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General License Questions



Which 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?

Internships



What is an internship? Can I attend any university or be employed by an out-of-state school district? How long can I be in an internship program? Do I have to be licensed to participate in an internship? How do I apply for my internship? I was issued a Class 5 license to complete an EPP but have not finished the program. Can I apply for an internship to finish the program? I have not completed an administrative preparation program. Can I apply for an internship and work as a Principal/Superintendent in Montana? Can I participate in an internship for Principal and Superintendent at the same time?

TeachMT



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 TeachMT and it says that my name and social security number do not match. How do I update my personal or contact information for my educator record?

License Renewal Questions



I need more professional development units. Where can I find information on professional development opportunities to use toward my renewal? 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 by an approved OPI Provider. I don’t live in Montana. How do I earn professional development units? I am not going to be able to complete my professional development requirements before August 31. What are my options now?

License Upgrade Questions



How do I upgrade my Class 2 license to a Class 1 license? How can I qualify for a Class 1 license? How do I upgrade my Class 5 license?

Endorsement Questions



How do I know if I qualify for an endorsement I am interested in? How do I add an endorsement to my Montana educator license? I'm a teacher licensed in Montana and want to add a new endorsement. Is there a way I can teach in that endorsement area while finishing my program?

Administrative License Questions



I am a licensed teacher and am interested in getting my principal's license in Montana. What do I need to do? Can I work as a Principal or Superintendent while I complete an administrative preparation program?

Lapsed License Questions



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

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