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Teaching
Lic/Authorization

Requirements - First Issuance

Master's degree and 5 years of teaching experience.

In most cases the holder of a Standard Teaching License will convert to the Master Educator License at the next renewal after meeting the requirements.

Term

5 years

Authority

Full teaching instruction within grade levels and endorsements listed on the license. Also holds substitute authority including long-term subbing.

Renewals

4 renewal credits (or 2 renewal credits if the applicant holds a doctor's or specialist's degree) and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.

OR

Verification of a Master's degree or higher, at least 10 years of PK-12 licensed experience, and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. Substitute experience may count as years of experience if an individual is able to verify at least 91 days of substitute experience per year of experience.

Extension

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

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