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The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) has shared some helpful tips to streamline the teacher license renewal process for those renewing licenses this spring or summer:
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Tier 1 and Tier 2 (renew after July 1):
- Eligible for online renewal. The online renewal application requires an applicant to confirm/update contact information, complete the Conduct Review Statement, and submit credit card payment. The application is not considered complete until the applicable verification forms are submitted to PELSB.
- First-time Tier 1 renewals: Teacher must attempt the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE) content exams aligned with the teacher's assignment, if applicable.
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Tier 3 and Tier 4 (may be renewed after January 1):
- Eligible for online renewal. Applicants should wait until they are certain their clock hours have been entered into the PELSB system. Tier 3 and Tier 4 license renewals are typically processed within 1-2 business days.
- For all teachers with Tier 3 licenses issued on or after July 1, 2023, these teachers will also need to have clock hours to move from a Tier 3 to a Tier 4 license starting on January 1, 2026. This is in addition to the requirement for three years of teaching experience in the licensure field.
- Teachers moving between tiers need to complete and submit paper applications.
If you have questions related to obtaining or renewing licenses, contact Debby Odell, PELSB Licensing and Operations Manager.
Business and Marketing teachers seeking job opportunities for the 2025-26 school year have two quality options to help with their employment search:
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Minnesota School Jobs: Recognized by the Professional Educator Standards and Licensing Board (PELSB) as the new designated statewide job board for Minnesota.
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St. Cloud State University EdPost: Statewide education job posting list maintained by the St. Cloud State University Career Center.
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Minnesota Marketing, Business, and Information Technology Educators (MBITE) is your professional business teacher organization in Minnesota! Why join MBITE? Membership in this organization can help make your voice be heard on education legislation and advocacy for student and teacher issues. |
The organization operates based on Four Pillars:
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Networking: Providing opportunities for MBITE members to meet and discuss curriculum and instruction
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Legislative Advocacy: Representation on MnACTE provides MBITE members a voice in legislative action relating to education legislation.
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Resource/Lesson Sharing: MBITE members are given access to the curriculum database via Google Drive.
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Professional Development: MBITE will provide and support opportunities to members through conferences, workshops, tours, webinars, etc.
Membership categories and dues (including discounts for early renewal!) can be found on the Minnesota MBITE website.
This year's MBITE Fall Conference will take place on Friday, October 3 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., and again will be held at the Bethel University Anderson Center. Conference strands will be offered in several areas, including marketing, personal finance, work-based learning (WBL), sports/entertainment marketing, and artificial intelligence (AI). Registration will close September 15. Conference registration costs for MBITE members and non-members can be found on the Minnesota MBITE website.
Seven CEUs are available for conference attendance. For more information on MBITE membership or to register for the conference, contact MBITE President Justin Wittrock or visit the Minnesota MBITE website.
MBITE is also looking for a new generation of leaders to join their leadership team! Several leadership positions are currently available. If you are interested, contact MBITE President Justin Wittrock.
The Minnesota Business Venture summer camp, provided by BestPrep, is seeking "Resident Business Leaders" to coach high school students through a week-long experience of living on a college campus, forming a company (approximately 15 students per company), and competing in a Shark Tank-style business plan challenge. This could be a wonderful professional development opportunity for business leaders who serve on your Advisory Committee to support students interested in pursuing careers in the Business field.
Full and half-day opportunities are available to accommodate the busiest summer schedules. Sessions run June 27–July 3, and July 17–23 at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Interested business leaders can learn more on the BestPrep volunteer webpage or by contacting Minnesota Business Venture Program Manager Gemma Sprecher at 763-233-6335.
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) provides two opportunities you may wish to explore as you plan curriculum and supports for the 2025-26 school year:
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Scholars Program: This mentorship and career exploration program encourages high school students of diverse backgrounds to consider careers in the Accounting profession. During this year-long program, MNCPA Scholars receive up-close, real-world insight in the profession through mentorship and events while learning valuable professional skills. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors of color at no personal cost. It is based in the Twin Cities metro area with most events being held at the MNCPA office in Bloomington. Students are responsible for their own transportation to Bloomington. Applications are due May 31. Visit the Scholars Program website for more information.
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CPAs in the Classroom: Let a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs showcase just how diverse the accounting profession can be by having a CPA speak to your class about accounting careers. Each speaker comes prepared with a slide deck and handouts for your students. To schedule a speaker for your classroom now or for the fall, please contact Tabitha McDonald at 952-885-5522.
The Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education is hosting the Empower {MN:CS} Conference on August 5–7, 2025 at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. This three-day computer science conference will include five computer science workshops on topics including: artificial intelligence, data science, and computer science integration.
Check out the Conference website for information on registration costs for CSTA members and non-members, mileage reimbursement, daily agenda, full workshop descriptions, and stipend opportunities! Questions can be sent to the Northern Lights Collaborative email.
Business and Marketing teachers whose programs are due for five-year Program Approval renewal (programs in Riverland, Rochester/ZED, and Southeast Perkins consortia) are invited to join any of three "Program Approval Helpline" sessions offered by MDE Specialist Dean Breuer. Teachers attending these sessions can ask questions about the application materials they are developing, including sharing copies of draft syllabi for review.
Dates and times for these sessions are:
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