An official document issued by a state agency that an individual meets state requirements to (1) teach at a specific level or for a specialized discipline/population of studentsÊ (e.g. middle grades, biology, English Language Learners, etc.); or (2) serve in a specific education role in a school (e.g. principal, reading specialist, etc.). (SeeÊLicensureÊorÊLicensure Level).