Requirements
1 of the following options:
- Option 1
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. taught in English
- Target Language Proficiency Test in desired Language
- Option 2
- Bachelor's Degree from a foreign country in the requested medium
- Target Language Proficiency Test in English
- Option 3
- A degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. taught in English
- A degree from a foreign country in the requested medium
- No testing required
*If the Target Language Proficiency Test is not available in the desired language, you must complete Option 2 or 3. -
ILTS Website
Years Valid
5
Limitations
Valid only for teaching transitional bilingual courses in a Pre K - Grade 12 setting and English as a Second Language (ESL) in Kindergarten - Grade 6.
Can add a world language endorsement by meeting the following requirements:
- Passed the applicable foreign language test
The world language endorsement would allow the licensee to teach that particular language in a Prekindergarten - Grade 12 setting.
Can add an LBSI endorsement by passing the LBSI (155) test and completing coursework in the following areas:
- Survey of the exceptional child
- General characteristics of children with disabilities within the LBSI scope
- General methods for teaching children with disabilities within the LBSI scope
- Psychological assessment of children with the disabilities within the LBSI scope
Renewable?
NO