To apply for a Kansas teaching license based on your out of state teaching license, you will need to submit an online application and provide the following documentation:

Required Application Materials:

• Official transcripts showing the degree earned and the date it was conferred.
• If you hold additional degrees, an official transcript is required for each one.
• Evidence of a content assessment from Praxis or a comparable content assessment.
• A copy of your current, standard out‑of‑state teaching license.
  • The Kansas license you are applying for must match the endorsement(s) listed on your out‑of‑state license.

Verification of an approved teacher preparation program:

• This form is sent to the email address you enter for your education program in the application, must be completed by the unit head or designated official from the institution where you completed your state‑approved teacher education program.

Verification of recent teaching experience:

• You must provide proof of at least one year of teaching experience within the past two years before the date of your application.

Military documentation (if applicable):

• If you or your spouse is serving, or has honorably served, in the military, you will submit a copy of your standard military ID or DD‑214 showing honorable discharge.

Fingerprinting and Background Check:

• All applicants must submit fingerprints and successfully pass a criminal background check as part of the licensure process. Visit the Fingerprint page for more information.

Out of state Licensure Standing:

• Your out‑of‑state teaching license must be in good standing and not under any disciplinary action to qualify for Kansas licensure.

Submit an official evaluation of your foreign education credentials from a credential evaluator approved by the Kansas State Board of Education. You will need to use a member that is part of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

English Proficiency:

If English is not your primary language, you must provide proof of passing scores on an English proficiency test approved by the State Board. You may find more information about the TOEFL here.

Content testing: 

You must pass the correct content assessment exam for your specific content area.

Before completing this application, please refer to the upgrade requirements printed on your Temporary Nonrenewable License or Transitional license.  If you do not have a copy of your license, one can be downloaded on License Lookup.

You will fill out Form 3b Upgrade Nonrenewable license

If your Temporary Nonrenewable License has been expired for more than five years, please contact our office at 785-296-2288.

This is a license that allows an individual to temporarily practice if the individual held a license but does not meet recent credit, recent experience, or the renewal requirements to qualify for an initial teaching license or a professional teaching license, an initial school specialist license or a professional school specialist license, or an initial school leadership license or a professional school leadership license.

To be eligible for a transitional license:

• You have an expired Kansas Initial or professional license. 
• Your license has been expired for at least six months

A transitional license is:

• A nonrenewable license valid for the school year in which you apply.
• Allows you to accept a teaching position while completing renewal requirements for your expired initial or professional license.

You will fill out Form 3c Transitional License (for a licnese that has been expired six months or more)

It is recommended that you do not apply for this license unless you are employed or have been offered employment in a Kansas school district.  

If you have been teaching out of state at least halftime under contract for three of the last six years, please contact our office before applying for a transitional license

Before completing this application, please refer to the upgrade requirements printed on your Transitional license.  If you do not have a copy of your license, one can be downloaded on License Lookup.

You will fill out Form 3b Upgrade a Nonrenewable license.

If your Transitional license has been expired for more than five years, please contact our office at 785-296-2288.

STEM license allows an individual to teach only life science, physical science, earth and space science, mathematics, engineering, computer technology, finance, or accounting subjects in a KSDE accredited school. 

STEM license is only valid in the school year it is issued and must be renewed each year.

The license is only valid for grades 8 through 12.

To qualify for a STEM teaching license, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Education
   You must have an official transcript showing you earned a college degree (undergraduate or graduate) in one of these fields:
• Life Science
• Physical Science
• Earth & Space Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Computer Technology
• Finance or Accounting
2. Work Experience
   You need at least five years of full-time professional experience in your subject area.
3. Job Offer
   A school district (local education agency) must agree to hire you and assign you to teach only the subject listed on your STEM license.
4. Professional Development
   The hiring school district must provide appropriate training and professional learning opportunities to support your success.

To apply for a STEM licnese you will fill out form 10.

Once you have completed your internship you will fill out form 19 -upgrade initial based on internship. 

This application is for educators who have successfully achieved national board certification. 

The National Board Certification website is where you will find the most current information regarding achieving National Board Certification or renewing a current National Board Certification to include possible scholarship information. 

Educators applying for an Accomplished teaching License can qualify by verification of the following:

• Verification of achieving National Board Certification issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. 
• Currently valid Professional teaching license.
• Submit an application by completing form 11-Accomplished-NBCT.
  

Checklist for a Full-Time Specialized CTE Certificate

• Verification of an industry-recognized credential or certification in the applicable technical profession
• Verification of at least five years of full-time work experience in the related industry or technical profession
• District request for issuance and course authorization
• Register in Kansas Licensure Application System (KLAS)
• Completed application
• Fingerprints

Check list for a Half-Time CTE Specialized Certificate

At least one of the following requirements, as appropriate for the profession:

• Pass a recognized trade competency examination (e.g., a NOCTI Carpentry Examination for Residential Carpentry)
• Hold a valid occupational or professional license related to the CTE area (e.g., nursing license for Health Science, law license for Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security)
• Earn an appropriate postsecondary degree in the related field (e.g., Business degree for Business Management)
• Hold an industry-recognized credential aligned to the career pathway (commonly used in Information Technology and other technical fields)
• Document at least two years (4,000 hours) of occupational work experience directly related to the CTE program area (e.g., experience working as a chef for Culinary Arts)
• District request for issuance and course authorization
• Register in Kansas Licensure Application System (KLAS)
• Completed application
• Fingerprints

You will complete form 6e CTE Specialized Certificate.