Teaching Licenses

Teacher Licensing

Teaching License Application Instructions

Initial I Teaching License Fast-track (pdf)
Initial I Teaching License (these instructions are for students who were approved by TSPC for alternative assessment or who took the WEST-B) (pdf)
Substitute Teaching License (pdf)
Continuing Teaching License (CTL) (pdf)
CTL with ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement (pdf)
CTL with Reading Endorsement (pdf)
CTL with Special Educator Endorsement (pdf)
Standard Teaching License (pdf)
National Board Certification (NBPTS)
Oregon Support and Incentives for NBPTS
Please contact TSPC for renewal instructions specific to your current license.

All instructions and forms required for Washington licensure are downloadable from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Added Endorsement Application Instructions

Basic or Advanced Math Endorsement (pdf)
Drama Endorsement (pdf)
ESOL or ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement (pdf)
Reading Endorsement (pdf)
Special Educator Endorsement (pdf)
Basic or Stand. "Handicapped Learner I" (pdf)

License Forms and Transcripts for Application to Oregon's TSPC

Information regarding certification for counselors and therapists is available on the Career and Licensing for Counselors and Therapists webpage.

To Check on the Status of Your License/Endorsement Recommendation

Initial Teaching License:
Sheri Hays
Teacher Education Office
hays@lclark.edu
503-768-6102

Continuing Teaching License or Endorsement:
Sharon Chinn
ECLS
ecls@lclark.edu
503-768-6008

Testing Alternatives

TSPC's license processing time is approximately 4-6 weeks.

You must apply to TSPC for your license within three years of completing your program. If more than three years elapse before you apply to TSPC, you will need to complete new program requirements (including a minimum of 6 semester hours of course work). (TSPC OAR 584-052-0010)