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Guide to CTE Licensure
Table of Contents
General Guidance for All Applicants 3
Overview of CTE in Oregon 3
Oregon CTE Licensure Pathways 3
CTE Endorsements 4
Working with a CTE Regional Coordinator and/or District Coordinator 5
Definitions 7
SECTION 1: Guidance for Applicants Coming Directly from Business and Industry 9
Contacting your CTE Regional and/or District Coordinator 9
Restricted CTE Application Requirements 9
Work Experience Requirements 9
Education Requirements 10
The Role of the Instructor Appraisal Committee 11
Professional Development Plans 12
Applying for a Restricted CTE License with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) 13
Renewal of the Restricted CTE License 13
SECTION 2: Guidance for Applicants Adding a CTE Endorsement to a Current Oregon Teaching License
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Contacting your CTE Regional or District Coordinator 15
CTE Endorsement Application Requirements 15
Work Experience Requirements 15
Education Requirements 16
The Role of the Instructor Appraisal Committee 17
Professional Development Plans 18
Applying to Add a CTE Endorsement with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) 18
License for Conditional Assignment 19
SECTION 3: Guidance for Applicants Holding a CTE License in Another State 21
Contacting your CTE Regional or District Coordinator 21
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Reciprocal CTE License Application Requirements 21
Applying with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) 22
SECTION 4: Guidance for Applying for a Preliminary CTE License 23
Contacting your CTE Regional or District Coordinator 23
Preliminary CTE Application Requirements 23
Applying with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) 23
SECTION 5: Guidance for Applying for a Professional CTE License 24
Professional CTE Application Requirements 24
Applying with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) 25
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General Guidance for All Applicants
Overview of CTE in Oregon
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is content, programs, and instructional strategies based
on business and industry skill sets and needs. Instruction incorporates standards-based
academic content, technical skills, and workplace behaviors necessary for success in careers of
the 21st century. CTE incorporates applied learning that contributes to the individual’s
development of higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general
employability skills, technical skills, occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of an
industry, including entrepreneurship.
CTE comprises programs offered in six career areas: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource
Systems; Arts, Information and Communications; Business and Management; Health
Sciences; Human Resources; and Industrial and Engineering Systems. CTE educators provide
intentional programs in high wage, in-demand areas, preparing and supporting students in
acquiring the technical skills, professional practices, and academic knowledge critical for
success in highly-skilled careers.
CTE Programs of Study (POS) are designed by secondary and postsecondary partners to be a
series of complete, yet non-duplicative, career-focused courses. Programs of Study emphasize
employability skills acquired in applied career content. A Program of Study describes an arc of
education and related experiences that begins with foundational, career-related learning and
culminates in related postsecondary learning and/or progression to a related career.
CTE teachers play a critical role in supporting students in grades 6 through 12 as they explore
and develop their career interests while building essential skills that will enhance their future
career and education success.
Oregon CTE Licensure Pathways
The CTE licensure/application is a two-part process in Oregon. Applicants for CTE licenses apply
both with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Teacher Standards and
Practices Commission (TSPC). In addition to completing one of the application types described
below, applicants for CTE licenses must apply directly to TSPC for the license or endorsement
they seek. Failing to apply to TSPC for the license or endorsement will result in an incomplete
process.
● Applying directly from Business and Industry
Applicants from Business and Industry who are eligible for CTE licensure apply for the
Restricted CTE License in the career area for which they are qualified to teach. The
Restricted CTE Teaching License qualifies its holder to teach in an ODE-approved Career
and Technical Education Program of Study in an Oregon school district, education
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service district, or charter school assignment. The Restricted CTE Teaching License is
issued to qualified individuals who have at least an associate degree or equivalent, and
relevant and documented industry work experience, but have not completed a teacher
preparation program.
● Adding a CTE endorsement to a current Oregon teaching license
Applicants holding a current Oregon teaching license may apply for a CTE Endorsement
in the career area for which they are qualified to teach. Only Commission-adopted CTE
endorsements may be added to teaching licenses. To add an endorsement to an existing
teaching license, the applicant must complete the ODE-approved CTE application
process, which may include completion of a CTE Professional Development Plan. ODE
may require the licensed teacher to complete additional work experience or education
through the CTE Professional Development Plan and the License for Conditional
Assignment (LCA) process.
● Applying with a CTE license from another state
Applicants holding a non-CTE (regular) teaching license OR a CTE teaching license with
CTE endorsement(s) from another state must complete the ODE Reciprocal CTE
application process. Upon completion of the ODE CTE application process, the applicant
may be eligible for the Restricted CTE, Preliminary CTE, or Professional CTE license,
depending on the individual qualifications.
CTE Endorsements
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Systems CTE endorsements include:
● Agriculture Science and Technology
● Natural Resources Management
● Environmental Services
Arts, Information and Communications CTE endorsements include:
● Publishing and Broadcasting
● Information and Communications Technology
● Visual, Performing and Media Arts
Business and Management CTE endorsements include:
● Business Management and Administration
● Finance
● Hospitality and Tourism
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● Marketing
● Culinary
Health Sciences CTE endorsements include:
● Health Sciences
● Biotechnology and Research
● Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services
Human Resources CTE endorsements include:
● Education and Related Fields
● Government and Public Administration
● Human Services
● Public Services
Industrial and Engineering Systems CTE endorsements include:
● Construction Technology
● Engineering Technology
● Transportation Technology
● Manufacturing Technology
Working with a CTE Regional Coordinator and/or District
Coordinator
Regional Coordinators Support CTE Programs and Teachers by:
● Providing technical assistance and facilitation with CTE licensure and Program of Study
needs or requirements.
● Collaborating with district administrators and HR offices in the hiring process for CTE
teachers.
● Coordinating meetings between secondary and postsecondary partners and business
advisory committees to facilitate alignment and articulation.
● Guiding and supporting the CTE Licensure and Program of Study application process.
● Representing their region at state meetings and collaborating with CTE colleagues
around the state.
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Note that Regional Coordinators who manage regional consortia have additional duties related
to the annual Perkins grant application, reporting and fiscal processes.
School Based CTE Administrators Support CTE Programs and Teachers by:
● Complying with federal, state, and—if applicable—local assurances and fiscal
requirements.
● Overseeing the professional development of CTE instructors and ensuring they are
meeting requirements before expending funds.
● Providing ODE all requested data regarding CTE students and programs.
● Facilitating master schedules to ensure that students are able to access the sequence of
courses needed to complete a Program of Study with high quality instruction.
● Offering dual credit, industry recognized credentials, and/or other opportunities for
students to demonstrate their skills, all of which help to provide smooth transitions.
Note that administrators who receive direct Perkins grants have additional duties related to the
annual Perkins grant application, reporting, and fiscal processes.
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Definitions
Approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program - A CTE program, approved by the
Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
Business and Industry Work Experience - Previous and documented work experience or
planned and coordinated industry experience. Candidates for CTE licensure must complete at
least 2,000 hours of relevant and documented industry work experience in the requested CTE
endorsement area. Such experience may include employment, internships, or volunteer
experience.
Instructor Appraisal Committee (IAC) - A committee organized locally to evaluate and assess
how the teacher candidate can best fill the instructor role in the local CTE Program of Study.
The IAC is involved in the licensure process to help determine what professional development,
educational courses/experiences, and/or industry experience the teacher may need to be
successful in that program. The IAC is composed of industry professionals that are involved at
the advisory committee level of the local program or the aligned or articulated community
college. These individuals are heavily involved in the industry and understand the industry
standards that should be met by the program.
Mentor - A teacher holding a Preliminary, Professional, or Teacher Leader teaching license who
guides and supports a novice teacher holding a Restricted CTE Teaching License with
instructional planning and preparation, delivery of classroom instruction, classroom
management, assessment of student performance, and professional development. The
assigned mentor is approved by ODE on the CTE licensure application.
Planned and Coordinated Work Experiences - Activities prescribed by the Instructor Appraisal
Committee, designed to give the applicant the requisite knowledge and skills of the industry
directly related to the CTE Program of Study in which they will be teaching. These activities
should provide the necessary time and practice to allow the teacher the ability to teach the
appropriate technical skills to students.
Professional Development Plan (PDP) - A plan for professional development that prepares and
develops the applicant for CTE instructional assignments. The plan must be developed and
completed as provided in OAR 584-230-0070, CTE Professional Development Plans.
Regional CTE Coordinator - An individual hired by a local educational agency or community
college and officially recognized by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to specifically
coordinate the ODE-approved regional system of Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Significant Progress - Significant progress toward completion of CTE Professional Development
Plan requirements means the applicant has made a confirmed commitment in each year the
license is held toward completing the CTE Professional Development Plan submitted upon
application to TSPC. Fifty percent of required coursework/work experience must be completed
by the end of Year 2.
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Waivers - As provided in OAR 584-230-0100, the Instructor Appraisal Committee may
recommend a waiver of the industry work experience or the associate degree requirements for
the Restricted CTE license. The waiver recommendation must include the basis for the
recommendation.
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SECTION 1: Guidance for Applicants Coming
Directly from Business and Industry
Contacting your CTE Regional and/or District Coordinator
The first step in the licensure process is to contact the Regional Coordinator assigned to the
region of the state in which you want to teach. Generally, applicants will have been offered and
accepted a job from a sponsoring school district, and the administration will provide the
introduction to the Regional Coordinator. However, individuals from business and industry who
want to teach in a CTE classroom may contact their nearest Regional Coordinator for advice on
how to get started.
Regional Coordinators assist applicants with the CTE licensure process, which includes:
● Completing the Restricted CTE License Application.
● Acquiring the Instructor Appraisal Committee’s (IAC) recommendation for licensure on
an approved ODE form.
● Obtaining a copy of the signed CTE Professional Development Plan (PDP) indicating the
expectations for the CTE teacher over the three years of the license.
● Documenting the name and credentials of the identified CTE mentor.
● Attaching transcripts of an associate degree or higher AND documented business and
industry work experience.
Restricted CTE Application Requirements
The Restricted CTE Teaching License qualifies a teacher to teach in an ODE-approved CTE
Program of Study in an Oregon school district, education service district, or charter school
assignment. The Restricted CTE Teaching License is issued to qualified individuals who have at
least an associate degree or equivalent, and relevant and documented industry work
experience, but have not completed a teacher preparation program.
The Restricted CTE Teaching License requires sponsorship of an ODE-approved sponsor.
Sponsors may include public schools and districts, charter schools, education service districts,
postsecondary institutions, private prekindergarten through grade 12 schools, and other
entities as approved by ODE.
Work Experience Requirements
CTE licensure is designed for teachers in high school CTE Programs of Study preparing students
for specific career areas, and places a strong emphasis on business and industry work
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experience. To qualify for a Restricted CTE license, applicants must show recent and relevant
knowledge of a significant portion of the industry in which they want to teach. Requirements
for industry experience are:
● Documented work experience of at least 2,000 hours of verifiable employment,
internship, or volunteer experience in a career field specifically related to the applicant’s
teaching focus; OR
● Related industry certification or licensure; OR
● A waiver of the work experience requirement recommended by the IAC, dated and
signed within 90 days of the date of application to ODE. The waiver, which is advisory
only, must include the basis for the recommendation, including:
○ The applicant’s work experience or training justifying waiver of the work
experience requirement for the Restricted CTE teaching license.
○ The IAC’s recommendations related to the CTE Professional Development Plan.
○ A signed copy of the CTE Professional Development Plan.
Education Requirements
Because CTE teachers are expected to have extensive industry experience, their education
requirements can look different from teachers trained in a university educator preparation
program. Education requirements for a Restricted CTE license are as follows:
● All applicants must show evidence they have obtained or will obtain all of the following
specific college-level coursework:
○ Three quarter hours or two semester hours of college-level math at or above the
level required by the industry related to the applicant’s endorsement and
identified by the Instructor Appraisal Committee; AND
○ Three quarter hours or two semester hours of college-level language arts or
speech at the one hundred level or higher as identified by the IAC.
● If a CTE licensure applicant has at least a bachelor’s degree or higher and has completed
an accredited CTE teacher preparation program, no further educational requirements
are needed.
● If an applicant has at least an associate degree or higher but has not completed an
approved CTE teacher preparation program, the applicant will need to complete 18
quarter credit hours or 12 semester credit hours of teacher preparation courses during
the three years of the Restricted License. These courses can be taken from any
approved CTE teacher preparation program or any accredited community college
offering similar course titles, as long as the course objectives and outcomes align. The
credit hours (at least three quarter hours or two semester hours each) must include:
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○ Introduction to Career and Technical Education in Oregon;
○ Classroom Management;
○ Culturally Responsive Practices, including responsiveness to the instructional
needs of students from historically underrepresented, underserved
communities; students from all socio-economic situations; and students who
require special education services;
○ Human Development for adolescent and older children;
○ Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies and Assessment; AND
○ At least three quarter hours or two semester hours in Instructional Methodology
in how to teach mathematics to secondary learners; OR
○ At least three quarter hours or two semester hours in Instructional Methodology
in how to teach reading or writing and literacy to secondary learners.
● If an applicant does not have an associate degree or higher, the Instructor Appraisal
Committee may recommend a waiver for the associate degree requirement. The IAC’s
recommendation for waiver is advisory only and may be denied by ODE. The waiver
recommendation must include:
○ The applicant’s applicable academic preparation justifying the waiver of the
associate degree requirement for the teaching license;
○ The IAC’s recommendation related to the Professional Development Plan that
must meet all of the education requirements listed above; AND
○ A signed copy of the Professional Development Plan.
Note that the Instructor Appraisal Committee may recommend requirements in addition to
those described above if they determine additional education would best prepare an applicant
for success.
The Role of the Instructor Appraisal Committee
The Instructor Appraisal Committee (IAC) is a group of industry and education experts
appointed by the sponsoring school district to evaluate applicants for CTE licensure education
and work experience related to the specific career area in which they will teach, and make
specific recommendations for professional development. These recommendations are
documented in the form of a Professional Development Plan that guides applicants through the
first three years of teaching. General guidelines for Instructor Appraisal Committees are:
● A minimum of five members is required.
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● At least two members must be in education. Education representatives may be from
public or private secondary or postsecondary institutions. The educators must possess
current and substantial knowledge of pedagogy, instructional practices, assessment
practices, classroom management, and educational policy. Secondary representatives
must hold a valid TSPC license. Postsecondary representatives should be from the
applicant’s endorsement program area.
● Business and industry representatives may either be employees or employers of the
business or industry related to the CTE program area to be taught. The representative
should possess current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of the technical and
environmental requirements, and the standards of behavior required, of the specific
business or industry.
● Membership includes a district administrator or CTE Director as an official member.
● Membership includes at least one advisory committee member for the Program of
Study.
● The Regional Coordinator or appropriate ODE program specialist is to serve as the
facilitator for the IAC.
Note that the district may appoint non-voting ex-officio members if needed.
Professional Development Plans
The Professional Development Plan (PDP) is a document created by the IAC that outlines
education and/or work experience requirements to be completed by the applicant over the
three years of a Restricted CTE License. This plan is designed to be a collaborative effort among
the school district, the applicant, Regional Coordinator, and the IAC. The PDP must:
● Be signed by both the district and the applicant. The employing school district will keep
a copy and track progress of the plan to be reported to TSPC at the time of license
renewal.
● Include assurance that the district has assigned an appropriately licensed administrator
to monitor the progress and timely completion of the PDP. The administrator must be
identified in the application materials.
● Include assurance that the district has assigned and identified an appropriately trained
mentor.
● Include all activities identified by the IAC that address relevant CTE professional
development needs, including verifiable work experience, and coursework that
specifically relates to CTE.
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Applying for a Restricted CTE License with the Teacher
Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)
Applying for a Restricted CTE License requires applying with both the Oregon Department of
Education (ODE) and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), which is the
educator licensing agency in the state. A completed TSPC application must be submitted
directly through the eLicensing portal. New applicants use the Sign Up button to create a
username and password to begin the process. Once logged in, applicants use the “Submit New
Application" button and follow instructions.
In addition to submitting the ODE application through the process described in the previous
section, an applicant for CTE licensure must:
● Obtain a passing score on a Commission-approved test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon
civil rights and professional ethics;
● Complete a background clearance that includes:
○ Furnishing fingerprints, if required;
○ Providing satisfactory responses to character questions in the form and manner
prescribed by the Commission; and
● Submit a complete and correct application through eLicensing, including payment of all
required fees.
Renewal of the Restricted CTE License
Timeline
● For applications received from July 1 through December 31, the first Restricted CTE
Teacher License is valid through June 30 of the school year for which it is issued.
● For applications received from January 1 through June 30, the first Restricted CTE
Teacher License is valid through June 30 of the following school year unless otherwise
requested by the sponsoring district.
● All subsequent Restricted CTE teaching licenses will expire on June 30.
Application for Renewal
To be eligible for the first reissue of a Restricted CTE Teaching License, an applicant must
submit the following to TSPC through the eLicensing portal:
● A renewal application, including payment of all required fees.
● A statement from the sponsor on organization letterhead that verifies:
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o the applicant continues to be sponsored by an ODE-approved sponsor. If the
applicant is employed in a CTE teaching position, the sponsor must be the
employing school, district, college or other institution; and
o the applicant is on target to meet the qualifications for the Preliminary CTE
Teaching License by the end of the final term (after second reissue) of the
Restricted CTE Teaching License. (Districts use a PEER form to submit annual
professional development activities.)
● The names of the supervisory administrator and CTE mentor, if the applicant is
employed in a CTE teaching position.
To be eligible for the second reissue of a Restricted CTE Teaching License, an applicant must
submit:
● A renewal application, including payment of all required fees.
● A statement from the sponsor on organization letterhead that verifies:
o the applicant continues to be sponsored by an ODE-approved sponsor. If the
applicant is employed in a CTE teaching position, the sponsor must be the
employing school, district, college, or other institution; and
o the applicant has completed more than 50 percent of the approved Professional
Development Plan in order to meet the qualifications for the Preliminary CTE
Teaching License by the end of the final term (after second reissue) of the
Restricted CTE Teaching License. (Districts use a PEER form to submit annual
professional development activities.)
● The names of the supervisory administrator and CTE mentor, if the applicant is
employed in a CTE teaching position.
Upon expiration of the final term (after second reissue) of the Restricted CTE Teaching License,
a teacher must meet all the requirements of the Preliminary CTE Teaching License. The
educator may apply for the Preliminary CTE Teaching License at any time Restricted CTE License
requirements are met prior to the expiration of the final term of that license.
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SECTION 2: Guidance for Applicants Adding a
CTE Endorsement to a Current Oregon
Teaching License
Contacting your CTE Regional or District Coordinator
The first step in adding a CTE endorsement to your license is to contact the Regional
Coordinator assigned to the region of the state in which you want to teach.
Regional Coordinators assist applicants with the CTE licensure process, which includes:
● Completing the CTE Endorsement Application.
● Collaborating with local administrators to acquire the Instructor Appraisal Committee’s
(IAC) recommendation for licensure on an approved ODE form.
● Obtaining a copy of the signed CTE Professional Development Plan (PDP), if applicable,
indicating the expectations for the CTE teacher over the three years of the license.
● Documenting the name and credentials of the identified CTE mentor.
● Documenting business and industry work experience.
CTE Endorsement Application Requirements
The purpose of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) endorsement on a license is to indicate
the CTE career areas for which a teacher is authorized to teach. Only TSPC-adopted CTE
endorsements may be added to teaching licenses.
To add an endorsement to an existing teaching license, the applicant must complete the ODE-
approved CTE application process, which may include completion of a CTE Professional
Development Plan. ODE may require the licensed teacher to complete additional work
experience or education through the CTE Professional Development Plan and the License for
Conditional Assignment process.
Work Experience Requirements
CTE licensure is designed for teachers in high school CTE Programs of Study preparing students
for specific career areas, and places a strong emphasis on business and industry work
experience. To qualify to add a CTE endorsement, applicants must show recent and relevant
knowledge of a significant portion of the industry in which they want to teach. Requirements
for industry experience are:
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● Documented work experience of at least 2,000 hours of verifiable employment,
internship, or volunteer experience in a career field specifically related to the applicant’s
teaching focus; OR
● Related industry certification or licensure; OR
● A waiver of the work experience requirement recommended by the IAC, dated and
signed within 90 days of the date of application to ODE. The waiver, which is advisory
only, must include the basis for the recommendation, including:
○ The applicant’s work experience or training justifying waiver of the work
experience requirement for the Restricted CTE teaching license.
○ The IAC’s recommendations related to the CTE Professional Development Plan.
○ A signed copy of the CTE Professional Development Plan.
Candidates for CTE endorsements who do not have at least 2,000 hours of relevant and
documented industry work experience in the requested CTE endorsement area may be
required to complete a Planned and Coordinated Work Experience, which must comprise at
least 667 hours of employment, internship, or volunteer experience. A Planned and
Coordinated Work Experience equals three hours of Previous and Documented Work
Experience, and may be combined with previous and documented industry-related work hours
to meet the work experience requirements.
Planned and Coordinated Work Experiences must be included in the Professional Development
Plan recommended by the Instructor Appraisal Committee, and designed to increase business
and industry knowledge and skills specifically related to the applicant’s endorsement area.
Note that alternatives to 2,000 hours of work experience requirement may include related
industry certification or licensure OR related technical courses from an accredited community
college or other accredited institution. One technical course credit is equal to 20 hours of
industry experience.
Education Requirements
If an applicant has not completed an approved CTE teacher preparation program, the applicant
may be required to take additional coursework as outlined in OAR 584-230-0070. These courses
can be taken from any approved CTE teacher preparation program or any accredited
community college offering similar course titles, as long as the course objectives and outcomes
align. Required coursework for CTE licenses includes:
● Introduction to Career and Technical Education in Oregon;
● Classroom Management;
● Culturally Responsive Practices, including responsiveness to the instructional needs of
students from historically underrepresented, underserved communities; students from
all socio-economic situations; and students who require special education services;
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● Human Development for older children and adolescents;
● Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies and Assessment; AND
● At least three quarter hours or two semester hours in Instructional Methodology in how
to teach mathematics to secondary learners; OR
● At least three quarter hours or two semester hours in Instructional Methodology in how
to teach reading or writing and literacy to secondary learners.
Note that it is likely that currently licensed teachers will not need more than the Introduction to
CTE in Oregon.
The Role of the Instructor Appraisal Committee
The Instructor Appraisal Committee (IAC) is a group of industry and education experts
appointed by the school district to evaluate applicants for CTE licensure education and work
experience related to the specific career area in which they will teach, and make specific
recommendations for professional development. These recommendations are documented in
the form of a Professional Development Plan. General guidelines for Instructor Appraisal
Committees are:
● A minimum of five members is required.
● At least two members must be from business and industry. Representatives may either
be employees or employers of the business or industry related to the CTE program area
to be taught. The representative should possess current, relevant, and substantial
knowledge of the technical and environmental requirements, and the standards of
behavior required, of the specific business or industry.
● Education representatives may be from public or private secondary or postsecondary
institutions. The educators must possess current and substantial knowledge of
pedagogy, instructional practices, assessment practices, classroom management, and
educational policy. Secondary representatives must hold a valid TSPC license.
Postsecondary representatives should be from the applicant’s endorsement program
area.
● Membership includes a district administrator or CTE Director as an official member.
● Membership includes at least one advisory committee member for the Program of
Study.
● The Regional Coordinator or appropriate ODE program specialist is to serve as the
facilitator for the IAC.
● The district may appoint non-voting ex-officio members if needed.
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Note that pursuant to OAR 584-230-0080, the ODE may certify industry work experience
pursuant to this rule in lieu of the IAC process. A Commission-approved Oregon educator
preparation program may certify work experience pursuant to this rule for pre-service
candidates applying for a Preliminary Teaching License with a CTE endorsement.
Professional Development Plans
The Professional Development Plan (PDP) is a document created by the IAC that outlines
education and/or work experience requirements to be completed by the applicant for a CTE
endorsement. This plan is designed to be a collaborative effort among the school district, the
applicant, Regional Coordinator, and the IAC. The PDP must:
● Be signed by both the district and the applicant. The employing school district will keep
a copy and track progress of the plan to be reported to TSPC at the time of license
renewal.
● Include assurance that the district has assigned an appropriately-licensed administrator
to monitor the progress and timely completion of the PDP. The administrator must be
identified in the application materials.
● Include assurance that the district has assigned and identified an appropriately trained
mentor.
● Include all activities identified by the IAC that address relevant CTE professional
development needs, including verifiable work experience, and coursework that
specifically relates to CTE.
Applying to Add a CTE Endorsement with the Teacher
Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)
Adding a CTE Endorsement to your license requires applying with both the Oregon Department
of Education (ODE) and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). In addition to
submitting the ODE application described above, a completed TSPC application must be
submitted directly through the eLicensing portal. Once logged in, applicants follow instructions
to add the endorsement using the “Submit New Application” button (unless professional
development requirements result in the application for a License for Conditional Assignment, as
described in the next section). The eLicensing Tutorial web page provides additional
information. Please check with your regional or district coordinator to confirm the correct
endorsement to be added.
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License for Conditional Assignment
An Oregon school district may request a License for Conditional Assignment (LCA) for any
educator holding a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader, Legacy, or Reciprocal teaching
license. In the case of adding a CTE endorsement, the purpose of an LCA is to allow a school
district to request that an educator be allowed to teach in an endorsement area for which the
educator is not authorized until certain professional development requirements are completed.
It is common for a teacher adding a CTE endorsement to hold an LCA while the education
requirement of an Introduction to CTE is being completed, or while additional work experience
is accrued.
An LCA requires sponsorship by the employing school district, as provided below:
● A district must apply for an LCA by October 31 for the fall term; thereafter, the LCA must
be applied for within two weeks after the assignment has begun.
● A district must provide professional assistance specific to the assignment for the
educator during the first year of the conditional.
● The LCA is restricted to use within the sponsoring district.
Applying for the first LCA:
To be eligible for an LCA, an applicant must:
● Hold an active and valid qualifying non-provisional Oregon license;
● Receive approval from ODE for an endorsement application with Professional
Development Plan recommended by an IAC;
● Provide a statement from sponsoring district that requests the LCA be authorized and
that assures the district will provide professional assistance to the educator; and
● Submit an application through the eLicensing portal, including payment of all required
fees.
Renewing/Extending the LCA:
The LCA is not renewable, but must be reauthorized. To be eligible for the first reauthorization
of the LCA, an applicant must:
● Hold an active and valid qualifying non-provisional Oregon license.
● Provide a statement from sponsoring district that:
○ Requests the LCA be reauthorized.
○ Assures the district will continue to provide professional assistance to the
educator.
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○ Assures the educator is on target to meet the qualifications for the endorsement
or license by the end of the educator’s eligibility for LCA authorizations.
● Submit a complete and correct application in the form and manner required by the
Commission, including payment of all required fees.
To be eligible to apply for the second reauthorization of the LCA, an applicant must:
● Hold an active and valid qualifying non-provisional Oregon license.
● Provide a statement from sponsoring district requesting the LCA.
● Provide a statement from sponsoring district that:
○ Requests the LCA be reauthorized.
○ Assures the district will continue to provide professional assistance to the
educator.
○ Assures the educator is on target to meet the qualifications for the endorsement
or license by the end of the educator’s eligibility for LCA authorizations.
● Submit a complete and correct application in the form and manner required by the
Commission, including payment of all required fees.
After the final LCA has expired, the educator must have completed all requirements necessary
to add the CTE endorsement.
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SECTION 3: Guidance for Applicants Holding a
CTE License in Another State
Contacting your CTE Regional or District Coordinator
If you know where you will apply for a CTE position in Oregon, contact the Regional
Coordinator assigned to the region of the state in which you want to teach.
Regional Coordinators assist applicants with the CTE licensure process, which includes:
● Assistance with completing the application.
● Acquiring the Instructor Appraisal Committee’s (IAC) recommendation for licensure on
an approved ODE form, if required to obtain an Oregon CTE license.
● Obtaining a copy of the signed CTE Professional Development Plan (PDP), indicating the
expectations for the CTE teacher.
● Documenting the name and credentials of the identified CTE mentor.
● Documenting business and industry work experience.
If you do not have a position in mind, please contact margaret.mahoney@ode.state.or.us with
application questions.
Reciprocal CTE License Application Requirements
An Oregon Reciprocal Teaching License allows you to teach in Oregon for one year while you
work on qualifying for an Oregon Preliminary or Professional Teaching license. For more
information on applying for an Oregon teaching license from out of state, please contact the
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission at www.oregon.gov/tspc.
To apply for a CTE license from out-of-state, you must complete the CTE Reciprocal License
Application for Out-of-State Applicants and include:
● Business and industry experience verification
● Education experience verification
● Required signatures
● Oregon and US Civil Rights Exam
● Copy of Out-of-State license
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Applying with the Teacher Standards and Practices
Commission (TSPC)
Obtaining an Oregon CTE license requires applying with both the Oregon Department of
Education (ODE) and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). In addition to
submitting the ODE application described above, a completed TSPC application must be
submitted directly through the eLicensing portal. Once logged in, applicants follow instructions
to apply for the license. If endorsements available do not reflect a direct match, please choose
the endorsement label closest to your existing license.
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SECTION 4: Guidance for Applying for a
Preliminary CTE License
The Preliminary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching License qualifies its holder to
teach in an ODE-approved Career and Technical Education program(s). The Preliminary CTE
License is issued to new teachers who have successfully completed requirements of the
Restricted CTE Teaching License. The Preliminary CTE Teaching License is valid for three years
and is renewable. The license may be renewed continuously until the applicant has met both
the advanced competencies and experience requirements for the Professional CTE Teaching
License.
Contacting your CTE Regional or District Coordinator
The first step in applying for your Preliminary CTE License is to contact your CTE district or
regional coordinator.
Regional Coordinators assist applicants with the CTE licensure process, which includes:
● Completing the CTE Preliminary License Application.
● Verifying the CTE Professional Development Plan (PDP), indicating the expectations for
the CTE teacher over the three years of the Restricted License have been met.
Preliminary CTE Application Requirements
To be eligible for a Preliminary CTE License, an application must provide evidence of
completion of the Professional Development Plan required during the life of the applicant’s
Restricted CTE License.
Applying with the Teacher Standards and Practices
Commission (TSPC)
Obtaining a Preliminary CTE license requires applying with both the Oregon Department of
Education (ODE) and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). In addition to
submitting the ODE application described above, a completed TSPC application must be
submitted directly through the eLicensing portal. Once logged in, applicants follow instructions
to apply for the license.
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SECTION 5: Guidance for Applying for a
Professional CTE License
The Professional CTE Teaching License is a license that qualifies its holder to teach courses in an
ODE-approved Career and Technical Education Program of Study. The Professional CTE
Teaching License signifies that the educator is an experienced teacher who has successfully
demonstrated an advanced level of educator knowledge, skills, and dispositions. The
Professional CTE Teaching License is valid for five years and is renewable.
Professional CTE Application Requirements
TSPC has approved the following advanced professional education programs to develop
advanced level competencies required for promotion to the Professional CTE License:
● Advanced Professional Development Program developed by the applicant in conjunction
with the employing district that includes professional development specifically tailored
to the performance goals of the novice teacher to advance to a professional teacher
level. For a more complete description of an Advanced Professional Development
Program, see OAR 584-230-0030.
● A Degree Program: Admission to and completion of a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral
degree program that is reasonably related to improving the pedagogy skills or subject-
matter knowledge of the endorsement(s) on the Preliminary CTE license. The program
must be regionally accredited or foreign equivalent.
● Advanced Licensure: Admission to and completion of a Commission-approved advanced
licensure program.
● National Board Certification: National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
certification, Career and Technical Education.
● ODE-approved and nationally recognized Professional Certification(s) related to the
Career and Technical Education program area.
● Other acceptable advanced coursework or assessment approved by the TSPC Executive
Director or the Director of Licensure as provided in OAR 584-200-0100, Waiver of
Licensure Requirements by the Commission.
All evidence of advanced professional education programs must be equal to at least 150
professional development units as calculated in OAR 584-255-0010(3) and must have been
obtained by the applicant after the date of issuance of their first non-provisional teaching
license in Oregon.
To qualify for the Professional CTE Teaching License, an educator must obtain:
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(a) Full-time Experience: Four full of years teaching experience in a 1.0 assignment; or
(b) Part-time Experience: Six full years of teaching experience in at least a .50 to .99
assignment. NOTE: Teaching experience of .49 or less is not eligible to meet any
teaching experience requirement.
The applicant must obtain the teaching experience while holding a Restricted CTE, CTE I, CTE II,
Reciprocal, Preliminary CTE or equivalent non-provisional CTE license from a National
Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) jurisdiction.
The teaching experience must include a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) or direct
instruction of students as provided and must occur in an ODE-approved Career and Technical
Education Program.
Applying with the Teacher Standards and Practices
Commission (TSPC)
Obtaining a Professional CTE License requires applying with the Teacher Standards and
Practices Commission (TSPC). A completed TSPC application must be submitted directly through
the eLicensing portal. Once logged in, applicants follow instructions to apply for the license.
