Educator Licensure Update and Program Highlights
Update on licensure requirements, upcoming deadlines, and nontraditional routes to the classroom in Kansas. Information on out-of-state licenses, mentor programs, and educator preparation accreditation. Details on limited residency licenses, teacher apprenticeship programs, and the Teacher Mobility Compact. Highlight of higher education accreditation standards for educator preparation programs.
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Licensure Update February 21, 2024
Agenda Report Due Dates. Nontraditional Routes to the Classroom. Out of State Licenses. Higher Education Update. Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program.
Report Due Dates Licensed Personnel Report. Due March 4, 2024. Questions contact Leslie Bruton at lbruton@ksde.org. Waivers Submit no later than February 21, 2024. Waivers will be reviewed at the March State Board meeting. Questions contact Shane Carter scarter@ksde.org. Mentor Programs Application Will open after LPR closes on/around March 17, 2024. Due April 30, 2024. Questions contact Leslie Bruton at lbruton@ksde.org.
Nontraditional Routes to the Classroom Limited Residency License (LRL). For high incidence and low incidence. Must hold bachelor's degree. Must serve as a special education para for one-year at a minimum. High Incidence program offered: Baker, FHSU, Friends, PSU, Washburn, and WSU. Low Incidence program offered: FHSU (approved November 2023; cohort will start August 2024). Teacher Apprentice License (TAP). Only at WSU. Early childhood Unified, Birth to grade 3. Elementary. Limited Elementary Residency License (LERP). Elementary. Must hold bachelor s degree. Benedictine, FHSU, KSU, and Newman.
Out of State Licensure Statute 48-3406. Valid out of state license. Experience within the last year. Complete application. Complete background check. Will receive an equivalent Kansas license. Teacher Mobility Compact. Bachelor s degree. Valid unencumbered unencumbered out of state license. Application and fee. Pass background check. Will receive equivalent Kansas license.
KSDE Educator Preparation
Three areas of Educator Preparation Accreditation & Review Program Reviews Provider Accreditations Program Standards
Higher Ed Accreditation Standards (adopted from Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation [CAEP]) 1. Content and Pedagogical Knowledge 2. Clinical Partnerships and Practice 3. Candidate Quality, Recruitment, Selectivity 4. Program Impact 5. Provider Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Capacity
Opportunities to get involved 1. Become a higher ed program reviewer higher ed program reviewer review license and endorsement preparation programs in your content areas. Volunteer at: https://ksde.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S V_bJaPlm0vk1SRNpY Opportunities every semester.
What is a Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Grow Your Own recruitment retention strategy. Allows you to target non-bachelor degree holding staff, recent graduates, community members or whomever you determine has potential to become a teacher in your district. Apprentice On-The-Job Learning (OJL): Full-time employment in a classroom as an apprentice (assisting a teacher of record). Is not the teacher of record during the apprenticeship. Earn as you learn. Apprentice Related Technical Instruction (RTI): Pursuing a bachelor s degree at an accredited college/university within teacher preparation program. Qualifies for Kansas Initial Teaching License.
Outline of Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Requirements in Kansas Four-year, Competency-Based Apprenticeship Flexible duration (based on prior experience and education). Related Technical Instruction progress towards earning Bachelor s degree and completion of an educator preparation program. 10 universities and 6 community colleges currently participating in the program. Wage Scale - $14.00 minimum and requires wage progression throughout the program. Series of competences based on Kansas Educator Evaluation Protocol (KEEP), which require individual to be proficient in four different areas (you can use your own evaluation rubric if they have the same competencies areas):
Outline of Teacher Apprenticeship in Kansas Apprentice hired by a district and works under the guidance/supervision of a licensed teacher (mentor) to learn/demonstrate/hone teaching proficiencies (apprentice will not be the teacher of record). (apprentice will not be the teacher of record). Apprentice will qualify for teaching license with the following completed: Proficient in all competencies. Bachelor s degree/teacher preparation program completed. Testing requirements.
Roles Role of KSDE Role of KSDE Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Intermediary Intermediary (not the W-2 employer). Track and report apprentice progress to Kansas Office of Apprenticeship. Manage program funding. Maintain apprenticeship reporting records and enter it into RAPIDS (USDOL tracking system). Issue initial teaching license. Role of universities/community Role of universities/community colleges colleges Related Technical Instruction Provider (RTI). Deliver online instruction that is conducive to a full-time work schedule. Confer bachelor s degree within a teacher preparation program. Role of districts Role of districts Apprenticeship Sponsor Apprenticeship Sponsor (W-2 employer). On-the-Job Learning Provider (OJL). Recruiting/identifying apprentice candidates. Hire and train apprentice using competency-based learning. Track and report apprenticeship progress to KSDE. Maintain apprenticeship progress records.
Applications Submission Applications submission window is open thru June 1, 2024. Applications for Fall 2024 Cohort. Link to Registered Teacher Apprenticeship webpage: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship (ksde.org) Please contact us at apprentice@ksde.org if you have any questions or want to schedule time to discuss the program in more detail.
Participating Colleges and Universities Community Colleges. Allen, Barton, Butler, Cowley, Garden City, Independence, Johnson County, Neosho County. Four-Year Universities and Colleges. Emporia State, Fort Hays, K-State, MidAmerica Nazarene, Ottawa, Southwestern, Sterling, St. Mary, Washburn, Western Governors, Wichita State. Endorsement Areas. Early Childhood Unified, Elementary, Elementary Unified, Elementary and Special Education, HGSS, Spanish, Business, Mathematics, and Special Education.
Participating Colleges and Universities Emporia State University Endorsement Areas: Elementary, Elementary Unified Fort Hays State University Endorsement Areas: Early Childhood; Elementary; Elementary and Special Education; Secondary World Language (Spanish); History, Government, and Social Studies; Business Education Kansas State University Endorsement Area: Elementary
Participating Colleges and Universities MidAmerica Nazarene University Endorsement Area: Elementary Unified Newman University Endorsement Area: Elementary Ottawa University Endorsement Area(s): Elementary; Business Education; English/ELA; History/Social Studies; Mathematics.
Participating Colleges and Universities Southwestern College Endorsement Area: Elementary Education Sterling College Endorsement Area: Elementary Education University of St. Mary Endorsement Area: Elementary Education
Participating Colleges and Universities Washburn University Endorsement Area: Elementary Education Western Governors University Endorsement Area(s): Elementary Education; Special Education; Special Education and Elementary Education; Mathematics (Middle or Secondary); Science Education (Secondary Multiple Disciplines) Wichita State University Endorsement Area: Early Childhood Unified; Elementary Education
Funding GEER II funds $500,000. $16,000 wage reimbursement. $10,000 Tuition reimbursement. $1,500 mentor reimbursement ($750 per semester). Only available for the pilot districts for the 2023-2024 School Year. Kansas Apprenticeship Act $3million a year. Limited to $2,750 per apprentice per year for tuition, books and materials costs. Requires a one-year probation before funds are available. Department of Commerce will disperse funds to the district to reimburse applicable costs.
Funding MeadowLARK Grant $3million through June 2026. Teacher Licensure will disperse funds to district to reimburse applicable costs. Up to $5,000 for tuition, books and materials for first year apprentices, and up to$2,500 for subsequent years. Up to $1,500 Stipend for Mentor Teachers per year Cover the cost of Licensure, background check and testing fees. KBOR and University Scholarships
Survey for districts If your district is interested in participating, please scan the QR code and complete the survey
Shane Carter Director Teacher Licensure (785) 296-2289 scarter@ksde.org Dr. Joel Gillaspie Coordinator Teacher Licensure (785) 296-1862 jgillaspie@ksde.org The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: KSDE General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, KSDE, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66612, (785) 296-3201.
