How it worksDW

State Rules Engine

Each state defines its own certificate, teaching-time, coaching, observation, and testing rules. Rules are versioned with effective dates — history is never overwritten.

Georgia (GA) — Induction Certificate, 3 years, 570 teaching days required

CategoryRuleTextVersionEffectiveEndSource
CERTIFICATECertificate durationInduction Certificate valid 3 years from issuance.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Georgia certification office
OBSERVATIONObservation requirementMinimum 2 observations per year.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Georgia EPP guidelines
TEACHING TIMETeaching experience requirement570 verified full-time teaching days required for completion. Part-time credited pro-rata.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Georgia administrative code

Louisiana (LA) — Practitioner License, 3 years, 540 teaching days required

CategoryRuleTextVersionEffectiveEndSource
CERTIFICATECertificate durationPractitioner License valid 3 years from issuance.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Louisiana certification office
OBSERVATIONObservation requirementMinimum 2 observations per year.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Louisiana EPP guidelines
TEACHING TIMETeaching experience requirement540 verified full-time teaching days required for completion. Part-time credited pro-rata.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Louisiana administrative code

Michigan (MI) — Interim Teaching Certificate, 3 years, 510 teaching days required

CategoryRuleTextVersionEffectiveEndSource
CERTIFICATECertificate durationInterim Teaching Certificate valid 3 years from issuance.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Michigan certification office
OBSERVATIONObservation requirementMinimum 3 observations per year, at least 1 in person.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Michigan EPP guidelines
TEACHING TIMETeaching experience requirement510 verified full-time teaching days required for completion. Part-time credited pro-rata.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Michigan administrative code

Oklahoma (OK) — Alternative Certificate, 3 years, 540 teaching days required

CategoryRuleTextVersionEffectiveEndSource
CERTIFICATECertificate durationAlternative Certificate valid 3 years from issuance.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Oklahoma certification office
OBSERVATIONObservation requirementMinimum 2 observations per year.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Oklahoma EPP guidelines
TEACHING TIMETeaching experience requirement540 verified full-time teaching days required for completion. Part-time credited pro-rata.v1 (current)Jul 1, 2024—Oklahoma administrative code