Praxis II Library Media Content Test Needed: This can be used if the tests were taken and passed before September 1, 2010. Currently, the MTLE Library Media Specialist Content Area Tests Numbers 101 and 102 are required for licensure.
Other Testing Needed: Yes, Minnesota Teacher Licensing Exams (MTLE). All initial candidates are required to take and pass the Basic Skills, Pedagogy and Content Area Tests. As of August 12, 2016, Minnesota began accepting the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests for candidates trained outside of Minnesota to meet the Minnesota Basic Skills Requirement.
Description: Minnesota offers a teaching certificate or an endorsement in library media.
Hold a baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is regionally accredited.
Demonstrate the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for licensing of beginning teachers.
Demonstrate the Minnesota Standards for Effective Library Media Practice.
Show verification of completing an approved Minnesota Board of Teaching preparation program leading to the licensure of library media specialist.
Reciprocity: Minnesota does not practice reciprocity with all states. However, Minnesota has reciprocity arrangements with Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, in accepting human relations programs for licensure purposes. In addition, a human relations program completed in another state will be accepted if it was taken as part of a recent teacher education program and is comparable to Minnesota requirements. Peace Corps and Teacher Corps experiences meet the Minnesota human relations requirements when documented.
MLA Citation "Minnestoa." School Library Connection, September 2015, schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/1959126?tab=1. Can you provide information on the recent changes in required testing for candidates trained outside of Minnesota to meet the basic skills requirement, and how it applies to becoming a library media specialist in Minnesota?
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According to the information provided, as of August 12, 2016, Minnesota began accepting the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests for candidates trained outside of Minnesota to meet the basic skills requirement. This includes initial candidates who want to become a library media specialist in Minnesota. The Minnesota Teacher Licensing Exams (MTLE) are still required for licensure, and the MTLE Library Media Specialist Content Area Tests Numbers 101 and 102 are needed if the tests were taken and passed before September 1, 2010. Additionally, demonstrating the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for licensing of beginning teachers and the Minnesota Standards for Effective Library Media Practice is required. Holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is also necessary.
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Praxis II Library Media Content Test Needed: This can be used if the tests were taken and passed before September 1, 2010. Currently, the MTLE Library Media Specialist Content Area Tests Numbers 101 and 102 are required for licensure.
Other Testing Needed: Yes, Minnesota Teacher Licensing Exams (MTLE). All initial candidates are required to take and pass the Basic Skills, Pedagogy and Content Area Tests. As of August 12, 2016, Minnesota began accepting the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests for candidates trained outside of Minnesota to meet the Minnesota Basic Skills Requirement.
Description: Minnesota offers a teaching certificate or an endorsement in library media.
Hold a baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is regionally accredited.
Demonstrate the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for licensing of beginning teachers.
Demonstrate the Minnesota Standards for Effective Library Media Practice.
Show verification of completing an approved Minnesota Board of Teaching preparation program leading to the licensure of library media specialist.
Reciprocity: Minnesota does not practice reciprocity with all states. However, Minnesota has reciprocity arrangements with Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, in accepting human relations programs for licensure purposes. In addition, a human relations program completed in another state will be accepted if it was taken as part of a recent teacher education program and is comparable to Minnesota requirements. Peace Corps and Teacher Corps experiences meet the Minnesota human relations requirements when documented.
MLA Citation "Minnestoa." School Library Connection, September 2015, schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/1959126?tab=1. Can you provide information on the recent changes in required testing for candidates trained outside of Minnesota to meet the basic skills requirement, and how it applies to becoming a library media specialist in Minnesota?
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As of August 12, 2016, Minnesota began accepting the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) tests for candidates trained outside of Minnesota to meet the Minnesota Basic Skills Requirement. This includes candidates seeking licensure as a library media specialist in Minnesota. In addition, candidates are also required to take and pass the MTLE Library Media Specialist Content Area Tests Numbers 101 and 102 for licensure in Minnesota. Overall, candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, demonstrate the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for licensing of beginning teachers and library media specialists, and complete an approved Minnesota Board of Teaching preparation program for licensure. Reciprocity arrangements vary by state, but Minnesota has agreements with Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, among other requirements.
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