Educator Licensure

Montana state law provides that no person shall serve as an administrator, specialist, or instructor in an accredited school until he or she has obtained a Montana educator license. The Montana Educator Licensure Program is charged with placing a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. Therefore, the Board of Public Education's Administrative Rules for educator licensure reflect the state's commitment to quality teaching and quality schools.

The direct result of Montana's licensure requirements is a cadre of educators whose professional conduct and commitment creates top performing students.

The Educator Licensure Unit of the OPI is responsible for evaluating and issuing teaching, administrative, and specialist certificates (licenses) for all Montana educators in grades K-12.