edTPA
Minnesota's teacher preparation programs are among those in 8 states, leading the implementation of a new tool to ensure beginning teachers are ready for the demands of teaching. Learn More >>
New ASD License
Practicing Minnesota special education teachers that have been serving students with ASD, may now apply for eligibility to add this new area to their existing licenses. Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Education's Educator Licensing website now!
Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams
Testing requirements for teacher licensure are dependent on licensure type. Learn more about which tests are required for a teaching license in Minnesota, get specific information about when and where you can take the test, and access preparation materials. Learn More>>
The Board of Teaching’s primary mission is to assure that Minnesota students are served by licensed teachers who are equipped to deliver effective instruction and meet the instructional needs of all learners. To that end, over the course of the last 40 years, the Board of Teaching has provided leadership in teacher education by establishing and maintaining licensure standards and requirements, approving institutions and licensure programs to prepare Minnesota teachers, and by establishing and enforcing the Code of Ethics for Minnesota teachers. The current authority and responsibilities of the Board of Teaching are delineated primarily in Minnesota Statutes §122A.05 – §122A.09, §122A.18, §214, and Minnesota Rules, Chapters 8700 and 8710.
The Board of Teaching provides leadership for improvements in teacher education programs and assures that the state has well-qualified, professional teachers. The board determines the standards and practices that will serve the state's teachers and teacher preparation institutions. The board consists of 11 members, appointed by the Governor.