GUIDELINES FOR MISSISSIPPI EDUCATOR LICENSURE K-12

GUIDELINES FOR MISSISSIPPI EDUCATOR LICENSURE K-12 MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF EDUCATOR LICENSURE 359 NORTH WEST STREET JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201 DR. LANCE EVANS STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION December 2025 Miss Admin Code 7 – 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 INTRODUCTION The Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development was created under the Mississippi Education Reform Act of 1982 and is charged with the responsibility of making recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding standards for the preparation, licensure, and continuing professional development of those who teach or perform tasks of an educational nature in the public schools of the State of Mississippi. In compliance with Miss. Code Ann. §37-3-2, as amended by Mississippi Laws 1997, Ch. 545, the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development and the State Board of Education have approved guidelines for licensure. This manual contains information necessary to understand the licensure processes, class levels of licensure, and pathways to licensure. Proper use of this manual should provide answers to most, if not all, general and specific questions related to educator licensure in the State of Mississippi. The Division of Educator Licensure is the sole program office within the Mississippi Department of Education authorized to issue licenses and to implement Mississippi’s laws and policies adopted by the Mississippi State Board of Education relating to the licensing of teachers, instructional support personnel, and administrators for preschool through Grade 12 (P-12). Policies, rules, standards, directives, and memoranda written prior to this version of the manual are invalid and shall not be used to determine the application of these guidelines unless otherwise noted herein. Applicants for educator licensure shall meet all requirements for the selected approach in effect on the date the complete application is received in the Division of Educator Licensure. NOTE: The full document may be accessed and downloaded through the Internet via the following web address: https://www.mdek12.org/licensure Division of Educator Licensure Division Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Web: Email: Office: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL teachersupport@mdek12.org Division of Educator Licensure 359 N. West Street Table of Contents General Guidelines Class Levels of Mississippi Licenses Application Process Verification of Lawful Presence Mississippi Licenses Pre-Service Teacher License Resident Teacher License Traditional Teacher Education Route Traditional Teacher Education Route: Elementary Education Administrator License Approved Program Route Administrator License – Alternate Route Athletic Administrator License Alternative Qualification For Prospective District Superintendent of Education Teach Mississippi Institute Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of Arts in Teaching (Elem Ed 4-6) Master of Arts in Teaching (Elem Ed K-6) Class AA License Master of Arts in Teaching Mild/Moderate (7-12) Certification Class A License Mild/ Moderate (K-12) Class AA License American Board Certification iteach Mississippi Reciprocity JROTC Instructor One-Year Certification For Veteran Teachers Teaching Out-Of-Field Special, Non-Renewable License Educ Prep Completers Special License, Adjunct Teacher License Special License, Expert Citizen – Teacher License Performance-Based Teacher License Child Development (Pre K – K) (153) Professional School Counselor (436) Library/Media (440) Five-Year Educator License- Performance Arts Psychometrist (213) School Psychologist (451) Speech/Language Clinician (215) Speech Associate (216) School Business Administrator License (420) Special Education/Birth to Kindergarten (211) Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disability K-12 (221) Emotional Disability (206) Dyslexia Therapy (203) Audiologist (202) Early Oral Intervention (209) Three-Year Career Technical Educator License For Non-Education Degree Applicants Five-Year Career Technical License For Non-Education Degree Applicants Extension of Provisional Non-renewable Licenses Reinstatement Supplemental Endorsements Added by Praxis Subject Assessment Supplemental Endorsements Added by Completion of an Approved Program Supplemental Endorsements Added by Eighteen (18) Hours 405 Business Management 411 Business Technology Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Endorsements Teacher Leadership Praxis Subject Assessment Scores Required by Mississippi Discontinued Test And/or Adjusted Score Policy Praxis CORE, ACT/SAT, & Praxis PLT Passing Scores Praxis Information Praxis Test Centers in Mississippi Mississippi State Board Approved Licensure Endorsement Codes Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Mississippi Colleges And Universities State Supported Four-Year Institutions Independent Four-Year Institutions Master of Arts in Teaching Teach Mississippi Institute American Board Certification for Teacher Excellence iteach Mississippi Five-Year Administrator License – Alternate Route Alternate Route Entry Level Administrator License Glossary Validity Periods Licenses will be valid from the day the completed application packet is received and validated by the Division of Educator Licensure. Therefore, the license will be dated based on the date the final required document for the license sought, has been received and validated by the Division of Educator Licensure. All licenses expire on June 30th of the year of expiration. The twelve- month period representing a school year is defined as beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A five-year license issued at any time during the school year shall be valid for five (5) school years including the school year in which it is granted. For example, a standard license issued January 2019, (2018-2019 school year), would be valid from the date the completed packet is received until June 30, 2023. The remainder of the 2018- 2019 school year is considered a full year. Renewal of License Only a five-year standard license is eligible for renewal, unless otherwise noted under a specific license type. Current requirements for renewal of a five-year standard license for each class level are as follows: Class A: Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s), or appropriate number of contact hours, or clock hours in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s), or appropriate number of contact hours, or clock hours in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process OR Official documentation of retirement from service in Mississippi public schools (Official letter shall be obtained from the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi by calling 1- 800-444-7377). Documentation for use of this option shall only be submitted for renewal during the final year of the valid license. The official letter must bear a date that reflects the current year the documentation is submitted for licensure renewal. OR Valid standard out-of-state license submitted for renewal during the final year of the valid standard Mississippi license. GENERAL GUIDELINES MISSISSIPPI EDUCATOR Class AA, AAA or AAAA: Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s), or appropriate number of contact hours, or clock hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process OR Official documentation of retirement from service in Mississippi public schools (Official letter shall be obtained from the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi by calling 1- 800-444-7377). Documentation for use of this option shall only be submitted for renewal during the final year of the valid license. The official letter must bear a date that reflects the current year the documentation is submitted for licensure renewal. OR Valid standard out-of-state license submitted for renewal during the final year of the valid standard Mississippi license. Standard Career Level Administrator: Seventy (70) School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) credits OR Six (6) hours of coursework OR 35 SEMI credits AND 3 hours coursework OR Completion of a specialist or doctoral degree in educational administration/leadership OR Official documentation of retirement from service in Mississippi public schools (Official letter shall be obtained from the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi by calling 1- 800-444-7377). Documentation for use of this option shall only be submitted for renewal during the final year of the valid license. The official letter must bear a date that reflects the current year the documentation is submitted for licensure renewal. OR Valid standard out-of-state license submitted for renewal during the final year of the valid standard Mississippi license. When all requirements are completed, college transcripts for all coursework completed and/or original professional learning certificate(s) bearing the appropriate number of continuing education unit (CEU), contact hours, or clock hours may be submitted for license renewal. The college credit courses may be completed on the undergraduate or graduate level with a grade of “C” or higher at regionally/nationally accredited senior colleges, universities, or community colleges. Official academic transcripts must be submitted directly to the Division of Educator Licensure by the university or college electronically in a secure electronic format via National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or any other transcript exchange service provider. The license may be renewed for one five-year period beyond the present expiration date. Only credits earned within the renewal cycle indicated on the educator’s official Mississippi educator license may be used for licensure renewal. Renewal requirements referencing content area courses refer to the area of endorsement (e.g., mathematics, science, special education, etc.). References to job/skill related area include pedagogy and skills for effective teaching and leadership (e.g., computer technology, cooperative learning, learning styles, methodology, etc.). The Mississippi Department of Education no longer approves programs for professional learning credit. School districts, organizations, or individuals wishing to prepare and offer a program for professional learning credit must submit an application to an accredited professional learning credit granting agency. Any Continuing Education Office at a college, university, or community/junior college is an accredited professional learning credit granting agency. Once programs are approved, they may be offered, and certificates will be issued to successful participants by the approving agency. Ten contact or clock hours of professional learning is equal to one CEU credit. Official verification of professional learning credit(s) must be submitted to verify completion of the appropriate number of professional learning credit(s) for licensure renewal. Professional learning credit(s) may be submitted as CEU(s), clock hours, or contact hours. Professional learning credit(s) earned through a professional learning provider approved by a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education, the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and those credits earned through Professional Associations such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), etc., are accepted for licensure renewal. Professional learning activities awarded by other nationally recognized professional associations must be in the instructional support personnel licensure content area(s) listed on the Mississippi issued standard renewable license held by the educator seeking renewal. Official documentation of professional learning credit(s) must be submitted to verify completion of the appropriate number of CEU(s), clock hours, or contact hours. All professional learning credit(s) must be in content or job/skill related area. For a list of CEU professional learning providers, go to: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Renew-or-Reinstate-My-License. Please note that the list referenced herein is not intended to be all inclusive rather, it is to be viewed as a starting point for access to professional learning. Educators can complete and submit an application for licensure renewal and upload a PDF copy of the original CEU certificates and/or National Board documentation to be used for renewal via his/her educator licensure management account. If submitting documentation of coursework, official sealed copies of the applicant’s transcript(s) must be submitted electronically directly from the respective college/university to the Division of Educator Licensure. For instructions on this process, please visit: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Document-Submission Document Submission All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically through the educator’s assigned Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive system (MECCA) account. No documents should be submitted via postal mail except when submitting a money order and paper application to request the purchase of a duplicate license. Licenses will be valid from the day the completed application packet is received and validated by the Division of Educator Licensure. A completed application packet includes the licensure application and all supporting documentation required for your requested license type. Applications that are submitted without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and the educator will be emailed a “requirements” letter stating which documents are needed to process the licensure request. Please review the Licensure Application Checklist to identify the documents required for obtaining licensure in your desired area of certification: https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Licensure- Application-Checklist. Transcripts must be submitted electronically directly from the institution and licensure test score reports directly from the appropriate testing company. All original documents to be used as part of the licensure application review process must be scanned and then uploaded to your MECCA system account as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file, captured using the camera on your cellular device, or by utilizing free software applications available for download that are compatible with most smartphone models. When capturing a photograph of the document to be submitted, please be sure to remove any content and/or extra spacing that is not part of the document. This should be done prior to document upload to not obstruct access to information pertinent to reviewing and processing your licensure request. All documents submitted to the Division of Educator Licensure become the property of the Mississippi Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant, unless otherwise stated, nor will the Department provide copies of the documents to the applicant or third parties. Only the following documents will be duplicated and returned to the applicant if submission is required: Original – Out-of-state license, Professional Association Card, Marriage License, Birth Certificate, and Licensure Test Score Report. It is the responsibility of the educator to obtain copies of documents prior to submission to the Division of Educator Licensure. SPECIAL NOTE A grade of “C” or higher must be obtained on all coursework taken for renewal of license, reinstatement of license or the adding of supplemental endorsements. This includes all coursework outlined on planned programs required to convert a special license to a standard license. Acceptable Degrees or Coursework for Licensure The Division of Educator Licensure accepts degrees or coursework from any nationally or regionally accredited institution. An institution’s accreditation status can be verified using the United States Department of Education website (https://www.ed.gov/accreditation) or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation website (https://www.chea.org/). Section 37-3-2 of the Mississippi Code authorizes the Certification Commission and State Board of Education to approve all teacher preparation programs for any license in Mississippi. The Commission does not approve programs completed in other states. Licensure Preparation and Other Programs Completed Outside the State of Mississippi Prospective and practicing educators seeking to obtain initial licensure in the state of Mississippi by way of completion of a traditional state-approved or nationally accredited licensure-track teacher, administrator, certain supplemental service provider, and supplemental endorsement preparation program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education program outside of Mississippi, shall first obtain Institutional Program Verification (IPV) from the educator preparation provider in the state where the preparation occurred. Upon obtaining Institutional Program Verification (IPV) using the form established by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure, the candidate shall submit an application with required supporting documentation to the MDE Division of Educator Licensure for the purpose of determining eligibility to obtain a Mississippi license via guidelines in effect on the date the complete application is received by the MDE. Educators that complete a nontraditional licensure-track program outside of Mississippi shall first be licensed in another state and seek to obtain a Mississippi license via Reciprocity guidelines in effect on the date the complete application and required supporting documentation is received by the MDE. Degrees Earned Outside of the United States and Other Correspondence The applicant is responsible for having all transcripts representing degrees earned outside of the United States, as well as any other correspondence, translated and evaluated by an evaluation agency prior to submission of a licensure application to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). Please submit a detailed course-by-course foreign credential evaluation report. Information regarding acceptable evaluation agencies may be accessed at www.naces.org (click on “Choose An Agency” to gain access to contact information for those listed as “Current Members”). The official transcript must be submitted electronically to the MDE Division of Educator Licensure directly from the transcript translation organization. Name or Address Change It is the responsibility of the educator to complete the process for making a Name or Address Change request with the Division of Educator Licensure. The educator may request a Name Change by submitting a “Name Change Application” within their assigned MECCA System Account” along with the appropriate supporting documentation. Request for Name Change must be submitted via the educator’s assigned Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive system (MECCA) account which may be accessed at: https://mecca.mdek12.org/. The educator must provide appropriate documentation. Supporting documentation shall be a valid, unexpired, clearly legible photocopy to be accepted. To update address, the educator can log into his/her assigned educator licensure management account at: https://mecca.mdek12.org/ and edit this information as needed. Duplicate License An individual may request a duplicate copy of a license by applying online and paying with a debit or credit card or by submitting a completed paper Licensure Application and a $5 money order (Personal checks are not accepted) to the Mississippi Department of Education; Division of Educator Licensure; P.O. Box 771; Jackson, MS 39205. Download the Licensure Application Packet that is accessible at https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Forms or complete an online application through the Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive system (MECCA) at: https://mecca.mdek12.org/. Expert Citizen Educator License MS Code Ann. §37-3-2 (6)(c): The Mississippi Department of Education may grant an Expert Citizen License to local business or other professional personnel in order to allow a school district to offer specialized or technical courses. This is a five-year license that can only be requested by an employing local school district or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi. Special, Non-Renewable License MS Code Ann. §37-3-2 (6)(d): The Mississippi Department of Education may grant a Special, Non-renewable License to a candidate who has not met all certification requirements under the Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2(6)(a), (b), and (c), at the time the application is submitted to the Division of Educator Licensure. This is a one-year license that can only be requested by an employing local school district or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi for up to three (3) years. This license is issued at the Class A level. Use of Non-licensed Teaching Personnel MS Code Ann. §37-3-2 (6)(e) allows for the utilization of a non-licensed person, to teach a maximum of three (3) periods per teaching day in a public or nonpublic school accredited by the state. The applicant shall submit to the local superintendent a transcript and/or other documents of education and related experience, which substantiate preparation for the subject to be taught. In no case, shall any local school board hire non-licensed personnel in excess of five percent of the total number of licensed personnel in any single school. Denial, Revocation, or Suspension According to MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (11) an application for licensure may be denied for one or more of the following reasons: (i) Lack of qualifications which are prescribed by law or regulations adopted by the State Board of Education; (ii) The applicant has a physical, emotional or mental disability that renders the applicant unfit to perform the duties authorized by the license, as certified by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist; (iii) The applicant is actively addicted to or actively dependent on alcohol or other habit-forming drugs or is a habitual user of narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, hallucinogens or other drugs having similar effect, at the time of application for a license; (iv) Fraud or deceit committed by the applicant in securing or attempting to secure such certification and license; (v) Failing or refusing to furnish reasonable evidence of identification; (vi) The applicant has been convicted, has pled guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony, as defined by federal or state law. For purposes of this subparagraph (vi) of this paragraph (a), a “guilty plea” includes a plea of guilty, entry of a plea of nolo contendere, or entry of an order granting pretrial or judicial diversion; (vii) The applicant or licensee is on probation or post- release supervision for a felony or conviction, as defined by federal or state law. However, this disqualification expires upon the end of the probationary or post-release supervision period. (b) The State Board of Education, acting through the commission, shall deny an application for any teacher or administrator license, or immediately revoke the current teacher or administrator license, for one or more of the following: (i) If the applicant or licensee has been convicted, has pled guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a sex offense as defined by federal or state law. For purposes of this subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b), a “guilty plea” includes a plea of guilty, entry of a plea of nolo contendere, or entry of an order granting pretrial or judicial diversion; (ii) The applicant or licensee is on probation or post-release supervision for a sex offense conviction, as defined by federal or state law; (iii) The license holder has fondled a student as described in Section 97-5-23, or had any type of sexual involvement with a student as described in Section 97- 3-95; or (iv) The license holder has failed to report sexual involvement of a school employee with a student as required by Section 97-5-24. Please see MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (11) to review complete related content in this subsection of the law. According to MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (12), the State Board of Education, acting through the commission, may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any teacher or administrator license for specified periods of time or may place on probation, reprimand a licensee, or take other disciplinary action with regard to any license issued under this chapter for one or more of the following: (a) Breach of contract or abandonment of employment may result in the suspension of the license for one (1) school year as provided in Section 37-9-57; (b) Obtaining a license by fraudulent means shall result in immediate suspension and continued suspension for one (1) year after correction is made; (c) Suspension or revocation of a certificate or license by another state shall result in immediate suspension or revocation and shall continue until records in the prior state have been cleared; (d) The license holder has been convicted, has pled guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony, as defined by federal or state law. For purposes of this paragraph, a “guilty plea” includes a plea of guilty, entry of a plea of nolo contendere, or entry of an order granting pretrial or judicial diversion; (e) The license holder knowingly and willfully committing any of the acts affecting validity of mandatory uniform test results as provided in Section 37-16-4(1); (f) The license holder has engaged in unethical conduct relating to an educator/student relationship as identified by the State Board of Education in its rules; (g) The license holder served as superintendent or principal in a school district during the time preceding and/or that resulted in the Governor declaring a state of emergency and the State Board of Education appointing a conservator; (h) The license holder submitted a false certification to the State Department of Education that a statewide test was administered in strict accordance with the Requirements of the Mississippi Statewide Assessment System; or (i) The license holder has failed to comply with the Procedures for Reporting Infractions as promulgated by the commission and approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (15) of this section. Please see MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (12) to review complete related content in this subsection of the law. MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (13): (13)(a) Dismissal or suspension of a licensed employee by a local school board pursuant to Section 37-9-59 may result in the suspension or revocation of a license for a length of time which shall be determined by the commission and based upon the severity of the offense. (b) Any offense committed or attempted in any other state shall result in the same penalty as if committed or attempted in this state. (c) A person may voluntarily surrender a license. The surrender of such license may result in the commission recommending any of the above penalties without the necessity of a hearing. However, any such license which has voluntarily been surrendered by a licensed employee may only be reinstated by a majority vote of all members of the commission present at the meeting called for such purpose. Please see MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (13) to review complete related content in this subsection of the law. MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (14): (14)(a) A person whose license has been suspended or surrendered on any grounds except criminal grounds may petition for reinstatement of the license after one (1) year from the date of suspension or surrender, or after one-half (½) of the suspended or surrendered time has lapsed, whichever is greater. A person whose license has been suspended or revoked on any grounds or violations under subsection (12) of this section may be reinstated automatically or approved for a reinstatement hearing, upon submission of a written request to the commission. A license suspended, revoked or surrendered on criminal grounds may be reinstated upon petition to the commission filed after expiration of the sentence and parole or probationary period imposed upon conviction. A revoked, suspended or surrendered license may be reinstated upon satisfactory showing of evidence of rehabilitation. The commission shall require all who petition for reinstatement to furnish evidence satisfactory to the commission of good character, good mental, emotional and physical health and such other evidence as the commission may deem necessary to establish the petitioner's rehabilitation and fitness to perform the duties authorized by the license. (b) A person whose license expires while under investigation by the Office of Educator Misconduct for an alleged violation may not be reinstated without a hearing before the commission if required based on the results of the investigation. Please see MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2 (14) to review complete related content in this subsection of the law. Class Levels of Mississippi Licenses Class A = Bachelor’s level license Class AA = Master’s degree level license Class AAA = Specialist degree level license Class AAAA = Doctorate degree level license (Juris Doctorate and Master of Fine Arts Degrees are Issued at the Class AAA Level) Note: To upgrade a valid standard license to a higher-class level, the degree earned must be from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. An institution’s Accreditation status can be verified using the United States Department of Education website (https://www.ed.gov/accreditation) or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation website (https://www.chea.org/). APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Read Licensure Instructions and Checklist (https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Licensure-Application-Checklist) to locate the license for which you are applying. 2. Apply online via the Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive (MECCA) system at, https://mecca.mdek12.org/. The Division of Educator Licensure cannot, by law, process any requests without receipt of an official completed licensure application submitted by the prospective or practicing educator. The licensure application submitted to the MDE Division of Educator Licensure will expire 180 days from the date it is received, and date stamped by the Division. 3. All required supporting documents for the requested license must be submitted to the Division of Educator Licensure prior to application processing. The supporting documents must be uploaded directly into the applicant’s assigned Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive (MECCA) system account. Official transcript(s) and official score report(s) must be submitted electronically directly from the respective college/university and administering testing company to the Division of Educator Licensure. Verification of Lawful Presence Mississippi Code Ann. §71-11-1 requires all agencies within the state of Mississippi to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities in the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Therefore, the Division of Educator Licensure has amended the current licensure application process to include procedures for verifying an applicant’s lawful presence in the United States. Effective with applications received January 1, 2021 and thereafter, Citizens of the United States are required to submit appropriate documentation for verification once during their next most immediate licensure application submission. Non-US citizens are required to submit appropriate documentation for verification with each licensure application submission, or when their United States Citizenship and Immigration Services documents expire, whichever comes first. Licensure application(s) shall not be processed if the applicant fails to answer the request for documentation required for verification of lawful presence in the United States. Any initial or renewable license issued to an applicant who is not a United States citizen shall expire in accordance with the appropriate validity date required by a particular license type but, shall not exceed the expiration date of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States, whichever is the lesser period of time. A change in a Non-US citizen’s lawful presence status will affect his/her ability to receive or continue to hold a Mississippi educator license. It shall be the responsibility of the prospective or practicing educator to obtain and provide the MDE with required documentation regarding his/her United States citizenship or lawful presence status. Required forms and additional information found therein, can be accessed via the following web link: [https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/Forms]. MISSISSIPPI LICENSES Candidates for Mississippi educator or administrator license(s) may request licensure according to the following application categories: Traditional Teacher Education Route Licenses Pre-Service Teacher License (Pre-Service Teacher License Not Issued in Subject Area) Five Year Educator License Non-traditional Alternate Route Licenses Teach Mississippi Institute/Three- or Five-Year Alternate Route License Master of Arts in Teaching/Three- or Five-Year Alternate Route License American Board Certification/One- or Five- Year Alternate Route License Mississippi Teacher Residency Program/Three- or Five-Year Alternate Route License Mississippi Performance Based License/Three- or Five-Year Alternate Route License iteach Mississippi/Three- or Five-Year Alternate Route License Special Subject Five Year Educator Licenses Audiologist (K-12) Child Development (PreK-K) Dyslexia Therapy (K-12) Early Oral Intervention Hearing Impaired (B-K) Emotional Disability (K-12) Professional School Counselor (K-12) Library Media (K-12) Performing Arts (K-12) Psychometrist (K-12) School Business Administrator School Psychologist (K-12) Speech/Language Clinician (K-12) Speech Associate (K-12) Special Education Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Special Education Mild/Moderate Disability (K-12) Career Technical Educator Licenses Career Technical Non-Education Degree (Associate Degree)/Three Year License Career Technical Non-Education Degree (Bachelor’s Degree)/Three Year License Career Technical Educator License Non-Degree or Non-Education Degree/Five Year License Licenses by District Request Only Administrator License JROTC Non-practicing Expert Citizen Entry Level One-Year License for Veteran Teachers Career Level Special, Non-Renewable Alternate Route Adjunct Teacher License Athletic Administrator Reciprocity District Superintendent Two-Year License and Five Year License MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRE- SERVICE TEACHER LICENSE The Pre-Service Teacher License provides a statewide structure to organize procedures related to pre-service teachers once admitted to state-approved teacher preparation programs. Such procedures are designed to: (a) Protect the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators; (b) Provide opportunities for pre-service teachers to practice/demonstrate knowledge and skills; (c) Standardize the criminal background check process across the state for pre-service teachers eliminating those who are not eligible or suited to the profession; (d) Assist pre-service teachers in understanding the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct and hold them accountable under the Code; and (e) Require attainment of the Pre-Service Teacher License for anyone participating in field experiences and student teaching in Mississippi schools (to include candidates in Mississippi and out-of-state educator preparation programs). Requirements. To qualify for the Pre-Service Teacher License: (a) An applicant must be admitted to a teacher preparation program in the state of Mississippi or any other U.S. state which meets the following requirements: 1. Leads to licensure in a teaching field; and 2. Requires participation in field experiences or clinical practice including student teaching, residency work or any other program requirements in Mississippi schools; (b) The educator preparation provider (EPP) shall request the Pre-Service Teacher License on behalf of the applicant according to procedures outlined in the Mississippi Educator Licensure Guidelines compendium; (c) An applicant shall submit appropriate documentation indicating cleared criminal background check; NOTE: The Pre-service Teacher License is not intended for individuals who hold a valid provisional or standard Mississippi license in a teaching field, or an expired Mississippi renewable standard license in a teaching field. Validity. The Pre-Service Teacher License is valid for five (5) years, with the following exceptions: (a) Invalidated upon program completion; (b) Rescinded if an individual withdraws, transfers or is removed from a program: 1. Previously-enrolled candidates who withdraw, transfer, or are removed from an educator preparation program and are subsequently re-admitted to the program or admitted to a different educator preparation program are eligible for the Pre-Service Teacher License: (i) Under these circumstances the five (5)-year validity period begins again upon re-admission and issuance of the new license. Requirements (a), (b) and (c), listed above, must be met after re-admission to the educator preparation program in order to reissue the Pre-Service Teacher License; and (c) May be extended at the request of the EPP. NOTE: Pre-Service Teacher License holders are in-field to participate in supervised field experience, clinical practice, student teaching, or residency work consistent with the grade levels of certification sought. Individuals holding valid Mississippi Licenses in teaching fields are also in-field to participate in these activities. These experiences provide license holders with an intensive and extensive culminating activity. License holders are immersed in the learning community and provided opportunities to develop and demonstrate competence in the professional roles for which they are preparing. Holding a Pre-Service Teacher License, even upon successful completion of an educator preparation program, does not automatically result in movement to the standard renewable license. Future Additions to Requirements Section: Complete the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics – Module/Assessment, with the following exception: Applicants who have been continuously enrolled in the same educator preparation program since Month-Day-Year, or earlier are exempt from this requirement. Note: the term “enrolled” is defined as admitted to a program and actively taking coursework. Teacher License provides a statewide structure to organize procedures related to resident teachers once unconditionally admitted to a State Board of Education-approved Mississippi Teacher Residency program. Such procedures are designed to: (a) Protect the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators; (b) Ensure resident teacher access to effective mentorship and extended clinical practice; (c) Provide opportunities for resident teachers to demonstrate knowledge and skills; (d) Assist resident teachers in understanding the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct, and hold them accountable under the Code; (e) Require a teaching commitment for those individuals receiving full tuition through federal, state, and/or local district funds; (f) Require attainment of the Resident Teacher License for anyone participating in residency programs in Mississippi schools; and (g) Standardize the criminal background check process across the state for resident teachers eliminating those who are not eligible or suited to the profession. Requirements. To qualify for the Resident Teacher License: (a) An applicant must be admitted to a State Board of Education-approved Mississippi Teacher Residency program through a rigorous process designed to positively impact student achievement, which meets the following requirements: 1. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent), or a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination, or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; 2. Access to an effective mentor teacher, as evidenced by a summative Professional Growth System observation rating of 3.00 or higher via district assurance; 3. Opportunities for resident teachers to demonstrate effective teaching knowledge and skills in a local school district placement throughout a one (1) year minimum teacher residency in either a teaching position, or a teaching assistant position, or other resident teacher category (if an assigned mentor serves as the teacher of record for the teaching assistant position or other resident teacher category) via district assurance; 4. Training on the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct and hold Resident Teachers accountable under the Code throughout local school district placement via district assurance; MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESIDENT TEACHER LICENSE 5. Completion of a qualifying score on the applicable Specialty Area Test (i.e., Praxis Subject Assessment) and the reading assessment requirement which is currently applicable to Elementary Education only (i.e., Foundations of Reading or Foundations of Reading attempt AND Pathways to Proficient Reading). Please Note: Attainment of the SBE-approved qualifying score must be achieved for all applicable licensure tests prior to institutional recommendation can be made for a standard five (5)-year license; AND 6. Completion of a two (2) year teaching commitment subject to source of funding for residents pending successful program completion via district recommnedation. (b) The educator preparation provider (EPP) shall request the Resident Teacher License on behalf of the applicant according to procedures outlined in the Mississippi Educator Licensure Guidelines compendium; AND (c) An applicant shall submit appropriate documentation indicating cleared criminal background check. Validity. The Resident Teacher License is valid for three (3) years, with the following exceptions: (a) Obtainment of a standard five (5)-year renewable license; (b) Rescinded if an individual withdraws, transfers or is removed from the Mississippi Teacher Residency: 1. Previously enrolled candidates who withdraw, transfer, or are removed from a Mississippi Teacher Residency program and are subsequently re-admitted to the program or admitted to a different Mississippi Teacher Residency program are eligible for the Resident Teacher License: 2. Under these circumstances the three (3)-year validity period begins again upon re-admission and issuance of the new license. Requirements listed above must be met after re-admission to a different Mississippi Teacher Residency program in order to reissue the Resident Teacher License; (c) May be extended at the request of the EPP. NOTE: Resident Teacher License holders are in-field to participate in supervised field experience, clinical practice, or residency work consistent with the grade levels of certification sought. Individuals holding valid Mississippi Licenses in teaching fields are also in-field to participate in these activities. These experiences provide license holders with an intensive and extensive culminating activity. License holders are immersed in the learning community and provided opportunities to develop and demonstrate competence in the professional roles for which they are preparing. Holding a Resident Teacher License, even upon successful completion of an educator preparation program, does not automatically result in movement to the standard renewable license. Program Entrance Requirements. 1. Admittance to a State Board of Education-approved Mississippi Teacher Residency program; AND 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent), or a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60 hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education. Requirements for a Three-Year Teacher Resident License. 1. Verification of Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent), or a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination, or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; 2. Official, sealed academic transcript(s) from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; 3. Access to an effective mentor teacher, as evidenced by a summative Professional Growth System observation rating of 3.00 or higher via district assurance; 4. Opportunities for resident teachers to demonstrate effective teaching knowledge and skills in a local school district placement throughout a one (1) year minimum teacher residency in either a teaching position, or a teaching assistant position, or other resident teacher category (if an assigned mentor serves as the teacher of record for the teaching assistant position or other resident teacher category) via district assurance; 5. Training on the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct and hold Resident Teachers accountable under the Code throughout local school district placement via district assurance; AND 6. Institutional recommendation documenting completion of initial requirements of a State Board of Education-approved Mississippi Teacher Residency program through a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education. Requirements for a Five-Year License. 1. Verification of a qualifying score on the applicable Specialty Area Test (i.e., Praxis Subject Assessment) and the reading assessment requirement which is applicable to Elementary Education only (i.e., Foundations of Reading or Foundations of Reading attempt AND Pathways to Proficient Reading). Please Note: Attainment of the SBE-approved qualifying score must be achieved for all applicable licensure tests prior to institutional recommendation can be made for a standard five (5)-year license; 2. Institutional recommendation documenting completion of a State Board of Education-approved Mississippi Teacher Residency program through a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education; AND 3. Completion of a two (2) year teaching commitment, including the one (1) year minimum teacher residency, to a geographical critical shortage area for those individuals receiving full tuition through any combination of federal and state funds, pending successful program completion, via district recommendation; OR 4. Completion of a two (2) year teaching commitment, including the one (1) year minimum teacher residency, to the residency placement district for those individuals receiving full tuition through local district funds, pending successful program completion, via district recommendation. OR 5. Completion of a two (2) year teaching commitment, including the one (1) year minimum teacher residency, as determined by the residency placement institution and district for those individuals receiving full tuition through any combination of funds, pending successful program completion, via institutional and district recommendation. Special Note: Completion of the two (2) year teaching commitment shall not apply to those individuals who do not receive full tuition for completion of a State Board of Education-approved Mississippi Teacher Residency program. FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE TRADITIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION ROUTE A five-year educator license is granted to applicants meeting all licensing requirements and completing a state approved or National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) or Council for the Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP) approved teacher education program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning. (NOTE: This license requires an online recommendation from an approved Educator Preparation Provider. The prospective educator is required to apply to the online recommendation to begin the licensure application process.) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Teacher Education with documentation of completion of student teaching from a state approved or NCATE/CAEP accredited program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment 4. Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process Class AA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Master’s degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Specialist degree in the endorsement area in which the license is requested 5 years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Doctoral degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Same as for AA TRADITIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION ROUTE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION An educator license is granted to applicants meeting all licensing requirements and completing a state-approved or National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) approved teacher education program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning. All educators completing an approved program for elementary education must achieve a passing score on a rigorous test of scientifically research-based reading instruction and intervention and data-based decision-making principles to obtain an endorsement in elementary education. License Requirements Validity Renewal Entry-Level License Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education with documentation of completion of student teaching from a state-approved or NCATE/CAEP-approved program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 3 years NON- RENEWABL E Three (3) years to complete requirements to convert to standard five-year license, which include the following: 1. Foundations of Reading Assessment OR Foundations of Reading Assessment Attempt AND Pathways to Proficient Reading 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Foundations of Reading Assessment Attempt 4. Praxis Subject Assessment 5. Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Elementary Education with documentation of completion of student teaching from a state approved or NCATE/CAEP approved program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Foundations of Reading Assessment OR Foundations of Reading Assessment Attempt AND Pathways to Proficient Reading 4. Praxis Subject Assessment 5. Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 5 years RENEWABLE Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process Class AA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Master’s degree in the endorsement area in which the license is requested 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process TRADITIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION ROUTE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Specialist degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Doctoral degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE APPROVED PROGRAM ROUTE The Non-Practicing Administrator License is issued to an educator NOT currently employed in an administrative position. The Entry Level Administrator License is issued upon request to an educator employed as a beginning administrator. The Standard Career Level Administrator License is issued to a practicing administrator who has completed all requirements for conversion to Career Level. License Requirements Validity Renewal Non- practicing Administ rator License Class AA, AAA, or AAAA 1. Holds five-year standard educator license 2. Verification of three years education experience 3. Completion of an approved master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in educational administration/leadership from a state- approved or regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 4. Successful completion of School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)- Educational Testing Service 5. Institutional recommendation documenting completion of an approved planned program in educational leadership/supervision through a state-approved or regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 5 years OR Based upon validity period of standar d license currentl y held Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area FIVE-YEAR ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE APPROVED PROGRAM ROUTE (CONTINUED) Entry Level Administrato r License Class AA, AAA, or AAAA 1. Holds five-year standard educator license 2. Verification of three years education experience 3. Completion of an approved master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in educational administration/leadership from a state approved or regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 5 years NON- RENEWABLE Five (5) years to complete requirements to convert to Career Level Standard License which include the following: 1. Completion of Five (5) Orientation for School Leaders (OSL) credits. The following web link provides access to the current list of OSL professional learning providers and contact information: https://mdek12.or g/licensu re/How- to-Convert-an- Administrator- License/ 4. Successful completion of School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)-Educational Testing Service (ETS) 5. Institutional recommendation documenting completion of an approved planned program in educational leadership/supervision through a state-approved or regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 6. Application for Entry Level license upon obtaining initial employment as an administrator 7. Letter from District stating the administrative position and date of administrative employment FIVE-YEAR ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE APPROVED PROGRAM ROUTE (CONTINUED) Standard Career Level Administrato r License Class AA, AAA, or AAAA Completion of School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) entry level requirements: Five (5) Orientation for School Leaders (OSL) Credits The following web link provides access to the current list of OSL professional learning providers and contact information: https://mdek12.org/licensure/H ow- to-Convert-an-Administrator- License/ 5 years OR Based upon validity period of standard license currently held Seventy (70) School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) credits OR Six (6) hours of coursework OR 35 SEMI credits plus 3 hours coursework OR Completion of a specialist or doctoral degree in educational administration/ leadership (Completion of these renewal requirements will also renew all existing standard educator licenses for the applicant) FIVE YEAR ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE – ALTERNATE ROUTE Alternate Route Entry Level Administrator License is issued to an applicant who has not completed an educational administration/leadership program and is limited to entry-level administrative positions, such as assistant principals or assistant coordinators. License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA Alternate Route Entry Level Administrator License 1. Hold conferred degree in one of the following areas: - Master of Business Administration (MBA) 5 years NON-RENEWABLE Five (5) years to complete requirements to convert to Standard Career Level Administrator License which include the following: Completion of School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) entry level requirements: Five (5) Orientation for School Leaders (OSL) Credits The following web link provides access to the current list of OSL professional learning providers and contact information: https://mdek12.org/lic ensure/H ow-to- Convert-an- Administrator- License/ - Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Master of Public Planning and Policy (MPP) - Doctor of Jurisprudence 2. Five (5) years administrative/supervisory experience* 3. Successful completion of School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) Educational Testing Service 4. Successful completion of alternate route training as approved by the MDE *NOTE: Administrative/supervisory experience is defined as direct supervision of individuals and/or programs within a business, industry, and/or organization FIVE-YEAR ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE APPROVED PROGRAM ROUTE (495) This license is only issued for athletic administration. It cannot be used for any other administrative positions. License Requirements Validity Renewal Non-practicing Athletic Administrator License 1. Holds five-year standard Mississippi educator license 2. Completion of an approved master’s degree in Interscholastic Athletic Administration 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area Class AA OR 1. Holds a five-year standard Mississippi educator license 2. Holds a master’s degree in another area and documentation of completion of an approved Supplemental Endorsement Program in Interscholastic Athletic Administration OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Standard Athletic Administrator License Class AA 1. Holds five-year standard Mississippi educator license 2. Completion of an approved master’s degree in Interscholastic Athletic Administration OR 1. Holds a five-year standard Mississippi educator license 2. Holds a master’s degree in another area and documentation of completion of an approved Supplemental Endorsement Program in Interscholastic Athletic Administration 5 years 70 SEMI credits OR 6 semester hours of college/university courses* OR 35 SEMI credits and 3 semester hours college/university courses* (Completion of these renewal requirements will also renew all existing standard educator licenses for the applicant) *Graduate hours in curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership, as well as pre- approved courses in technology and other job skill areas are acceptable. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATION FOR PROSPECTIVE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION Initial Three-Year Entry-Level District Superintendent License Criteria: 1. Holds at least a Master’s degree or higher from an institution of higher education that was accredited at the time the degree was conferred; AND 2. Have a minimum of six (6) years of documented successful leadership experience, as determined and verified by the appointing local school board (examples include, but are not limited to, for profit or not for profit organizations, state agencies, business, industry, K-12 education – district level senior/executive leadership direct report to local superintendent of education, higher education or law, senior leadership position such as CEO, Commissioned Officers – Pay Grade 03 or above); AND 3. Obtain a position as district superintendent and submit local board resolution of appointment to that position. Note: The Initial Three (3) Year Entry-Level District Superintendent License is non-renewable but, may be converted to a Standard Five (5)-Year Career-Level District Superintendent License if the following pre-conditions are met. The Initial Three-Year Entry-Level District Superintendent License may be converted to the Standard Five-Year Career-Level District Superintendent License upon completion of the following: 1. Successful completion of ongoing professional learning aligned to the responsibilities of Mississippi local school district superintendents as outlined in Miss. Code Ann. § 37-9-14. The professional learning activities must be completed during the first two (2) years of the Three (3)-Year Entry-Level District Superintendent license while actively employed as district superintendent. This would include the completion of Mississippi Department of Education approved professional growth opportunities such as Mississippi Superintendent Institute (MSI) or Superintendent’s Academy or Executive Leadership Institute or Educational Administration/Leadership degree program or any other professional growth opportunity approved by the Mississippi Department of Education. If one or more of the specific aforementioned professional growth opportunities were completed prior to obtaining the Three (3)-Year Entry-Level District Superintendent License, the district superintendent shall not be required to complete again; AND 2. Demonstrate evidence that the district increased its accountability rating by a minimum of one performance classification during the three (3) year period in which the license holder was employed as district superintendent if placed in a local school district that was rated a “C” or lower at the time of appointment as district superintendent or maintain the “A” or “B” rating in a local school district rated as such at the time of appointment; AND 3. The district superintendent shall earn a successful evaluation rating consistent with the assessment components defined in Miss. Code Ann. § 37-7-301 and as outlined in the current edition of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards. Note: The Standard Five (5) Year Career-Level District Superintendent License is renewable. Five (5)-Year Career-Level District Superintendent License holders must meet current State Board approved license renewal requirements prescribed for Standard Career Level Administrator License. Current license renewal requirements may be found in the Guidelines for Mississippi Educator Licensure K-12. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE THREE-YEAR ENTRY-LEVEL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE Entry-Level District Superintendent License Class AA, AAA, or AAAA 1. Holds valid five-year Standard Career-Level Administrator License 2. Application for Entry-Level District Superintendent License upon obtaining initial employment as a District Superintendent 3. Submission of Local School Board Resolution/Minutes confirming appointment to the position of District Superintendent 4. Submission of Documentation confirming admittance to the Mississippi Superintendent Institute 3 years NON-RENEWABLE Precondition for License Conversion: 1. Successful completion of the Mississippi Superintendent Institute NOTE: The Mississippi Superintendent Institute (MSI) should be completed within the first two years while serving in the role of District Superintendent to convert the non- renewable Entry- Level license to Standard Career- Level. Special Note: The condition to engage in job-specific professional development is in no way intended to circumvent District Superintendent eligibility criteria established in state law. Rather, it is the intent of the State Board of Education to ensure that an entry-level, novice District Superintendent obtains subject matter competency directly related to the role and foundational success therein prior to conversion to a Five-Year Standard Career-Level District Superintendent License. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE (CONTINUED) FIVE-YEAR STANDARD CAREER-LEVEL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE Standard Career- Level District Superintendent License Class AA, AAA, or AAAA 1. Application for Career- Level District Superintendent License 2. Verification of Successful completion of the Mississippi Superintendent Institute 5 years OR Based upon validity period of standar d license currentl y held Seventy (70) School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) credits OR Six (6) hours of coursework OR 35 SEMI credits plus 3 hours coursework OR Completion of a specialist or doctoral degree in educational administration/ leadership (Completion of these renewal requirements will also renew all existing standard educator licenses for the applicant) Special Note: The condition to engage in job-specific professional development is in no way intended to circumvent District Superintendent eligibility criteria established in state law. Rather, it is the intent of the State Board of Education to ensure that an entry-level, novice District Superintendent obtains subject matter competency directly related to the role and foundational success therein prior to conversion to a Five-Year Standard Career-Level District Superintendent License. THREE-YEAR ALTERNATE ROUTE LICENSE TEACH MISSISSIPPI INSTITUTE Areas available: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English, French, German, Health, Home Economics, Latin, Library Media, Marketing, Math, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech Communications License Requirements Validity To Convert to a Five- Year Alternate Route Educator License Class A 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (non-education) from a regionally/ nationally accredited institution of higher learning 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit as established by the State Board of Education 3 years • Completion of one- year internship period with Mentoring and induction program in local school district • Secure Recommendation by school district for continued licensure • Apply for a Five- Year Alternate Route License 3. Praxis Subject Assessment 4. Acquire admission to the Teach MS Institute Program (See Appendix H or https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/O EL/Alternate) 5. Complete an eight-week training session (see Note) or eight-week online training program. (Times and dates determined by offering colleges/universities) 6. *Apply for the Three Years Educator License – Alternate Route *This license requires an online recommendation from the alternate route program. Once the online recommendation is made, the educator should apply for the license online. THREE YEAR ALTERNATE ROUTE LICENSE MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Areas available: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science**, Economics, English, French, German, Health, Home Economics, Latin, Library Media, Music, Marketing, Math, Physics, Physical Education, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech Communications License Requirements Validity To Convert to a Five-Year Alternate Route Educator License Class A 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (non- education) from a regionally/ nationally accredited institution of higher learning 3 years 1. Secure a teaching position. 2. Complete 6 additional hours of coursework to include supervised internship 3. Secure Verification of Program Completion 4. Apply for a Five-Year Alternate Route License 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit as established by the State Board of Education 3. Praxis Subject Assessment 4. Apply for entrance into MAT Program (See Appendix H for information) 5. Complete 9 hours of pre-teaching courses in an approved MAT Program 6. * Secure Verification of Program Completion 7. Apply for a Three-Year Educator License – Alternate Route Note: This program requires 15 hours of coursework which may be applied toward completing a master’s degree. *This license requires an online recommendation from the alternate route program. Once the online recommendation is made, the educator should apply for the license online. **Mississippi State University is the only institution approved to offer Computer Science by way of the MAT Pathway to Licensure. Master of Arts in Teaching Three-Year Alternate Route License Elementary Education (4-6) Certification Class A License Elementary Education (K-6) Class AA license Prospective non-traditional educator preparation program candidates seeking licensure may be eligible to receive a three-year alternate route entry-level license upon the recommendation by a Mississippi Board of Education approved Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) for those candidates who have met all non-traditional program admittance criteria and successfully completed nine (9) hours of pre-teaching coursework consisting of three (3) hours of Classroom Management, three (3) hours of Introduction to Special Education, and three (3) hours of Data, Analysis, and Evaluation. During the three-year validity of the alternate route entry-level licensure period, candidates shall complete a year-long supervised teaching internship as the teacher of record whereby six (6) hours of course credit shall be earned. Upon successful completion of the one-year teaching internship as the teacher of record, the EPP may recommend candidates for a standard five-year Elementary Education (4-6) Class A license. To earn the Elementary Education (K-6) Class AA license, candidates must complete a Mississippi Board of Education approved Master of Arts in Teaching degree program. The Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education (K-6) licensure requirements shall include at a minimum 33 coursework credit hours consisting of twelve (12) hours of Literacy, three (3) hours of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) methods, three (3) hours of Classroom Management, three (3) hours of an Introduction to Special Education, three (3) hours of Data, Analysis, and Evaluation, six (6) hours of internship, and three (3) hours of Research related to the teaching reading. The three-year alternate route entry-level license is issued to prospective non-traditional teacher preparation program candidates who meet admission criteria and pre-teaching coursework requirements outlined in the subsequent section and other preconditions in effect at the time the complete application for licensure is received by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure: • Candidates for licensure shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree in an academic area with at least one (1) eighteen (18) hour concentration area of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework with a grade of “C” or higher. Both the degree(s) and the one (1) eighteen (18) hour concentration area of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework must have been earned from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred. Remedial courses, also referred to as compensatory, developmental, or basic skills, will not be recognized for certification purposes and are usually numbered below 100 on the transcript. • Candidates shall meet all requirements for the Class A five-year standard alternate route license prior to the expiration of the three-year alternate route internship license. The following shall be applied as appropriate: ▪ The three-year alternate route entry-level license shall be invalidated upon the issuance of the five-year standard renewable license ▪ The three-year alternate route entry-level license shall be rescinded if the candidate withdraws or is removed from or transfers to a different MBE approved non-traditional educator preparation program or Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). It is the responsibility of the EPP that made the initial recommendation for the three-year internship license to notify the MDE Division of Educator Licensure in writing by way of official letter, under the signature of the Dean of Education or Education Department Chairperson, regarding any changes in the program enrollment status for a candidate that holds an active three-year alternate route entry-level license issued at the recommendation of that EPP. NOTE: A candidate that was removed from a program shall not be deemed eligible to receive the one-year one--time extension nor the second and final three-year alternate route entry-level license until justification for removal from the program is approved by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ The Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) shall only recommend the candidate for one licensure endorsement area for the three-year alternate route license unless the candidate has completed an approved supplemental endorsement area program that requires submission of a recommendation by the MBE approved EPP. ▪ Additional endorsements that may be added to the three-year alternate route license by way of the acceptable coursework credit hours option or obtaining a qualifying passing score on an MBE approved licensure subject assessment, shall be requested by the candidate only. NOTE: Non-traditional educator preparation program providers shall ensure that candidates have met all requirements in effect at the time the application for admission to a Mississippi Board of Education approved non-traditional educator preparation program is received. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The candidate shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree (non-education) from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; and 2. The candidate shall submit official score report(s) from the appropriate testing company documenting qualifying admittance scores on required non-traditional educator preparation program admission tests such as: Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators*, or minimum score of Twenty-one (21) ACT or SAT equivalent, or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit; and licensure tests such as: Praxis Subject Assessment(s)** in the area in which the educator license is sought, and a rigorous test of scientifically research- based reading instruction and intervention and data-based decision- making principles (if applicable to area of certification sought) ***Either a passing score on the Foundations of Reading Assessment OR an attempt on the Foundations of Reading Assessment AND passing score on Pathways to Proficient Reading is required for the issuance of the Elementary Education (K-6 and 4-6) License types. *Candidates shall achieve the Mississippi Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics prior to non-traditional program admission. **Candidates shall achieve the Mississippi Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for test(s) in the area for which the educator license is sought prior to non- traditional program admission. ***Candidates shall achieve the Mississippi Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for Foundations of Reading assessment OR attempt the Foundations of Reading Assessment and achieve the Mississippi State Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for Pathways to Proficient Reading prior to being recommended for the five-year Elementary Education (4-6) certification. Meeting testing requirements is one criterion for completing the multi-step educator licensure process for obtaining a five (5) year renewable license in the state of Mississippi. Please visit the Educator Licensure Section of the MDE website to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information at www.mde.k12.ms.us/k12.org/OEL Master of Arts in Teaching Three-Year Alternate Route License Mild/Moderate (7-12) Certification Class A License Prospective non-traditional educator preparation program candidates seeking licensure may be eligible to receive a three-year alternate route entry-level license upon the recommendation by a Mississippi Board of Education approved Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) for those candidates who have met all non-traditional program admittance criteria and successfully completed nine (9) hours of pre-teaching coursework consisting of three (3) hours of Classroom Management, three (3) hours of Introduction to Special Education, and three (3) hours of Data, Analysis, and Evaluation. During the three-year validity of the alternate route entry-level licensure period, candidates shall complete a year-long supervised teaching internship as the teacher of record whereby six (6) hours of course credit shall be earned. Upon successful completion of the one-year teaching internship as the teacher of record, the EPP may recommend candidates for a standard five-year Mild/Moderate (7-12) Class A license. To earn the Mild/Moderate (K-12) Class AA license candidates must complete a Mississippi Board of Education (MBE) approved Master of Arts in Teaching Mild/Moderate (K-12) degree program. The Master of Arts in Teaching Mild/Moderate (K-12) shall include at a minimum 33 program hours consisting of three hours of Classroom Management, three (3) hours of Introduction to Special Education, three (3) hours of Data, Analysis, and Evaluation, six (6) hours of Internship, three (3) hours of Language and Literacy for Students with Diverse Needs, three (3) hours of Literacy for Students with Disabilities, three (3) hours of Evidence Based Practices for Struggling Readers to include principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), three (3) hours of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) methods, three (3) hours of Learning Disabilities, and three (3) hours of Special Education Law and Research Pedagogy. Upon successful completion of the degree, candidates may apply for Class AA five-year renewable Master of Arts in Teaching Mild/Moderate (K-12) license. The three-year alternate route entry-level license is issued to prospective non-traditional teacher preparation program candidates who meet admission criteria and pre-teaching coursework requirements outlined in the subsequent section and other preconditions in effect at the time the complete application for licensure is received by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure: • Candidates for licensure shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree (non-education) from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred. • Candidates shall meet all requirements for the Special Education Mild/Moderate (7-12) Class A five-year standard alternate route license prior to the expiration of the three-year alternate route internship license. The following shall be applied as appropriate: (1) The three-year alternate route entry-level license shall be invalidated upon the issuance of the five-year standard renewable license (2) The three-year alternate route entry-level license shall be rescinded if the candidate withdraws or is removed from or transfers to a different MBE approved non-traditional educator preparation program or Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). It is the responsibility of the EPP that made the initial recommendation for the three-year entry-level license to notify the MDE Division of Educator Licensure in writing by way of official letter, under the signature of the Dean of Education or Education Department Chairperson, regarding any changes in the program enrollment status for a candidate that holds an active three-year alternate route entry-level license issued at the recommendation of that EPP. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ The Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) shall only recommend the candidate for one licensure endorsement area for the three-year alternate route license unless the candidate has completed an approved supplemental endorsement area program that requires submission of a recommendation by the MBE approved EPP. ▪ Additional endorsements that may be added to the three-year alternate route license by way of the acceptable coursework credit hours option or obtaining a qualifying passing score on an MBE approved licensure subject assessment, shall be requested by the candidate only. NOTE: Non-traditional educator preparation program providers shall ensure that candidates have met all requirements in effect at the time the complete application for admission to a Mississippi Board of Education approved non-traditional educator preparation program is received. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The candidate shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree (non-education) from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; and 2. The candidate shall submit official score report(s) from the appropriate testing company documenting qualifying admittance scores on required non-traditional educator preparation program admission tests such as: Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators*, or minimum score of Twenty-one (21) ACT or SAT equivalent, or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit; and licensure tests such as: Praxis Subject Assessment(s)** in the area in which the educator license is sought. *Candidates shall achieve the Mississippi Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics prior to non-traditional program admission. **Candidates shall achieve the Mississippi Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for test(s) in the area for which the educator license is sought prior to non- traditional program admission. Meeting testing requirements is one criterion for completing the multi-step educator licensure process for obtaining a five (5) year renewable license in the state of Mississippi. Please visit the Educator Licensure Section of the MDE website to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information at www.mde.k12.ms.us/k12.org/OEL ONE YEAR ALTERNATE ROUTE LICENSE AMERICAN BOARD CERTIFICATION Areas available: Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics Lice nse Requirements V al id it y To Convert to a Five Year Alternate Route License Class A 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (non- education) from a regionally/ nationally accredited institution of higher education 1 year 1. Secure a teaching position, complete 1-year internship with mentor 2. Complete one of the following: * 9 hours of MAT coursework * MDEonline professional development 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit as established by the State Board of Education 3. Praxis Subject Assessment 4. Enroll in ABCTE program 5. Pretesting assessment assign advisor 6. ABCTE Passport to Teaching exam 7. Apply for 1-year license FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE - ALTERNATE ROUTE A five-year educator license is granted to applicants who hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning and who have met all requirements in one of the Mississippi Alternate Route Programs. License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree (non-education) from a regionally/ nationally accredited institution of higher education years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEUs) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEUs) in 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit as established by the State Board of Education 3. Praxis Subject Assessment 4. Successful completion of a three-year alternate route program. (See Appendix H for information on these Programs or https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OEL/Alternate) 5. Application for a five-year educator license OR content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree (with a minor or concentration in secondary education). 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination as established by the State Board of Education 3. Praxis Subject Assessment 4. Documentation of completion of student teaching from a state or NCATE/CAEP approved program. FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE ALTERNATE ROUTE (CONTINUED) Class AA Class AAA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Class A License Master’s, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process iteach MISSISSIPPI Areas available: Biology (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), Chinese (K-12), Elementary Education (4- 6), English (7-12), French (K-12), German (K-12), Latin (K-12), Mathematics (7-12), Physics (7-12), Spanish (K-12) License Requirements Validity To Convert to a Five- Year Alternate Route Educator License Class A 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (non- education) from a regionally/ nationally accredited institution of higher education 3 years 1. Completion of one full-year residency supervised internship 2. Verification of completion of remainingrequired modules 3. Foundations of Reading Assessment OR Foundations of Reading Assessment Attempt AND Pathways to Proficient Reading (Elementary Education 4-6 only) 4. *Secure Verification of iteach Mississippi Program Completion 5. Apply for the Five-Year Standard Teacher License - Alternate Route 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours of course credit 3. Praxis Subject Assessment in accordance with the licensure area designated under the iteach Mississippi program 4. Apply for entrance into iteach Mississippi Program 5. Complete required pre-teaching courses in an approved iteach Mississippi Program licensure area 6. Assignment of Mississippi-based field supervisor that holds a valid standard Mississippi educator license with a master’s degree in education responsible for conducting a minimum of four in-person observations 7. Assignment of an effective mentor teacher, as evidenced by a summative Mississippi Professional Growth System observation rating of 3.00 or higher via local school district assurance 8. * Secure Verification of Program Completion 9. Apply for a Three-Year Nonrenewable Teacher Internship License –Alternate Route *This license requires an online recommendation from the alternate route program. Once the online recommendation is made, the prospective educator must apply for the license online. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RECIPROCITY LICENSE The department shall grant a standard five-year license to any individual who possesses a valid standard license from another state, or another country or political subdivision thereof, within a period of twenty-one (21) days from the date of a completed application. The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1 394 or 73-50-2, as applicable. A Two-Year Provisional Reciprocity License may be issued if an individual meets the following criteria: Requirements to Obtain a Two-Year Provisional Reciprocity License 1. Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and 2. Valid less than standard license issued by an educator licensing authority outside the state of Mississippi; and 3. Official, sealed transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred or detailed course-by-course foreign credential evaluation report of a bachelor’s degree or higher, as well as any other relevant educator credentials and correspondence, translated and evaluated by an evaluation agency; Validity. The Two-Year Provisional Reciprocity License is valid for two (2) years and is nonrenewable but can be converted to a standard five (5)-year renewable license upon completion of ancillary requirements. Special Note: The Two-year Provisional Reciprocity License is to be issued once and is nonrenewable but may be converted at any time during the two (2) year period upon completion of all requirements for obtaining a Five-Year standard renewable Mississippi educator license. Requirements to Obtain a Five-Year Reciprocity License 1. Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and 2. Valid standard unencumbered license issued by an educator licensing authority outside the state of Mississippi; 3. Official, sealed transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred or detailed course-by-course foreign credential evaluation report of a bachelor’s degree or higher, as well as any other relevant educator credentials and correspondence, translated and evaluated by an evaluation agency; Validity. The Five-Year Reciprocity License is valid for five (5) years, as appropriate, and renewable in accordance with licensure renewal guidelines established by the Mississippi State Board of Education. Specific restrictions apply: • Reciprocity recognizes a valid standard renewable unencumbered educator license in a teaching field that has been issued by another state, provided that the license corresponds to a licensure area, grade level, and degree level for which Mississippi offers a comparable standard educator license/endorsement. • Additional endorsements may only be added to a five-year standard renewable license issued via Reciprocity by successful completion of requirements as approved by the Mississippi State Board of Education. • A valid less than standard license issued by an educator licensing authority outside the state of Mississippi shall not include residency, internship, preservice, emergency, local district- requested, or temporary/permit licenses that are designated for educators to serve in the state of issuance only. If the less than standard license was issued for reasons other than completion of a state-approved educator preparation program, including pedagogy and clinical practice outside of Mississippi, it shall not be accepted for issuance of the five-year standard Mississippi license. • The standard five-year license shall be renewed in accordance with requirements established by the Mississippi State Board of Education as outlined in the respective official educator licensure guidelines documents. • The license holder shall be bound by the Mississippi Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. DISTRICT REQUESTED LICENSES THREE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE JROTC INSTRUCTOR The JROTC Instructor License must be approved by the appropriate branch of the military and may be used to teach JROTC/Military Science only. No other endorsements may be added to this license and districts may not use instructors with this license to teach other courses as “out of field” teachers. License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A Class AA Class AAA Class REQUESTED BY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 years May be renewed only through written request from the local school district which must include current letter of verification of approval from the appropriate branch of the military and submission of completed licensure application. AAAA 1. Letter of request from the local school district 2. Completed licensure application 3. Current Letter of Verification of approval from appropriate branch of the military 4. Official Sealed Transcript(s) ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATION FOR VETERAN TEACHERS TEACHING OUT-OF-FIELD (Obtained by district request only) This license is for a teacher who has documented teaching experience. Evidence of progress in completing the necessary requirements for adding the designated endorsement to become Highly Qualified must be documented to renew this license. Obtained by district request only. License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Request initiated by a Mississippi-based local school district using the local district request application process 2. Plan of action from school district showing process by which the needed endorsement will be permanently added to current license 3. Official Sealed Transcripts, test scores and/or other specified documents necessary for endorsement 1 Year Renewable up to 3 years (District must submit appropriate documentation that shows candidate is making progress toward completion of licensure requirements as specified in Plan of Action for consideration for license renewal.) Note: This license is referred to as the one-year Emergency Certificate (EC). MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL, NON-RENEWABLE LICENSE FOR TRADITIONAL TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM COMPLETERS The special, non-renewable license for traditional teacher preparation program completers is a one-year license that can only be requested by an employing local school district or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi for up to three (3) years for a candidate who has not met all certification requirements under the Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2(6)(a), (b), and (c), at the time the application is submitted to the Division of Educator Licensure. The special, non- renewable license for traditional teacher preparation program completers provides local school district officials with the ability to employ a candidate who has completed all requirements of a state approved or NCATE/CAEP accredited traditional teacher education preparation program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education except achieving a passing score on all Mississippi required licensure tests. This provisional licensure option provides local school district officials with the ability to employ candidates who possess the potential to earn full educator certification while temporarily addressing the ongoing teacher shortage. This Special, Non-renewable License type can be requested for a specific traditional teacher preparation program completer who meets one of the following conditions in addition to criteria outlined in the subsequent sections based on application year: A. Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in the endorsement area in which the license is requested from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; or B. Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in any area and eighteen (18) hours of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework with a grade of “C” or higher in the endorsement area in which the license is requested. Both the degree(s) and the eighteen (18) hours of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework must have been earned from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred. Remedial courses (also referred to as compensatory, developmental, or basic skills) will not be recognized for certification purposes and are usually numbered below 100 on the transcript (Elementary Education is not included under option B); or C. Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in any area from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred and a passing score on the appropriate Mississippi State Board of Education approved licensure Subject Area Assessment in the endorsement area in which the license is requested; The candidate must meet all licensure requirements for a standard, five (5) year renewable license by the end of the third year. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ The license is not transferable between Districts or eligible nonpublic schools. For example, if a candidate is employed one (1) year and wishes to transfer to another school district, the license is no longer valid, unless a new Local District Request Application is received by the Division of Educator Licensure from the local district to which the candidate is transferring. If the educator is nonrenewed by the local school district after the first year, the educator will not be issued a license for another district for the remaining two (2) years. ▪ The license can only be requested in one (1) endorsement area. ▪ Additional endorsements will not be added to the special, non-renewable license. Obtaining the initial Special, Non-renewable License for traditional teacher preparation program completers requires completion of the application process as outlined below in the Year One category. Subsequent year requirements addressing verification of progress toward the standard, five (5) year renewable license are specified under the Year Two and Year Three categories. Year One Documentation Requirements The employing local school district or eligible nonpublic school must submit the following documentation for each candidate who meets the following criteria to be granted the year one special, non-renewable license: a) Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and b) Local District Request Packet; and c) Letter of Request and Justification; and d) Vita or résumé; and e) Official, sealed transcript showing completion of a Traditional teacher education preparation program documenting successful completion of student teaching experience with an earned grade of “C” or higher. Transcript must indicate the date on which the degree was conferred; and f) Official, sealed transcript showing degree conferred in the endorsement area in which the license is requested; or g) Official, sealed transcript(s) documenting eighteen (18) hours of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework with a grade of “C” or higher in the endorsement area in which the license is requested; or h) Official test score report(s) documenting a passing score on the appropriate Mississippi State Board of Education approved licensure Subject Area Assessment in the endorsement area in which the license is requested. Year Two Documentation Requirements The employing local school district or eligible nonpublic school must submit documentation indicating that the special, non-renewable license holder is making sufficient progress toward the completion of requirements for obtaining full state certification. Sufficient evidence includes the following for the Traditional teacher education preparation program completer: a) Official test score report(s) documenting attempt(s) to achieve a qualifying passing score on any required applicable Mississippi State Board of Education approved testing requirements during the time the year one Special, Non-renewable License was valid; and b) Standard Licensure Application; and c) Local District Request Packet; and d) Letter of Request and Justification. Year Three Documentation Requirements The employing local school district or eligible nonpublic school must submit documentation indicating that the special, non-renewable license holder is making sufficient progress toward the completion of requirements for obtaining full state certification. Sufficient evidence includes the following for the Traditional teacher education preparation program completer: a) Official test score report(s) documenting attempt(s) to achieve a qualifying passing score on any required applicable Mississippi State Board of Education approved testing requirements during the time the year two Special, Non-renewable License was valid; and b) Standard Licensure Application; and c) Local District Request Packet; and d) Letter of Request and Justification. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL, NON-RENEWABLE LICENSE FOR PROSPECTIVE NON-TRADITIONAL TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM COMPLETERS The special, non-renewable license for prospective non-traditional teacher preparation program completers is a one-year license that can only be requested by an employing local school district or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi for up to three (3) years for a candidate who has not met all certification requirements under the Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2(6)(a), (b), and (c), at the time the application is submitted to the Division of Educator Licensure. The special, non-renewable license for prospective non-traditional teacher preparation program completers provides local school officials with the ability to employ a candidate who has the potential to obtain a standard Mississippi teaching license by the completion of a Mississippi State Board of Education approved alternate route teacher education preparation program. This provisional licensure option provides local school district officials with the ability to employ candidates who possess the potential to earn full educator certification while temporarily addressing the ongoing teacher shortage. This Special, Non-renewable License type can be requested for a prospective non-traditional teacher preparation program completer who meets one of the following conditions in addition to criteria outlined in the subsequent sections based on application year: A. Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in the endorsement area in which the license is requested from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; or B. Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in any area and eighteen (18) hours of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework with a grade of “C” or higher in the endorsement area in which the license is requested. Both the degree(s) and the eighteen (18) hours of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework must have been earned from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred. Remedial courses (also referred to as compensatory, developmental, or basic skills) will not be recognized for certification purposes and are usually numbered below 100 on the transcript (Elementary Education is not included under option B); or C. Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in any area from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred and a passing score on the appropriate Mississippi State Board of Education approved licensure Subject Area Assessment in the endorsement area in which the license is requested; The candidate must meet all licensure requirements for a standard, five (5) year renewable license by the end of the third year. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ The license is not transferable between Districts or eligible nonpublic schools. For example, if a candidate is employed one (1) year and wishes to transfer to another school district, the license is no longer valid, unless a new Local District Request Application is received by the Division of Educator Licensure from the local district to which the candidate is transferring. If the educator is nonrenewed by the local school district after the first year, the educator will not be issued a license for another district for the remaining two (2) years. ▪ The license can only be requested in one (1) endorsement area. ▪ Additional endorsements will not be added to the special, non-renewable license. Obtaining the initial Special, Non-renewable License for prospective non-traditional teacher preparation program completers requires completion of the application process as outlined below in the Year One category. Subsequent year requirements addressing verification of progress toward the standard, five (5) year renewable license are specified under the Year Two and Year Three categories. Year One Documentation Requirements The employing local school district or eligible nonpublic school must submit the following documentation for each candidate who meets the following criteria to be granted the year one special, non-renewable license: a) Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and b) Local District Request Packet; and c) Letter of Request and Justification; and d) Vita or résumé; and e) Official, sealed transcript showing completion of at least bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; and f) Official, sealed transcript showing degree conferred in the endorsement area in which the license is requested; or g) Official, sealed transcript(s) documenting eighteen (18) hours of undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework with a grade of “C” or higher in the endorsement area in which the license is requested; or h) Official test score report(s) documenting a passing score on the appropriate Mississippi State Board of Education approved licensure Subject Area Assessment in the endorsement area in which the license is requested. During the school year the valid special, non-renewable license is issued, the employing Mississippi local school district or eligible nonpublic school shall provide the special, non-renewable license holder: a) Appropriate ongoing activities that lead to obtaining unconditional admission to a Mississippi State Board of Education approved non- traditional teacher preparation program as one criterion for the issuance of Year Two license; and b) High-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused; and c) Intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and regular ongoing support or teacher mentoring with a fully certified teacher. Year Two Documentation Requirements The employing local school district or eligible nonpublic school must submit documentation indicating that the special, non-renewable license holder is making sufficient progress toward the completion of requirements for obtaining full state certification to be granted the year two special, non-renewable license: Demonstrate sufficient progress toward completion of requirements for obtaining full state certification: i. Official test score report(s) documenting achievement of or attempt(s) to achieve the qualifying passing score(s) on required applicable Mississippi State Board of Education approved testing requirements, during the time the year one Special, Non-renewable License was valid; and/or ii. Official letter of unconditional acceptance to a Mississippi State Board of Education approved non- traditional teacher preparation program from the appropriate State Board approved program provider. iii. The Mississippi teacher preparation program provider must ensure that the candidate has met all minimum admission requirements prior to enrolling the candidate in the non-traditional teacher preparation program-- Official letter must be completed by the Dean of Education or Certification Officer; and/or iv. Official, sealed transcript showing required course(s) status as “in progress” or “completed” with an earned grade of “C” or higher. Evidence of program progress and/or completion must reflect acceptable forms of documentation based on the specific non-traditional educator preparation program being completed; and v. Evidence of having received high-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused during the preceding school year; and vi. Evidence of having participated in intensive supervision that consisted of structured guidance and regular ongoing support or teacher mentoring with a certified teacher during the preceding school year; and vii. Standard Licensure Application; and viii. Local District Request Packet; and ix. Letter of Request and Justification. During the school year the valid special, non-renewable license is issued, the employing Mississippi local school district or eligible nonpublic school shall provide the special, non-renewable license holder: a) Appropriate ongoing activities that lead to obtaining unconditional admission to a Mississippi State Board of Education approved non- traditional teacher preparation program as one criterion for the issuance of Year Three license; and b) High-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused; and c) Intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and regular ongoing support or teacher mentoring with a fully certified teacher. Year Three Documentation Requirements The employing local school district or eligible nonpublic school must submit documentation indicating that the special, non-renewable license holder is making sufficient progress toward the completion of requirements for obtaining full state certification to be granted the year three special, non-renewable license: Demonstrate sufficient progress toward completion of requirements for obtaining full state certification: i. Official test score report(s) documenting achievement of or attempt(s) to achieve the qualifying passing score(s) on required applicable Mississippi State Board of Education approved testing requirements, during the time the year two Special, Non-renewable License was valid; and/or ii. Official letter of unconditional acceptance to a Mississippi State Board of Education approved non- traditional teacher preparation program from the appropriate State Board approved program provider. The Mississippi teacher preparation program provider must ensure that the candidate has met all minimum admission requirements prior to enrolling the candidate in the non-traditional teacher preparation program-- Official letter must be completed by the Dean of Education or Certification Officer; and/or iii. Official, sealed transcript showing required course(s) status as “in progress” or “completed” with an earned grade of “C” or higher. Evidence of program progress and/or completion must reflect acceptable forms of documentation based on the specific non-traditional educator preparation program being completed; and iv. Evidence of having received high-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused during the preceding school year; and v. Evidence of having participated in intensive supervision that consisted of structured guidance and regular ongoing support or teacher mentoring with a certified teacher during the preceding school year; and vi. Standard Licensure Application; and vii. Local District Request Packet; and viii. Letter of Request and Justification. During the school year the valid special, non-renewable license is issued, the employing Mississippi local school district or eligible nonpublic school shall provide the special, non-renewable license holder: a) Appropriate ongoing activities that lead to obtaining unconditional admission to a Mississippi State Board of Education approved non- traditional teacher preparation program, if applicable; and b) High-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused; and c) Intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and regular ongoing support or teacher mentoring with a fully certified teacher. NOTE: Educator preparation program providers shall ensure that candidates have met all requirements in effect at the time the application for admission to a Mississippi State Board of Education approved non-traditional educator preparation program is received. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: (To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date requirements, please visit the Educator Licensure Section at www.mde.k12.ms.us/k12.org/OEL) a) The candidate must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; and b) The candidate must present official score report(s) from the appropriate testing vendor documenting earned passing qualifying scores on all required non-traditional educator preparation program admission and licensure tests such as, Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination*, or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education, Praxis Subject Assessment(s)** in the area in which the educator license is sought, and a rigorous test of scientifically research-based reading instruction and intervention and data- based decision-making principles (if applicable to area of certification sought) ***. *Candidate must have achieved the Mississippi State Board of Education’s approved Minimum Passing Score requirement for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics prior to non-traditional program admission. **Candidate must have achieved the Mississippi State Board of Education’s approved Minimum Passing Score requirement for test(s) in the area in which the educator license is sought prior to non-traditional program admission. ***Candidate must have achieved the Mississippi State Board of Education’s approved Minimum Passing Score requirement for Foundations of Reading assessment OR attempt the Foundations of Reading Assessment and achieve the Mississippi State Board of Education’s approved minimum passing score requirement for Pathways to Proficient Reading prior to non-traditional program admission for Elementary Education (4-6) certification. Meeting all testing requirements is but one criterion for completing the multi-step educator licensure process for obtaining full state certification in the state of Mississippi. Please visit the Educator Licensure Section of the MDE website to obtain the most accurate and up to date information. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL LICENSE, ADJUNCT TEACHER LICENSE The special license, Adjunct Teacher License is a three-year license that can only be requested by an employing local educational agency (LEA) or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi for a candidate who has not met all teacher certification requirements under the Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2(6)(a), (b), and (c), at the time the application is submitted to the Mississippi Department of Education Division of Educator Licensure. This licensure option provides local school district officials with the ability to temporarily address the ongoing teacher shortage. The special license, Adjunct Teacher License can be requested for an individual who meets the following pre- conditions in addition to criteria outlined in the subsequent sections: 1. Specific knowledge, skills, and experience in an engineering, medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinarian, legal, accounting, or any other professional position approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) except those related to licensure endorsement areas that are offered as part of Career and Technical Education, Administrator, and Instructional Support Personnel license types; AND Three-years of relevant occupational experience, directly related to the subject area to be taught at the 7-12 education level; AND Hold the appropriate valid professional licensure for the profession or field of instructional experience OR 2. Instructional knowledge, skills, and experience in subject areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English, French, German, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech Communications or Performing Arts fields: Dance, Drama, Music, and Art; AND Three-years (six (6) complete semesters) of documented teaching experience, in the subject area to be taught at the 7-12 education level, at a Mississippi Department of Education accepted regionally/nationally accredited college or university; Requirements. To be eligible for consideration for the issuance of the Special License, Adjunct Teacher License, the applicant must be employed by a local educational agency (LEA) or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi and meet the following criteria: The individual must: 1. Hold a Master’s degree or higher in any area from a Mississippi Department of Education accepted college or university that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; AND 2. Verify a minimum of three-years of relevant occupational experience, directly related to the subject area to be taught at the 7-12 education level (applicable to occupational personnel) AND 3. Hold the appropriate valid professional licensure for the profession or field of instructional experience AND 4. The employing Mississippi LEA or eligible nonpublic school shall provide assurance that the Special License, Adjunct Teacher License holder will engage in: a) High-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused; AND b) Intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and frequent ongoing coaching and support or teacher mentoring rendered by an assigned fully certified teacher in the same subject area in which the licensee is teaching. OR 1. Hold a Master’s degree or higher in any area from a Mississippi Department of Education accepted college or university that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; AND 2. Verify a minimum of three-years (six (6) complete semesters) of documented teaching experience, in the subject area to be taught at the 7-12 education level (applicable to higher education personnel); AND 3. The employing Mississippi LEA or eligible nonpublic school shall provide assurance that the Special License, Adjunct Teacher License holder will engage in: a) High-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused; AND b) Intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and frequent ongoing coaching and support or teacher mentoring rendered by an assigned fully certified teacher in the same subject area in which the licensee is teaching. Licensure Endorsement Areas: Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English, French, German, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech Communications or Performing Arts fields: Dance, Drama, Music, and Art; Validity. 1. The Special License, Adjunct Teacher License is valid for three (3) years. Renewal Requirements. This special license type may be renewed if the following criteria are met during the three- year validity of license: 1. Adjunct Teacher must obtain annually, at minimum, a successful rating as measured on the Mississippi Educator and Administrator Professional Growth System and defined by the Mississippi Department of education AND 2. Must meet the Mississippi State Board of Education teacher licensure renewal requirements in effect during the three (3) year validity of the license required for the specific subject area the Adjunct Teacher license is held. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ The three-year Special License, Adjunct Teacher license is not transferable between LEAs or eligible nonpublic schools. If a candidate is employed one (1) year and transfers to another school district, the license is no longer valid, unless a new Local District Request Application is received by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure from the local district to which the candidate is transferring. The MDE Division of Educator Licensure must be notified via official correspondence, if the license holder should leave the original LEA or eligible nonpublic school for any reason, in order that the current license be invalidated and to allow submission of a new application by another employing local public school district or an eligible nonpublic school. ▪ The three-year Special License, Adjunct Teacher license can only be requested in one (1) endorsement area. ▪ Additional endorsements cannot be added to this license. If the employing LEA or eligible nonpublic school desires to request the license in a different subject area, a new application request must be submitted to determine eligibility. Should the Adjunct Teacher license holder desire to obtain licensure independent of the local school district requested license, the individual must complete a Mississippi State Board of Education approved educator preparation program. ▪ The license holder shall be bound by the MS Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct. ▪ This license may be issued at the Class AA, AAA, or AAAA level based on the prospective teacher’s highest level of degree attainment from a regionally/nationally accredited college/university. Note: It is the responsibility of the LEA to assure that Adjunct Teacher License holder is assigned to teach only within the subject field associated with the license. The Special License, Expert Citizen – Teacher License is a five-year license that can only be requested by an employing local public school district or an eligible nonpublic school accredited or approved by the state of Mississippi in order to allow a school district to offer specialized or technical courses as outlined in Mississippi Code Ann. §37-3-2 (6)(c) and in accordance with rules and regulations established by the State Board of Education. The Special License, Expert Citizen – Teacher License shall not be converted to any other license type issued by the Mississippi Department of Education. Should the Expert Citizen – Teacher License holder desires to obtain any other standard five (5) year license type, all current requirements of a Mississippi State Board of Education approved Traditional or Non-traditional teacher education preparation program must be met. Requirements. To qualify for the Special License, Expert Citizen – Teacher License an applicant shall meet the following: 1. Request initiated by a Mississippi-based local school district or nonpublic school accredited or approved by the state using the local district request application process 2. Completed licensure application 3. Verification of a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience 4. Official academic transcript(s) verifying at least a high school diploma 5. Verification of valid Industry-recognized certification related to the subject area license is requested OR If candidate does not hold industry-recognized certification but does meet the required relevant experience criterion, the local school board shall document as part of their minutes, a detailed explanation for hiring an instructor that does not possess industry certification. The minutes shall be submitted as part of the completed licensure application packet. Class Level of License: The Class Level of this license is issued according to the applicant’s highest level of educational attainment as evidenced and confirmed by the official academic transcript issued by a regionally/nationally accredited education institution. Class A = Bachelor’s level license (High School Diploma – Issued at Class Level A) Class AA = Master’s degree level license Class AAA = Specialist degree level license Class AAAA = Doctorate degree level license Validity: This license is valid for five-years and renewable in accordance with current Mississippi State Board of Education established Career and Technical Education teacher licensure renewal options. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ The license is not transferable between Districts or eligible nonpublic schools. For example, if a candidate is employed one (1) year and transfers to another school district, the license is no longer valid, unless a new Local District Request Application is received by the Division of Educator Licensure from the local district to which the candidate is transferring. The MDE Division of Educator Licensure must be notified via official correspondence, if the license holder should leave the original local public school district or eligible nonpublic school for any reason, in order that the current license be invalidated and to allow submission of a new application by another employing local public school district or an eligible nonpublic school. ▪ The license can only be requested in one (1) endorsement area. ▪ Additional endorsements will not be added to the Special, Expert Citizen-Teacher License. ▪ The license holder shall be bound by the MS Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL LICENSE, EXPERT CITIZEN – TEACHER LICENSE The Performance-Based Teacher License provides a statewide structure to organize procedures related to Performance-Based License (PBL) candidates. Such procedures are designed to: (a) Protect the health, safety, and general welfare of students and educators; (b) Require attainment of all requirements therein for anyone receiving the Performance-Based License; (c) Recognize PBL candidates’ demonstration of the knowledgeand skills necessary to positively impact student outcomes; (d) Ensure PBL teachers’ access to effective and ongoing professional learning opportunities; (e) Hold PBL teachers accountable under the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct; and (f) Standardize the criminal background check process across the state for performance- based licensure candidates thus eliminating those who are not eligible or suited to the profession. Requirements. To qualify for the Performance-Based Teacher License: (a) An applicant shall meet the following requirements: 1. Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and 2. Local District Request; and 3. Letter of Request and Justification; and 4. Vita or résumé; and 5. Official, sealed transcript(s) showing completion of at least bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; and 6. Documentation verifying at least three (3) years lead teaching experience (possibly as a long-term substitute, emergency, special non-renewable licensed teacher, or licensed out-of-content teacher) OR six (6) years of classroom experience (possibly as a teacher assistant) in an accredited public, private, elementary, or secondary (N- 12) school; and Note: Documentation may verify a combination of lead teaching and classroom experience provided that the total equals at least three (3) years with two (2) years of classroom experience (possibly as a teacher assistant) equating to one (1) year of lead teaching experience. 7. District assurance of previous positive student learning impact on existing pre-/post-assessments offered in the district. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERFORMANCE-BASED TEACHER LICENSE (b) An applicant shall submit appropriate documentation indicating cleared criminal background check. Validity. The Performance-Based Teacher License is valid for three (3) years, with the following exceptions: (a) Obtainment of a standard five (5)-year renewable license; (b) Rescinded if an individual withdraws, transfers or is removed as a Performance-Based Licensure Candidate. Requirements for a Three-Year Performance-Based Teacher License. 1. Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and 2. Local District Request; and 3. Letter of Request and Justification; and 4. Official, sealed transcript(s) showing completion of at least bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher education that was regionally/nationally accredited at the time the degree was conferred; and 5. Documentation verifying at least three (3) years lead teaching experience (possibly as a long-term substitute, emergency, special non-renewable licensed teacher, or licensed out-of-content teacher) OR six (6) years of classroom experience (possibly as a teacher assistant) in an accredited public, private, elementary, or secondary (N- 12) school; and Note: Documentation may verify a combination of lead teaching and classroom experience provided that the total equals at least three (3) years with two (2) years of classroom experience (possibly as a teacher assistant) equating to one (1) year of lead teaching experience. 6. Evidence of previous positive student learning impact on existing pre-/post-assessments via district assurance; and 7. Placement within a Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) growth component subject area in grades 5-8; and 8. Opportunities for PBL teachers to engage in ongoing professional learning experiences as aligned to the area of endorsement via district assurance; and 9. Training on the Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct and hold Performance-Based Licensure candidates accountable under the Code throughout local school district placement via district assurance. Note: The Three-Year Performance Based Teacher License is non-renewable but may be converted at any time during the three (3) year period once all requirements are met for the Five-Year Performance-Based Teacher License. The Five-Year Performance-Based Teacher License will only be granted in the licensure endorsement areas of English (7-12) or Mathematics (7-12). Requirements for Converting to a Five-Year Performance-Based Teacher License. 1. Standard Mississippi Licensure Application; and 2. Local District Request; and 3. Three-Year Performance-Based Teacher License; and 4. Evidence of teacher effectiveness as demonstrated by a summative Professional Growth System observation rating of 3.00 or higher during the Three-Year Performance-Based Teacher License; and 5. Evidence of teacher performance as demonstrated by the candidate meeting or exceeding the statewide average percentage of assigned students that have a growth score greater than zero in a MAAP assessed 5-8 subject area during the Three-Year Performance-Based Teacher License; and 6. District recommendation documenting completion of all requirements. Special Note: Obtainment of a State Board of Education-approved Special, Non-Renewable Performance-Based License (PBL) for Prospective Teachers and evidence of positive student outcomes within the results of the PBL pilot shall meet the requirements for conversion to a Five-Year Performance Based Teacher License for those candidates in cohorts one (1), two (2), and three (3) who completed the PBL pilot study. The district shall only recommend the PBL candidate for the Five-Year Performance-Based Teacher License in the Special, Non- Renewable Performance-Based License (PBL) for Prospective Teachers licensure endorsement area if the individual completed the PBL pilot study. Specific restrictions apply: • The license is not transferable between Districts or eligible nonpublic schools, and a candidate shall be employed one (1) year with the local school district prior to transferring. If a candidate is employed one (1) year and wishes to transfer to another school district, the license is no longer valid, unless a new Local District Request is received by the Division of Educator Licensure from the local district to which the candidate is transferring. If the educator is nonrenewed by the local school district during the three-year license, the educator will not be issued a license for another district for the remaining years. • The completed application packet shall be received by the Division of Educator Licensure within six (6) months of the PBL candidate meeting all requirements for the Five-Year Performance-Based Teacher License. • Additional endorsements that may be added to the Performance-Based Teacher License by way of the acceptable coursework credit hours option or obtaining a qualifying passing score on an MDE-approved licensure subject assessment shall be requested by the candidate only. • The Five-Year Performance-Based Teacher License will only be granted in the licensure endorsement areas of English (7-12) or Mathematics (7-12). SPECIAL LICENSES FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Pre K – K) (153) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher with child development emphasis from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination as established by the State Board of Education 3. Official verification of program accreditation by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences or National Association for Education of Young Children or National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (Child Development Program Verification Form CDPV) 4. Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) for Early Childhood 5. Praxis Subject Assessment OR 1. Hold a valid five-year license in Elementary Ed. K-3, K-4 or K-6 2. Complete an approved supplemental endorsement program in Pre K-K OR 1. Hold a valid five-year license in Elementary Ed. K-3, K-4 or K-6 2. Praxis Subject Assessment OR 1. Hold a valid three-year alternate route internship license or valid five-year license in Special Education K-12 bearing endorsement code 221, or 222, or 223 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test) FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Pre K – K) (153) (CONTINUED) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five- Year Class A License in Child Development 2. Master’s degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AA A 1. Meet the requirements for a Five- Year Class A License in Child Development 2. Specialist degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Same as for AA Class AAA A 1. Meet the requirements for a Five- Year Class A License in Child Development 2. Doctoral degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR (436) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA Either 1. Hold a five-year educator license 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) process for National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) 2. Complete a master’s degree program in guidance and counseling 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test for School OR 1. Complete an approved master’s degree program for guidance and counseling which includes a full year internship 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test for School OR 1. Hold National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) credential issued by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Class AA License 2. Hold a specialist degree in guidance and counseling 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Class AA License 2. Doctoral degree in guidance and counseling 5 years FIVE YEAR LICENSE LIBRARY/MEDIA (440) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A EITHER 1. Complete a bachelor’s degree program or higher in Library/Media 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area for School Librarian) OR 1. Hold a five-year educator license 2. Complete an approved Library/Media program OR 1. Hold a valid three-year alternate route internship license or valid five- year educator license 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area for School Librarian) Class AA, AA A, or AAA A 1. Meet requirements for a Five-Year Class A license 2. Completion of an approved master’s, specialist, or doctorate in library/media from a state approved or regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE- PERFORMANCE ARTS (Dance 121, Drama 123, Music 125, or Visual Arts 127) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A EITHER 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process For dance, drama, music, or visual art(s) 1. Complete a bachelor’s degree program or higher in the performing arts 2. Praxis CORE (Core Academic Skills for Educators) 3. Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) OR 1. Have at least a bachelor’s degree 2. Praxis CORE (Core Academic Skills for Educators) 3. Validate artistic competency by one of the following methods: * Certificate of Completion from a recognized performing arts school, school of fine arts, or conservatory OR * A record of inclusion in a regional and/or national competition with a listing of awards or placement in competition OR * At least two (2) years of active membership in a performing arts company in the area for which performing arts is being considered OR * At least two (2) years of full-time teaching experience in a specific art form at an elementary school, secondary school, performing arts school, school of fine arts conservatory, or college or university 4. Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Five Year Educator License- Performing Arts (Dance 121, Drama 123, Music 125, or Visual Arts 127) Class AA For dance, drama, music, or visual art(s) 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Master’s degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AAA or AAAA For dance, drama, music, or visual art(s) 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Specialist degree or Doctoral degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE – PSYCHOMETRIST (213) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA EITHER 1. Hold a five-year teaching license 2. Complete a master’s degree program in psychometry OR Hold a master’s degree in another area and complete an approved program for psychometry OR 1. Complete an approved master’s degree program in psychometry 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (451) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AAA 1. Complete an approved specialist degree or equivalent program in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologist – NASP 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area for School Psychology) 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AAA License 2. Doctoral degree in psychology 5 years Same as for AAAA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE – SPEECH/LANGUAGE CLINICIAN (215) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA 1. Complete an approved master’s degree program for speech pathology (American Speech Language Hearing Association-ASHA) 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area for Speech Pathologist) OR 3. Complete an approved master’s degree program for speech pathology (American Speech Language Hearing Association ASHA) 4. Original ASHA Membership Card 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AA License 2. Specialist degree in speech pathology 5 years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AA License 2. Doctoral degree in speech pathology 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE –SPEECH ASSOCIATE (216) This is a five-year license issued on the bachelor’s level for Speech Associate. The bachelor’s level Speech Associate may provide limited services to students. A bachelor’s level Speech Associate shall provide functional articulation therapy, articulation testing, write Individualized Educational Plans and provide speech therapy. The Speech Associate shall not provide language therapy, language assessments, voice or fluency or the corresponding assessments and shall not chair any type of eligibility determination committee. The bachelor’s level Speech Associate must be supervised by a master’s level fully certified Speech/Language Clinician. License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Licensure Application 2. Complete an approved bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution in Speech Pathology, Communication Disorders, or Speech and Hearing Sciences 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR 3. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination as established by the State Board of Education Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE (420) No other endorsements may be added to this license. If an applicant desires to be licensed to teach academic subjects, the individual must meet standard approved testing and licensure requirements. This license cannot be used as a substitute for the District or School-based Administrator license. If an applicant desires to be licensed as a District or School-based Administrator, the individual must meet all requirements for that license. The license holder shall be bound by the MS Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct. License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A Provisional 1. Completed licensure application 2. Transcript(s) verifying bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or a bachelor’s degree or higher in another business-related field with a minimum of 15 hours of Accounting coursework as specified in SBE Policy 3 years Non-renewable Class A Standard 1. Completed licensure application 2. Transcript(s) verifying bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or a bachelor’s degree or higher in another business-related field with a minimum of 15 hours of Accounting coursework as specified in SBE Policy 3. Holds the required certificate of training from the Office of School Financial Services. 5 years 100 hours continuing education units (CEUs). One hour of credit will be given for each hour of training. Hours may be obtained by participating in approved local, state, regional or national school business related conferences, courses or workshops. Class AA, AAA, or AAAA 1. Meet requirements for a Five-Year Class A license 2. Master’s, Specialist, or Doctoral degree from a regionally/nationally accredited college or university. 5 years 100 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). One hour of credit will be given for each hour of training. Hours may be obtained by participating in approved local, state, regional or national school business related conferences, courses or workshops. FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE SPECIAL EDUCATION/BIRTH TO KINDERGARTEN (211) (EARLY INTERVENTION) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education/Birth to Kindergarten from a state approved or NCATE approved program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment Principles of Learning & Teaching test 5621 OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE SPECIAL EDUCATION/BIRTH to KINDERGARTEN (211) (Early Intervention) (CONTINUED) Class AA EITHER 1. Hold a five-year educator license 2. Complete a master’s degree program in Special Education/ Birth to Kindergarten OR Hold a master’s degree in another area and complete an approved program for Special Education/Birth to Kindergarten OR 1. Complete an approved master’s program for a degree in Special Education/Birth to Kindergarten 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment Principles of Learning & Teaching test 5621 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AA License 2. Specialist degree in Special Education/Birth to Kindergarten 5 years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AA License 2. Doctoral degree in Special Education/Birth to Kindergarten 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE SPECIAL EDUCATION - MILD/MODERATE DISABILITY K-12 (221) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disability from a state approved or NCATE/CAEP approved program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning 5 Years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Principles of Learning and Teaching Test) Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR 4. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test for Special Education) Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR OR 1. Hold a valid three-year alternate route internship license or valid five-year license 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test for Special Education) Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE SPECIAL EDUCATION - MILD/MODERATE DISABILITY K-12 (221) (CONTINUED) Class AA EITHER 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A License 2. Master’s degree in the endorsement area in which license is requested 5 Years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR OR 1. Complete an approved master’s program for a degree in Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disability that includes a minimum of 18 semester hours in Special Education course work from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60- hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Principles of Learning and Teaching Test) 4. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test for Special Education) FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE SPECIAL EDUCATION - MILD/MODERATE DISABILITY K-12 (221) (CONTINUED) Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year A or AA License 2. Specialist Degree in Special Education 5 Years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class A or AA license 2. Doctoral degree in Special Education 5 Years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE EMOTIONAL DISABILITY (206) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A 1. Hold a valid five-year educator license in Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disability K-12 (221) OR 5 years Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area Hold a valid three-year alternate route internship license in OR Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disability K-12 (221) AND 2. Completion of an approved program Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AA EITHER 1. Hold a five-year educator license 2. Complete a master’s degree program in special education - emotional disability OR Hold a master’s degree in another area and complete an approved program for special education - emotional disability OR 1. Complete an approved master’s program for a degree in special education - emotional disability 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Principles of Learning and Teaching) 4. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Area for Emotional Disability) Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AA License 2. Specialist degree in emotional disability 5 years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Five-Year Class AA License 2. Doctoral degree in emotional disability 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE – DYSLEXIA THERAPY (203) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA EITHER Hold a five-year teaching license. Complete a master’s degree program in Dyslexia Therapy. OR Hold a five-year teaching license. Hold a master’s degree in another area and complete an approved program in Dyslexia Therapy 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE – AUDIOLOGIST (202) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA EITHER 1. Hold a five-year educator license 2. Complete a master’s degree program in Audiology OR 1. Hold a master’s degree in another area and complete an approved program for Audiology. 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area for Audiologist) OR 1. Complete an approved master’s degree program for Audiology 2. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area for Audiology) 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area Class AAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Class AA License 2. Specialist degree in Audiology 5 years Same as for AA Class AAAA 1. Meet the requirements for a Class AA License 2. Doctoral degree in Audiology 5 years Same as for AA FIVE YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE – EARLY ORAL INTERVENTION (209) (Birth to Kindergarten Hearing Impaired) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class AA EITHER 1. Hold a five-year teaching license 2. Complete a master’s degree program in Early Oral Intervention for Hearing Impaired Children Birth to Kindergarten 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing OR 1. Complete an approved master’s degree program in Early Oral Intervention for Hearing Impaired Children Birth to Kindergarten education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a minimum of 60-hours of course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) for Early Childhood THREE-YEAR CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATOR LICENSE FOR NON- EDUCATION DEGREE APPLICANTS (Applicants with an associate degree but less than a bachelor’s degree) License Requirements Validity Renewal Class A Career Technical License 1. Associate degree 2. Two years of verifiable occupational experience in the past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject area to be taught (Verify by submitting “Statement of Qualifications,” Form OEL V1-03.) 3 years Complete the following requirements to convert to a Five-Year Class A License: Complete 1st available Best Practices workshop during 1st year of employment 3. Verification of enrollment in the Career Technical Instructor Preparation (VIP) program through the local Career Technical administrator and approved by MDE/OVEWD. Validate Occupational Competency during the 3- year validation period of license by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an occupational assessment approved by MDE. Validate Technology Competency during the first year of 3-year validation period of license by attaining the established minimum score of higher on a technology competency assessment approved by MDE. Complete all requirements of the Career Technical Instructor Preparation program during the three-year validity period. * Academic endorsements may not be added to the initial 3-year Career Technical Education license THREE-YEAR CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATOR LICENSE FOR NON-EDUCATION DEGREE APPLICANTS (Applicants with a bachelor’s degree) License Requirements Validity Non-Renewable Class A Career Technical License 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher degree *See note 2. One year of verifiable appropriate occupational experience in past ten years. Experience must be appropriate to the subject area to be taught (Verify by submitting “Statement of Qualifications,” Form OEL V1-03). 3. Verification of enrollment in the Career Technical Instructor Preparation (VIP) Program through the local Career Technical administrator and approved by MDE/OVEWD. 3 years Complete the following requirements to convert to a Five-Year Class A License: Complete 1st available Best Practices workshop during 1st year of employment Validate Occupational Competency during the during the 3-year validation period of the license by EITHER Holding a bachelor’s degree in the specific area to be taught OR Attaining the established minimum score or higher on an occupational assessment approved by MDE. Validate Technology Competency during the first year of 3-year validation period of license by attaining the established minimum score of higher on a technology competency assessment approved by MDE. Complete all requirements of the Career Technical Instructor Preparation Program during the three- year validity period. *Note: The following areas of endorsement require a bachelor’s degree specific to the license requested: • Career Technical Agriculture-Related Program (7-12) • Career Technical Agriculture Occupations (7-12) • Lodging and Hospitality (7-12) • Career Technical Family and Consumer Science (7-12) *The related work experience requirements must be approved by the Superintendent, Principal or Career Technical Director to ensure the work experiences are relative to the teaching area. The administrator and the employer must provide verification of successful completion of these activities to be submitted in the application packet when renewal is requested. * Academic endorsements may not be added to the initial 3-year Career Technical Education license. FIVE YEAR CAREER TECHNICAL LICENSE FOR NON- EDUCATION DEGREE APPLICANTS License Requirements Validity Renewal Five Year Class A Career Technical License 1. Satisfy all requirements to convert the Three-Year Career Technical License to a Five- Year Class A Career Technical License 5 years Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Two hundred forty (240) hours of related work experience* OR Three (3) semester hours in related area and one hundred twenty (120) hours of related work experience* OR Five (5) CEU’s and one-hundred- twenty (120) hours of related work experience FIVE YEAR CAREER TECHNICAL LICENSE FOR NON-EDUCATION DEGREE APPLICANTS (CONTINUED) Five Year Class AA Career Technical License 1. Hold a Five-Year Class A Career Technical License 2. Master’s degree in the area of endorsement or Career Technical education 5 years Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR One hundred twenty (120) hours of related work experience) * Five Year Class AAA 1. Hold a Five-Year Class A Career Technical License 5 years Same as for Class AA Career Technical License 2. Specialist degree in the area of endorsement or Career Technical education Five Year Class AAAA 1. Hold a Five-Year Class A Career Technical License 5 years Same as Class for AA Career Technical License 2. Doctoral degree in the area of endorsement or Career Technical education *The related work experience requirements must be approved by the Superintendent Principal or Career Technical Director to ensure the work experiences are relative to the teaching area. The administrator and the employer must provide verification of successful completion of these activities to be submitted in the application packet when renewal is requested. Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to provide criteria for the one-time one-year extension of certain provisional nonrenewable license types obtained via the completion of prelicensure requirements of a Mississippi State Board of Education approved nontraditional teacher preparation program. Requirements. The one-time one-year extension of the provisional nonrenewable license type may be granted to an individual that has not met all licensure requirements for converting the Entry-Level Teaching License to the standard clear renewable license type, at the time the application for the one-time one-year extension is submitted to the Division of Educator Licensure. This special, one-time one-year extension provides a candidate that experienced extenuating circumstances that impeded their ability to complete all licensure requirements within the validity period assigned to the initial provisional Entry-Level Teaching License held, one additional year to complete all remaining requirements for converting the provisional license to the standard level. A Mississippi educator who holds or previously held a provisional nonrenewable Mississippi license and has not met all licensure requirements for converting the Entry-Level Teaching License to the standard clear renewable license type, at the time the application is received by the Division of Educator Licensure shall have the previous license extended one time for one year under the following conditions: 1. The previously issued provisional nonrenewable license must have expired or be within three months of its expiration date; and 2. The educator shall have secured a position at a local school district or an eligible nonpublic school in the state of Mississippi for the purpose of completing all remaining licensure requirements in effect on the date the complete application for the one-time one- year extension is received by the Division of Educator Licensure; and 3. The one-time one-year extension shall be requested by the Educator Preparation Provider that made the initial recommendation for the three-year nonrenewable entry-level license, if applicable. (2) Validity. The one-time one-year license extension is valid for one (1) school year. The educator shall meet all current program and licensure requirements for a standard, five (5) year renewable license by the expiration of the one (1) year extension. Specific restrictions apply: ▪ Extensions will be granted in circumstances of hardship, which may include severe illness, disability, military service, or other valid justifications. Applicants are required to provide a written explanation that outlines the specific reasons for their request. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GUIDELINES FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONAL NONRENEWABLE LICENSE TYPES Additionally, supporting documentation may be requested, such as a physician’s statement for requests related to health issues, as part of the recommendation. ▪ The one-time one-year extension can be issued in any applicable endorsement area offered by the following approved State Board of Education licensure-track educator licensure pathways or other pathways that may be adopted in the future: Master of Arts in Teaching Program; Teach Mississippi Institute; Career and Technical Education Entry-Level Teaching License; American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence; Teach for America; iteach Mississippi. ▪ This license type does not include any local district-requested license type. ▪ Additional endorsements may be added to the extended license by way of completion of appropriate requirements approved by the Mississippi State Board of Education and shall be requested by the candidate only. ▪ The license shall be issued at the class level held prior to the expiration of the license to be extended and shall not be upgraded to a higher-class level during the extension period. ▪ This policy only applies to entry-level teaching licenses granted through an active Mississippi State Board of Education approved licensure-track teacher preparation program and pathway. FIVE YEAR LICENSE – REINSTATEMENT Mississippi educators may reinstate an expired five-year standard license with one of the following options: License Requirements Validity One-year Reinstatement (Issued at Class level of the most previously expired standard renewable five-year license) 1. Completed application requesting reinstatement (During the validity of the one-year license, the educator must meet approved five-year renewal requirements with CEU’s, contact hours, clock hours, or coursework appropriate for the Class level of the standard license, required number of SEMI credits, or completion of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process. Documentation submitted for renewal must have been completed within or after the most previous renewal cycle. When renewal requirements are met, educators must submit a licensure application to obtain the remaining four years of the standard renewable five- year license). 1 year (non-renewable) Reinstatement by Reciprocity 1. Completed application requesting reinstatement 2. Valid standard out-of-state license 5 years Reinstatement by Coursework or Professional Learning Credit(s) 1. Completed application requesting reinstatement 2. Appropriate number of semester hours of course work (with a grade of “C” or higher) or CEU credits, or clock hours, or contact hours in content or job/skill related area* completed within or after the most previous renewal cycle. The appropriate number of semester hours of course work (with a grade of “C” or higher) or CEU credits, or clock hours, or contact hours shall be based on the Class Level of the most previously expired standard renewable five-year license. 5 years Reinstatement of educator license held by an educator who Retired from a Mississippi public school system 1. Completed application requesting reinstatement 2. Official documentation of retirement from service in Mississippi public schools (Official letter shall be obtained from the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi by calling 1-800-444- 7377). The official letter must bear a date that reflects the current year the documentation is submitted for licensure reinstatement. 5 years Supplemental Endorsements that may be Added to a Three-Year or Five-Year License by obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis Subject Assessment CODE AREA Algebra I (7-12) Art Education (K-12) Biology Education (7-12) Business Education (7-12) Chemistry (7-12) Child Development* (PreK-K) Computer Science** (7-12) Economics (7-12) English (7-12) English as a Second Languages (K-12) French (K-12) Chinese (Mandarin) (K-12) Geometry (7-12) German (K-12) Gifted (K-12) Health Education (K-12) Hearing Disability (K-12) Home Economics (7-12) Japanese (K-12) Latin (K-12) Library/Media (K-12) Marketing (7-12) Mathematics (7-12) Mathematics (7-8) Language Arts (7-8) Social Studies (7-8) Science (7-8) Music Education (K-12) Physical Education (K-12) Physics (7-12) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12) Special Education (Mild/Moderate K-12) Special Education (Mild/Moderate 7-12) Special Education Fundamental Subjects Speech Communications (7-12) Visually Impaired (K-12) *Can only be added to a valid license in Elementary Education (116, 152, 120) or select areas of Special Education (221, 222, or 223) that includes Kindergarten. APPENDIX A: SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS ADDED TO A VALID MISSISSIPPI LICENSE **Can only be added to a valid three-year alternate or five-year standard secondary (7-12) license. Supplemental Endorsements that may be Added to a Three-Year or Five-Year License by Completion of an Approved Program (Institutional Program Verification required) CODE AREA Media Arts (K-12) Computer Applications (K-12) Driver Education (7-12) *Elementary Education (K-6) (added to Valid Five (5)-year Standard License Only + Three (3)-Years Successful Teaching Experience + Foundations of Reading Assessment OR Foundations of Reading Assessment Attempt AND Pathway to Proficient Reading) Health Education (K12) Wellness and Physical Activity (K-6) Nursery-Grade 1 (N-1) Mathematics (7-12) Reading (K-12) English as a Second Language (K-12) Physical Science (7-12) Economics (7-12) Emotional Disability (K-12) Gifted (K-12) Hearing Impaired (K-12) Visually Impaired (K-12) Mild/Moderate Disability (K-12) Severe Disability (K-12) added to 221 only Mild/Moderate Disability (K-8) added to elem. only Mild/Moderate Disability (7-12) added to secondary or special subject license only Career Technical Guidance (added only to 436) Business Management (7-12) Business Technology (7-12) Library/Media (K-12) Mathematics (7-8) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (K-12) Online Instruction (K-12) *Elementary Education K-6: Added to Valid Five (5)-Year Standard License Only; Requires Three (3)-Years of Successful Teaching Experience; and Foundations of Reading Assessment The following may be added by completion of MDE-approved Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Course: 929 – SREB Math Ready (7-12); 930 – SREB Literacy Ready (7-12) The following may be added to a valid standard license only by completion of MDE-approved CTE program 937 – Computer Science (K-6) 933 – Computer Science (7-12) 935 – Exploring Computer Science* (7-12) (added to 933 Computer Science (7-12) Only) 983 – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics* (7-12) (added to 933 Computer Science (7-12) Only) *Can only be added to 933 Computer Science endorsement that was obtained by completion of MDE- approved CTE program in the area of Computer Science (7-12) The following may be added to a valid standard license by completion of MDE-approved Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) Course: 193 – Economics (7-12); 941 – Personal Finance (7-12); 942 – College and Career Readiness (7-12) The following may be added to a valid standard license only by completion of MDE-approved Middle School Mathematics Institute: 901 – Mathematics (7-8) APPENDIX A: SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS ADDED TO A VALID MISSISSIPPI LICENSE (CONTINUED) Supplemental Endorsements that may be Added to a Three-Year or Five- Year License with Eighteen (18) Hours of Coursework in Subject Area (Coursework must have an earned grade of “C” or higher) CODE AREA Art Education (K-12) Bible (7-12) Business Education (7-12) English (7-12) Drama (Performing Arts) (K-12) French (K-12) Chinese (Mandarin) (K-12) German (K-12) Latin (K-12) Italian (K-12) Russian (K-12) Spanish (K-12) Physical Education (K-12) Journalism (7-12) Mathematics (7-8) Music Education Instrumental (K-12) Music Education Vocal (K-12) Psychology (7-12) Biology (7-12) Chemistry (7-12) General Science (7-12) Physics (7-12) Social Studies (7-12) Economics (7-12) Speech Communications (7-12) Agriculture (7-12) Marketing (7-12) Home Economics (7-12) 405 and 411 are academic endorsements that are added by completion of special CTE requirements Added by completion of MDE Approved Early Childhood Specialized Training 122 Pre-Kindergarten add-on endorsement can only be added to a valid Elementary Education (116, 152, or 120) or select Special Education (221, 222, or 223) licenses that includes Kindergarten by completion of the MDE Approved Early Childhood Specialized Training Special Note -- Advanced Placement Supplemental Endorsement: Effective with the 2020- 2021 school year, teachers may teach certain Advanced Placement (AP) courses with the appropriate valid secondary education content area licensure endorsement. Please see the “Advanced Placement Courses” section of this document to obtain information regarding those AP supplemental endorsement licensure content areas that require the successful APPENDIX A: SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS ADDED TO A VALID MISSISSIPPI LICENSE (CONTINUED) completion of an MDE–approved Advanced Placement Summer Institute for attainment. SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS (See Appendix A for Supplemental Endorsement Areas that may be added.) License Requirements Validity Renewal SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENT AREAS ADDED TO A STANDARD OR THREE-YEAR EDUCATOR LICENSE Note: Supplemental endorsements may not be added to a one-year educator license, two-year reciprocity license, JROTC License, or an expert citizen license. All supplemental endorsements are added at the Class A level. Note: Academic endorsements may not be added to the initial 3-year Career Technical Education license. 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree and a valid standard or three-year Mississippi license. 2. A minimum of 18 semester hours in a content area (with a grade of “C” or higher) OR Institutional Program Verification documenting completion of a program in an additional content area through a state-approved or regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning OR Meet the minimum score on the Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test) OR Complete MDE approved coursework at Mississippi State University *See Appendix A for specific information. Based upon validity period of standard license currently held Five Year Class A License Renewal: Ten (10) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Three (3) semester hours in content or job/skill related area AND Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) in content or job/skill related area OR Six (6) semester hours in content or job/skill related area Five Year Class AA or Higher License Renewal: Three (3) hours in content or job/skill related area OR Five (5) continuing education units (CEU’s) or equivalent in content or job/skill related area (Completion of these renewalrequirements will also renew all existing five-year educator licenses) 405 Business Management This is an "add on" endorsement t h at may be earned only by persons who hold a currently valid five-year s tandard Mississippi Educator License with endorsement 105 Business Education, 11 1 C om put e r A ppl i c a t i on, 318 Marketing, or 193 Economics. A 405 Business Management endorsement allows a person to teach: Accounting Essentials Entrepreneurship Business Essentials Management Essentials Business Law Marketing Essentials E-Commerce Personal Finance This endorsement requires the following: 1. Applicant must hold a current 5-year standard teaching license in one of the following subject areas: 105 Business Education, 111 Computer Application, 318 Marketing, or 193 Economics. 2. Applicant m us t validate co m p et en cy in the field of instructional t e c hn ol ogy by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for this license are IC3, Propulse, or other specific assessment created by third-party vendors, authorized by the Local Education Agency (LEA) and approved by the MDE. 3. Applicant must successfully complete a Certification for an online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE. 4. Applicant must successfully complete a teacher preparation training based on the curricula to be taught (refer to the above list of courses). This training may be either a workshop, module, or course approved by the MDE for this purpose. Note: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, the applicant will be issued a 405 Business Management endorsement five-year license. If the applicant does not meet all requirements, the applicant may be issued a three-year license, and all requirements above must be satisfied prior to the ending date of that license. APPENDIX A: SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENTS ADDED TO A VALID MISSISSIPPI LICENSE 411 Business Technology This is an “add on” endorsement that may be earned only by persons who hold a currently valid 5- year standard Mississippi Educator License with endorsement: 105 Business Education, 111 Computer Applications, 113 Computer Education, or 118 Instructional Technology. A 411 Business Technology endorsement allows a person to teach: Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Introduction to Information Technology Web Design I Web Design II This endorsement requires the following: 1. Applicant must hold a current 5-year standard teaching license in one of the following subject areas: 105 Business Education, 111 Computer Applications, 113 Computer Education, or 118 Instructional Technology. 2. Applicant must validate competency in the field of instructional technology by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for this license are IC3, Propulse, or other specific assessment created by third-party vendors, authorized by the Local Education Agency (LEA) and approved by the MDE. 3. Applicant must successfully complete a Certification for an online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE. 4. Applicant must successfully complete a teacher preparation training based on the curricula to be taught (refer to the above list of courses). This training may be either a workshop, module, or course approved by the MDE for this purpose. Note: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued a 411 Business Technology endorsement five-year license. If the applicant does not meet all requirements, the applicant may be issued a three-year license, and all requirements above must be satisfied prior to the ending date of that license. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Endorsements 926 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Biomedical Health Science The 926 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Biomedical Health Science is an “add on” endorsement that may be earned by persons who hold a valid three (3) – year alternate route internship or valid five (5) – year standard Mississippi Educator License with endorsement 181 Biology Education, 182 Physical Science, 185 Chemistry, 188 General Science, 189 Physics, 904 Science, or 908 Science; 927 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) The 927 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is an “add on” endorsement that may be earned by persons who hold a valid three (3) – year alternate route internship or valid five (5) – year standard Mississippi Educator License with endorsement 181 Biology Education, 182 Physical Science, 185 Chemistry, 188 General Science, 189 Physics, 904 Science, 908 Science, 154 Mathematics, 155 Algebra I, 156 Geometry, 901 Mathematics, 905 Mathematics, or 985 Engineering; 928Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – High School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) The 928 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – High School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is an “add on” endorsement that may be earned by persons who hold a valid three (3) – year alternate route internship or valid five (5) – year standard Mississippi Educator License with endorsement 181 Biology Education, 182 Physical Science, 185 Chemistry, 188 General Science, 189 Physics, 904 Science, 908 Science, 154 Mathematics, 155 Algebra I, 156 Geometry, 901 Mathematics, 905 Mathematics, or 985 Engineering. Please note that the 927 and 928 “add on” endorsements may also be earned by an individual that holds a valid five (5) – year 983 STEM endorsement with at least three (3) years of verifiable experience teaching the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum. TEACHER LEADERSHIP SUPPLEMENTAL ENDORSEMENT The Supplemental Endorsement in the area of Teacher Leadership (educator licensure endorsement code 481) can be Added to a Valid Class AA Five-Year Standard Mississippi Educator License by the Completion of the Mississippi State Board of Education- approved Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU) Coach University (Coach-U) Program This is an "add-on" endorsement that can be earned by educators who hold a valid Class AA five-year standard Mississippi Educator License or above, and verification of a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience as the teacher of record. The educator shall also complete the Mississippi State Board of Education approved Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU)–based year-long, 100-clock hours Coach University (Coach-U) Teacher Leadership (educator licensure endorsement code 481) licensure pathway which includes eight (8) onsite and four (4) virtual professional learning sessions comprised of Defining & Understanding the Five (5) Roles of Instructional Coaching: Coach U.I Onboarding; Coach U.II Partnering with School Leadership; Coach U.III Coaching Successes and Dilemmas; and Coach U.IV Overall Evaluation, Reflective Essay, Presentation, & Graduation. Applicants shall meet all requirements in effect on the date the complete application for licensure and supporting documents are received in the MDE Division of Educator Licensure. APPENDIX B: PRAXIS SUBJECT ASSESSMENT SCORES REQUIRED BY MISSISSIPPI SPECIALTY AREA TEST CODE SCALED SCORE Algebra I (5162) Art: Content Knowledge (5134) Audiology (5343) Behavioral Disorders/Emotionally Disturbed (5372) Biology (5236) Braille Proficiency (0633) – Visually Impaired (5282) is also required. Business Education (5101) Chemistry (5246) Chinese (Mandarin) (5665) Computer Science (5652) Economics (5911) Education of Young Children (5024) – Discontinued 8/31/2025 Early Childhood Education: Foundational Knowledge and Content (5534) - Effective 9/1/2025 Elementary Education (K-6) (5017) Elementary Education (4-6) (5018) Alternate Route Only English Language and Literature (5038) English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) French (5174) Geometry (5163) German (5183) Gifted Education (5358) School Counselor (5422) Health Education (5551) Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (5272) Family and Consumer Sciences (5122) Discontinued 8/31/2025 Family & Consumer Science (5123) Effective 9/1/2025 Japanese: World Language (5661) Latin (5601) School Librarian (5312) Marketing (5561) Mathematics (5165) Middle School Mathematics (5164) supplemental only Middle Grade Language Arts (5047) supplemental only Middle Grade Social Studies (5089) supplemental only– Discontinued 8/31/2025 Middle School Social Studies (5589) supplemental only – Effective 9/1/2025 Middle Grade Science (5442) supplemental only Music: Content Knowledge (5113) Physical Education (5091) Physics (5266) School Leaders Licensure Assessment (6990) School Psychologist (5403) Social Studies (5081) Discontinued 8/31/2025 Social Studies (5581) Effective 9/1/2025 Spanish (5195) Special Education: Core Knowledge and Application (5354) Discontinued 8/31/2023 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) Effective 9/1/2023 Special Education Fundamental Subjects HQ (5511) Speech Communication (5221) Speech-Language Pathology (5331) Technology Education (5053) Visually Impaired (5282) – Braille Proficiency (0633) is also required. MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DISCONTINUED TEST AND/OR ADJUSTED SCORE POLICY Discontinued Test/Adjusted Score Policy Effective September 1 of the year that a new version of a Mississippi-approved assessment in the Mississippi Educator Licensure Assessment Program (MELAP) is implemented, passing scores from the most recently discontinued version of the assessment will be accepted for up to two (2) years from the date the assessment was discontinued. The most recently discontinued version of the assessment shall have been taken and passed on or before August 31 of the year the new version is implemented. An applicant for Mississippi educator licensure shall successfully complete current requirements of the MELAP if official test score results are no longer valid and reportable to the Mississippi Department of Education. The chart below serves as an illustration of the assessment implementation process for a Mississippi-approved educator licensure assessment that is currently affected by the discontinued test policy. Official score reports shall be received in the Division of Educator Licensure via electronic score transmission directly from the administering testing company as applicable. New Test Code & Test Name Required Score for New Test New Test & Test Score Effectiv e Date Discontinued Test Code & Test Name Required Score for Discontinued Test Final Test Administr- ation Date by Which Discontinu ed Test &Score Accepted Expiration Date for Acceptance Discontinued Test & Score Technology Education 9/1/2025 Technology and Engineering Education 8/31/2025 8/31/2027 Middle School Social Studies 9/1/2025 Middle Grade Social Studies (5089) 8/31/2025 8/31/2027 Early Childhood Education: Foundational Knowledge and Content 9/1/2025 Education of Young Children 8/31/2025 8/31/2027 Family and Consume r Sciences 9/1/2025 Home Economics/F amily & Consumer Science 8/31/2025 8/31/2027 Social Studies 9/1/2025 Social Studies (5081) 8/31/2025 8/31/2027 Foundationsof Reading Test Code Chan ge Only 9/1/2025 Foundati ons of Reading Test Code ChangeOnly 8/31/2025 Test 890 or Test 190Accepted Beginning 9/1/2025 N/A Special Education: Foundationa l Knowledge 9/1/2023 Special Education: Core Knowledg e and Applicatio ns 8/31/2023 8/31/2025 5236 Biology 9/1/2022 Biology: Content Knowledge 8/31/2022 8/31/2024 Chemistry 9/1/2022 Chemistry: Content Knowledge 8/31/2022 8/31/2024 5266 Physics 9/1/2022 Physic s: Conte nt Know ledge 8/31/2022 8/31/2024 School Counselo r 9/1/2022 Professional School Counselor 8/31/2022 8/31/2024 School Libraria n 9/1/2022 5311 Library Media Specialist 8/31/2022 8/31/2024 School Psychologist 9/1/2022 School Psycho logist 8/31/2022 8/31/2024 Foundationsof Reading 9/1/2021 Foundations of Reading 8/31/2021 8/31/2023 Audiology 9/1/2021 Audiology 8/31/2021 8/31/2023 Mathematics 9/1/2021 Mathematics 8/31/2021 8/31/2023 Middle School Mathematic s 9/1/2021 Middle School Mathema tics 8/31/2021 8/31/2023 Middle School Science 9/1/2021 Middle School Science 8/31/2021 8/31/2023 PraxisCore: Mathematics 9/1/2019 PraxisCore: Mathematics 8/31/2019 8/31/2021 Praxis Core: Writing TestCode Change Only 162 9/1/2019 Praxis Core: Writing Test Code ChangeOnly 8/31/2019 (Test 5723 or Test 5722 Require d beginning 9/1/2019) N/A Praxis Core: Reading TestCode Change Only 156 9/1/2019 Praxis Core: Reading Test Code ChangeOnly 8/31/2019 (Test 5713 or Test 5712 Require d beginning 9/1/2019) N/A School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) 9/1/2018 8/31/2018 8/31/2020 Mathematic s: Content Knowledg e 5/17/2018 N/A Score Change Only (from160 to 152) 8/31/2021 8/31/2023 Braille Proficie ncy 9/1/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2019 CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS (CORE) PASSING SCORE Reading (5713) Writing (5723) Mathematics (5733) SAT Equivalent Scores to ACT In accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2, from and after September 30, 2015, no teacher candidate shall be licensed to teach in Mississippi without meeting the criteria of a twenty-one (21) on the ACT equivalent or achieving the nationally recommended passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination, etc. To fulfill teacher license requirements, candidates have the option of taking the ACT and/or the SAT. The chart below details the scores required to obtain the license based on the SAT equivalent at the time the test was taken. ACT SAT (March2016 and thereafter) SAT (August 2015 to February 2016) SAT (1995 to August 2015) SAT (Prior to 1995) Composite Score of 21 and Above 1060 and Above 990 and Above 980 and Above 870 and Above All candidates must meet the ACT equivalent at the time the assessment was taken. PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT) PASSING SCORE Grade Level Pre-K – K (5621) Grade Level K-6 (5622) Grade Level 4-6 (5623) Grade Level 7-12 (5624) APPENDIX C: PRAXIS CORE ACT/SAT & PRAXIS PLT PASSING SCORES APPENDIX D: PRAXIS INFORMATION Test Preparation Materials, Test Dates, Registration, Test Center Locations Available through Educational Testing Service (ETS) See THE PRAXIS TESTS INFORMATION BULLETIN for information about test dates, test center locations, fees, test codes, registration, test preparation materials, and procedures. The Bulletin may be accessed via the ETS website - https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/bulletin. TELEPHONE Recorded information is available 24 hours a day by touch-tone phone. 1-609-771-7395 Customer service representatives are available Monday-Friday. 1-800-772-9476 Test takers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call TTY 1-609-771-7714. FAX 609-530-0581 or 609-771-7906 MAILOVERNIGHT MAIL/FEDERAL EXPRESS ETS-Praxis ETS – Praxis P. O. Box 6051 Distribution and Receiving Center Princeton, NJ 08541-051 1425 Lower Ferry Road Ewing, NJ 08618 PRAXIS TEST CENTERS IN MISSISSIPPI (Please Use the Following Web Link to Obtain Additional Information: https://www.ets.org/praxis/register/dates_centers/) Cleveland Cleveland Career Development and Technology Center Cleveland Delta State University Clinton Mississippi College Ellisville Ellisville Flowood Prometric Test Center Hattiesburg University of Southern Mississippi Holly Spring Rust College Itta Bena Mississippi Valley State University Jackson Prometric Test Center Jackson Jackson State University Lorman Alcorn State University Meridian Meridian Community College Meridian Mississippi State University Mississippi State Mississippi State University Oxford University of Mississippi Poplarville Pearl River Community College Raymond Hinds Community College UticaHinds Community College Foundations of Reading Registration and Test Center Information Please Use the Following Web Link to Obtain Registration and Test Center Information: http://www.ms.nesinc.com/ APPENDIX E: Mississippi State Board Approved Licensure Endorsement Codes LICENSE TITLE ENDORSEMENT CODE Administrator (K-12) Advanced Placement – Computer Science A (7-12) Agriculture (7-12) Algebra I (7-12) Art Education (K-12) Athletic Administrator (K-12) Audiologist (K-12) Biology Education (7-12) Business (7-12) Business Management (7-12) Business Technology (7-12) Chemistry (7-12) Child Development (Pre-K-K) Chinese (Mandarin) (K-12) College and Career Readiness (7-12) Computer Application (K-12) Computer Science (K-6) Computer Science (7-12) Dance (K-12) District Superintendent (K-12) Drama (K-12) Driver Education (7-12) Dyslexia (K-12) Early Oral Intervention (B-K) Economics (7-12) Elementary Education (4-6) Elementary Education (K-4) Elementary Education (K-6) Emotional Disability (K-12) English (7-12) English as a Second Language (K-12) Exploring Computer Science (7-12) Family and Consumer Science (7-12) French (K-12) General Science (7-12) Geometry (7-12) German (K-12) Gifted (K-12) Guidance Counselor (K-12) Health Education (K-12) Hearing Disability (K-12) Home Economics (7-12) Japanese (K-12) Journalism (7-12) Language Arts (7-8) Latin (K-12) Library/Media (K-12) Marketing (7-12) Mathematics (7-8) 901 or 905 Mathematics (7-12) Media Arts (K-12) Mild/Moderate Disability (7-12) Mild/Moderate Disability (K-12) Mild/Moderate Disability (K-8) Music Education Instrumental (K-12) Music Education Vocal (K-12) Nursery-Grade 1 (N-1) Online Instruction (K-12) Personal Finance (7-12) Physical Education (K-12) Physical Science (7-12) Physics (7-12) Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Psychology (7-12) Psychometrist (K-12) School District Business Administrator Remedial Reading (K-12) Russian (K-12) School Psychologist (K-12) Science (7-8) 904 or 908 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (7-12) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (K-12) Severe Disability (K-12) Social Studies (7-8) Social Studies (7-12) Spanish (K-12) Special Education (B-K) Speech Communications (7-12) Speech Associate (K-12) Speech Language Clinician (K-12) Teacher Leadership (K-12) Visual Arts (K-12) Visually Impaired (K-12) Vocational Counselor (K-12) Wellness and Physical Activity (K-6) ADVANCE PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES Effective with the 2020-2021 school year, teachers may teach certain Advanced Placement (AP) courses with the appropriate valid secondary education content area licensure endorsement. Those AP courses that require the successful completion of an MDE– approved Advanced Placement Summer Institute are noted below. Advanced Placement (AP) licensure endorsements can only be added as a supplemental endorsement to a valid three (3) – year Mississippi teacher internship license or standard five (5) – year educator license in the secondary education content area(s) specified under the policy for the AP supplemental endorsement license the educator is seeking to obtain. The five (5) – year standard AP supplemental endorsement shall be renewed in accordance with the Mississippi Board of Education licensure renewal requirements in effect at the time the complete licensure renewal application packet is received in and validated by the MDE Division of Educator Licensure. 612 Advanced Placement – Computer Science A (7-12) (Required beginning 2026-2027 School Year) The 612 Advanced Placement Computer Science A (7-12) supplemental endorsement can be added to a valid three (3) – year Mississippi teacher internship license or five (5) - year standard Mississippi License in the secondary education content area of 154 Mathematics (7-12), or 181 Biology (7-12), or 185 Chemistry (7-12), or 189 Physics (7-12) by the successful completion of an MDE – approved Advanced Placement Summer Institute. APPENDIX F MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION MISSISSIPPI COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES STATE SUPPORTED FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS Dr. Lashundia Carson, Dean Alcorn State University Dr. Teresa Jayroe, Dean Mississippi State University Dr. David Rock, Dean University of Mississippi School of Education and College of Education School of Education Psychology tjayroe@colled.msstate.edu rock@olemiss.edu ldcarson@alcorn.edu Dr. Merideth Van Namen, Dean Delta State University Dr. Martin Hatton, Dean of Mississippi University for Women School of Education, Dr. Trent Gould, Dean University of Southern Mississippi College of Education mlhatton@muw.edu College of Education and mvannamen@deltastate.edu Human Services Dr. Tony Latiker, Dean Jackson State University Dr. Theresa Dumas, Dean Mississippi Valley State University trent.gould@usm.edu College of Education and Department of Teacher Education Human Development tdumas@mvsu.edu jerri.a.haynes@jsums.edu APPENDIX F MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION MISSISSIPPI COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (CONTINUED) INDEPENDENT FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS Dr. Ashley Coleman, Dean Dept. of Education Dr. Mechickia Brooks, Dean College of Education Dr. Theresa Poole, Dean School of Education Blue Mountain Christian University Rust College William Carey University, acoleman@bmc.edu mbrooks@rustcollege.edu tpoole@wmcarey.edu Dr. Andrea Montgomery, Dean Division of Education, Supervision, and Instruction Dr. Cindy Melton, Dean School of Education Mississippi College Tougaloo College cmelton@mc.edu amontgomery@tougaloo.edu Dr. David Hand, Dean School of Education Belhaven University, dhand@belhaven.edu APPENDIX H ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS Master of Arts in Teaching Subject Areas for Licensure – To Obtain Information for Required Praxis Subject Assessments Please Visit: www.ets.org/praxis/ms Art (K-12), Biology (7-12), Business (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), Chinese (K-12), ***Computer Science (7-12), Economics (7-12), English (7- 12), French (K-12), German (K-12), Health (K-12), Home Economics (7-12), Latin (K-12), Library Media (K-12), Music (K-12), Marketing (7-12), Math (7-12), Physics (7-12), Physical Education (K-12), Social Studies (7-12), Spanish (K-12), Speech Communications (7-12) Program Entrance Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test) Requirements for Three Year Alternate Route License 1. Complete nine (9) hours pre-teaching course requirements from an approved Master of Arts in Teaching program 2. Program Completion Verification MAT Program offers a three-year alternate route license. Location and Contact Information Alcorn State University Belhaven College Delta State University Jackson State University Mississippi College Mississippi Valley State University University of Mississippi William Carey University Mississippi State University University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi University for Women Tougaloo College ***Mississippi State University is the only location approved to offer Computer Science. For contact information see Appendix F Requirements for Five Year Alternate Route License Complete six (6) semester hours including the internship prescribed by the participating institution Fees Colleges charge normal fees for 15 semester hours NOTE: Contact the institution offering the program for enrollment information, application deadlines, fees, starting dates, etc. APPENDIX H ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) Teach Mississippi Institute Subject Areas for Art (K-12), Biology (7-12), Business (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), Chinese(K-12), Economics (7-12), English (7-12), French (K-12), German (K-12), Health (K-12), Home Economics (7-12), Latin (K- 12), Library Media (K-12), Music (K-12), Marketing (7-12), Math (7- 12), Physics (7-12), Physical Education (K-12), Social Studies (7- 12), Spanish (K-12), Speech Communications (7-12) Licensure – To Obtain Information for Required Praxis Subject Assessments Please Visit: www.ets.org/praxis/ms Program Entrance Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test) Requirements for Three Year Alternate Route License Eight Week Training Session in the summer - (Times and dates determined by offering colleges/universities) OR TMI Online program through University of Mississippi Continuing Education TMI offers a three-year alternate route license Location and Contact Information Delta State University - summer graduate program University of Southern Mississippi - summer graduate program University of Mississippi - online program only - 1-877-915-7313 Requirements for 1. Completion of one-year internship period with mentoring and induction program in local school district 2. Recommendation by local school district Five Year Alternate Route License Fees Fee to be determined by the offering university NOTE: Contact the institution offering the program for enrollment information, application deadlines, fees, starting dates, etc. APPENDIX H ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) American Board Certification for Teacher Excellence Passport to Teaching Subject Areas of Licensure Biology (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), English (7-12), Math (7-12), Physics (7-12) Program Entrance Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours course credit as established by the State Board of Education; and 3. Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test) 4. Pretesting Assessments in subject area and pedagogy 5. Assignment of advisor and prescribed individual study profile 6. ABCTE Passport to Teaching exam 7. Apply for One (1) year license Requirements for Initial One Year Alternate Route License 1. ABCTE Passport to Teaching Certificate 2. Letter from school district stating commitment to employ ABCTE offers a one-year alternate route license Location and Contact Information American Board Certification for Teacher Excellence 1225 19th St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 Website: www.abcte.org E-mail: contact@abcte.org Phone: 1-877-669-2228 Requirements for Five Year Alternate Route License 1. One-year teaching internship with mentoring (Mentoring service must be administered by National Board-Certified teacher or MDE trained mentor certified in same subject area or mentor can complete the ABCTE approved mentor training) 2. Must complete training in one of the following: • MS Public Broadcasting (MPB) E-Learning online professional development course • MAT Nine (9) hours of initial graduate university courses earned by an approved Mississippi alternate route program (can be applied to master’s degree) Fees Fee to be determined by the program provider. APPENDIX H ALTERNATE ROUTE TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS Iteach Mississippi Subject Areas for Licensure – To Obtain Information for Required Praxis Subject Assessments Please Visit: www.ets.org/praxis/m s Biology (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), Chinese (K-12), Elementary Education (4-6), English (7-12), French (K-12), German (K-12), Latin (K-12), Mathematics (7-12), Physics (7-12), Spanish (K-12) Program Entrance Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree or higher (non-education) from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher education 2. Twenty-one (21) ACT (or SAT equivalent) or achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators examination or verification of 3.0 overall GPA on a baccalaureate transcript or last 60 hours of course credit 3. Praxis Subject Assessment in accordance with the licensure area designated under the iteach Mississippi program 4. Application for entrance into iteach Mississippi program Requirements for Three Year Alternate Route License 1. Completion of the following iteach modules: TCMS 5100: Learning Environments, Classroom Management TCMS 5300: Planning Instruction and Assessment, Data Analysis and Evaluation, and TCMS 5500: Learner Differences and Adaptations for Students with Disabilities, Introduction to Special Education 2. Assignment of Mississippi-based field supervisor that holds a valid standard Mississippi educator license with a master’s degree in education responsible for conducting a minimum of four in-person observations 3. Assignment of an effective mentor teacher, as evidenced by a summative Mississippi Professional Growth System observation rating of 3.00 or higher via local school district assurance 4. Recommendation by Mississippi Program Director 5. Application for the Three-Year Nonrenewable Teacher Internship License –Alternate Route Location and Contact Iteach Information P.O. Box 1626 Denton, TX 76202 Website: www.iteach.net E-mail: admin@iteach.net Phone: 866-914-2653 Requirements for Five Year Alternate Route License 1. Completion of one full-year residency supervised internship 2. Completion of the following iteach modules: TCMS 5000: The Road to Certification TCMS 5200: Learner Development TCMS 5400: Literacy, 21 Century Instruction, and Pedagogical Content Knowledge TCMS 5600: Diverse Student Populations TCMS 5700: Field Experience 3. Foundations of Reading Test OR Foundations of Reading Test Attempt AND Pathways to Proficient Reading (Elementary Education 4-6 only) 4. Recommendation by Mississippi Program Director 5. Application for the Five-Year Standard Teacher License –Alternate Route Fees Fee to be determined by the program provider. APPENDIX H FIVE YEAR ADMINISTRATOR LICENSE – ALTERNATE ROUTE ALTERNATE ROUTE ENTRY LEVEL ADMISTRATOR LICENSE Alternate Route Entry Level Administrator License Requirements • Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Public Administration (MPA), or Master of Public Policy (MPP), or Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) • Five (5) years of documented supervisory experience • School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA) • Successful completion of alternate route training as approved by the MDE Requirements for Five Year Career Level Alternate Route Administrator License Completion of School Executive Management Institute (SEMI) entry level requirements Fee Fee to be determined by authorized training providers. APPENDIX I GLOSSARY Administrative/Supervisory Experience - Direct supervision of individuals and/or programs within a business, industry, and/or organization. Administrator - Any staff member employed by a school board who is assigned the responsibility for coordinating, directing, supervising, or otherwise administering programs, services, and/or personnel under the auspices of the program, school, or district. Approved Program - Courses of study approved by the Mississippi Department of Education leading to a five-year license or a supplemental endorsement. (Requires Completion of an Institutional Program Verification form or Online Recommendation submitted via the Mississippi Department of Education’s designated educator licensure application management system) Approved Teacher Education Program - A program within a teacher education institution which prepares students to enter a specific area of education and includes student teaching. (e.g., math education, special education, science education, etc.). Candidate – An individual admitted to and engaged in the preparation process for professional educator licensure/certification with an approved Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). Candidates are distinguished from “students” in P-12 schools. The term “students” refers to learners in the P-12 environment. Commission (or Licensure Commission) - The Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development (Commission/Licensure Commission) exists for the purpose and duty of making recommendations to the Mississippi State Board of Education regarding standards for the certification and licensure and continuing professional development of those who teach or perform tasks of an educational nature in the public schools of Mississippi as outlined in Miss. Code Ann. § 37- 3-2. Complete Application/Application Packet - Complete application and complete application packet are used interchangeably and both include the official licensure application published by the Mississippi Department of Education and all other required documents. Contact Hour - One hour of structured professional learning time equals one contact hour. The actual time that a professional learner actively engages in professional learning activities such as lectures, workshops, seminars, and other professional learning session types for the purpose of continuous professional growth and development and licensure renewal. Content (Field of Study) - The subject matter or discipline that teachers are being prepared to teach at the elementary, middle, and/or secondary levels. Content also refers to the professional field of study (e.g., special education, early childhood education, school psychology, reading, or school administration). Content Area Courses - Refers to course work in the area of endorsement (e.g., mathematics, science, special education, etc.). Continuing Education Unit (CEU) - Unit of educational credit offered through an approved CEU granting agency. One CEU is earned through ten (10) contact hours of instruction/training. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) - A national accrediting body that ensures the preparation of highly qualified educators through the accreditation of programs in which data-driven decisions; resources and practices support candidate learning; and candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions geared toward raising student achievement. Note: TEAC and NCATE merged to form CAEP. Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) - The college, school, department, or other administrative body in colleges, universities, or other organizations with the responsibility for managing or coordinating all programs offered for the initial and advanced preparation of teachers and other school professionals, regardless of where these programs are administratively housed in an institution. Also known as the “professional education unit.” The professional education unit shall include in its accreditation review all programs offered by the institution for the purpose of preparing teachers and other school professionals to work in pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade settings. Effective (Original Effective) Date – The date listed on an educator license indicating when the license or supplemental endorsement became valid, based on the date the complete application packet was received validated by the Mississippi Department of Education Division of Educator Licensure. Endorsements – Content areas or instructional roles in which educators are licensed. Enrolled - Includes students who have been officially admitted into a teacher preparation program and those who are still actively completing coursework required for graduation. Full Year (Academic Year) - The amount of time that must be scheduled in the educational calendar and that consists of a minimum of 180 teaching days. Two (2) of the 180 days may be 60% days provided there are 198 minutes of actual instruction, and the remainder of each day is used for professional development and/or testing. Institutional Program Verification – Official documentation provided by the Educator Preparation Provider verifying completion of an approved licensure-track educator preparation program. Institutional Program Verification documentation is submitted via the Mississippi Department of Education’s designated educator licensure application management system. Instructional Support Personnel – An appropriately licensed and endorsed professional, qualified to offer student support services (e.g., psychologist, guidance counselor, social worker, psychometrist, etc.). Job/Skill Related Areas - Include pedagogy and skills for effective teaching and leadership (e.g., computer technology, cooperative learning, learning styles, methodology, etc.). License Renewal – License renewal is the official process by which a licensed educator maintains the validity of their teaching, administrator, or instructional support license. This process is established by the Mississippi State Board of Education and administered through the Mississippi Department of Education Division of Educator Licensure and requires the educator to meet specific criteria within a set time frame, such as, earning continuing education units (CEUs)/contact hours, completing a certain number of coursework credit hours or fulfilling other state-mandated requirements. Successful renewal ensures the educator remains authorized to serve in their licensed role within the state’s P-12 public school system. License Upgrade - The process of changing a standard educator license to a higher-class level by completion of an advanced degree. Licensing Authority – An official, agency, board, or other entity of a state, country, or political subdivision that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of educators authorized to serve in P-12 public educational settings. Licensure – The official recognition granted by a licensing authority to an individual who meets specified qualifications, authorizing them to serve in P-12 public educational settings. Local District-Requested License – A license for which the employing local education agency submits the application to the licensing authority on behalf of a prospective educator to fulfill an instructional or staffing need, subject to the educator’s compliance with all eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Mississippi State Board of Education. Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) - The state education agency for the state of Mississippi. The State Board of Education is the governing body for policies of MDE. Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive (MECCA) System – The MECCA System is the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) official, customized, cloud-based platform designed to manage educator workforce information. It provides a single sign-on, all-in-one system that supports MDE’s efforts to offer targeted assistance to teachers, school leaders, and instructional support providers throughout their professional journey. MECCA serves as a central hub for accessing and managing key educator-related processes through four integrated portals: Educator Preparation, Licensure, and Misconduct Evaluations; Professional Growth System (PGS) – Observation and Development; Educator Talent; Mississippi Local Education Agency (LEA) Accreditation Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) - The Mississippi State Board of Education adopts rules and regulations and sets standards and policies for the organization, operation, management, planning, budgeting and programs of the Mississippi State Department of Education. The Board is made up of nine members. Each member is appointed according to the rules in the Mississippi Constitution. Nationally Recognized Professional Associations - Organizations that offer support, resources, and advocacy for individuals in particular professions. These associations frequently offer membership and establish standards, provide certifications, create networking opportunities, encourage ongoing education, and can assist members in furthering their careers. Examples of Nationally Recognized Professional Associations include American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), etc. Nonrenewable License – A nonrenewable license is a temporary authorization granted by the Mississippi State Board of Education that permits an individual to work in certain education-related positions within Mississippi’s P-12 public school system. This license is intended for prospective educators who have not yet met all the requirements for standard certification. It is typically valid for up to three years and cannot be renewed. During this period, the license holder must fulfill specific conditions and make continuous progress toward qualifying for a standard, renewable license. Online Recommendation – An element submitted by the Certification Officer/Dean of Education of an Educator Preparation Program in the educator licensure application management system confirming that a candidate has completed a state-approved educator preparation program, including pre-teaching training, internship, and mentorship, as applicable. Professional Development – Refers to structured learning activities and experiences designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and effectiveness of educators. It includes workshops, conferences, courses, coaching, collaborative learning communities, and other training opportunities that support continuous growth in leadership development, instructional practices, classroom management, subject-area expertise, use of educational technology, and understanding of student needs. The goal is to improve leader and educator performance and student learning outcomes. Reciprocity – An interstate agreement that allows educators with approved credentials from one jurisdiction to apply for licensure in another jurisdiction. Acceptance is subject to the receiving jurisdiction’s licensure guidelines and may be limited in scope, time, or conditional based upon meeting additional state-specific requirements. Reciprocity facilitates the mobility of educators among the states and other jurisdictions and is not necessarily "full" reciprocity. The educator may have to complete additional requirements, such as coursework, assessments, or possess a minimum number of years of experience, before receiving a full professional standard renewable license in the new state. Reinstatement – The process by which an educator regains a previously issued license that has expired, lapsed, or been invalidated due to nonrenewal or disciplinary action. This process is governed by the Mississippi State Board of Education and may require the applicant to meet specific criteria, such as completing professional development, passing assessments, paying fees, or satisfying any conditions tied to the license’s prior expiration or revocation. Successful reinstatement restores the educator’s legal authorization to serve in licensed roles within the state’s P-12 public school system. Standard License - A standard license is an unencumbered clear renewable license. State Board of Education (SBE)-Approved Program - Any Mississippi EPP licensure-track program which prepares candidates to teach or perform tasks of an educational nature in the public schools of Mississippi (e.g., math education, special education, science education, administration, counseling, etc.) that is approved by both the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development and the Mississippi State Board of Education. Student Teacher or Intern – Shall mean a student enrolled in an institution of higher learning approved by the state board of education for teacher training and who is jointly assigned by such institution of higher learning and a board of education to student-teach or intern under the direction of a regularly employed licensed teacher, principal, or other administrator. Student Teaching - Extensive and substantive clinical practice in P-12 schools for candidates preparing to teach. Subject Area - A division or field of organized knowledge for which state curriculum guidelines have been prepared; the area in which candidates are prepared to teach. Supplemental Teaching Endorsement - Areas of endorsement added to a valid five year or three year license by (1) completing 18 hours in an endorsement area with all course work having a grade of “C” of higher, OR (2) by completing an approved program in an additional content area through a state- approved or an approved degree program from a regionally/nationally accredited institution of higher learning, OR (3) by meeting the minimum score on the Praxis Subject Assessment (Specialty Area Test) Specialty Area Test in the endorsement area, OR (4) by completing a Mississippi Department of Education Competency Based Training course at Mississippi State University. Teacher - A licensed employee of a local school district who has direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision of teachers and who is compensated for services from public funds (Miss. Code Ann. § 37-9-201(e)). Teacher of Record – The designated, properly licensed and endorsed teacher who is officially responsible for administering the instructional delivery process to students and maintaining all related academic records. Teaching Experience - Experience accrued by a properly licensed staff member in a grade or subject under legal contract to an accredited public, private, elementary, or secondary (N-12) school; or teaching/administrative experience accrued at a state approved or regionally/nationally accredited Community/Junior College or Institution of Higher Learning. Unconditionally Admitted - A candidate who has met all program entrance requirements and has been officially admitted into an approved educator preparation program. Valid License – An active educator license that has not expired, been suspended, revoked, or otherwise invalidated. Validity Period – The length of time a license remains active before it must be renewed or converted to a standard license, as applicable.