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eLicensing Documents: First License

Steps to receive a license, registration, or certificate:


Step 1: Review the requirements listed on the License Requirements table.
Step 2: Submit an application and make payment in eLicensing.
Step 3: Submit the supporting documents listed on the table below.
Step 4: TSPC will evaluate the application and supporting documentation and send an email notice indicating:
  • Documents that must be submitted to finalize your application; or
  • That your license, registration, or certificate has been issued.
 

Note regarding out-of-state experience:

Teaching experience from other states may meet Oregon's teaching experience requirement if you were fully licensed by that state during the time you taught there. To submit teaching experience from another state:
  • Request an official at the employing school or school district to complete a PEER form​ (please note that the PEER form must come directly from the school or school district, not from the applicant); and
  • Submit a copy of the license from that state that shows you were licensed during the time of employment. Email PDF'd documents to: contact.tspc@oregon.gov.
     

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Teaching Licenses and Registrations: List of Most Common Types

 
​Teaching Licenses and Registrations First Time (not renewal)
​Type ​Requirement ​Submission Instructions/Other Info.
PRELIMINARY TEACHING
Fingerprints
See instructions. May not be required if TSPC fingerprinting completed within last three years (e.g. for student teaching) 
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of Teaching Preparation Program
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form). You must have completed the program within the last six years.
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state teacher preparation program, you must first apply for the Reciprocal Teaching License.
 
Note: If you currently hold an Oregon Reciprocal Teaching License, you do not have to resubmit your official transcript.  We have maintained a copy of the transcript in your account.
Testing
 
Subject matter test(s) for endorsement areas.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING LICENSE
Fingerprints
See instructions. May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
Verification of Teaching Experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your teaching experience.
You must have four full years (1.0 FTE for 135 days) or six part-time years (.5 to .99 FTE for 135 days) of non-provisional teaching experience.
Verification of completion of an advanced education program

NOTE:  If you currently hold a Initial II, Continuing, Standard or Basic Teaching License, you do not need to complete an advanced professional education program.  You will receive a Professional Teaching License based on your teaching experience.
Advanced Professional Development Program: Please confirm your school district has sent your APD completion form.
 
Advanced Degree Program: Official transcripts
 
Endorsement Program: 
Out-of-state program: Official transcripts
 
Oregon program:  Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Specialization Program: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification: Copy of certificate
 
Professional Certificate issued by State of Washington: Copy of certificate
 
Note: You must complete your advanced education program after you have obtained your first non-provisional teaching license.
TEACHER LEADER LICENSE
Portfolio of teacher leadership activities
RECIPROCAL TEACHING LICENSE
Fingerprints
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional teaching license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of completion of a teacher preparation program.
Testing and other documentation
(Not required, but highly recommended to assure the best advice for next required license)
Results from all previous licensing tests
Documentation of previous teaching experience on a PEER form​​ or other acceptable form
Copies of all active and expired out-of-state, or out-of-country, teaching licenses
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING LICENSE
Fingerprints
See instructions May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Oregon applicants
Official transcripts for Oregon teaching preparation program; or
A current or expired non-provisional Oregon license.  (You will not need to submit a copy of your Oregon license.  We keep a record of all current and former licenses in your account.)
Out of state applicants
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional teaching license from another state or NADSTEC jurisdiction.
Testing
RESTRICTED SUBSTITUTE TEACHING LICENSE
Fingerprints
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
District Sponsor
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Testing
 

Teaching Licenses ​and Registrations: Complete List

Type
Requirement
Submission Instructions / Other Info.
Background Clearance​ for Clinical Practices First Time (not renewal)
 
​BACKGROUND CLEARANCE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICES (E.G. STUDENT TEACHING, INTERNSHIPS, PRACTICA) ​Fingerprints ​See instructions
Teaching Licenses and Registrations First Time (not renewal)
​
AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGES
Fingerprints
Tribe’s Letter
Please confirm that your sponsoring tribe has sent the required sponsorship letter to TPSC. 
Testing
CHARTER REGISTRY (TEACHING)
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district or school sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of experience relevant to the teaching position
Official transcripts, resume, or other evidence of experience relevant to the teaching position.
Other professional licenses
Resume or other evidence that documents other professional licenses held.
Testing
Career and Technical Education: RESTRICTED CTE TEACHING
Fingerprints
Verification of associate degree or higher (unless waived by ODE)
Official transcripts (unless degree requirement is waived by ODE)
Sponsorship
This license requires a district or ODE-approved sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Restricted CTE Application Form
Complete the Oregon Department of Education's Restricted CTE Application form.  You must submit this form to ODE. 
Testing
Career and Technical Education: PRELIMINARY CTE TEACHING
 
 
Fingerprints
Verification of associate degree or higher (unless waived by ODE)
Official transcripts (unless degree requirement is waived by ODE)
Verification of completion of the CTE Professional Development Plan
This license requires completion of a CTE Professional Development Plan. Please confirm that you have completed your CTE Professional Development Plan prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Career and Technical Education: PROFESSIONAL CTE LICENSE
Fingerprints
Verification of associate degree or higher (unless waived by ODE)
Official transcripts (unless degree requirement is waived by ODE)
Verification of CTE Teaching Experience
Confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your CTE teaching experience.
You must have four full years (1.0 FTE for 135 days) or six part-time years (.5 to .99 FTE for 135 days) of non-provisional CTE teaching experience.
Verification of completion of an advanced CTE education program
Please contact ODE for information on how to verify an advanced CTE program.
 
Note: You must complete your advanced education program after you have obtained your first non-provisional CTE teaching license.
Testing
EMERGENCY TEACHING
Fingerprints
Sponsorship 
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of qualifications for teaching position
Official transcripts and/or resume.
INTERNATIONAL VISITING TEACHER
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of foreign degree (equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher)
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Foreign documents may require official translation and evaluation.
Verification of foreign teaching credential
Mail, fax or email (PDF) a copy of teaching credential to TPSC office. Foreign documents may require official translation and evaluation.
Verification of Exchange Visitor Program Participation monitored by the U.S. State Department
Provide all requested materials related to the application for the Exchange Visitor Program;
        
Current and valid J-1 Visa
Mail, fax or email (PDF) a copy of J-1 Visa to TPSC office.
LICENSE FOR CONDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT
Verification of active and valid Oregon educator license.
All your current and expired Oregon licenses are recorded in your account.  You do NOT have to send a copy of your Oregon license to TSPC.
Sponsorship
The LCA requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your LCA evaluation. After you have applied for the LCA, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
​Electronic LCA Request ​Electronic LCA Request can only be submitted by the sponsoring district. Please contact your district office.
LIMITED TEACHING
Fingerprints
Verification of expertise in subject area:
·     Associate’s   degree or equivalent
OR
·     Other evidence of expertise
Resume
Other Evidence of Expertise
 
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Testing
PRELIMINARY TEACHING
Fingerprints
See instructions. May not be required if TSPC fingerprinting completed within last three years (e.g. for student teaching) 
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of Teaching Preparation Program
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form). You must have completed the program within the last six years.
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state teacher preparation program, you must first apply for the Reciprocal Teaching License.
 
Note: If you currently hold an Oregon Reciprocal Teaching License, you do not have to resubmit your official transcript.  We have maintained a copy of the transcript in your account.
Testing
 
Subject matter test(s) for endorsement areas.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING
Fingerprints
See instructions. May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
Verification of Teaching Experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your teaching experience.
You must have four full years (1.0 FTE for 135 days) or six part-time years (.5 to .99 FTE for 135 days) of non-provisional teaching experience.
Verification of completion of an advanced education program

NOTE:  If you currently hold a Initial II, Continuing, Standard or Basic Teaching License, you do not need to complete an advanced professional education program.  You will receive a Professional Teaching License based on your teaching experience.
Advanced Professional Development Program: Please confirm your school district has sent your APD completion form.
 
Advanced Degree Program: Official transcripts
 
Endorsement Program: 
Out-of-state program: Official transcripts
 
Oregon program:  Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Specialization Program: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification: Copy of certificate
 
Professional Certificate issued by State of Washington: Copy of certificate
 
Note: You must complete your advanced education program after you have obtained your first non-provisional teaching license.
RECIPROCAL TEACHING
Fingerprints
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional teaching license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.  Copies of all other state 
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of completion of a teacher preparation program.
Testing and other documentation
(Not required, but highly recommended to assure the best advice for next required license)
Results from all previous licensing tests
Documentation of previous teaching experience on a PEER form or other acceptable form
Copies of all active and expired out-of-state, or out-of-country, teaching licenses
RESTRICTED SUBSTITUTE TEACHING
Fingerprints
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Testing
RESTRICTED TEACHING
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of substantial preparation or work experience in requested teaching area
Official transcripts (degree(s) in subject area)
 
Resume (for work experience)
Testing
SUBSTITUTE  TEACHING
Fingerprints
See instructions May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Oregon applicants
Official transcripts for Oregon teaching preparation program; or
A current or expired non-provisional Oregon license.  (You will not need to submit a copy of your Oregon license.  We keep a record of all current and former licenses in your account.)
Out of state applicants
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional teaching license from another state or NADSTEC jurisdiction.
Testing

​TEACHER LEADER
LICENSE

 Portfolio of teacher leadership activities ​See Teacher Leader Instructions​ and Teacher Leader License Rubric

Administrator Licenses and Registrations First Time (not renewal)
​Type ​Requirement ​Submission Instructions/Other Info.
CHARTER REGISTRY ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district or school sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of experience or education relevant to the school administrative position
Official  transcripts, resume, or other evidence that documents education or experience relevant to the school administrative position.
Other professional licenses
Resume or other evidence that documents other professional licenses held.
Testing
DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
Verification of advanced administrative competencies
Official transcripts of an advanced education leadership or school administration program consisting of at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of graduate credit or the equivalent OR      
 
Official transcripts of a doctor's degree in school administration or educational leadership (regionally accredited or foreign equivalent)
Verification of educator experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your superintendent experience.
You must have five (5) full years of experience as a superintendent on a license valid for the assignment.
Testing
EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of qualifications for the emergency position.
Official transcripts, resume, or other evidence that documents education or experience relevant to the school administrator position.
Testing
EXCEPTIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in the arts and sciences
Verification of  extraordinary professional experience that compensates for lack of experience in prekindergarten-12 schools;
Resume
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Testing
PRELIMINARY ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
See instructions May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
Verification of master’s degree or higher in arts and sciences or advanced degree in the professions
Verification of School Administration program
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state teacher preparation program, you must first apply for the Reciprocal Administrator License.
 
Note: If you currently hold an Oregon Reciprocal Administrator License, you do not have to resubmit your official transcript.  We have maintained a copy of the transcript in your account.
Verification of Oregon School Law and Finance Course or equivalent competency. (Only for applicants moving from Reciprocal Administrator to Preliminary Administrator License)
 
Provide documentation of an assessment of equivalent competency. The competency assessment must be completed by Commission-approved Oregon program.
 
Verification of educator experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your teaching experience.
You must have three (3) academic years of experience as a full-time educator.
Testing
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints                   
See instructions. May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
Verification of a master's or higher degree in the arts and sciences
Verification of advanced program in school administration
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C-2 form).
 
Out-of-state program completers: Official transcripts

Doctorate Degree, Advanced Program Waiver: Official transcripts showing a doctorate degree in school administration or educational leadership from a regionally accredited institution.
Verification of educator experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your administrator experience.
 
You must have three (3) academic years of experience on any administrator license appropriate for your assignment.
Testing
RECIPROCAL ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
Verification of master’s degree in art and science or advanced degree in the professions
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school administration license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.
RECIPROCAL SUPERINTENDENT
Fingerprints
Verification of master’s degree in art and science or advanced degree in the professions
Verification of experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your superintendent experience.
 
You must have at least (5) years employed as a superintendent on a license valid for the superintendent assignment before holding an Oregon license
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional superintendent license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.
RESTRICTED ADMINISTRATOR
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in the arts and sciences
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of substantial completion of academic preparation or substantial work experience in administration.
Official transcripts, resume, or other evidence documents that relevant academic preparation or work experience. 
Testing
​

Personnel Services Li​censes and Certificates First Time (not renewal)
 
​Type ​Requirement ​Submission Instructions/Other Info.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of qualifications for the short-term school counselor position.
Official transcripts and/or resume, if requested.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL NURSE: 1ST CERTIFICATION
 
Note: TSPC licensure is optional for school nurses working in prek-12 public schools.
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This certification requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of current registered nurse (RN) license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
 
Copy of Oregon RN license.
​Testing ​Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment exam
EMERGENCY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of qualifications for the short-term school social worker position.
Official transcripts and/or resume.
LIMITED STUDENT SERVICES
Fingerprints
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of master’s degree or other specialized preparation for position
Testing
PRELIMINARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in counseling, education, or related behavioral sciences
Verification of school counselor program completion
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state school counselor preparation program and have never held a non-provisional Oregon teaching license, you must first apply for the Reciprocal School Counselor License.
 
Note: If you currently hold an Oregon Reciprocal School Counselor License, you do not have to resubmit your official transcript.  We have maintained a copy of the transcript in your account.
Testing
PRELIMINARY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Fingerprints
Verification of Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field.
Verification of graduate program in school psychology
 
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state school psychology preparation program and have never held a non-provisional Oregon teaching license, you must first apply for the Reciprocal School Psychologist License.
 
If you have previously held a non-provisional Oregon educator license, you must submit official transcripts for your out-of-state program.
 
Note: If you currently hold an Oregon Reciprocal School Psychologist License, you do not have to resubmit your official transcript.  We have maintained a copy of the transcript in your account.
Testing
PRELIMINARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in social work
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of school social work graduate program
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state school social worker preparation program and have never held a non-provisional Oregon teaching license, you must first apply for the Reciprocal School Social Worker License.
 
If you completed an out-of-state school social worker preparation program and have held a non-provisional TSPC license, you must submit official transcripts.
 
Note: If you currently hold an Oregon Reciprocal School Social Worker License, you do not have to resubmit your official transcript.  We have maintained a copy of the transcript in your account.
Testing
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
 
Applicant must also meet all the requirements for the Preliminary School Counselor License.
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in the behavioral sciences or their derivative therapeutic professions
Verification of a graduate program in school counseling
Verification of advanced competencies by completing one of the following:
·     Advanced school counseling program
·     Professional assessment of advanced competencies
·     A doctor’s degree in educational, vocational or clinical counseling or psychology.
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out-of-state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state school counselor preparation program and have never held a non-provisional Oregon teaching license, you must first apply for the Reciprocal School Counselor License.
 
If you have previously held a non-provisional TSPC license, you must submit official transcripts for your out-of-state program.
 
OR
 
Official letter of assessment from Oregon program approved to provide assessments.
Verification of school counseling experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your school counseling experience.
 
You must have five years of school counseling experience at least half-time or more on any non-provisional license appropriate for the assignment.
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL NURSE:
 
Note: TSPC licensure is optional for school nurses working in prek-12 public schools.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of current registered nurse (RN) license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
Copy of Oregon RN license.
Verification of coursework or National School Nurse Certificate
Official transcripts for coursework equivalent to thirty clock hours, three quarter hours, or two semester hours in the following content areas:
·     American school law and legal responsibilities of the School Nurse;
·     The nursing process in the school setting;
·     School health policies, issues and funding;
·     Schools and society;
·     Mental health and counseling concepts;
·     The exceptional child -- disabled, gifted, learning disabled;
·     Physical and developmental assessment of the school-age child;
·     The role and responsibilities of the School Nurse;
·     Human growth, development and learning;
·     Diversity; and
·     School emergencies;              
 
OR
 
Copy of National School Nurse Certificate
Testing
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
 
Applicants must also meet all requirements of the Preliminary School Psychologist License
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in the behavioral sciences or related field
Verification of advanced competencies by one of the following:
• Advanced school psychology program
• Professional assessment of advanced school psychology competencies
• Certification of National School Psychology awarded by the National Association of School Psychologists; or
• A doctor's degree in educational, clinical or counseling psychology
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out of state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state school counselor preparation program and have never held a non-provisional Oregon teaching license, you must first apply for the Reciprocal School Psychologist License.
 
If you have previously held a non-provisional TSPC license, you must submit official transcripts for your out-of-state program.
 
A copy of national certification or
 
Official letter of assessment in the form and manner required by the Commission. 
Verification of school psychologist experience
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your school psychologist experience.
 
You must have five years of school psychologist experience at least half-time or more on any non-provisional license appropriate for the assignment.
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
 
Applicants must also meet all requirements of the Preliminary School Social Worker License
Fingerprints
Verification of a master's or higher degree in the social work
Verification of advanced competencies by one of the following:
• Advanced school social worker program
• Professional assessment of advanced social worker competencies
• A Certification of School Social Work Specialist awarded by the National Association of Social Workers; or
• A doctor's degree in social work.
Oregon program completers: Official transcripts from recommending Oregon program. Please also confirm that your Oregon program provider has sent your program completion form to TSPC (formerly C2 form).
 
Out of state program completers: If you completed an out-of-state school social worker preparation program and have never held a non-provisional Oregon teaching license, you must first apply for the Reciprocal School Social Worker License.
 
If you have previously held a non-provisional TSPC license, you must submit official transcripts for your out-of-state program.
 
A copy of national certification
 
OR
 
Official letter of assessment in the form and manner required by the Commission. 
RECIPROCAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Fingerprints
Verification of master’s degree in counseling, education, or related behavioral sciences,
Verification of completion of school counselor program
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school counselor license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.
RECIPROCAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Fingerprints
Verification of master’s degree or education specialist degree
Verification of school psychologist preparation program
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school psychologist license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.
RECIPROCAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Fingerprints
Verification of master’s degree
Verification of school social worker preparation program
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school social worker license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction.
RESTRICTED SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher ​Official transcripts
Verification of one of the following:
·     Enrollment in a school counselor program and completion of 50% of the program  OR
·     Three academic years as a full-time certified Child Development Specialist (CDS) OR
·     A master’s degree in a counseling-related field.
Official transcripts, copy of CDS certification and/or resume.
 
Testing
RESTRICTED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Fingerprints
Sponsorship
This license requires a district sponsor. Please confirm that you have a sponsor prior to submitting payment for your license evaluation. After you have applied for the license, your sponsor will submit the sponsorship documentation to TSPC.
Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher
Official transcripts for all degrees conferred
Verification of one of the following:
·     Enrollment in a school social worker program and completion of 50% of the program
OR
·     A master’s degree in a social work.
 

Note: ​Because of quality concerns, we are not able to accept digital photos of the paper documents. (In other words, “selfies” of your documents are not allowed.)

To submit official transcripts to the TSPC office:
  • To request transcripts: Contact your college or university and request an official transcript be sent to TSPC office.
    • Electronic versions of official transcripts:
      • Request the transcripts be emailed to tspc.transcripts@oregon.gov. To be considered official, institutions must email transcripts directly to TSPC.
      • TSPC will not accept emailed transcripts received by individuals and forwarded from their institution.
      • Official transcripts must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
      • Official transcripts must include the institution's seal and signature of the registrar.
    • Printed versions of official transcripts:
      • Request the transcripts be mailed to: TSPC, 250 Division St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-1012.
      • Official transcripts must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

      • Official transcripts must include the institution's seal and signature of the registrar.

  • To submit official printed versions of official transcripts to TSPC:
    • The official transcripts must be received by TSPC in a sealed university or college envelope. 
    • When you receive your official transcripts from the college or university, please do not open the envelope. Simply place the sealed university or college envelope into another envelope and mail to TSPC office.
    • Unsealed transcript envelopes are not accepted.
    • Mail transcripts to: TSPC, 250 Division St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-1012. 
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To submit out-of-state licenses or certificates to the TSPC office:
  • Mail a paper copy of license/certificate: TSPC, 250 Division St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-1012.
  • Email an attached PDF of the license/certificate image to: contact.tspc@oregon.gov.
  • Email an attached PDF of a “screen shot” of the webpage from your official licensing agency that indicates you are currently licensed as an educator to: contact.tspc@oregon.gov.  (TSPC provides this option because many states no longer provide paper copies of licenses and certificates.)
Note: Because of quality concerns, we are not able to accept digital photos of the paper documents. (In other words, “selfies” of your documents are not allowed.)
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To submit other support​ing documents (resume, professional certificates, etc.) to TSPC office:
  • Mail a paper copy of the documents: TSPC, 250 Division St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-1012.
  • Email an attached PDF of the document(s) image: contact.tspc@oregon.gov
Note: Because of quality concerns, we are unable to accept digital photos of the paper documents. (In other words, “selfies” of your documents are not allowed.)
 

 

Page last updated: June 27, 2017​