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:
May 1st, 2025: Applications open
June 1st, 2025: Applications are due
June 9th, 2025: Applicants are notified of selection status
July 14, 2025: Acceptance and enrollment documents due
July 15, 2025: Applicants on the waitlist will be contacted
July 29th, 2025: Applicants on waitlist acceptance and enrollment documents due
August 25th, 2025: Orientation course
September 8th, 2025: Seminar and Language and Society
Would you like to learn more? Check the information below! Please contact us with questions and to receive notifications about the application process.
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
Linguistics and Language Education
Multimodal Language and Literacy Instruction
Integrating Language and Content
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Assessment Practices
Family and Community Engagement
ESL Practicum
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.
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!
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.
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.