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Oregon alternative route

Restricted Teaching License

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
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Teach while completing
Yes
Max years to complete
3
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Requirements

Bachelor's degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectYes
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursYes
Minimum GPANo
TestsYes
Employment as a teacherYes
Clinical experienceYes
Professional developmentNo
MentoringYes
Service requirementNo
High-need schoolsNot reported
Shortage areasNot reported
Limited to some grades or subjectsNo
Designed for shortage areasNo

Credential issued

The Restricted Teaching License is issued upon joint application with a school district to applicants who have not completed a teacher preparation program. It may be issued for up to three years in one-year increments. The educator must show proof of progress toward completing teacher licensure program requirements upon each renewal.

Clinical experience

All candidates must complete a commission approved preparation program that requires a supervised clinical experience.

Other requirements

The candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and be actively enrolled in a state approved educator preparation program. In addition, candidates must complete all statutory requirements (such as the civil rights and ethics test).

Linked teacher preparation providers

Title II links no providers to this route.