Adding a Credential

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Some areas in education require an additional credential issued by the ND Department of Public Instruction. Although DPI is a separate agency, we share access to the ND Teach site. Areas requiring an additional credential to be added to an Educator's License are shown below:

Type of Credential	DPI Contact Person	Phone Number	Email
Principal	Kelsie Seiler	701-328-4571	kseiler@nd.gov
Superintendent	Kelsie Seiler	701-328-4571	kseiler@nd.gov
Librarian	Kelsie Seiler	701-328-4571	kseiler@nd.gov
School Counselor	Jim Upgren	701-328-2244	jimupgren@nd.gov
Special Ed Director	Michelle Souther	701-328-2652	msouther@nd.gov

An educator can apply for one of these additional credentials by logging into their ND Teach account here. Once logged in, click "Begin New Application" then "Add or Renew Credential - DPI Responsible".