Licensure Pathway
Interested in an Additional License in Teaching ESL K-12?
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Our K-12 ESL Additional License program has received final approval by the Minnesota Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)!
All courses in our licensure pathway require admission to the Project MOMENTUM K-12 ESL Licensure program. Details including program requirements, general course information, and unit policies can be found in the Licensure Handbook.
Applications for the fall 2025 cohort opening this spring!
Course Information
The Additional Licensure Pathway is designed to be completed in one year. Each cohort will complete nine courses within a set timeframe, including an orientation course, seven content courses, one seminar course, and one practicum course. The practicum requires a minimum of 80 hours in an ESL setting.
Program Orientation Course
Seminar Course
Language and Society
Differentiation for Multilingual Learners
Building a Foundational Understanding of Multilingualism
Multimodal Language and Literacy Instruction
Integrating Language and Content
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Assessment Practices
Family and Community Engagement
ESL Practicum
Eligibility
Teachers holding a current Tier 3 or Tier 4 Minnesota Teaching License who meet the entrance criteria (detailed below) are eligible to apply to the K-12 ESL Additional Licensure Pathway Program. Applications will be accepted from November 15th to December 2nd, 2024. If you you are unsure about your eligibility, please submit an application and our team will conduct a full review.
Support from your administrator
Evidence of additional language study (e.g., high school or college world language; ESL; community language classes, etc.)
Evidence of English proficiency (e.g., native English speaker; degree from an English-speaking university; TOEFL score, etc.)
Evidence of 100 hours working with children (e.g. resume, etc.)
Is this the right path for you? Find out more!
APPLICATION
Applications for the January 2025 cohort are now closed.
We recognize the disproportionalities in teacher representation in Minnesota, and we encourage bilingual teachers, teachers of color and Indigenous educators to apply. The Project MOMENTUM K-12 Additional License Program does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, or age. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who need them for medical or religious reasons, as required by law.
Cost
The total cost of the additional licensure program is $3,000. This program cost is anticipated to be fully covered for candidates by available grant funds through 2027. The Southeast Service Cooperative intends to pursue additional grants and district contributions to continue providing low or no cost options for candidates beyond 2027. Program costs will be updated on an annual basis and communicated to prospective candidates through eligibility and enrollment materials.