Re: Can you begin before you have endorsement?

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Depends on many factors.....if there is no one else, if the
test is the current school year (and thus, likely license is
valid during the year)....if a waiver can be given by MDE in
the interim.......etc, etc.

Some district have a hard "no endorsement, no teach" policies,
while others are more willing to work with folks....

On 10/03/09, curious wrote:
> In, Michigan, can you begin a teaching position before you
> officially have the endorsement on your certificate?
>
> For example, if you are currently elementary certified, and
> minored in Math, can you accept a middle school math
> position with the intention of immediately testing and
> adding your math endorsement? I know many other states
> allow this, especially in shortage areas, and wondering if
> Michigan does.
 

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