TITLE

Restricted Transitional License

HISTORY

Adopted by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) in 1999.

MOTIVATION

A Restricted Transitional Teaching License my be issued when there are insufficient applicants in an endorsement or in a region of the state. The license must be requested in a joint application from the candidate and the district desiring to hire the candidate.

SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

All

WHO OPERATES

The license is issued by TSPC at the request of a candidate and a school district, with the requirement that the candidate enroll in an approved teacher preparation program concurrently with employment. The institution providing the approved program and the district are both required to provide supervision of the candidate.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

At minimum the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent.

There must be evidence of content expertise in the area for which the license is requested.

Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by TSPC.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Restricted Transitional Teaching License is valid for three years and is not renewable. During the life of the license the teacher must complete an approved teacher preparation program, including passing required basic skills and content tests, completion of two teacher work samples demonstrating the ability to foster student learning gains, and demonstration of all Initial Teaching License competencies as required in Oregon Administrative Rule 584-017-0100.

NO. OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

Varies depending on the enrolling institution.

WHO EVALUATES

Enrolling institution in cooperation with school district mentor.

LENGTH OF TIME

Three years maximum.