T2T Letter from Program Staff

Deadline for Application: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Thank you for your interest in the NM Transition to Teaching OPAL Support Program (NMT2T). The NMT2T program is looking for teacher candidates who will bring experience, knowledge, skills, and passion to NM’s high-need classrooms. We support post-baccalaureate candidates who want to build on their knowledge and experience in order to earn their New Mexico Level 1A license through the OPAL process.

Eligible candidates who already hold at least a bachelors degree may begin teaching on an Intern Teacher License while fulfilling the requirements for a Level 1A NM License through the online portfolio route. Transition to Teaching candidates will earn their level 1A license by meeting the requirements and preparing an online portfolio that demonstrates the competencies (classroom management, professional communication, standards and benchmarks, inclusion & diversity) needed for earning their NM Level 1A teaching licenses. Each online portfolio is evaluated by the Public Education Department’s approved evaluators. To participate in the NM Transition to Teaching Program, candidates must teach in a high need district and in a high need school. The following information will guide you through the process of applying to, and, completing this program. Acceptance into the NMT2T program is competitive, so please be thorough as you prepare this application.

You have several options for earning a NM Level 1A Teaching License, we encourage you to choose the pathway that will best facilitate your success in the classroom and your ability to facilitate your students’ success. If you have questions as you review the following information on how to earn your teaching license in New Mexico, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support your effort and desire to enter the teaching profession in New Mexico.

• Applicant Procedures
• Download NMT2T Application