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Special Permissions Summer Updates and Reminders

7/25/2025 10:02:02 AM

Cross-Curricular Delivery Permissions Process Changes

PELSB has enacted changes to the Cross-Curricular Delivery Permissions (CCDP) request process. All public school districts and charter schools who are using or applying for a CCDP (including SAAP approved) must submit a program narrative once every five years, effective July 1, 2025.

Public school districts and charter schools should continue to use the current CCDP request form (available on the Special Permissions page), and ensure that one Program Narrative has been submitted for your district or school as required.

Public school districts and charter schools are required to submit one Program Narrative (Section 4) that includes the following:

  • Public school district or charter school name.
  • Number of years the CCDP program has been used.
  • Description of the district or charter school's CCDP program delivery model, including an explanation of how the program aligns to a Cross-Curricular approach.
  • What resources the district or charter school is providing to support the teacher in teaching content outside of their licensure area.
  • The teacher's role and responsibilities in developing curricula, presenting material, assessing student work, and the teacher's ability to adjust curricula to meet student needs.

This updated process will ensure that the teacher is being provided supports to be successful in teaching outside of their licensure field/scope. This change will reduce time spent on writing a program narrative - with submissions only required every five years, rather than annually. If a CCDP has already been submitted for School Year 2025-2026 without the Program Narrative, the school district or charter school will be contacted by PELSB's Licensure Permission Specialist via email to complete the Program Narrative.


Out-of-Field Permission (OFP) Request Process

PELSB has created an infographic outlining the OFP request process. This infographic is a general overview - for further details, please visit the Special Permissions page or direct questions to special.permission.PELSB@state.mn.us. When submitting a request, please ensure that you are using the most recent OFP request form, available on the Special Permissions Page.

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