MN certification
Minnesota teacher certification
Teaching credentials in Minnesota
Each row is a credential Minnesota reported to Title II. Initial means a first credential for a new teacher. Years is the length of validity.
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional License: Tier 4 | Yes | 5 | Yes | K-6, 5-8, 5-12 |
Requirements
Yes means the state reports the item as required for that credential. Tests shows only whether tests are required; Title II does not name the tests.
| Credential | Bachelor's | Master's | Education degree | Prep program | Tests | Performance assessment | Clinical | Coursework | Credit hours | Min. GPA | Transcripts | Employment | Mentoring | Recency | Background check | Fingerprint | Police check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional License: Tier 4 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Verify a teaching license in Minnesota
Teaching licenses in Minnesota are verified on the lookup service run by MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Search there by the teacher's name or certificate number to see current status.
PT3 does not verify licenses and holds no records of individual teachers.
Renewal
Renew times is how many times the credential can be renewed; renewal years is the length of each renewal.
| Credential | Renewable | Renew times | Renewal years | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional License: Tier 4 | Yes | 99 | 5 | 125 clock hours, including addressing specific statutorily required professional development in: reading, mental health (including suicide prevention), adaptation of curriculum/materials, positive behavior interventions, meeting the needs of English Learners and cultural competency training |
Emergency and temporary credentials
Title II lists no emergency or temporary credential for Minnesota.
Out-of-state teachers
Title II lists no separate out-of-state credential for Minnesota. Ask MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board how it reviews licenses from other states.
Newly licensed teachers prepared out of state: 0.
Alternative routes
- Alternative Teacher Preparation Program (teach while completing)
- Nonconventional Teacher Preparation Program (teach while completing)
- Portfolio (teach while completing)
About Minnesota certification
Minnesota Licensure Standards Assure Highly Qualified Teachers
The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is authorized by Minnesota Statutes section 122A.09, subdivision 4, to adopt rules establishing licensure standards for teachers and the procedures for approval of Minnesota teacher preparation programs.
The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is committed to strengthening the licensing and preparation of teachers. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board has established high rigorous standards for teacher licensure and preparation. Central to the Board is a belief and commitment to the public that competent teaching requires educators who deeply understand subject matter and how to teach it in ways that motivate students and help them learn. The Board grants teaching licenses to those applicants who demonstrate and document compliance with Board established standards for teacher licensure.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get a teaching certificate in Minnesota?
Minnesota reports 1 credentials to Title II, 1 of them initial. 1 initial credentials require a bachelor's degree, 1 require a preparation program and 1 require tests. Apply through MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
How do I verify a teaching license in Minnesota?
Licenses are verified on the lookup service run by MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. PT3 does not verify licenses.
Can I renew a Minnesota teaching certificate?
1 of 1 Minnesota credentials are reported as renewable. Renewal details by credential are listed in the Renewal section.
Does Minnesota issue emergency or temporary teaching certificates?
Title II lists no emergency or temporary credential for Minnesota.
Can I teach in Minnesota with an out-of-state license?
Title II lists no separate out-of-state credential for Minnesota. Ask MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board how it reviews licenses from other states.
Is there alternative teacher certification in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota reports 3 alternative routes to Title II.