- Is there a penalty for letting my license expire before renewing it?
No. There is no penalty for not completing the required course work after the expiration date of the license. However, you will not be able to renew the license until the requirements have been met.
- How do I renew my Bulletin 400 or rules 46-47 License?
- A Provisional, Standard, or Professional License under Bulletin 400 or Rules 46-47 may be renewed for five years upon completion of six semester hours of approved academic credit. The credit hours through an accredited college or university should be in the area(s) of the license or in professional education (e.g., EDCI 585) and no more than five years old (ten years old for renewing the professional license for the first time) when the renewal application is submitted.
- The above licenses also can be renewed with 90 Certification Renewal Units (CRUs). A person must have earned a Master's Degree or 36 graduate semester hours to be eligible to renew with Certification Renewal Units (CRUs). Fifteen CRUs are equivalent to one semester hour. A combination of approved course work and CRUs may be used to renew. A minimum of 15 CRUs must be earned to be used for license renewal. Programs available for CRUs through Purdue University can be viewed here. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not equal to Certification Renewal Units and cannot be used for renewal.
- A person holding the above licenses also may renew by the Professional Growth Plan. See the Professional Growth Plan section below for information regarding this method of renewal. Please note that once a person has renewed with the Professional Growth Plan, that renewal system must continue to be used in the future. An individual cannot return to the old renewal system after renewing with the Professional Growth Plan.
- How do I renew my Rules 2002 License under the Professional Growth Plan?
An educator who holds a renewable Bulletin 400 or Rules 46-47 license issued by the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development may use the Professional Growth Plan to renew a license. An individual who holds a Proficient Practitioner or Accomplished Practitioner License under Rules 2002 must use the Professional Growth Plan to renew that license . The Professional Growth Plan should be completed using the following Division of Educator Licensing and Development documents:
- Teachers: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/renewal/growth/teacher.html
- School Services: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/renewal/growth/schools.html
- Administrators: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/renewal/growth/admins.html
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The Professional Growth Plan report should be submitted to the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development no earlier than two years and no later than 120 days prior to the expiration of the current license. Do not submit a partial or incomplete plan as it will be returned. Submission and review of the Professional Growth Plan is separate from the license renewal application. AFTER the Plan has been evaluated by the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development, an approval letter will be mailed to the applicant indicating successful completion. This letter should accompany the license renewal application materials.
A minimum of 90 points is required to be eligible for renewal of a license through the Professional Growth Plan. Six hours of course work at an accredited university are still one option to earn points toward renewal. A grade of ?B? or better or a ?P? for pass/fail is required for each course.
See Frequently Asked Questions on the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development web site at http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/renewal/growth/faq.html . If there are additional questions regarding this license renewal process, please contact the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development at helpdesk@psb.in.gov for general licensing questions or growthplan@psb.in.gov for other questions.
- What courses can be applied toward renewal? What is the best way to register for classes?
The following types of courses can be taken: undergraduate or graduate level courses, courses reflecting the major(s) and/or minor(s) noted on the license, courses with an Education prefix if a relationship exists between the course and an area currently cited on the license, computer-related courses, and courses designed for a grade or pass/fail. To register for courses toward renewal, contact the Office of Admissions, 1080 Schleman Hall, Room 109, (765) 494-5931/494-1776 for undergraduate courses or the Graduate Studies Office, Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 6104, (765) 494-2346 for graduate courses. If you plan to work on an advanced degree at the same time, the Graduate Studies Office must be contacted.
- Can Ivy Tech courses be used for license renewal?
Only technology courses taken at Ivy Tech which transfer in as credit to Purdue University may be used for teacher license renewal. Other courses taken at Ivy Tech for the purpose of license renewal must transfer to Purdue University and be approved by a licensing advisor.
- May I use credits from higher education institutions outside of Indiana toward renewal of my license?
If course work is completed outside the state of Indiana, contact the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development, Room 229, State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2798, 1-866-542-3672 (toll free), (317)232-9010 or helpdesk@psb.in.gov .
- What are Certification Renewal Units (CRUs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?
Certification Renewal Units (CRUs) are credits which may be applied toward license renewal only after earning a Master's degree, or after completion of 36 semester hours beyond the Bachelor's degree of approved academic credit. One CRU is equivalent to two contact hours in an approved seminar or program. A total of 15 CRUs equal one semester hour. CRUs can be used with semester or quarter hours in any combination providing the equivalent of six semester hours is reached. For a CRU to be valid, the program must be approved. Make sure that you have verified this information prior to taking any seminar or program.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not equal to CRUs and cannot be used for renewal. For further information, contact the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development, Room 229, State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2798, 1-866-542-3672 (toll free), (317)232-9010 or helpdesk@psb.in.gov .
- How can I obtain information on the National Board certification process?
the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development will waive continuing education requirements for teachers who complete the National Board Certification process and are renewing a license. For teachers who achieve National Board Certification, the Indiana Department of Education Division of Educator Licensing and Development will waive current professionalization requirements. Information on the National Board certification process and eligibility requirements can be found at the NBPTS' web site: www.nbpts.org.
- When should I apply for renewal of my license?
Apply two months prior to the expiration date on your license.
- What do I do if I have lost my license?
If your original license is lost and you would like a duplicate one, complete the following:
Proof of Licensing form: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/licensing/forms/SF47871.pdf (PDF)
Application for Duplicate License: http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/licensing/forms/SF46701.pdf (PDF)
- How do I change my name on my license?
Complete an Affidavit for Change of Name form, which is available at this office or http://ai.org/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/47870.pdf (PDF) |
