COMPLETE SECTION(S) BELOW THAT APPLY:
A person who currently holds an Indiana license whose objective(s) is to renew, make an addition, or convert to a professional level should complete the following steps that pertain to that area:
RENEWAL
1. Complete six hours of academic credit at Purdue University in the teaching major, minor, or endorsement area(s) or in professional education within five years of the application date. A grade point average of 2.5/4.0 is required for renewal.
2. For Rules 2002 license renewal, the Professional Growth Plan (PGP) must be completed. Submit the appropriate documents no less than 120 days prior to the expiration of your current license to the Office of Educator Licensing and Development. Individuals with a Bulletin 400 or Rules 46-47 license may use the PGP to renew those licenses; however, all subsequent renewals must be under the PGP. For complete PGP details, visit Office of Educator Licensing and Development.
3. If you are renewing a Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinician license, contact a licensing advisor for specific requirements.
ADDITION
1. Request and receive an evaluation for the addition. If an evaluation has not been completed, the evaluation will be done at the time of application, and the applicant will be charged a minimum of $35 for the evaluation. A cashier's check or money order payable to Purdue University is required for the evaluation.
2. Complete the required course work at Purdue University, maintaining a 2.5/4.0 index.
3. The application fee for an addition and renewal at the same time is $35.
CONVERSION TO A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
1. Request and receive an evaluation for the conversion by the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure. If an evaluation has not been completed, the evaluation will be done at the time of application, and the applicant will be charged $35 for the evaluation.
2. Complete the required course work for conversion at Purdue University.
3. Earn a master's degree.
4. Complete five years of teaching experience.
The following instructions apply to renewals, additions, and conversions:
LICENSE APPLICATION (PDF)
1. Type or print in ink.
2. Complete all applicable sections of the application. Please note that it is necessary for Purdue University to release your Social Security Number on this application to the Indiana Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing and Development. If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than minor traffic violations), attach a written explanation and copies of court records.
3. Sign and date the application.
REQUEST FOR LIMITED CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION (PDF)
1. Complete the personal information at the top of the Request for Adult Criminal History Information Form #8053. You are the subject of request and the requesting individual. Therefore, the report needs to be returned to you from the Indiana State Police. Do not request that the form be mailed to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure. The Box #2 under the $7.00 section should be marked. Sign and date at the bottom of the second page.
2. Submit the completed Form #8053 and a cashier's check or money order for $7.00 payable to the State of Indiana to the Indiana State Police, Central Repository, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N302, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2259 (317-233-5424).
3. Results will be returned to you in three to four weeks. The limited criminal history report is valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance regardless of the number of license actions requested within that time frame.
4. A limited criminal history report also can be downloaded from the Internet at Indiana State Police. This service costs $16.32. Under Reason for Request, check #3, "Applicant has applied for a license and criminal history data is required by law to be provided in connection with the license." The set out authority number to add for Reason #3 is: IC-20-6.1-3-7.1. Be sure to print the report.
5. If you are currently working in a school setting, your school corporation may be able to download a limited criminal history report for its employees from the website listed in #4 above. A printout on the on-line limited criminal history report is acceptable for submission with your license materials.
In order for the Office of Educator Licensing and Development to process your license, the first and last names on the limited criminal history report must be the same names as listed on your license application.
ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN LICENSE APPLICATION PACKET:
1. Include the application with all applicable sections completed. Please note that it is necessary for Purdue University to release your Social Security Number on this application to the Indiana Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing and Development.
2. Enclose a money order or cashier's check for $35.00, made payable to the State of Indiana. No personal checks or cash are accepted.
3. Include the results received from the criminal history check. Do not send a photocopy. If you have already submitted a limited criminal history report for another license action within a year, please make a note of this on the materials you submit to this office so your application will not be returned to you as incomplete.
4. Include an official transcript if any course work for a renewal, addition, or conversion has been completed at another university (unless already submitted for an evaluation).
5. Include a valid license (A copy may be submitted if the license has expired. If you have completed the Beginning Internship Program, however, the license with original signatures on the back of the license must be submitted).
6. For a conversion, submit a letter verifying five years of teaching experience on school corporation letterhead signed by the personnel office of the school corporation. Dates of employment, position held, grades/subjects taught or administered, whether the experience was full or part time, and the accreditation status of the school at the time of employment should be included.
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SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKET TO:
Purdue University
Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 3229
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
Contact the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure if you have questions:
765/494-5486;
E-mail: licensure@purdue.edu |
