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Licensure Resources

Teacher licensure resources
Acceptance of Licensure Programs from Out of State and Online Teacher Preparation Programs for Licensure  167Kb (1/11/08)
     Information on the acceptance of out of state and on-line teacher preparation programs for MN licensure
Clock Hour Upload Instructions  83Kb (2/25/08)
     Contains file formatting specifications for the uploading of clock hours.
Coaching Licenses
     Coaching licenses are no longer issued by the Department of Education
Fall 2008 Educator Licensing Newsletter  165Kb (10/30/08)
     This newsletter contains information regarding 2008-09 continuing education committee rosters, STAR reporting, electronic portfolios and more!
Fingerprint Information  158Kb (3/30/07)
     If you are applying for your first Minnesota teaching license, you must obtain a criminal background check. Fingerprints must be completed on a card supplied by us
Foreign Credential Evaluation for Minnesota Licensure  30Kb (3/6/07)
    
Library Media Specialist Licensing Requirements  24Kb (11/20/06)
     Provides the requirements for obtaining a Library Media Specialist license in Minnesota.
Minnesota Approved Human Relations Programs Listing  179Kb (9/8/08)  235Kb (9/8/08)
     Listing of approved courses for meeting Minnesota's human relations program requirements and process for submitting evidence of compliance
Minnesota Human Relations Program Verification Chart  143Kb (2/23/07)  172Kb (2/23/07)
     In lieu of taking an approved class, you may submit this verification chart showing your compliance to the human relations requirement.
Minnesota Licensure Fields  60Kb (10/19/07)  86Kb (10/19/07)
     Provides a listing of education licenses available.
Minnesota Teacher Preparation Institutions  74Kb (11/7/08)
     List of approved institutions and contact information
Organizational Chart  63Kb (10/14/08)  61Kb (10/14/08)
     Staff names and titles for the Educator Licensing Division.
Placement Services  9Kb (4/18/06)
     Links to providers who maintain lists of available positions
Praxis II - Principles of Learning and Teaching and Subject Assessments and Specialty Fields  74Kb (11/3/08)  101Kb (11/3/08)
    
Reading-Questions to Ask When Hiring a Reading Teacher  193Kb (5/4/06)  73Kb (5/4/06)
     Worksheet for use during the reading teacher interview process; includes questions and space for notes.
Reading-Resume Evaluation Guide  10Kb (5/18/06)  34Kb (5/18/06)
     Form that may be used during the interview process to track a candidate's experience.
Reading - Hiring Reading Educators  92Kb (7/18/08)
     This resource is designed for districts hiring reading professionals to meet the Board of Teaching Reading Licensure Rule 8710.4725
State Approved Programs  72Kb (11/21/08)
     List of Minnesota programs leading to licensure
Summer 2008 Educator Licensing Newsletter  155Kb (7/8/08)
     This issue includes information regarding Licensure via Portfolio Workshops, Kindergarten Endorsement, Online Renewal, and more!
Teacher Permission Information  91Kb (7/30/07)  33Kb (7/30/07)
     Special Permissions to allow individuals to teach in subject content areas for which they are not fully licensed.
Teacher Supply and Demand Report 2005  533Kb (11/15/05)
     Highlights potential teacher shortage areas and trends.