Licensure Via PortfolioTeacher Support :

Licensure via Portfolio provides an alternative pathway to a full professional Minnesota education license. The portfolio process assesses knowledge, skills and competencies of license applicants who have not completed an approved teacher preparation program in Minnesota in the licensure field being sought. Current licensure standards and procedures, which assess teacher competence and include new provisions for flexibility and accessibility, form the basis for the portfolio process. 

The portfolio process uses the Minnesota Board of Teaching's standards for teacher licensure. Determining eligibility is the first step in the portfolio process. Licensure via Portfolio Guidelines can be downloaded from this page and contains completed information on eligibility and specific requirements.

Starting with the September 2008 Window for portfolio submission, The Minnesota Board of Teaching is implementing a portfolio review fee for all portfolios submitted for review. The fee for the first portfolio is $300.00. The fee for each additional portfolio is $200.00. Portfolio fee guidelines and the Submission and Payment Record can be downloaded from this page and contains complete information on how to submit the fee.

Transitioning to Electronic Portfolios  The Minnesota Department of Education (Educator Licensing) and the Minnesota Board of Teaching are initiating a major change in the Licensure via Portfolio process. Starting with the February 2010 submission window, individuals will submit an electronic portfolio for review instead of the traditional 3-ring binder and paper portfolio.

For additional information please contact:
Bob Shaw-Licensure via Portfolio Coordinator
robert.j.shaw@state.mn.us
651-582-8383

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