South Dakota educators are eligible to enroll in the:
The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a state-approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the K-12 Principal (Professional or Out-of-State Provisional) in South Dakota.
From Fellowship to Principalship
Candidates enrolled in the Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University
Step One: Secure an Indiana Building Level Administrator License
Because the Fellowship has an Indiana-based approval, participants who complete the Fellowship will first need to meet additional requirements to secure an Indiana Building Level Administrator License.
Requirements for licensure in Indiana can be found on the Indiana Department of Education website and may include, but are not limited to:
- Verifying no. of years of previous experience as an educator and/or possession of an eligible educator license
- Verifying possession of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (Transcript)
- Passing a background check
- Meeting a minimum GPA
- Achieving a passing score of the state’s licensure exam
- Completing additional training
For more information about licensure requirements in Indiana visit www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing and/or contact licensinghelp@doe.in.gov or (317) 232-9010.
Step Two: Use Indiana Building Level Administrator License to Apply for South Dakota License
Once a candidate has an Indiana Building Level Administrator License, they will need to apply for licensure in South Dakota by presenting the Indiana Building Level Administrator’s License and completing any additional requirements as indicated on the South Dakota Department of Education website.
Note: If not already completed, candidates for licensure will need to take a South Dakota Indian studies course approved by the department outside of the Fellowship.
Note: Candidates who possess a valid out-of-state license can secure a provisional 1-year license if they have not completed the SD Indian Studies Course. Candidates applying using program verification will need to complete the SD Indian Studies Course as part of the application process.
Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to:
- Verifying no. of years of previous experience as an educator and/or possession of an eligible educator license
- Verifying possession of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (Transcript)
- Passing a background check
- Meeting a minimum GPA
- Achieving a passing score of the state’s licensure exam
- Completing additional training
For more information about licensure requirements or to discuss whether participation in the Fellowship will meet requirements in South Dakota contact certification@state.sd.us or call (605) 773-3134.
Candidates enrolled in the Fellowship at Bank Street College
Step One: Secure a New York Initial Certificate - School Building Leader
The Fellowship is currently pending approval with the State of New York. Pending final approval, participants who complete the Fellowship will first need to meet additional requirements to secure a New York Initial Certificate - School Building Leader.
Requirements for licensure in New York can be found on the New York State Department of Education website (Use the following dropdown selections: Administration and Personnel Services; School Administration and Supervision; Pre K-12 - All Grades; School Building Leader; Initial Certificate) and may include, but are not limited to:
- Verifying possession of a Master’s degree or higher
- Verifying no. of years of previous experience as an educator and/or possession of an eligible educator license
- Eligible pupil service roles include: School Counselor, School Psychology, School Social Worker, School Attendance Teacher, School Nurse Teacher, and School Dental Hygienist.
- Passing a background check
- Passing Parts 1 & 2 of the School Building Leader exam with a 520 or higher
- Completing additional training
For more information about licensure requirements in New York visit https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ and/or contact tcert@nysed.gov or (518) 474-3901.
Step Two: Use Indiana Building Level Administrator License to Apply for South Dakota License
Once a candidate has an Indiana Building Level Administrator License, they will need to apply for licensure in South Dakota by presenting the Indiana Building Level Administrator’s License and completing any additional requirements as indicated on the South Dakota Department of Education website.
Note: If not already completed, candidates for licensure will need to take a South Dakota Indian studies course approved by the department outside of the Fellowship.
Note: Candidates who possess a valid out-of-state license can secure a provisional 1-year license if they have not completed the SD Indian Studies Course. Candidates applying using program verification will need to complete the SD Indian Studies Course as part of the application process.
Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to:
- Verifying no. of years of previous experience as an educator and/or possession of an eligible educator license
- Verifying possession of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (Transcript)
- Passing a background check
- Meeting a minimum GPA
- Achieving a passing score of the state’s licensure exam
- Completing additional training
For more information about licensure requirements or to discuss whether participation in the Fellowship will meet requirements in South Dakota contact certification@state.sd.us or call (605) 773-3134.
Last Reviewed 3/2023.