https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2026-03-12T18:42:04Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-740818 March 12, 2026 - Anyone providing speech language services to a child on an IEP must either be a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). The SLPA must be licensed through the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to provide services in a school setting. 2025-12-09T21:21:36Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-715717 December 9, 2025 - At the November PELSB Board Meeting, the Board adopted two new resolutions aimed at strengthening Minnesota’s educator workforce. 2025-10-01T18:05:14Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-708242 October 1, 2025 - Learn about PELSB's summer successes, our data dashboards, and more! 2025-07-25T15:02:02Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-699640 July 25, 2025 - Information on changes to the Cross-Curricular Delivery Permissions (CCDP) request process and a new infographic outlining the process of an Out-of-Field Permissions (OFP) request. 2025-07-18T16:17:13Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-699043 July 18, 2025 - Updates from PELSB including changes to summer phone and walk-in visitor hours, the newly authorized Emergency Short-Call Substitute License, and other reminders. 2025-07-02T16:11:38Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-699035 July 2, 2025 - The Clock Hour Reporting and License Lookup systems have been updated and have new links. Please update your bookmarks accordingly. 2025-06-27T17:38:15Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-694935 June 27, 2025 - In the fall of 2024, the Board granted approval for discretionary variance requests from multiple teacher preparation providers to use the Candidate Preservice Assessment of Student Teaching (CPAST) in place of the edTPA as a teacher performance assessment for initial licensure programs with the condition that preparation providers meet reporting requirements. 2025-06-05T18:19:57Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-690650 June 5, 2025 - PELSB invites you to attend the Board's 2025 retreat, the theme of which is Emerging Trends: The Future of Education. Please join us in conversation as we consider how to best serve Minnesota's students and teachers. 2025-04-30T17:38:15Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-673985 April 30, 2025 - In the fall of 2024, the Board granted approval for discretionary variance requests from multiple teacher preparation providers to use the Candidate Preservice Assessment of Student Teaching (CPAST) in place of the edTPA as a teacher performance assessment for initial licensure programs with the condition that preparation providers meet reporting requirements. 2025-04-24T17:32:39Z https://mn.gov/pelsb/board/news/index.jsp?id=1113-681639 April 24, 2025 - As educators prepare for licensure renewal, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) would like to share some helpful tips that will streamline the renewal process for educators and school districts.