Licensure Pathway

Interested in an Additional License in Teaching ESL K-12? 

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Applications for the K-12 ESL Additional Licensure Program Fall 2025 cohort will open from May 1st until June 1st, 2025!


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 open on May 1st!


Some very important dates to keep in mind:     

Would you like to learn more? Check the information below and sign up for a virtual info session on 

April 14th, at 5pm CST.

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.

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 May 1st to June 1st, 2025. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please submit an application and our team will conduct a full review. 

Is this the right path for you? Find out more!

APPLICATION

Applications for the Fall cohort open May 1st, 2025

Applications* for the Fall 2025 cohort will open on May 1st until June 1st, 2025!

Learn more about the requirements here.

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.

*Please note that you must gather all necessary resources to apply before starting your application, as it cannot be saved once you begin. The submission guidance includes this information.

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.