Teachers must also demonstrate content competency as required by No Child Left Behind.

Elementary and secondary teachers who have taught in a middle school setting (departmentalized) for at least three of the last five years may be eligible to grandfather into middle level certification in the specific subject area(s) that he/she taught. This opportunity is available through October 1, 2009, with the following requirements:

• Prior to October 1, 2006, the teacher need only hold a professional certificate at the elementary level or at the secondary level in the subject area for which they are seeking add-on certification.



• Between October 2, 2006, and October 1, 2009, the teacher must also obtain a passing score on the appropriate content area Middle Level or Secondary Level PRAXIS Examination(s) and obtain a passing score on the Middle Level Principles of Learning and Teaching Examination.



• After October 1, 2009, teachers who are seeking to add-on middle school certification must take all required coursework and exams.