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Pre-K Teachers Resource Center
Certification Requirements

Research confirms that the most effective pre-k teachers are those with the best training.  However, minimum training and certification requirements for pre-k teachers vary widely from state to state.

 Pre-K Now’s search tool puts each state’s requirements at your fingertips, helping teachers and parents evaluate their options and providing policymakers with information about the choices other states have made.  Use the drop down menu to select your state and learn about certification requirements there.
 
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