"Educator licensure" refers to the process of obtaining a license or certification that allows individuals to work as teachers or educators in schools or educational institutions. It ensures that the person has met certain educational requirements and has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach students.
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As licensure requirements may vary by state, it is the student's responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice and to contact the applicable
state educator licensure agency to verify current requirements to become a licensed teacher.
The SBE is also responsible for
educator licensure so their decisions affect colleges of teacher education and pre-service education students as well.
UTEP offers the Harvard undergraduate the opportunity to simultaneously earn their bachelor's degree and
educator licensure.
The office of
educator licensure and preparation team develops and implements educator licensure and preparation policy, two keys strategies for ensuring that there is an effective teacher in every classroom and an effective leader in every school in Tennessee.
School districts not meeting accreditation standards can apply for a variance to a standard or section of standards that pertain to
educator licensure and endorsement, and content standards.