June 2024 Educator Licensure Compass

Emergency Authorization of Employment

One of the requirements of 10.57.107 includes: the position must have been advertised at least statewide far enough in advance to reasonably enable qualified applicants to submit applications and be interviewed.  Emergency Authorization of Employment applications for the 2024-25 school year will not be available until late July. This gives districts the opportunity to post positions and find a quality applicant all summer.

2024 License Renewals For any license that expires in 2024, an educator will need to submit a renewal application by June 30th  in TeachMT.  What do I need to know about renewing? Get more information regarding license renewals on our Renew License webpage.

Alternative Teaching Program Approved

Per SB 373, an alternative teacher certification and endorsement program has been approved in Montana. 

The Board of Public Education approved the first program, American Board, at their March 2024 meeting. 

See American Board's Montana webpage for more details and what endorsement areas they offer! 

Look into a Class 5B Provisional License

as a possible option for potential teachers!  

The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.