Continuing Teaching License (CTL)
A mark of distinction & accomplishment
The Continuing Teaching Licensure represents a demonstration of advanced teaching competency and is designed to “…measure a teacher’s ability to lead all students to learning gains, measure those learning gains and show ability to advance the teaching profession as an individual. Additionally, the CTL is a five year license, whereas, all Initial Teaching Licenses are only three year licenses.” TSPC website
Links
- Winter Term Class | Future Classes
- Getting Started
- TSPC CTL Application Procedures
- Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)
- Who Do I Contact for More Information?
- We're listening! E-mail DEP
Winter Term 2010
FS 601 Portfolio - APD/CTL Seminar
Prerequisite: FS 600 Assessment and Differentiated Instruction
| Instructor | Suzanne Price |
| Credits | 3 |
| Dates and Times | 3 Saturdays on campus: January 30, March 6, and May 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm; a class visitation; and the remainder of the class is online! |
| Location | Room 204, College of Education, WOU campus |
| Textbook * | Any comprehensive current writer's guide; for instance, A Writer’s Reference by Diana Hacker, St. Martin’s, 5th edition (2003). ISBN-10: 0312397674 |
| Tuition ** | $849 (Sorry, vouchers are not accepted) |
| CRN | 21860 |
| Registration | Call our office and register over the phone or complete a Registration Form and mail or fax |
* To keep costs as low as possible, students are responsible for acquiring texts from their own source.
** Tuition and fee rates are determined by the State Board of Higher Education and are subject to change.
Future Classes
Spring Term 2010
Coming soon!
Continuing Teaching Licensure - Getting Started
Requirements for CTL
- An Initial Teaching License.
- Hold a master’s degree, or be a WOU graduate student within the last 15 credits of a Master of Science in Education degree.
- Currently employed as a classroom teacher
- Completed a minimum of four years full time classroom teaching (PK – 12).
Course requirements
FS 600 – Assessment and Differentiated Instruction (3 credits)
This course is an advanced assessment course involving statistics and data analysis for evaluation and differentiation of learning gains. Offered online each fall term. This class is a pre-requisite of FS601.
FS 601 – CTL Portfolio (3 credits)
Seminar meets four Saturdays between January and late April. Teachers document their ability to improve learning for the children in their classrooms.
Advisor-approved 3 credits of elective
Post master’s degree candidates meet with a CTL advisor and determine an appropriate elective for their professional development. Master's degree candidates meet the 3 credit elective within the degree program.
Procedures to Apply to TSPC for Your Continuing Teaching License
Once you have completed the coursework and have met the portfolio requirements, Western Oregon University will recommend you as meeting Teacher Standards and Practices Commission's (TSPC) requirements for Continuing Teaching Licensure (CTL).
Steps to Take:
- Decide when you will apply for your CTL. Plan ahead so you don't run short of time for the process to work. Check the TSPC web page for the most current fees).
- Download two forms from the TSPC Web page (see below for links).
- Request an official WOU transcript.
- Complete and submit your C-1 form, your official WOU transcript, and the application fee to TSPC.
- Fill out the top part of the C-2 form and mail it to Karen Johnson (see below).
Two TSPC Forms and Instructions
Links
- Application for Educator License Form C-1 | Link to the instructions for the C-1 form
- Program Completion Report, Form C-2 | Link to the instructions for the C-2 form
- WOU Transcript Request form
1. The Application for Educator License Form C-1 is your application to TSPC for CTL.
You must include an official WOU transcript and an application fee (check the TSPC Web site for the most current fee information).
Send all three items to:
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
465 Commercial Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
2. The Program Completion Report, Form C-2 is your request to WOU to make the recommendation to TSPC that you have met the requirements for CTL. Fill out the top of the form and mail it to WOU just prior to applying to TSPC.
Send the C-2 form to:
Karen Johnson, Field Services
Western Oregon University
345 Monmouth Avenue N.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Questions about the C-2 Program Completion Report form? Email Karen or call (503) 838-8235
Who Do I Contact for More Information?
Questions about licensure in general, the application process, or requirements for CTL should be directed to TSPC.
Their Continuing Teaching License General Information page is particularly helpful.
To discuss your individual situation or inquire about the CTL program, contact Western Oregon University:
Sue Thompson, Field Services (503) 838-8828
JoNan LeRoy, Division of Extended Programs (503) 838-8361
Thank you for choosing the Division of Extended Programs at Western Oregon University for your continuing professional development needs!