North Clackamas
School District
Educator Pathways Center
Explore Your Next Step in Education
Whether you're beginning your journey into education, pursuing your first teaching license, adding an endorsement, transitioning to a specialized role, or preparing for a practicum or student teaching experience, this page connects you with the programs, resources, and guidance to support your next step. Explore educator preparation programs, licensure and endorsement pathways, information sessions, scholarships, recruitment events, and other opportunities available through NCSD and our college and university partners.
Pick Your Pathway
Classified Staff Pursuing Teaching License
Take the Next Step Toward Licensure
Your teaching journey starts here. Whether you're just beginning to explore teaching or you're ready to apply to an educator preparation program, this section provides the resources, program information, and step-by-step guidance to help you confidently pursue teacher licensure in Oregon.
Expand Your Teaching Credentials
For Current Educators Seeking Additional Endorsements
Ready to expand your expertise or explore new teaching opportunities? Learn about endorsement options, determine which pathway applies to the endorsement you're pursuing, and find resources to help you navigate the requirements for adding an endorsement to your Oregon teaching license.
Explore a Pathway to Educational Leadership
For Educators Pursuing Administrative Licensure
Interested in moving into school or district-level leadership? Explore Oregon's administrative licensure pathways and find resources to help you understand the requirements for becoming a building-level administrator or advancing into district-level administration.
Transitioning to Specialized Roles in Education
Advance your Career in a Specialized Role
If you're looking to transition into a specialized role such as counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, or another specialized education career, this section highlights programs and pathways designed for you.
Prospective Student Placement Candidates
Pursue a Practicum, Internship or Student Teaching Placement
If you're a future educator looking for student teaching, practicum or internship opportunities, you can find program details, placement guidance, and application steps here.
Supporting Future Educators Through Strong Partnerships
For Colleges, Universities & Community Partners
NCSD is committed to preparing the next generation of educators through strong partnerships with colleges, universities, and educator preparation programs. Learn about becoming an NCSD university partner, partnership expectations, placement processes, opportunities and resources available to our partner institutions.
Updated 9-15-2026-