The information below is collected from state regulatory agencies responsible for regulating school based speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.
Audiologists in the public schools do not fall under specific teacher requirements of the State Department of Education. State licensure issue by New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs—Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee is typically required for practice in the schools.
This endorsement authorizes the holder to provide service as a speech-language specialist in all public schools.
The Speech-Language Specialist Certificate of Eligibility authorizes the holder to provide service as a speech-language specialist in all public schools. To qualify, the candidate must show evidence of meeting all of the following requirements in either option:
Option 1
OR
Option 2
Each active teacher must complete 100 clock hours of state-approved continuing professional development and/or in-service every 5 years.
The information contained herein was collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on teacher certification requirements, contact the state department of education and visit these websites:
Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.