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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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At the June 15, 2022 meeting, the Kansas State Board of Education moved to allow for a temporary modification to the Emergency Substitute License.
Temporary Expanded Qualification: Expires Dec. 31, 2022
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License Limitations:
Application Process:
Required Greenbush Substitute Training Modules:
Office/Building Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm
Send all mail to:
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66612
Licensure Operator
TLALicense@ksde.org 785-296-2288
Click here for the Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Directory
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.