This license is a renewable two-year license issued to a teacher who has successfully completed an approved teacher education program. The following items are required for this license:
- Proof of successful completion of a preparation program.
- Proof of successful completion of written examinations (Praxis I and II).
- Limited Criminal History report from the Indiana State Police, dated no earlier than one year prior to the date the application is received by the Board.
- Completed application form approved by IPSB.
- A licensure fee.
- Proof of current valid CPR certification.
In the situation where the teacher does not obtain a position during which completion of the assessment program is possible, this license may be renewed twice for a total of six (6) years without additional continuing education requirements.
Proficient Practitioner License
This license is a renewable five-year license issued to a teacher who has successfully completed a two-year induction program. The following items are required for this license:
- Each teacher seeking a proficient practitioner license shall complete a portfolio in the second assessment year. The teacher must complete the portfolio for the licensing area in which the teacher is teaching during the time designated by the rule.
- Except for an applicant in an extended induction program, an applicant for a proficient practitioner license must have completed either the portfolio or alternate assessment or experience within six years of the effective date of the initial license.
- Limited Criminal History report from the Indiana State Police, dated no earlier than one year prior to the date the application is received by the board.
- The teacher's initial license.
- A completed application in a format approved by the board.
- A license fee.
Accomplished Practitioner License
This license is a renewable license for a teacher who holds a proficient practitioner license and who completes an advanced degree approved by the board or completes certification by the National Board of Professional Teacher Standards in a teaching area recognized by the board. The following items are required for this license:
- Limited Criminal History report from the Indiana State Police, dated no earlier than
- one year prior to the date the application is received by the board.
- A completed application in a format approved by the board.
- A license fee.
The initial term of an accomplished practitioner license is ten years. Upon renewal, the term becomes five years.

