S.B.R. 91-1-203(b) allows initially-licensed persons to complete their required performance assessment (mentoring) while employed in either a State Board accredited school or in a school that is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the State Board. The recognized regional or national accrediting agencies are listed below. RECOGNITION OF THESE ACCREDITING AGENCIES IS APPLICABLE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING MENTORING TO MOVE FROM AN INITIAL TO A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. The performance assessment required under any initial license (teaching, school specialist or school leadership) is currently defined by regulation as a district provided mentoring program that is approved based on guidelines.
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
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.