The NH Department of Education, Credentialing administers established rules to evaluate the applications of candidates for an educator credential. Recommended by the NH Professional Standards Board and approved by the State Board of Education, these rules govern educator credentialing. All professionals employed in NH public schools must possess the appropriate credential for an assignment if required. Credentialing is responsible for the certification and recertification of all educators from Superintendents through paraeducators. We are also responsible for the investigation of educators involved in acts of misconduct.
Applications for New Endorsement and/or Certificate | |
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Apply online with Visa/MasterCard myNHDOE Educator Information System (EIS) Assistance with account: EIS.Help@doe.nh.gov |
Apply via mail with check or money order Educator Application Form/Instructions School Nurse Technical Advisory |
Endorsement List
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Pathways to Certification | Alternative Routes to Certification |
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Alternative 1 Traditional NH Educator Preparation Program |
Memo coming soon! |
Alternative 2 Out of State/Foreign Program or Certificate |
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Alternative 3A Portfolio/Oral Board |
Alternative 3A Memo ![]() |
Alternative 3B |
Memo coming soon! For example: |
Alternative 3C Transcript Review for Administrative Endorsements |
Memo coming soon! Contact cert.info@doe.nh.gov |
Alternative 4 Site-Based Certification for Critical Shortage Endorsements, Special Education Endorsements and Career and Technical (CTE) Endorsements |
Alternative 4 Memo
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Alternative 5 Site-Based Certification (excluding Administrative, Special Education and CTE) |
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Alternative 4 and 5 Plan Materials |
NH Alternative 4 and 5 Certification Requirements Process |
Testing |
Renewal of Certificate | |
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Apply online with Visa/MasterCard myNHDOE Educator Information System (EIS) Assistance with account: EIS.Help@doe.nh.gov |
Apply via mail with check or money order |
Resources | |
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Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules | Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT) Technical Advisory |
Critical Shortage List ![]() 2017-2018 as of 12/13/2017 |
New Hampshire Educators: Credentialing and Employment Trends (2006) ![]() |
Educator Search (All holders of a currently active NH certification) |
Professional Development Master Plan |
Fee Schedule ![]() |
Schools in New Hampshire |
Forms | Teacher Loan Forgiveness/Cancellation |
Foreign Credential Evaluation Information Sheet ![]() |
Title II Reports |
Contact Us | |
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For questions: Cert.Info@doe.nh.gov |
To send documents or electronic transcripts: Credentialing.Docs@doe.nh.gov |
Educator Misconduct | |
Investigator Richard.Farrell@doe.nh.gov 603-271-8372 |
Attorney Diana.Fenton@doe.nh.gov 603-271-3189 |
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