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Short Term Substitute License Application Directions: EPP Verified
Short Term Substitute License Application Directions: EPP Verified
This application process does not require substitute training.
This three-year short-term substitute license may be issued to an applicant who:
Are at least 20 years of age
Enrolled in an educator preparation program,
approved
by the state superintendent that awards a bachelor’s degree
Has successfully completed a minimum number of credits to have achieved junior status, AND
Has completed 15 hours of classroom observation
How to Apply for a Three-Year Short-Term Substitute License
1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints
Use
the fingerprint decision tree
to determine if this step is needed. If you have determined that you need fingerprints, submit them electronically via our vendor Fieldprint by following the
Electronic Fingerprint Submission
directions.
2. Gather Documents
Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size
Preview the
ELO Conduct & Competency Questions
to see if you will need to provide documentation of any alleged misconduct.
Obtain evidence that you are currently enrolled in a state approved educator preparation program and meet the other requirements outlined above. Acceptable documentation of EPP enrollment and other eligibility requirements must be shown through:
PI-1975
Substitute Teacher Educator Preparation Program Verification Form
- from your educator preparation program. Refer to
How to Complete the Substitute Teacher Verification Form
3. Log in to
Educator Licensing Online (ELO)
Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three
onboarding
questions.
Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. From the drop-down menu, select the following choices (as seen in the screenshot below):
Choose "1-Teacher Category"
Choose "S-Teacher - Short Term Substitute License [T910]"
Choose "Teacher: Request EPP Verified Short Term Sub License [1975]
Click the “GO!” button.
Complete each page of the application as instructed. Review your Application Summary and edit information if necessary OR click the “SUBMIT” button to submit your application.
4. Receive Email Confirmation
5. Complete Application on ELO
Click the GO! button next to “Submit C&C and Payment to Complete Application.”
Review your fees.
Complete the Conduct and Competency Questionnaire (14 questions).
Pay with a credit card or pre-paid card. For fee amounts and additional payment information please see
License Application Fees
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