Preliminary Steps

Preliminary Steps

• Send transcripts (official or unofficial) to our office to determine eligibility for the program by clicking on the " READY? GET STARTED HERE!" box on the left. Or you may contact us directly:

                 Kerry Schuckman, 785-628-4542, kschuckm@fhsu.edu (if your last name begins with A-M)
                 Dottie Staab, 785-628-5498, dmstaab@fhsu.edu (if your last name begins with N-Z)

• A 2.75 minimum GPA is required in the most recent 60 credit hours of college coursework. Must hold a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in the content area or with equivalent coursework in the area for which the restricted license is sought.  Heritage language speakers shall qualify as having met content equivalency for their heritage language.
• Locate a teaching position in your bachelor’s degree content area by contacting local schools directly,  or visiting www.kansasteachingjobs.com.
  
  
• Must be hired under contract to teach at least half-time. Employment as a substitute teacher will not qualify you for acceptance into the program.
  
  
• Take the Praxis exam for your content area. A passing score is required before receiving a Kansas Restricted teaching license. To register, go to  www.ets.org/praxis.
  240 Tutoring offers discounted Praxis test preparation to FHSU candidates for the following tests: Middle and Secondary English, Middle and Secondary Math, Middle and Secondary History, Middle School Science, Physical Education, and PLT. Contact Kerry Schuckman, kschuckm@fhsu.edu, to obtain the discounted rate.
  
  
• After contracted employment is secured with an accredited Kansas public or private school in the subject area you qualify for, contact our office with details of your employment.
  
  
• Apply for the KSDE Restricted license and complete fingerprinting. 
  • Application

    http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Application/Restricted-License-Application

  • Fingerprinting
    If you would need to answer “Yes” to any of the questions under #19 on the attached license application,  Form 9RL, then it is recommended that you apply for an Emergency Substitute Teaching License to determine if there is a possibility of your being able to obtain any type of teaching license.   https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation/Licensure/License-Requirements/Emergency-Substitute-License-Requirements). It is also advisable to seek to have convictions or charges expunged from your record as the earliest opportunity if legally able to and if time permits prior to applying for a teaching license. Expungement Document

• Apply for admission to the FHSU Graduate School. http://www.fhsu.edu/academic/gradschl/apply/. Select your T2T option. ( Non-degree Transition to Teaching  OR  MSE in Education Transition to Teaching )

FHSU PROGRAM POLICIES:

1. A candidate will not be issued a restricted teaching license by KSDE until the subject area assessment test has been passed.  If hired as a teacher of record in a state accredited public or private school in Kansas, a candidate may enroll in the Induction class, and Introduction to Teaching class, but may not take further courses until the restricted license is issued.  Candidates hired after the start of FHSU fall classes and planning to enter the program in January must have all requirements met (qualifying coursework, 2.75 GPA, score report for passing Praxis test) and on file with FHSU Licensure Office by two weeks prior to start of Spring semester classes.
2. In order to continue with coursework the second year, the candidate’s contract must be renewed or he/she is hired with a different state accredited public or private school in Kansas.  Further, the candidate must have made appropriate progress toward completion of the Plan of Study as defined by the following.
   • Attain at least a 3.00 GPA in those courses on the Plan of Study including a grade of “C” or higher in all courses.Incompletes in courses must be removed and an acceptable grade posted by the following dates:
     • Summer classes – by first day of Fall classes
     • Fall classes – by first day of Spring classes
     • Spring classes – by July 1
   • Candidates must take the coursework during the semester indicated on the Plan of Study. Any exceptions require approval from the Program Coordinator.
   • Candidates must continue to work closely with assigned on-site mentors
   • Candidates must continue to collaborate with FHSU University Supervisors regarding academic and non-academic professional practices.

If appropriate progress is not made, a restricted license will not be reissued and he/she cannot take additional T2T courses.  Appeals can be made with extenuating circumstances.