Licensing

PELSB is the state agency responsible for overseeing teacher licensing in Minnesota.

PELSB Responsibilities:

1. Develops the teacher's code of ethics.
2. Adopts rules for public school teacher licenses and preparation programs.
3. Approves teacher preparation programs.
4. Issues or denies teacher license applications.
5. Suspends or revokes licenses for qualifying reasons.
6. Verifies district and charter school license compliance.

PELSB Contact Information:

• Phone: 651-539-4200
• Website: http://mn.gov/pelsb
• Address: 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, Minnesota

Licensing Resources:

• Renew My License: https://mn.gov/pelsb/current-educators/renew/
• New Tiered Licensing System: Information on the new system is available on the PELSB website.

Additional Notes:

• All new teacher licensing applications follow the new tiered system.
• Teacher licenses expiring on June 30, 2019, began renewing under the new tiered system as of January 1, 2019.

For more information visit https://mn.gov/pelsb/ 

• Tiers and License types
• Apply for an initial license
• Applicants trained out-of-state
• License via portfolio
• License status changes for new applications
• Online Licensing System
• Teacher License Timeline
• License Lookup

An employee who is absent from work for a period of ten (10) or more days for the same reason, is required to request approval for the leave of absence.   

A leave of absence is a temporary absence from your job for personal or medical reasons. At Anoka-Hennepin, there are various types of leave available, including:

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Other Leaves as cited in your negotiated bargaining unit master agreement (e.g., jury duty, sabbatical)

General Process for Requesting a Leave of Absence

1. Review Leave Policies: Familiarize yourself with the specific policies and procedures related to the type of leave you are requesting. 
2. Notify Your Supervisor: Inform your supervisor in writing of your intention to take a leave of absence. Provide as much notice as possible.
3. Complete Necessary Forms: Depending on the type of leave, you may need to complete specific forms or documentation. These forms can often be obtained from your HR department.
4. Provide Supporting Documentation: You may be required to provide supporting documentation, such as medical certificates or military orders.
5. Coordinate with Your Department: Discuss with your supervisor or department head how your work responsibilities will be covered during your absence.

Leave of Absences granted under MN Statutes:

• • TRA Extended Leave
  • Sabbaticals for K-12 Teachers
    • Sabbatical Application Form & Instructions
    • Sabbatical Rubric 23-24 - Summary
    • Sabbatical Rubric 23-24 - Part 1
    • Sabbatical Rubric 23-24 - Part 2 

FMLA (Families and Medical Leave Act) information

Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Call toll-free 1-866-374-6061 for assistance 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
EAP is available at no cost to all Anoka-Hennepin employees and their family members.  Optum's master's level counseling staff can help you, your family, or the other significant people in your life.  Identify troubling issues, find resources, and learn coping skills or discuss possible plans of action.  Your calls and conversations with EAP specialists are kept confidential, in accordance with the law.