Hi all,

I know this has been asked and answered a lot but I am looking for up-to-date information following the rule changes in the UK.

I am a UK citizen and hold a bachelor's, master's, and PGCEI from universities in the UK. I have 3 years of teaching experience in international schools that follow the Cambridge International curriculum.

I am looking for advice on how to receive a US state teaching license which can be converted to the UK QTS.

There have been a few ways suggested but my understanding is:

1. I need to have all of my degrees evaluated by Span Tran (NACES)
2. I can apply to the Hawaii (?) or Connecticut (?) teaching boards for certification
3. I can get another state license (one that is recognised as equivalent to the QTS) through reciprocity
4. I can apply for the UK QTS.

Does anyone have any specific advice as to which state is better (more likely to give a certification) to apply for the initial credential? And which state has reciprocity that is equivalent to the QTS?

What is the easiest route that I can follow?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions, there are so many options I am kind of lost.