Teacher Licensure in Support of the 2019 Science Standards



Teacher Licensure in Support of the 2019 Science StandardsBackgroundMDE remains in frequent communication with the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to identify solutions for teachers who are impacted by changes outlined in the 2019 Academic Standards in Science. This document provides clarification on the present requirements and opportunities.2019 Academic Standards in Science Benchmark Assignments These assignments are scheduled for implementation by the 2024-25 school year. The 2019 academic standards and benchmarks in science are available on the Minnesota Department of Education Academic Standards Science webpage () and the Academic Standards in Science Implementation webpage.Grades K-5 – Life Science, Physical Science and Earth and Space Science benchmarks at each grade 6th Grade – Earth and Space Science benchmarks7th Grade – Life Science benchmarks8th Grade – Physical Science benchmarksGrades 9-12 – Life Science, Earth and Space Science, plus either Physics or Chemistry benchmarksGraduation Requirements in ScienceGraduation requirements are outlined in Minnesota Statutes 2021, section 120B.024 and include: Three credits of science, including at least one credit of biology, one credit of chemistry or physics, and one elective credit of science. The combination of credits under this clause must be sufficient to satisfy (i) all of the academic standards in either chemistry or physics and (ii) all other academic standards in science.Resolution to support teachers and schools navigating changes to the K-12 Science Standards and BenchmarksThe Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board has adopted a resolution that waives OFP posting requirements for Tier 3 and 4 science teachers who have been impacted by MDE’s proposed science rule changes. More information can be found on the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) website.Teacher Licensure Rules The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) establishes the rules governing teacher licensure. Common science licenses include: A teacher with a grades 5-8 or grades 5-9 General Science license may teach science courses in the grade level of their license (Minnesota Statutes, section 8710.4750, subdivision 2). A teacher with a grades 5-8 General Science license may teach a physical science or integrated science course at the 9th-grade level (Minnesota Statutes, section 8710.4750, subdivision 2a).A teacher with a grades 7-12 license (life sciences, physical science, earth science) may teach related courses in that content area and in the grade level of their license (Minnesota Statutes, section 8710.4750, subdivision 2). A teacher with an elementary education license may teach science standards and benchmarks in grades K-6 (Minnesota Statutes, section 8710.3200, subdivision 2). (Note: Some licensed elementary teachers are only licensed to teach grades 1-6.) Please see the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board Licensure Assignment Table to see which assignments a teacher may hold, by licensure field at (). Out-of-field Permission (OFP)A PELSB Out-of-field Permission (OFP) Request authorizes a licensed Tier 2, 3, or 4 teacher to teach in a field outside their licensure field(s) or grade level(s). The request is initiated by the applicant and verified by the hiring public school district. OFP is valid for up to one school year and is renewable. PELSB is responsible for reviewing and issuing OFPs. Methods of adding a science licenseAll methods are based on the science licensure standards (Minnesota Statutes, section 8710.4750, subdivision 2a) and require passing the relevant Minnesota Teacher License Exam.Be recommended by an approved teacher preparation program as having completed the courses it requires to meet the licensure standards. Complete the PELSB portfolio process. ()Science teachers with a grades 7-12 or grades 9-12 science license and three years science teaching experience within the 7-12 or 9-12 grade levels may add a license by passing the relevant PELSB license exam ().More Information For more information about Minnesota PELSB teacher licensure, visit the PELSB website (). Additional updates will be released when available. ................
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