Alternate Route/Restricted License Program
Questions Regarding State Regulations

1. Do I have to be hired full-time? No, but you must be hired at least half-time and your employment for alternate route program subject area must be the equivalent of fifty percent of a full-time position.
2. What kind of license will I receive? If all requirements are met for the license, you will be issued a restricted license by the Kansas State Department of Education for the alternate route program subject area(s).  This license may be reissued twice for a total of three years.
3. What is the GPA requirement for restricted teaching license? For the restricted teaching license you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college work attempted to be issued a restricted license.  This may include the summer courses taken as a part of this program.
4. What is the GPA requirement for restricted school specialist license? For the restricted school specialist license, you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 in graduate coursework.
5. Are there any other requirements for the restricted school specialist license?  Yes, the restricted school specialist license for school counselor requires a minimum of three years of full-time professional counseling and the restricted school specialist license for library media specialist requires three years of full-time professional librarian experience for the license to be issued by the state.  ESU does not determine if your experience meets this state regulation.
6. Why is a background check required? State regulations require a background check for any school personnel licensed in Kansas.

Last Updated September 9, 2008