The COE is working closely with TSPC and edTPA to accommodate licensure candidates in light of school closures. Please contact your cohort leader or advisor for more information.
The Office of Licensure in the College of Education (COE) is responsible for processing license recommendations for COE program completers of our nationally and regionally accredited programs. Educators seeking licensure are recommended to Oregon’s Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, and to all other states.
Not sure where to start? Visit the Licensure Instructions buttons below for more information.
Assessments required for program completion
Tests and edTPA: Please refer to your program handbook for current information regarding required tests and completing edTPA.
COVID-19: Check with your cohort leader if you are unable to take a required test or finish your edTPA due to closures. They will have the most current information from the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) regarding your options for completing these requirements.
Multiple Measures: Check with your program coordinator for more information on this option.
- Other Resources
For COE licensure advising, please contact:
Lisa Todd
Licensure Programs Administrator
Email: lrtodd@pdx.edu
Phone 503-725-4758
Mailing address
Licensure Office
College of Education
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Approved licensure programs
- Added Elementary Endorsement Program
- AddSped Endorsement Program
- BA/BS in Special Education program
- Bilingual Teacher Pathways
- Continuing Administrator License (CAL)
- Early Intervention Special Education Program (EI/ECSE) (birth-grade 3)
- ESOL Endorsement Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program: Elementary (early childhood/elementary)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program: Secondary (middle school/high school)
- Inclusive Elementary Educator Program (IEEP)
- Initial Administrator License (IAL)
- Preliminary School Counselor License
- Preliminary Social Worker Program
- International Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
- Reading (Online)
- Secondary Dual Educator Program (SDEP)
- Special Educator License + MA/MS Program
- Visually Impaired Learner (VIL) (birth-age 21)