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Topics:

Limited Teaching

First Issuance Requirements

For first issuance requirements, see Initial Content Specialist Authorization.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a BoEE endorsement area.
Position offer, and after a diligent search, the district shows that no properly endorsed applicants were available.
Mandatory reporter training for child abuse.

Directions for Application 1 (Step 1) of the Content Specialist Authorization (263.92 KB) .pdf

Directions for Application 2 (Step 2 - Processing) of the Content Specialist Authorization (269.05 KB) .pdf

Term

5 years

Authority

Limited to the endorsement listed on the authorization.
Not eligible for conditional licensure.
Not eligible to add any other endorsement areas.

Extension

Yes - if more time is needed to complete coursework requirements.

Conversion

Apply for a Content Specialist Authorization upon completion of the required coursework.

Renewal

To renew a Content Specialist Authorization, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Renewal Credits: Complete 6 renewal credits and the for child abuse.
Experience: Verify a master’s degree or higher, at least 10 years of PK–12 licensed experience, and completion of the for child abuse. Substitute experience may count toward the 10 years if the individual can verify at least 91 days of substitute experience per year of experience.