Transferring your teaching license from North Dakota to Delaware
Both North Dakota and Delaware participate in the NASDTEC interstate agreement, which standardizes how states evaluate out-of-state teaching credentials. Educators relocating from North Dakota can generally expect a streamlined review process, though state-specific content exams or coursework may still be required.
See 923 open teaching jobs in Delaware →Your current credential (North Dakota)
- Issuing authority
- North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB)
- License type
- Initial License (2 years)
- Reciprocity policy
- North Dakota participates in the NASDTEC compact. Out-of-state educators with valid certificates may receive a North Dakota license with limited additional requirements.
Delaware certification
- Issuing authority
- Delaware Department of Education
- License you'll earn
- Initial License (3 years)
- Typical timeline
- 12–18 months traditional; ARC typically takes 1–2 years while teaching
- Delaware reciprocity policy
- Delaware participates in the NASDTEC compact. Out-of-state educators with valid certificates may receive a Delaware license after evaluation; content exams may be required.
Exams typically required in Delaware
Out-of-state applicants are usually asked to demonstrate content-area knowledge on Delaware's preferred exams, even when basic-skills testing is waived through reciprocity. Plan for one or more of the following:
- Praxis Core Academic Skills (or qualifying SAT/ACT/GRE scores)Basic reading, writing, and mathematics
- Praxis Subject AssessmentsContent knowledge for your certification area
- edTPAPerformance assessment during student teaching
Steps to transfer your license
- Verify your North Dakota credential is current. Delaware will request a verification of your active Initial License from North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB).
- Apply through Delaware Department of Education. The application packet typically includes official transcripts, prior teaching service verification, and a fingerprint-based background check.
- Sit for any Delaware-specific exams. Most states honor out-of-state content-area exams when scores meet their cutoff, but Delaware may require an additional jurisprudence or state-specific assessment.
- Apply to Delaware districts that match your endorsement. We're currently tracking 923 active openings — browse Delaware teaching jobs to start identifying districts.