• What teaching licenses does Kansas issue and what are the requirements?
• What are the levels of the standard licenses and what subject area endorsements does Kansas issue? 
• Other licenses/certificates and the requirements for each
• I am a certified/licensed teacher in another state.  What Kansas license am I qualified for and what kind of documentation will I need to submit?
• Will I have to complete testing requirements for an initial Kansas license?
• Does Kansas require a background clearance for an initial license?
• Where do I get an application packet for a Kansas teaching license? 

    

What teaching licenses does Kansas issue and what are the requirements?

Standard Teaching Licenses:

Click on the type of license for detailed information on the license requirements:

• Initial (2 years) – The initial Kansas teaching license
• Professional (5 years) – A 2^nd level license that is maintained through professional development
• Accomplished (10 years) – an advanced level license for an individual who has completed an advanced performance assessment

 

What are the levels of the standard licenses and what subject area endorsements does Kansas issue? 

• Endorsement Chart - no color    
• Endorsement Chart - color            

   

Other licenses/certificates and the requirements for each:

• One-year nonrenewable
• Two year Exchange License
• Substitute Licenses
• Technical Certificates
• Two Year Provisional License (renewable for an additional two years)
• Restricted Teaching License (alternative license program)

  

I am a certified/licensed teacher in another state.  What Kansas license am I qualified for   and what kind of documentation will I need to submit?

 

Will I have to complete testing requirements for an initial Kansas license?

  

Does Kansas require a background clearance for licensure? 

Yes.  All applicants for an initial Kansas license must submit one fingerprint card for the purpose of a KBI and FBI background clearance report.   

Fingerprints are also required for applicants whose Kansas certificate/license has been expired for 6 months or more.

Order a Fingerprint Card and Instructions

  

Where do I get an application packet for a Kansas teaching license?   

• Completed a Kansas program
  • Contact the licensure officer at your Kansas institution for the appropriate application form and to coordinate the application process.
• Completed an out-of-state program
  • If this is your initial Kansas license, you will also need to Order a Fingerprint Card and Instructions
  • Initial Out-of-State Application- Form 2     

  

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