KSDE License - Apply and Search
Streamline your application and search for teaching licenses in Kansas. Simply select a year and district or input your first and last name to view your current license and history, including any new license type or a future/renewed license.
KSDE Pathways To Teacher Certification
This document helps visualize the many different factors that play a part in becoming a certified education professional.
KSDE Routes To The Classroom Chart
This document provides information on the different requirements it may take to become a credited educator.
KSDE Fingerprint Info
The Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) adopted regulation changes regarding requirements for a fingerprint-based records check. These changes will affect veteran educators who have never submitted fingerprints as part of any previous application for a Kansas certificate or license issued by KSDE.
KSDE Teacher Evaluation
The Educator Evaluations portal from Kansas State Department of Education.
Certification Bank & Micro-Credentials
NEA micro-credentials are concise, competency-based recognitions that enable educators to showcase their expertise in a specific area. Rooted in thorough research and best practices, these micro-credentials are characterized by the following:
1. Personalized: Tailor your learning journey according to your personal interests, career objectives, skill gaps, and the unique requirements of your students, school, and district.
2. Flexible: Study at your convenience, either independently or collaboratively with peers. Enjoy the freedom to learn at a time and place that suits you best.
3. Performance-based: Unlike traditional certifications that rely on passive learning, NEA micro-credentials are earned by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter. Your achievement is based on concrete evidence, not simply for attending a course.
National Board Certification
According to Kansas law, in K.S.A. 72-2166, “Kansas teachers who have attained certification from the national board and who are employed by a school district shall be paid an incentive bonus in the amount of $1,000 each school year that the teacher remains employed by a school district and retains a valid master teacher’s license.”
Some Kansas school districts pay their own incentive bonus as provided in the negotiated agreement.
K.S.A. 72-2166 also authorizes cost assistance scholarships available for teachers accepted to participate in both the initial certification and recertification processes. Candidates must complete the scholarship application.
