It is the candidate’s responsibility to access the
appropriate web page, print out, and complete the
required documents.
Applications for
Montana
licensure
must be submitted to the CAFÉ office.
Candidates seeking an elementary endorsement must
take Praxis II exam 0014, Elementary Education:
Content Knowledge prior to licensure.The minimum score acceptable for licensure is
139.
Out-of-state applications for licensure will be
processed through the CAFÉ office.Candidates must access (via the state’s
department of education web page) the necessary
documents. Once the documents have been printed out and
completed, submit the page(s) that require the
MSU-Billings seal and signatures to the CAFÉ Office.
Most states require the candidate to mail all applicable papers and documentation in one
complete package.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to know the state’s
particular licensing requirements and provide the
applicable documentation, including fingerprinting and
criminal background checks.
Most states require licensing exams, such as Praxis II.It is important that candidates research the
testing requirements in advance of application.
Applications for teacher licensure and endorsements
must be reviewed and receive approval by the
Certification Officer prior to institutional
recommendation and final consideration by the State
Licensure Unit in Helena, Montana or any other state
department of education.The licensure unit in each state’s Department
of Education is responsible for final consideration
and approval.
Fingerprints and Criminal Background Checks can not
be older than 23 months.If necessary, have a new fingerprint card
made and submit to the CAFÉ Office.Contact Jennifer Burns at 657-2336 for
information.
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