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It details two primary credential types: the Professional Educator License (PEL) with specific endorsements, and the Short-Term Approval (STA), which acts as a temporary credential for immediate placement. 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You may have an educator in your school or district who is already qualified to fill the position! The requirements below outline the most common credentials that educators earn to work in Elementary Education settings.  \n✓  \nProfessional Educator License (PEL) requirements  \nOption 1  \nPEL + Elementary Education endorsement (Grades K-9 or 1-6)  \nOption 2  \nPEL + Early Childhood endorsement (Grades B-2 or B-3)  \n(for teaching grades prekindergarten up to Grade 2 or 3)  \nOption 3  \nPEL + Early Childhood Special Education endorsement (Grades B-2 or B-3)  \n(for teaching grades prekindergarten up to Grade 2 or 3)  \nOption 4  \nPEL + Previous Qualification Designation for Elementary Education (Grades K-9)  \nShort-Term Approval (STA) Requirements  \nOption 1  \nSTA— Elementary Education  \n(Grades K-9 or 1-6)  \n3 PEL (in a teaching field for any grade range)  \n3 One of the following:  \nn Nine semester hours of coursework in Elementary Education (specific coursework is required)  \nn A passing score on the Elementary Education content  \ntest  \nOption 2  \nSTA — Early Childhood (for teaching grades prekindergarten up to Grade 2)  \n3 PEL (in a teaching field for any grade range)  \n3 One of the following:  \nn Nine semester hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education (specific coursework is required)  \nn A passing score on the Early  \nChildhood Education content test  \nOption 3  \nSTA—Content Knowledge Pathway  \n3 Bachelor’s degree in any Elementary field (not related to education)  \n3 A passing score on the Elementary Education content test  \nThese approvals are temporary credentials that allow an educator to immediately begin teaching while working toward full licensure requirements.  \n Application procedures","cbCaisH30k3fIQr4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisH30k3fIQr4","pdf",504915,"English","# Professional Educator License (PEL) Requirements\n## PEL Endorsement Options\n# Short-Term Approval (STA) Requirements\n## STA Elementary Education Options\n## STA Early Childhood Options\n## STA Content Knowledge Pathway\n# Application Procedures","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary pathways for an educator to teach elementary education?\",\"answer\":\"Educators can qualify through the Professional Educator License (PEL) with specific endorsements, such as Elementary Education, Early Childhood, or Early Childhood Special Education, or through a Short-Term Approval (STA) which serves as a temporary credential.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Short-Term Approval (STA)?\",\"answer\":\"The Short-Term Approval is a temporary credential designed to allow an educator to begin teaching immediately in an elementary or early childhood setting while they work toward meeting full licensure requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the specific requirements for the STA Content Knowledge Pathway?\",\"answer\":\"To qualify for the STA Content Knowledge Pathway, an educator must hold a Bachelor's degree in any field and achieve a passing score on the Elementary Education content test.\"}]","Pathways to Licensure - Elementary Education | PDF",1791597377]