1. Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

2.  In-state  Background Check  Praxis II  Most tests offered monthly.  99% offered as computer based, faster scoring.  BA-Confirmed  Recommendation from teacher preparation

3.  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

4.  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 https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/educator-quality/practitioner-preparation  edTPA – June 2014

5.  Must obtain licensure from their state  No reciprocity  4-6 weeks for processing  Background checks  Fees

6.  Common Deficiencies  RIC  Human Relations  SpEd (option 2, graded exp.)  Middle School Content  Beginning 2015 Elementary Content

7.  1 st license (in-state or out-of-state)  FBI  DCI  Registries  Meeting BoEE licensure requirements  Significantly faster in-office  Temporary Permits.

8.  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

9.  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.

10.  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).

11.  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.

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13. Michael Cavin