2001, three
NH institutions (Keene State College, Plymouth State College, and Southern New
Hampshire University) have approved teacher preparation programs for this
certification area.
Bureau of
Credentialing
NH Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Voice: 603-271-2407
Fax: 603-271-4134
Website: http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Certification/teacher.htm