Earliest date for renewal [Article]
When is the earliest date I can renew my educator license? You can renew the license any time after January 1st of the year it expires.
Non-OPI licensed counselors - Licensed Addiction Counselors [Article]
Does OPI license all counselors who work in the schools? Guidance counselors are licensed by the Office of Public Instruction as school counselors. These individuals may also serve as indivi
What states accept a Montana teaching license? [Article]
What states accept a Montana teaching license?
You'll need to contact the individual states to find out if they will accept a Montana Educator, Administrative or Specialist license.
Application Status [Article]
Is there a way to check on the status of a license application?
You should allow four to six weeks before contacting the Educator Licensure unit to check on the status of any educator l
Is there a grace period for earning credits/renewal units? [Article]
...race period for earning credits/renewal units for renewing an educator, administrator or specialist license?
A license officially expires on June 30th. However, there
Emergency licensure [Article]
Does Montana offer emergency licensure? Montana does not offer an emergency license.
Administrative licenses - requirements [Article]
What are the requirements for an administrative license?
Please see requirements and application materials at http:// www
How much does a Montana license cost? [Article]
How much does a Montana license cost?
Generally:
Initial Montana License: $36 to OPI for the license and $29.25 to the MT Dept. of Justice for fingerprinting
Copy of Alternative Licenses [Article]
What is an Alternative License?
Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses.
Alternative Licenses [Article]
What is an Alternative License?
Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses.
Do substitute teachers need a Montana teaching certificate? [Article]
...ed a Montana teaching certificate? Montana law does not require that a substitute hold a teaching license and does not offer "substitute licenses". However, school
Renewal requirements. [Article]
What is needed to renew my license? Renewal requirements are specific to the Class of License you hold and can be found on the Montana Educator Licensure website at
Duplicate licenses [Article]
How do I get a copy of my teaching/administrative/specialist license? You may obtain a duplicate license by logging on to the Educator Licensure web page at: www.opi.mt.gov/cert.
Class 5 License procedure [Article]
I am applying for the class 5 license and I was wondering if I send page 7 to my place of education and then do they
What is an Alternative License? [Article]
Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses.
Not available
How do I add an endorsement to my license? [Article]
To add an endorsement to a Montana License, you must complete the equivalent of a teaching major or minor from an NCATE or state approved college or university.
What is needed to renew my license? [Article]
Renewal requirements are specific to the Class of License you hold and can be found on the Montana Educator Licensure website at
Does OPI license all addiction counselors who work in the schools? [Article]
Guidance counselors are licensed by the Office of Public Instruction as school counselors. These individuals may also serve as individual counselors to students in school settings, depending on educat...
Is there a grace period for earning credits/renewal units for renewing an educ... [Article]
A license officially expires on June 30th. However, there is a grace period until August 31st to earn college credits and/or renewal units.
Keep in mind, if you take a colle
Does Montana offer emergency licensure? [Article]
Montana does not offer an emergency license.