Pathways to Teaching
Follow the path to become a licensed teacher and secure a professional teaching position at a New Mexico school.
Online Portfolio for Alternative Licensure
Use the Online Portfolio for Alternative Licensure (OPAL) to complete an individual profile and upload your portfolio template and support materials for review by officials in your district, by independent reviewers and the Public Education Department.
New Mexico Transition to Teaching Program
Consider the New Mexico Transition to Teaching Program. Bachelor's degree holders may earn the NM teaching license through this statewide alternative licensure program.
Mentorship for Beginning Teachers
Learn about the induction and mentoring resources and policies developed by the New Mexico Public Education Department and State Legislature.