Types of Licenses
Testing/Requirements
100

You are qualified for this license with 60 college credit hours, a background check, and submission of an application. 

What is the Emergency Sub License?

100

In additional to testing, this is required to obtain licensure.

What is a Background check?

200

This license is good for 1-2 years and is the first license after schooling that will be obtained.

What is the Initial Teaching License?

200

This license may be granted with an expired license of over 6 months while completing renewal requirements

What is the Transitional Teaching License?

300

This license is obtained after professional developmental activities or after graduate work, valid for 5 years and renewable.

What is the Professional Teaching License?

300

What testing is required for initial licensing? (list at least one!)

Performance tests designed by college, content test for level of education, Principals of Learning and Teaching

400

This license isn't required, but recognizes teachers who achieve high standards of teaching through rigorous National Board Certification process

What is the Accomplished License?

400
The program that provides testing necessary to obtain certificates/licenses.

ETS (Educational Testing Services)

500

This license may be obtained through minimum 5 years experience in a specific work area. The school you are working at will develop your teaching skills. 

What is a STEM License?

500

List the standard steps to obtaining your licensure

1) Bachelor's degree in approved program

2) Complete student teaching

3) Pass required exams

4) Apply for certificate / license

5) Upgrade and/ or renew!