Teacher License Application Process

First Time Application Checklist

A guide to links and steps to obtaining your first time teaching license.

In Minnesota

To apply for a first time Minnesota license the application process is now completed online through the Minnesota Department of Education. Directions on the process and the link to the Minnesota Department of Education can be found at:

http://www.d.umn.edu/educ/student_resources/mn_license/index.html

It is important that you read all the instructions on this process, as documents must be sent to the Advising & Academic Services office for endorsement. Please contact Jayme Battaglia at (218) 726-7074 or jbattagl@d.umn.edu if you have any questions.

If you currently hold a Minnesota license and are now adding an additional endorsement through the UMD post baccalaureate program, you cannot apply for this license online. Please contact Jayme Battaglia for the application. If you are completing courses for an endorsement concurrently with the initial licensure program, you must advise Jayme Battaglia so that UMD recommends the endorsement along with the initial license field. If this does not happen, you will have to apply separately for the endorsement and pay application fees again.

When the Minnesota Board of Teaching receives the application, your file will be posted and available for tracking on the web,

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/Licen/TeachLicLook/index.html

Unable to pass required MTLE tests?

The Minnesota Department of Education Board adopted a resolution that waives the requirements for an offer of employment and verification that a fully licensed teacher is not available. Under the Board’s resolution, a candidate can apply for a one-year limited license if they meet the following criteria:

Completed an approved MN program
Attempted all required licensure tests and passed the basic skills tests

Limited licenses are issued beginning on August 1 of each year and applications are available through our online application process at

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/EdExc/Licen/index.html

Substitute teaching license

If you complete a teacher preparation program with student teaching, you can apply for a 5 year substitute teaching license. If you hold a bachelor's in non education then first you need to find a district to give you a verbal agreement that they will sign part of your application because they are in hardship and need you for a sub. You would contact the MN Dept. of Education office on how to apply online. Be sure you find a district to sign before you apply and pay online because if you apply first and can't find a district then your fee will be forfeited.

Other States

Advising & Academic Services will also process license applications for other states. Contact the appropriate state licensing agency for forms and instructions

Wisconsin Licensure

To be recommended for a Wisconsin license, UMD graduates must meet all Minnesota standards and have passing scores on Minnesota required license examinations. In addition, UMD graduates must meet statutory requirements applicable in Wisconsin. Students interested in teaching in the state of Wisconsin should be aware of additional requirements for licensure in that state.

Visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website for the most up-to-date information on Praxis test requirements.

CEHSP Advising & Academic Services

Teacher License Application Process

First Time Application Checklist

In Minnesota

Other States

Wisconsin Licensure