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Kindergarten licensure

Are you a practicing Minnesota teacher with an elementary (grades 1–6) education license?

Until June 30, 2010, you can add the state’s newly required kindergarten licensure for elementary teachers without going through an entire re-licensure process.

The U of M kindergarten licensure program meets all Minnesota State requirements for preparation in this area. If you have been teaching on a variance, now is the time to add the needed kindergarten licensure.

You will need to complete the additional licensure application prior to registering for the course. You will need a copy of your

  1. current resume
  2. current teaching license
  3. official transcripts except if U of M

The $55 application fee is waived for this abbreviated program.

send ALL of these to:
Student Services; U of M; 110 Wulling Hall; 86 Pleasant St. SE; Minneapolis, MN 55455

THEN register for:

CI 5254—Kindergarten Methods
Purpose of kindergarten, its place in elementary program. Curriculum appropriate for needs of age group, including children with special needs. Assessment procedures, role of classroom teacher.

and concurrently

CI 5190—Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction

Contact Colin Rogness for more details.

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