Adding Endorsements

TSPC Endorsements to Preliminary Teaching License (TSPC 584-210-0030)

When possible, obtaining added subject area endorsements is beneficial to your hiring process and career. The UOTeach Mid-High study plan is structured around you obtaining licensure in your primary endorsement area with the opportunity for you to take required coursework for adding additional subject area endorsements.

Post-licensure Added Endorsement is regulated through TSPC and provides greater leeway around academic preparation but still requires that you pass the subject area NES/ORELA test and take at least one related methods course. The e-licensure application to add the endorsement(s) can be submit after becoming licensed.

It is advantageous to take a method course in at least one additional subject area if you have a foundational knowledge base for that subject area. However, Mid-High program candidates are eligible to enroll in any Mid-High methods course, regardless of academic preparation. 

Post-Licensure Added Endorsement

Once you have your Oregon TSPC license, you will be able to apply to TSPC e-licensure to add a post-Licensure endorsement providing Evidence of Content Knowledge and Pedagogy Skills (584-220-0015)

  1. To be eligible to add an endorsement(s) you will need:
  2. A transcripts showing a passing grade for the subject area Methods course
  3. A passing subject area NES/ORELA score report
  4. To APPLY to Oregon TSPC e-licensure to additional endorsement

B. District Support

  1. Obtain sponsorship from within the district you are working to complete a practicum (district will complete TSPC PEER form)
  2. Obtain ORELA score of 220 prior to applying to TSPC to add endorsement subject area
  3. Apply to TSPC for the additional endorsement – after receiving your primary license, you will be able to apply to TSPC to add endorsement

C. Pursue Additional Program Completion

  1. Enroll in approved teacher preparation program
  2. Complete a practicum and edtpa in the new endorsement area.
  3. Obtain ORELA score of 220 prior to applying to TSPC to add endorsement subject area
  4. Apply to TSPC for the additional endorsement – after receiving your primary license, you will be able to apply to TSPC to add endorsement

NOTE: A Preliminary Teaching License is considered a first-issued license for 30 days after issuance. On the 31st day after issuance, the license becomes an “existing” Preliminary Teaching License for the purpose of adding endorsements, as provided in Division 220.