Recommendation for a Kansas License to Teach

College of Education

All licenses to teach in Kansas are issued by the State Department of Education. Each application for an initial license, or for additional subject matter licensure, must be supported by:

1. an official transcript of all college work completed, and
2. the recommendation of the Licensing Officer.

It is the policy of Pittsburg State University that every applicant recommended to the Kansas State Board of Education, or to the State Department of Education of other states, for initial licensure, has complied with the policies and regulations of this university for admission to and retention in teacher education, has completed a teaching major, and has met the general and professional educational requirements for teacher licensure. The Registrar shall certify to the Licensing Officer that the applicant has complied with requirements for the teaching major.

It is important to note that the Dean of the College of Education, who also serves as Director of Teacher Education, has the responsibility of recommending individuals who are applying for licensure based on credits earned at Pittsburg State University. The recommendation will reflect the confidence of university authorities in the professional promise of the applicant. It is not based solely on the fact that the applicant has completed a specified program or sequence of courses.

The application, application fee, transcript, and recommendation by the Licensing Officer should be submitted together through the university by taking the following steps:

1. Obtain an application form in the Office of Teacher Education, Room 110 Hughes Hall. Complete the application in all details, including the subject and/or level of the license for which application is being made, or at the student teacher licensure seminar held the last week of each semester.
2. Attach a personal check, or money order or cashier's check for $36.00 made payable to the Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka.
3. Order a transcript from the Office of the Registrar, Room 103, Russ Hall, to accompany the application for a license.
4. Submit the completed application, a check (personal check, cashier's check, or money order) made payable to KSDE, and the official transcript to the Licensing Officer in 110 Hughes Hall.
5. These three items, together with the recommendation of the Licensing Officer, will be forwarded to the Kansas State Department of Education.
   
   Further information relative to requirements for licensure renewal may be obtained from the Licensing Officer, 110 Hughes Hall.

Title II Disclosure Concerning Teacher Education Graduates

IIn October 1998, the U.S. Congress enacted amendments to the Higher Education Act that require the disclosure of pass rates of candidates who complete teacher education programs and seek initial state licensure. Reporting periods include July 1st to June 30th for 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. To receive additional information regarding the Title II report, please contact the Director of Teacher Education, 110 Hughes Hall.

The following lists the number of program completers per year and the pass rate for the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test: