RENEWING LICENSE

Steps To Relicensure
During the 5-year period prior to expiration of license:

Participate in relicensure experiences for a total of 125 clock hours.
Secure official verification document for each experience (transcripts, letter, certificate or other forms).
Follow the procedures outlined by the Committee on Continuing Education GUIDELINES.
Please note there are four additional requirements that must be met by all relicensing teachers.
New requirements:

Effective for renewal of continuing licenses after June 30, 2001, applicants must include in their

125 clock hours experiences that address Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Reading, and Mental Health.
The Minnesota Educator Licensing system now offers online licensure renewal. To view the MELS-Online Renewal System go to education.state.mn.us, under Teacher Support choose Educator Licensing and Renewal Information. If you choose to complete a paper application, there is a section labeled Licensure Forms. Please note: since clock hours are now submitted electronically by Human Resources, the committee signature is no longer needed on the application.
The Continuing Education Committee will process your materials and return them to you approximately one week after the regularly scheduled meetings. You will receive two copies of your license from the Department of Education, send one copy to Human Resources for your permanent file.
If you have questions regarding your Minnesota teaching license, contact the Department of Education at 651-582-8691. Or you may visit their website at education.state.mn.us.