In Oregon, educator candidates become eligible for a state educator license by completing coursework, student teaching and assessments, used to determine their status as program completers. Once all criteria are met, candidates can then be recommended to Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TPSC) for an educator license. Assessments during a program include subject matter test(s), edTPA a nationally-scored assessment, and in the case of Early Intervention Special Education Initial License or Endorsement Program, a locally scored summative assessment. For information on Oregon testing requirements please refer to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission website.
Tools of multiple measure are available to programs to assist candidates for whom tests or assessments present a barrier to program completion. Currently, the teacher licensure programs in the COE have processes for utilizing the multiple measures tools which were developed by TSPC.
International Teacher Education Program
The College of Education offers an International Teacher Education Program for students who hold teaching licenses in other countries and who are seeking an Oregon teaching license. It is designed to meet the Preliminary Teaching License requirements set forth by Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Through an individualized planned program, students fulfill all of the requirements stated above for the Graduate Teacher Education Program through either equivalency, substitution, or current coursework/classroom experiences. A 6-credit student teaching experience is required, along with a minimum of 17 credits of coursework taken at PSU. Candidates will need to pass a state required performance assessment. For admissions procedures, testing requirements, and an appointment with program faculty, please call the COE at 503-725-4619.