ISD 270 - Hopkins Public Schools
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
2017 Labor Condition Applications
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
XinXing Academy, Hopkins Public Schools' Chinese immersion program, opened at Eisenhower Elementary School in 2007. XinXing means New Star in Mandarin Chinese. XinXing attracts students from all parts of the Hopkins School District, as well as from other school districts in the Twin Cities area through open enrollment.
The XinXing Chinese immersion program is part of Eisenhower Elementary School. We are one school community with two high-quality educational programs. We have two Chinese immersion classrooms at each grade level, K-6. XinXing students will have Chinese immersion course offerings for grades 7-12 at Hopkins West Junior High and Hopkins High School so that they can continue their Chinese as part of their secondary coursework and prepare for advanced coursework in Chinese at the college level.
XinXing offers two sections of full-day kindergarten each year. We believe that having full-day kindergarten provides students with sufficient contact with the language to form the necessary base for success in first-grade and beyond.
XinXing is an early total immersion program. That means that all core subject matter is taught in Mandarin Chinese for the full day in grades K-2. Students learn to read and write in Mandarin first. English language arts are introduced for the equivalent of one hour per day beginning in grade 3, and there is an even distribution of English and Mandarin by grades 5-6. Our goal is biliteracy in Chinese and English. Special curriculum areas (art, music, physical education) are taught in English, but we infuse Chinese language and culture into those courses whenever possible.
XinXing classrooms have been designated Confucius Classrooms by the Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota. As part of this designation, XinXing has received grants to support Chinese cultural experiences such as Chinese music, dance, art and Gong Fu. Teacher training and materials have also been provided by the Confucius Institute to support Chinese language learning. A sister school connection between XinXing and an elementary School in China is also being supported through the Confucius Institute affiliation.
According to documents submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education and the Hopkins Public Schools website there are three “new” Chinese teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. Therefore, it is not possible to have seven new hires for the 2017-2018 school year. I suspect Hopkins Public Schools is falsifying information submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, and Citizenship and Immigration Services as well as to the Minnesota Department of Education.
2017 Non-Licensed Community Expert (NLCE)
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Xin Zhang
Xin Zhang has been teaching for Hopkins Public Schools since 2015. Yet, her LCA application I-200-17062-011636 is for "New Employment" starting in 2017.
On the Hopkins District website it says "Xin Zhang teaches Chinese Immersion at Hopkins West Junior High. She has taught at the secondary level Chinese in United States since 2013."
According to the Hopkins Education Association (HEA) 2017-2018 Teacher Seniority List April 23, 2015 is the Board Action Date that her employment was approved by Hopkins School Board approved her contract.
License 498221 Detail
License Information
Issued To: XIN ZHANG
File Folder Number: 498221
Standard License Detail
Student Level
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Scope
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Function Code
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Function Description
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Recommending Institution
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Expiration Date
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K-12
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FULL TIME
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060203
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CHINESE
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OUT OF UNITED STATES
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06/30/2021
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K-12
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FULL TIME
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940310
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SCHOOL COUNSELOR
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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT
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06/30/2021
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Renewal of license(s) will require completion of 125 clock hours verified by a Minnesota local continuing education committee. If you have been or are currently employed by a Minnesota school district, please contact the district's local continuing education committee.
If you do not live in Minnesota and have never been employed in Minnesota, you may renew your license by submitting an official transcript verifying 12 quarter or 8 semester credits in the licensure area(s) or in general education courses. These credits must have been earned within the five year period immediately preceding the renewal. Both of the renewal options indicated above must include the specific professional development requirements in rules that are in effect at the time of renewal. | |||||
Special Permission Detail
District
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Approval Type
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Date Approved
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Begin Date
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End Date
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Function Code
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Function Description
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Student Level
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0270-01
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Community Expert
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03/11/2016
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08/22/2016
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06/05/2017
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060203
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CHINESE
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K-12
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0270-01
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Community Expert
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06/12/2015
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08/24/2015
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06/07/2016
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060203
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CHINESE
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K-12
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Historical Application Detail
License Type
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Date Registered
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Status
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Date of Action
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Standard
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12/01/2016
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Issued
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12/22/2016
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According to instructions for completing ETA 9035 – Labor Condition Application for H-1B Non-immigrants it clearly states, “To knowingly furnish any false information in the preparation of this form and any supporting documentation thereto, or to aid, abet or counsel another to do so is a felony, punishable by $10,000 fine or five years in the penitentiary, or both (18 U.S.C. 1001). Other penalties apply as well to fraud or misuse of this immigration document (U.S.C. 1546) and to perjury with respect to this form (18 U.S.C. 1546 and 1621).”
The 1924 Immigration Act [3] made obtaining a visa under a false name or submitting false evidence in support of a visa application a federal crime.
The 1924 Immigration Act [3] made obtaining a visa under a false name or submitting false evidence in support of a visa application a federal crime.
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Ruoxi Song
Ms. Ruoxi Song began working for Hopkins Public Schools in 2017. Her Labor Condition Application (LCA) lists her employment as "new employment". However, during the 2016-2017 school year she worked for Lakes International Language Academy in Forest Lake. On page 3 of the non-licensed community expert (NLCE) application it states, "She worked successfully in the 2016-2017 school year for Forest Lake Schools. The position is being eliminated at Forest Lake."
We can see below that two File Folder Numbers were created for Ruoxi Song. The first is from her stint with Lakes International Language Academy (ISD 4116-07) and the second is from Hopkins Public Schools (ISD 270). The information below is from the Minnesota Department of Education Teacher License Lookup website. Searches can be done by name or file folder number.
License 996106 Detail
License 996106 Detail
License Information
Issued To: RUOXI SONG
File Folder Number: 996106
Special Permission Detail
District
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Approval Type
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Date Approved
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Begin Date
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End Date
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Function Code
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Function Description
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Student Level
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4116-07
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Community Expert
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10/14/2016
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10/05/2016
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06/12/2017
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180100
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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K-6
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No Historical Application Detail Found
License 995954 Detail
License Information
Issued To:
RUOXI SONG
File Folder Number:
995954
Special Permission Detail
District
Approval
Type
Date
Approved
Begin Date
End Date
Function
Code
Function
Description
Student
Level
0270
-
01
Community
Expert
04/26/2018
08/28/2018
06/11/2019
180100
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
K-6
0270
-
01
Community
Expert
04/07/2017
08/28/2017
06/11/2018
180100
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
K-6
No Historical Application Detail Found
License 995954 Detail
License Information
Issued To: RUOXI SONG
File Folder Number: 995954
Special Permission Detail
District
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Approval Type
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Date Approved
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Begin Date
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End Date
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Function Code
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Function Description
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Student Level
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0270-01
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Community Expert
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04/26/2018
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08/28/2018
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06/11/2019
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180100
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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K-6
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0270-01
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Community Expert
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04/07/2017
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08/28/2017
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06/11/2018
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180100
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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K-6
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No Historical Application Detail Found
License 995954 Detail
License Information
Issued To:
RUOXI SONG
File Folder Number:
995954
Special Permission Detail
District
Approval
Type
Date
Approved
Begin Date
End Date
Function
Code
Function
Description
Student
Level
0270
-
01
Community
Expert
04/26/2018
08/28/2018
06/11/2019
180100
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
K-6
0270
-
01
Community
Expert
04/07/2017
08/28/2017
06/11/2018
180100
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
K-6
No Historical Application Detail Found
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| From the Minnesota Board of Teaching Monthly Minutes - April 7, 2017 |
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Yuqi Li
Yuqi Li has been teaching for Hopkins Public Schools since 2015. Yet, her LCA application is for "New Employment" starting in 2017.
On the Hopkins District website it states, " Yuqi Li has a BA in Education from Suzhou Normal University in China and an MA in K-12 Music Education from St. Thomas University in St. Paul. She taught elementary school in China for six years before coming to the U.S. She currently teaches XinXing Grade 5."
On her Non-Licensed Community Expert (NLCE) application it clearly states on page 2, "This request is for the 2017-2018 school year. We need the community expert license in order to obtain a visa to work in the USA."
It is also interesting to note that Hopkins Public Schools submitted her Labor Condition Application on March 3, 2017 a full month before the Minnesota Board of Teaching granted her approval for a one-year non-licensed community expert (NLCE) special permission required for laypeople to teach in Minnesota without a teaching license. Her NLCE application was approved April 7, 2017.
On the Hopkins District website it states, " Yuqi Li has a BA in Education from Suzhou Normal University in China and an MA in K-12 Music Education from St. Thomas University in St. Paul. She taught elementary school in China for six years before coming to the U.S. She currently teaches XinXing Grade 5."
On her Non-Licensed Community Expert (NLCE) application it clearly states on page 2, "This request is for the 2017-2018 school year. We need the community expert license in order to obtain a visa to work in the USA."
It is also interesting to note that Hopkins Public Schools submitted her Labor Condition Application on March 3, 2017 a full month before the Minnesota Board of Teaching granted her approval for a one-year non-licensed community expert (NLCE) special permission required for laypeople to teach in Minnesota without a teaching license. Her NLCE application was approved April 7, 2017.
License 502327 Detail
License Information
Issued To: YUQI LI
File Folder Number: 502327
Standard License Detail
Student Level
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Scope
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Function Code
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Function Description
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Recommending Institution
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Expiration Date
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K-12
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FULL TIME
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120400
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VOCAL AND CLASSROOM MUSIC
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OUT OF UNITED STATES
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06/30/2018
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K-12
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FULL TIME
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120500
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INSTR(BAND/ORCH) AND CLASSROOM MUSIC
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OUT OF UNITED STATES
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06/30/2018
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This license may be revoked based on the results of the background check.
PLEASE NOTE: You have been issued a one-year license. In order to renew this license, you must complete the following renewal condition(s): A renewal application and fee should be completed through the online system. Verify, with official scores, an attempt to pass the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) Pedagogy tests for the general pedagogy test aligned to the scope of your licensure field(s). Verify, with official scores, an attempt to pass the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) Content Area Tests as listed on your Minnesota teaching license. To renew this license you must verify that you have met Minnesota Basic Skills testing requirements. Please refer to the enclosed insert or go to the MDE website, Licensing Division at: education.state.mn.us and review the document titled "Teacher Testing Requirements and Testing Chart" about options to meet the requirement. | |||||
Special Permission Detail
District
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Approval Type
|
Date Approved
|
Begin Date
|
End Date
|
Function Code
|
Function Description
|
Student Level
|
0270-01
|
Community Expert
|
04/07/2017
|
08/28/2017
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06/12/2018
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180100
|
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
|
K-6
|
0270-01
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Community Expert
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03/11/2016
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08/22/2016
|
06/05/2017
|
180100
|
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
|
K-6
|
0270-01
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Community Expert
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09/11/2015
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08/24/2015
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06/07/2016
|
180100
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
|
K-6
|
Historical Application Detail
License Type
|
Date Registered
|
Status
|
Date of Action
|
Standard
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06/08/2017
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Issued
|
06/19/2017
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According to instructions for completing ETA 9035 – Labor Condition Application for H-1B Non-immigrants it clearly states, “To knowingly furnish any false information in the preparation of this form and any supporting documentation thereto, or to aid, abet or counsel another to do so is a felony, punishable by $10,000 fine or five years in the penitentiary, or both (18 U.S.C. 1001). Other penalties apply as well to fraud or misuse of this immigration document (U.S.C. 1546) and to perjury with respect to this form (18 U.S.C. 1546 and 1621).”
The 1924 Immigration Act [3] made obtaining a visa under a false name or submitting false evidence in support of a visa application a federal crime.
The 1924 Immigration Act [3] made obtaining a visa under a false name or submitting false evidence in support of a visa application a federal crime.
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Pu Xu
Pu Xu began working for Hopkins Public Schools in 2017. Her Labor Condition Application (LCA) lists her employment as "New Employment. However, during the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years she worked for Lakes International Language Academy, a public charter school in Forest Lake. In her welcome letter it states that "This year is my fifth year teaching Chinese." During the 2014-2015 school year she taught at the Community School of Excellence, a public charter school in St. Paul.
License 480105 Detail
License Information
Note: Due to a statutory requirement, many licenses were extended by one-year. Please refer to the license details section for the most current expiration date. The expiration date on the license PDF may not have updated.
Note: As of July 1, 2018 Minnesota moved to a tiered Licensure structure for teacher licensure. Licenses issued after this date were issued as or converted to a tiered license.
Issued To: PU XU
File Folder Number: 480105
Standard License Detail
Student Level
|
Scope
|
Function Code
|
Function Description
|
Recommending Institution
|
Expiration Date
|
K-12
|
FULL TIME
|
060203
|
CHINESE
|
U OF M TWIN CITIES
|
06/30/2021
|
If you have been or are currently employed by a Minnesota school district, renewal of this license will require completion of 125 clock hours verified by the district's local continuing education committee.
If you do not live in Minnesota and have never been employed in Minnesota, you may renew your license by submitting an official transcript verifying 12 quarter or 8 semester credits in the licensure area(s) or in general education courses. These credits must have been earned within the five year period immediately preceding the renewal. Both of the renewal options indicated above must include the specific professional development requirements in rules that are in effect at the time of renewal. | |||||
PRE K-ADULT
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SHORT CALL SUB
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990000
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SHORT CALL SUBSTITUTE
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U OF M TWIN CITIES
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06/30/2020
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To renew for another five-year short-call substitute teaching license submit a complete renewal application form after January 1 of the year of expiration.
NOTE: This license is valid for substitute teaching on a day-to-day basis not to exceed 15 consecutive school days replacing the same teacher. To substitute for the same teacher for more than 15 consecutive school days, the substitute teacher must hold a full-time license valid for that assignment. | |||||
Special Permission Detail
District
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Approval Type
|
Date Approved
|
Begin Date
|
End Date
|
Function Code
|
Function Description
|
Student Level
|
4116-07
|
Variance
|
10/04/2016
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09/28/2016
|
06/19/2017
|
180100
|
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
|
K-6
|
4116-07
|
Variance
|
02/01/2016
|
02/01/2016
|
06/13/2016
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180100
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
|
K-6
|
4181-07
|
Community Expert
|
09/12/2014
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09/03/2014
|
06/10/2015
|
060203
|
CHINESE
|
K-8
|
Historical Application Detail
License Type
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Date Registered
|
Status
|
Date of Action
|
Standard
|
06/12/2015
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Issued
|
06/17/2015
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Standard
|
04/28/2014
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Issued
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08/14/2014
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2017-2018 Hanban Visiting and Sponsored Teachers
1. Junyan
Han
She is a visiting scholar
sponsored by the Confucius Institute and the Minnesota Department of Education
(MDE). (NLCE page 2)
She is a visiting scholar
sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education. She has taught Chinese
internationally as well as English. (NLCE
page 3)
This position is a special
visiting scholar program where China sends Teachers to teach Chinese in U.S.
schools. This was not advertised because it was a special program for the
district. (NLCE page 4)
2. Liu
Xuting
She is sponsored by the
Chinese Ministry of Education to participate in a year visiting scholar to the
USA. She holds an Honorary Certificate of Volunteer Chinese Teacher. (NLCE page
2)
She is sponsored by the
Chinese Ministry of Education. (NLCE page 3)
This is a special assignment
between the Chinese Ministry of Education, MDE, and the Confucius Institute.
This was not a posted position, but a visiting scholar. (NLCE page 4)
3. Hong
Shu
She studied in China. She is
a visiting scholar sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education to work on a
special J-1 visa for Hopkins School District. (NLCE page 2)
She is sponsored by the
Chinese Ministry of Education. She has teaching experience in China including
elementary teaching experience.
(NLCE page 3)
This is a visiting scholar
program candidate so we did not advertise for this particular assignment. (NLCE
page 4)
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