Licensing Information

Teaching — Endorsements and Levels
Early Childhood
Elementary, K-6
Middle Level, 5-8
Secondary, 6-12
PK-12

School Specialist — Endorsements and Levels
(requires Professional Teaching License)
Reading Specialist, PK-12
School Counselor, PK-12

School Leadership — Endorsements and Levels

(requires Professional Teaching License)
Building Leadership, PK-12
District Leadership, PK-12

License Application Information
Initial License – The initial Kansas license
Professional License – A second level license that is maintained
  through professional development
Provisional License – Available to licensed teachers who have
  part of additional program completed.
Emergency Substitute License
Substitute License
One-Year Non-Renewable License
Renewal
Adding Endorsements
Subject Assessment Tests
Instructions for Application for Initial License (PDF)
Instructions for Application for Additional Endorsement (PDF)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Licensing Links
Licensure Presentation (PDF)
Licensing Programs
License Application Information
Licenses & Endorsements
Kansas State Dept. of Education

For more information, contact:
Diane Murphy
K-State Licensing Officer
Janel Harder
Administrative Specialist
785-532-5524

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