New Mexico has a 3-Tiered Licensure Advancement System for Teachers. Currently there are three options for teachers to advance through the 3-Tiered Licensure Advancement System. Teachers may complete the National Board Certification (NBCT) or Advancement Program Level (APL) Micro-Credentials to advance from Level 1 to Level 2 and from Level 2 to Level 3. Use the links above for more information on each option for advancement.
Use these links to review more information on NBCT and APL Micro-Credentials
Level 1 Teacher Licensure Advancement Options and Eligibility
Level 2 Teacher Licensure Advancement Options and Eligibility
Please note that the Professional Development Dossier (PDD) option is no longer available [New Rule Licensure Advancement, dossierinfo@regionix.org].
Advancing Via National Board
NM National Board-Certified Teacher Network – New Mexico Public Education Department
A Teacher may advance from Level One to Level Two or Level Two to Level Three by meeting the following:
- Obtain approval from their school district/charter.
- Completed three school years of teaching on their Level 1 or Level 2 license, with successful annual evaluations.
- Continuing teacher recommendation form (Also known as the Superintendent Recommendation Form).
- Earned National Board Certification in their current focus area of teaching.
- Submit a copy of the National Board Certification (include both the National Board Award letter and certificate).
- Pay a fee of $120.00.
- Renewal Application via the NMPED Online Licensure Portal.
Advancing via Micro-Credentials
Advancement Program Level Micro-Credentials – New Mexico Public Education Department
A Level 1 teacher is eligible to advance to Level 2 via the APL I-II Micro-Credentials when they have:
- Successfully completed five required micro-credential courses with a mastery score of 85% or higher
- Taught three full school years of teaching experience with successful annual evaluations with a Level 1 teaching license.
A Level 2 teacher is eligible to advance to Level 3 via the APL II-III Micro-Credentials when they have:
- Successfully completed four micro-credentials with a mastery score of 85% or higher
- Taught three school years with a Level 2 teaching license with successful annual evaluations.
- Earned a master’s degree.
Completion of the required APL Micro-Credentials
Once an educator has completed the required number of APL Micro-Credentials to advance their license, School District/ Charter School Human Resources Department Director or designee, complete this form: NMPED Micro-Credential Verification for Advancement and email the completed form to Veronica Cordova, Education Administrator veronica.cordova@ped.nm.gov
For more information, please contact – APL.micro-cred@ped.nm.gov