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The Teacher Licensure and Accreditation (TLA) team is responsible for issuing educator licenses, overseeing Kansas K12 accreditation, facilitating the review of educator training programs at all Kansas institutions of higher education and coordinating a process for those institutions that leads to accreditation by the Kansas State Board of Education, and coordinating and supporting professional learning. TLA also houses the Kansas Volunteer Commission, which directs effective national service programs, leads disability inclusion initiatives, and volunteer management training.
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A limited number of KSDE staff are still processing applications on a daily basis. However, while the KSDE office building is closed, our lack of mail service will delay some processing. Please continue to mail in your applications or submit them electronically . As long as we have your date-stamped materials prior to your license expiration date, your license will not be considered expired.
Things to remember during this time:
If you have started a paper application renewal process, you may continue through that process. You do not have to start over with an online application.
Applicants:
Already familiar with the online application process? Go directly to the login site. https://appspublic.ksde.org/AuthenticationPublic/login.aspx
Districts:
In the spring of 2018, the State Board of Education approved a two-year statewide pilot of alternative pathways for elementary education and high incidence special education, to begin summer of 2018. The pilots were based on recommendations from the Teacher Vacancy and Supply Committee (TVSC). The pilots were designed to accept candidates over two years. Spring semester of 2020 was the final semester for candidates to enter the original pilot programs.
A formal evaluation process of the pilots is occurring now. Findings will be provided to the TVSC and the Professional Standards Board and based on the findings, recommendations will be forwarded to the State Board of Education.
Continue to monitor this webpage for updated information as soon as it is known.
The two documents linked below provide a summary of routes to the classroom for individuals.
Routes to the Classroom Routes to the Classroom Chart 2014 Regulation Changes
Office/Building Hours M-F 8am - 5pm Licensure Operator 785-296-2288
Director of Teacher Licensure & Accreditation Mischel Miller 785-296-8010 mmiller@ksde.org
Assistant Director Teacher Licensure Susan Helbert 785-296-2289 shelbert@ksde.org
Assistant Director Accreditation, Educator Evaluation, and Professional Development Jeannette Nobo 785-296-4948 jnobo@ksde.org
Kansas Volunteer Commission, Assistant Director Jessica Noble 785-296-3163 jnoble@ksde.org
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The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.