Added Endorsement Requirements at a Glance
This page explains how to qualify for an added endorsement or specialization in Oregon.* It is intended for:
- teachers who hold an
Oregon Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader, or Legacy license and want to add an endorsement, and
- teachers with a valid, active full license from another U.S. state or territory who are applying for their first Oregon Preliminary License.
Full license definition: A full license is a teaching license from another state or country that is not temporary, restricted, or provisional and that was earned by completing an approved teacher preparation program (or the equivalent).
To qualify for an added endorsement, licensed teachers must meet Oregon’s content knowledge requirements by passing an approved test or using an approved equivalency option. Some endorsements also require a district-supervised practicum, methods coursework, or completing an approved educator preparation program.
If you already know the endorsement requirements or want information on specializations, use the “Jump to Section” links below to go directly to testing requirements and/or specialization information.
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Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements: `
Full Program Required
This endorsement may only be added after admission to and completion of a full approved program in the endorsement area. If you have not completed an approved program, please contact an
Oregon-approved educator preparation program.
If you have completed an approved program, or if you are applying for your first Oregon license with a
full license from another state or country in the same endorsement area, you must meet the content knowledge requirements listed below.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
Requirements:
Pedagogy Requirement: District-Supervised Practicum or Methods Coursework
Aligned with the sought endorsement, as outlined in
OAR 584-220.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is required if:
- You hold an Oregon Preliminary teaching license and want to add this endorsement.
Completion of practicum or methods coursework
is not required if:
- You already hold an Oregon Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy teaching license; or
- You hold an active full teaching license with this endorsement from another state and are applying for your first Oregon full teaching license.
Content Knowledge Requirement
Meet this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Pass an
Oregon-approved content test for this endorsement.
- Qualify through
out-of-state equivalency (for out-of-state prepared educators only).
- Qualify through
Multiple Measures (a content test attempt is required first).
For help identifying which content knowledge option may be available to you, please complete the
Content Knowledge Screener linked below.
For detailed endorsement requirements in PDF format, download the following:
Oregon-Approved Content Knowledge Tests at a Glance
The table below lists all currently approved content knowledge tests. For more details, please download the TSPC Test Guide.
Please note:
- TSPC does not give tests directly.
- Individuals enrolled in an Oregon-approved program are encouraged to consult with their program provider before registering for a test.
- Oregon educator tests are administered by approved testing companies.
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ORELA tests are given by
National Evaluation Services (NES)
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Praxis tests are given by
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
You can find information about how to register, prepare, and take the test on each testing company’s website.
Quick Links:
National Evaluation Services: ORELA
Educational Testing Service: PRAXIS
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Adding Specializations
A specialization is different from an endorsement area. It indicates specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as added value on a license.
A specialization is not required by TSPC to teach or work in the specialized area, while an endorsement is required to work in the subject-matter area.
More information on Adding Specializations
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*This page provides general guidance and does not include all licensing or program requirements. Please visit Oregon Administrative Rules for more information.