New Mexico instituted the 3-Tiered Licensure System to provide a framework for teacher improvement. The program is a progressive career system that requires teachers to demonstrate increased competencies and to assume added responsibilities as they progress through the system.

The 3-Tiered Licensure System has three levels of licensure:

Level I  is a provisional license issued to new teachers for three to five years.
Level II is a professional license issued for up to a nine-year period.
Level III is a master teacher licensure issued for a nine-year period.

In order to advance to the next licensure level, teachers must demonstrate how they are meeting the increased competencies for the next level by submitting a Professional Development Dossier (PDD) to the Public Education Department.

Teach New Mexico will help you learn more about 3-Tiered Licensure System and the PDD (click here for more information about 3-tiered licensure).

New Mexico instituted the 3-Tiered Licensure System to provide a framework for teacher improvement. The program is a progressive career system that requires teachers to demonstrate increased competencies and to assume added responsibilities as they progress through the system.

The 3-Tiered Licensure System has three levels of licensure:

Level I  is a provisional license issued to new teachers for three to five years.
Level II is a professional license issued for up to a nine-year period.
Level III is a master teacher licensure issued for a nine-year period.

In order to advance to the next licensure level, teachers must demonstrate how they are meeting the increased competencies for the next level by submitting a Professional Development Dossier (PDD) to the Public Education Department.

Teach New Mexico will help you learn more about 3-Tiered Licensure System and the PDD (click here for more information about 3-tiered licensure).