Type
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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 |
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Tribe’s Letter |
Please confirm that your sponsoring tribe has sent the required sponsorship letter to TPSC. |
Testing |
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CHARTER REGISTRY (TEACHING) |
Fingerprints |
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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 |
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Other professional licenses |
Resume or other evidence that documents other professional licenses held. |
Testing |
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Career and Technical Education: RESTRICTED CTE TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of associate degree or higher (unless waived by ODE) |
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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 |
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Testing |
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Career and Technical Education: PRELIMINARY CTE TEACHING
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Fingerprints |
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Verification of associate degree or higher (unless waived by ODE) |
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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.
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Career and Technical Education: PROFESSIONAL CTE LICENSE |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of associate degree or higher (unless waived by ODE) |
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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 |
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EMERGENCY TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
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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 |
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INTERNATIONAL VISITING TEACHER |
Fingerprints |
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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.
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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;
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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.
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Electronic LCA Request |
Electronic LCA Request can only be submitted by the sponsoring district. Please contact your district office. |
LIMITED TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of expertise in subject area:
· Associate’s degree or equivalent
OR
· Other evidence of expertise |
Resume
Other Evidence of Expertise
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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 |
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PRELIMINARY TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
See instructions. May not be required if TSPC fingerprinting completed within last three years (e.g. for student teaching)
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Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher |
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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.
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Testing |
Subject matter test(s) for endorsement areas.
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PROFESSIONAL TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
See instructions. May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
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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.
Endorsement Program:
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.
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RECIPROCAL TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
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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 |
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Verification of completion of a teacher preparation program. |
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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 |
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Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher |
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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 |
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RESTRICTED TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
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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 |
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Verification of substantial preparation or work experience in requested teaching area |
Resume (for work experience)
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Testing |
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHING |
Fingerprints |
See instructions May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
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Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher |
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Oregon applicants |
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.)
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Out of state applicants |
A copy of an active and valid non-provisional teaching license from another state or NADSTEC jurisdiction. |
Testing |
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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)
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Type |
Requirement |
Submission Instructions/Other Info. |
CHARTER REGISTRY ADMINISTRATOR |
Fingerprints |
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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.
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Other professional licenses |
Resume or other evidence that documents other professional licenses held. |
Testing |
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EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATOR |
Fingerprints |
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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.
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Verification of qualifications for the emergency position. |
Official transcripts, resume, or other evidence that documents education or experience relevant to the school administrator position.
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Testing |
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PRINCIPAL LICENSE |
Fingerprints |
See instructions May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
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Verification of master’s degree or higher in arts and sciences or advanced degree in the professions |
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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 administrator 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.
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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.
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Verification of educator experience |
Please confirm that your school district(s) or school(s) has sent the PEER form(s) documenting your contracted experience.
You must have three (3) academic years of full-time or six (6) academic years of part-time (.5-.99) licensed school experience. |
Testing |
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PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATOR |
Fingerprints |
See instructions. May not be required if you have been continuously licensed with TSPC since previous fingerprinting.
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Verification of a master's or higher degree in the arts and sciences |
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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.
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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 full-time or six (6) academic years of part-time (.5-.99) licensed school experience. |
Testing |
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RECIPROCAL ADMINISTRATOR |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of master’s degree in art and science or advanced degree in the professions |
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A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school administration license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction. |
RESTRICTED ADMINISTRATOR |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of a bachelor's or higher degree in the arts and sciences |
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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 admission to and enrollment in a Principal License preparation program. |
Letter from college or university verifying program enrollment.
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Testing |
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Personnel Services Licenses and Certificates First Time (not renewal)
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Type |
Requirement |
Submission Instructions/Other Info. |
EMERGENCY SCHOOL COUNSELOR |
Fingerprints |
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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. |
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EMERGENCY SCHOOL NURSE: 1ST CERTIFICATION
Note: TSPC licensure is optional for school nurses working in prek-12 public schools.
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Fingerprints |
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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
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Copy of Oregon RN license. |
Testing |
Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment exam |
EMERGENCY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK |
Fingerprints |
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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.
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Verification of qualifications for the short-term school social worker position. |
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LIMITED STUDENT SERVICES |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of bachelor’s degree or higher |
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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 |
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Testing |
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PRELIMINARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of a master's or higher degree in counseling, education, or related behavioral sciences |
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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.
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Testing |
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PRELIMINARY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field. |
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Verification of graduate program in school psychology
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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.
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Testing |
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PRELIMINARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of a master's or higher degree in social work |
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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.
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Testing |
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Applicant must also meet all the requirements for the Preliminary School Counselor License. |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of a master's or higher degree in the behavioral sciences or their derivative therapeutic professions |
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Verification of a graduate program in school counseling |
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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.
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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 |
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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
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Testing |
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Applicants must also meet all requirements of the Preliminary School Psychologist License |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of a master's or higher degree in the behavioral sciences or related field |
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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.
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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 |
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Verification of a master's or higher degree in the social work |
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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.
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RECIPROCAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of master’s degree in counseling, education, or related behavioral sciences, |
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Verification of completion of school counselor program |
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A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school counselor license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction. |
RECIPROCAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of master’s degree or education specialist degree |
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Verification of school psychologist preparation program |
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A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school psychologist license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction. |
RECIPROCAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER |
Fingerprints |
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Verification of master’s degree |
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Verification of school social worker preparation program |
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A copy of an active and valid non-provisional school social worker license from another state or NASDTEC jurisdiction. |
RESTRICTED SCHOOL COUNSELOR |
Fingerprints |
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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. |
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Testing |
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RESTRICTED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER |
Fingerprints |
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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 |
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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. |
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