Oct 1, 2025 · December 9, 2025 - At the November PELSB Board Meeting, the Board adopted two new resolutions aimed at strengthening Minnesota’s educator workforce.

Teachers who currently live and work outside of Minnesota can have their clock hours and mandatory components approved by PELSB. Please use the resources below to start the process.

St. Paul, MN 55108-5111 [email protected] 651-539-4200 Walk-in Visitors Accepted Tuesday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday: 9am - 4pm Thursday: 9am - 4pm Phone hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9am - …

St. Paul, MN 55108-5111 [email protected] 651-539-4200 Walk-in Visitors Accepted Tuesday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday: 9am - 4pm Thursday: 9am - 4pm Phone hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9am - …

Apply for My First License In Minnesota, an individual must hold a license to teach in a public school. There are different requirements for licensure depending on license type and which “tiered license” …

Prior to starting the application for licensure, you will need to submit materials, including transcripts of credits, pattern of training, and degrees awarded, to a PELSB-approved evaluation service.

Contact/Find Us We are conveniently located in Saint Paul in the historic Bandana Square building. Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board 1021 Bandana Blvd. E Suite 222 …

Prior to starting the application for licensure, you will need to submit materials, including transcripts of credits, pattern of training, and degrees awarded, to a PELSB-approved evaluation service.

The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is responsible for licensing teachers and overseeing teacher preparation programs in Minnesota. Additionally, PELSB is tasked …

For an initial request, the position must be advertised for a minimum of 15 days on a PELSB approved Minnesota state job board before an application can be submitted.