Thank you so much for the response!

1. I am a US citizen.
3. I got a master's degree that included student teaching and licensure for my ESL license.
2 & 4. I am in my second year at a PYP school in Latin America. I intend to do a third and maybe even a fourth year at this school as I'm pretty content and gaining valuable experience. I also have one year of overseas TESOL experience that I don't think counts for much. Trying to make sure that I'm ready to go for the recruiting season next year.

The Worcester State program does not lead to licensure--though you can use it to go from initial licensure to professional licensure. I'm guessing I'll have better luck with reciprocity. Are there states that are better for reciprocity than others? I'm thinking I might try Connecticut as it's close to home.

Hey Psyguy & the folks with knowledge of licensure pathways,

I am seeking advice on obtaining a license in elementary education. I am currently an elementary teacher at an international school.

I’m from MA and hold an initial license in ESL education (PreK-6). Unfortunately they won’t let you do a provisional in something else after you have an initial. I looked into getting a second initial license, but they make you do another practicum which needs to be with a MA certified teacher, and there is none at my school.

Do all states require you to do a second practicum when obtaining an additional license? Are there states where I could obtain a license in elementary, perhaps by using some kind of reciprocity to transfer my ESL license and then obtain an additional license in elementary through passing exams? How do people obtain second licenses in IE?

By the way, I’m also doing an online masters in elementary ed at Worcester State University—I don’t know if another state would accept that program for licensure preparedness. It does not include a practicum.

I’ll do TeacherReady in Florida if I have to but I want to see if I have other options first.

Finally, how would recruiters consider a candidate for elementary positions who has a few years of experience, but a license in ESL?

What is the best professional development you have done? What have you found most helpful to your practice? Recruiters, what PD experiences are you looking for in candidates? I'm an elementary teacher so that's the level I'm particularly interested in.