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Educator Licensure Frequently Asked Questions

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General License Questions



What license should I apply for? How much does a license cost? How do I get a copy of my license certificate? I have a license in another state. How do I transfer my license to Montana? I completed an alternative teacher preparation program in another state. Do I qualify for licensure in Montana? I just graduated from a teacher preparation program. How do I apply for a Montana teaching license? I haven’t completed a teaching program but I would like to become a teacher in Montana. What steps do I have to take to become a teacher? I completed a teacher preparation program from outside the United States. What do I need to provide to apply for licensure in Montana?

Common License Issues



How do I add an endorsement? How do I know if I qualify for the endorsement I am interested in? I am a working as a teacher and I want to add a new endorsement. Is there any way I can teach in the area of my new endorsement while completing the coursework I need for my program?

Using the Montana Educator Information System (MSEIS)



How do I make a payment if I applied online but didn’t finish the payment portion of the process? I don’t remember my user name or password and my email has changed since the last time I used the system. I am trying to set up my account in the MSEIS system and it says that my name and social security number do not match. How do I update my personal or contact information in the MSEIS system?

License Renewal Questions



I need more renewal units. Where can I find information on professional development opportunities to earn renewal units? When my current teaching license expires, what are the renewal requirements? What is the deadline for completing my renewal requirements? How do I know college credits will be accepted for renewal from the online program I have found? I found an activity/online class/conference I would like to complete/attend but it isn’t approved for OPI renewal units. I don’t live in Montana. How do I earn renewal units? I am not going to be able to complete my renewal requirements before August 31. What are my options now?

License Upgrade & Endorsement Questions



How do I upgrade my Class 2 license to a Class 1 license? What type of experience do I need to qualify for a Class 1 license and how do I provide proof of my experience? How do I upgrade my Class 5 license? How do I add an endorsement? How do i know if I quality for an endorsement in an area I'm interested in? I'm a teacher and I want to add a new endorsement. Is there any way i can teach in that endorsement area while finishing my program?

Administrative License Questions



I am a licensed Montana teacher and am interested in getting my principal's license in Montana. What do I need to do? I have a principal’s license in another state and want to come to Montana. I don’t have the Montana School Law class. Will I qualify for licensure? Can I work as a Principal or Superintendent while I earn my administrative license with the endorsement?

Lapsed License Questions



My license is lapsed and I would like to teach again. How do I get licensed?

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