Special Licenses/Endorsements

These licenses and endorsements allow an educator to teach a specific subject either at the grade level of their existing license, or at any grade level K-12, depending on the area of the endorsement. The specific grade level and coursework requirements to obtain each endorsement are detailed in the documents below.

• Advanced Computer Science*

• American Sign Language

• Art

• Audiological Services

• Bilingual Education*

• Cultural Competency*

• Dance*

• Driver's Education*

• English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD)*

• Great Basin Native American Language

• Introductory Computer Science*

• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)

• Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program (JROTC)

• Music Therapist

• Music

• Navajo Language and Government of the Navajo Nation

• Occupational Therapy

• Physical Education

• Physical Education and Health

• Physical Therapy

• Reading*

• Social Emotional Academic Development (SEAD)*

• World Language*

* Endorsement requires a base teaching license. Please refer to the specific endorsement document for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I apply for a reciprocal Special license or endorsements?
A: For information on Reciprocity, please visit our New Teachers (out of state) section of the website.

Q: How do I apply for a license?
A: You must create an OPAL account and submit your electronic application and supporting documentation online to our office.

Q: What testing do I have to take for these licenses and/or endorsements?
A: For testing information, please visit the Praxis ETS Website.

• Praxis ETS Website