Educator Licensing Services

License Application Instructions and Forms

Please follow the appropriate link below for complete license or endorsement application instructions and for links to the required forms.

Testing Alternatives

Testing Resources

Praxis Series: This site includes information on the Praxis I and Praxis II tests including the PPST, Computer-Based Tests and Subject Area Tests. The ETS offices can also be reached at (609)771-7395.

Recipient and agency codes for the PRAXIS are:

Oregon Educator License Assessments (ORELA): This site includes registration and test information for the Multiple Subjects Examination (MSE). Subtests 1 and 2 of the ORELA: MSE are required of Oregon student teachers.

Recipient codes for the ORELA are:

CBEST Exam: This site includes registration and test information for the CBEST Exam. You can also reach their offices by calling (916)928-4001.

WEST-B Exam: This site includes registration and test information for the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic or WEST-B. You can also reach their office by calling (800)784-4999.

Mental Health Counselor and Therapist Licensing and Certification

Licensing and certification information for mental health counselors and for therapists is available through the Counseling Psychology Career and Professional Resources office (CPSY CPR). With specific questions regarding licensing and certification for mental health counselors and therapists, please contact Marsha White directly at mwhite@lclark.edu or at 503-768-6064.