This building in Salem houses the central offices of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. (TSPC Photo)
Present Duties
The commission advises the State Board of Education on licensure, education and performance of teachers and other matters on which the board requested assistance. It has full responsibility for educator licensure, educator licensure preparation programs and maintenance of professional standards of conduct to the commission. The commission processes approximately 20,000 licensure applications a year. The commission members are appointed to three-year terms by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Agency Website
Contact Information
Address:
250 Division St. NE, Salem 97301
Email:
contact.tspc@tspc.oregon.gov
Contact:
Rachel Alpert, Executive Director
Administrative Rules Coordinator:
See Contact List for Teacher Standards and Practices
Legal & Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS
342.350