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Instructions for Initial License Online Application for Graduates of Kansas Programs

Step 1 - Register for a Login

Before you can fill-out and submit you application you must register a user name and password. To register, do the following:
 

  1. Access the authenticated public applications website 
  2. Click on the "Register" button to display the "KSDE User Registration Form" 
  3. Follow the steps to complete the registration process 

Step 2 - Complete the Application Form 1

To complete your application, do the following:

  1. Access the authenticated public applications website
  2. Enter your user name and password, then click the "Login" button.  NOTE: If you forget your password, click the "Forgot Your Password? " link and answer the questions. 
  3. Once you have successfully logged in, you will see the "KSDE Web Applications" page. Click on the "License Application" menu option to access Form 1 - Initial License or Added Endorsement. 
  4. Fill in the Form. 
  5. If you want to keep a copy of your application form for your files, choose the print button at the bottom of the page. 

Step 3 - Submit the Completed Form to Your University

  1. Choose the submit button at the bottom of the page when you are ready to submit. Your application will be sent to your university to complete the process. When the college / university completes their part, they will forward it to KSDE. 

Step 4 - Submit Application Fee to KSDE

  1. As soon as your college / university submits your completed application to KSDE, you will be notified by email with complete instructions on how to submit the application fee. 

 

The following payment methods are accepted:

  • Check 
  • Credit Card 
  • Money Order 
  • Electronic Check  
IMPORTANT NOTE:
 
An application is not acceptable without the fee and will not be processed until the fee is received. 
 
To start the online application process, go to:  https://online.ksde.org/authenticationpublic/login.aspx 

 

Director of Teacher Licensure & Accreditation
Mischel Miller
785-296-8010

Assistant Director
Susan Helbert
785-296-2289

Licensure Consultants

Christa Chesmore
For questions regarding Emergency Substitute Licenses
785-296-1105
cchesmore@ksde.org

Shane Carter
For questions regarding renewal of a five-year professional license (Form 3a).
785-296-8011
scarter@ksde.org

For all other inquiries, please contact:

Diana Stephan
785-296-2280
dstephan@ksde.org

 

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