Educator Services
Licensure

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issues 3 kinds of Educator Licenses

	Academic (PreK - 12) Licenses for teachers, administrators, specialist teachers, and professional support personnel are generally required for employment.	Online Tools
	Vocational Technical Education Licenses for teachers, administrators, and cooperative education coordinators are generally required for employment in state-approved vocational technical education programs.
	Adult Basic Education The ABE License is a voluntary license. By statute, the Department does not require this license; however, employers have the option of using this license as part of their hiring criteria.
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