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Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Licensure. In-state Background Check Praxis II Most tests offered monthly. 99% offered as computer based, faster scoring. BA-Confirmed Recommendation from teacher preparation. Teacher Licensure . Electronic Recommendation from College 24-48 hours
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Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Licensure
In-state • Background Check • Praxis II • Most tests offered monthly. • 99% offered as computer based, faster scoring. • BA-Confirmed • Recommendation from teacher preparation Teacher Licensure
Electronic Recommendation from College • 24-48 hours • No Temporaries/Conditionals for not passing Praxis • Sub-Auth Available • Not to be used in lieu of Praxis In-State
Complete a teacher preparation program • Professional core • Student teaching/3 years experience • College/University Credits • Transcripts • Experience • Regionally Accredited • HQT • Pre-2013 • Praxis II https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/educator-quality/practitioner-preparation • edTPA – June 2014 Out-of-state
Must obtain licensure from their state No reciprocity 4-6 weeks for processing Background checks Fees Out-of-state
Common Deficiencies • RIC • Human Relations • SpEd (option 2, graded exp.) • Middle School Content • Beginning 2015 Elementary Content Out-of-State
1st license (in-state or out-of-state) • FBI • DCI • Registries • Meeting BoEE licensure requirements • Significantly faster in-office • Temporary Permits. Background Checks
Class B • ½ Course Work for Shortage Areas • 2/3 Course Work for Non-Shortage Areas • Two School Years • Administrative Decision • Diligent Search • Teach Iowa Conditional License
Coaching Authorization • Including Volunteers • Temporary Permits only if--- • Application submitted • Fees submitted • Course work complete • Background check submitted; State DCI and Registries clear • Written request from District Admin. or Activities Director • E-mail will suffice. Coaches
After two years in a Public School • 1) Recommend for Standard License • 2) Recommend for a Third Year Initial • 3) Deny Future Licensure • Submit even if teacher not submitting application (separate form will be available shortly). Initial LIcense
SAM’s – July 1, 2014 • If using a SAM, then apply now to be grandfathered. • Not required • Admin/Non-Admin • Admin assignment available (BEDS) • Usable to convert Initial Admin license. • Native Language Speaker • Must be able to pass Praxis II Content • TeachIowa- Developing a new licensure system that will communication with TeachIowa. New and Noteworthy
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Michael Cavin 515-281-3437Mike.Cavin@iowa.gov