Temporary Limited License (MN)
Description
The Temporary Limited License is issued to a candidate who either (1) Has a completed BA with at least a minor in the content area but who has not yet completed an approved teacher program, provided that a hiring school district verifies its inability to hire an appropriately licensed teacher for the position, or (2) Has completed a Minnesota teacher preparation program but has not yet passed all required licensure exams.
License Valid for 1 year
Must have at least a minor in the certification area requested.
Employment: Required
State Information
State: Minnesota
Contact Phone: 651-582-8691
Contact Email: mde.educator-licensing@state.mn.us
For more information please visit the state website: http://www.education.state.mn.us/
Minimum Academic Background
In most states, teachers must have a minimum academic background for certification.
The following is required for this route:
BA Degree + Major in Content Language
Prior Certification: Must NOT have Current (STATE) Certification
Notes
Must have at least a minor in the Content Language. Applicants must pass required exams to upgrade to Full License.
As of 2016, No Basic Skills Exams Required
Notes:
Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enroll in a teacher program.
Other listed languages: Norwegian, Native American: Ojibwe, Swedish
Applying to the State
In most states, teachers must apply to the state Individually or through their local School District, or Teacher Program Institution. Requirements for the application are outlined below:
Application Submission: School District
Online at: https://w1.education.state.mn.us/MIDMSWEB/MDELogin.html
School District Requirements:
Verification of Employment
Verification of Search for a Certified Teacher
Confirmation of Enrollment in Internship
Confirmation of Mentor
Copy of Academic Transcripts: Required
Copy of International Records: Required
Transcript Evaluation Required
URL: http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Background Check
Required
Online at: https://w1.education.state.mn.us/MIDMSWEB/MDELogin.html
Renewal: Renewable
Renewal information found at http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Lic/Renew/index.htm
Limited license may be renewed a maximum of 2 times to allow teacher to finish teacher program and tests/coursework under the Full Professional Teachers License.
Sufficient progress on complete teacher program and all required tests. A designated administrator of the employing public school district or charter school signs the Limited Full-Time License Information/District Information form.
Notes:
Application information:
https://www.mnstate.edu/uploadedFiles/Level_2/Content/Records/Programs/TEACHER_LICENSURE_ONLINE_APPLICATION_PROCECURES.pdf
Fingerprint card requests available from Student Services, 612-625-3339; or Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Personnel Licensing, 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113; 651-582-8691.
Teacher must agree to terms of certification.
You may download and print this route.
Published On: 3/31/2017 4:50:36 PM