Indiana University Kokomo Division of Education
Indiana Teaching Licenses: Application & Renewal Information
Indiana Teaching Licenses vary in requirements for renewal based upon the rules under which the license was issued. Some may be renewed upon completion of six credit hours of appropriate course work in the major or minor areas of licensure and/or appropriate professional education. If so, all course work used for license renewal through the IU Kokomo Division of Education must meet the following criteria:
1. All credit hours must have been completed at an appropriately accredited academic institution.
2. At least three of the six credit hours must have been completed at IU Kokomo.
3. All credit hours must have been earned with a minimum grade of C.
4. All credit hours must have been earned after the date of issue of the license being renewed.
5. Credit hours used for license renewal cannot have been used to obtain or renew any prior license.
6. Official transcripts verifying credit hour completion at all non-IU academic institutions must be provided to Division of Education Licensing Officer.
7. Licenses cannot be renewed more than sixty days prior to the expiration date.
IMPORTANT: Additional Documents Needed with License Application
1. Limited Criminal History Report
Every license application must be accompanied by a Limited Criminal History Report from the Indiana State Police which is new and original. Details regarding obtaining a Limited Criminal History Report are described on this page >>> More
2. CPR - Heimlich Maneuver Certification
This requirement applies to initial licensure, only. Persons applying for an initial Teacher License must provide documentation of compliance to the Division of Education Licensing Officer. This training must be valid at the time of license application and obtained from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an approved agency. More >>>
Initial or Renewal Application Instructions
The applicant must complete the Application for Indiana Teaching, Administration or School Services Licenses form. The applicant also must sign and date the application form at the bottom of the page. License applications do not need to be notarized. Note: If you obtained a paper copy from the Division of Education, complete only the front page.
IU Kokomo Division of Education Licensing Officer will complete the back of the application and forward it to the Indiana Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing and Development for processing. A copy also will be mailed to the applicant, which will serve as verification that the Division of Education has processed the application.
A $35.00 cashier's check or money order (payable to the State of Indiana) with the applicant's signature must be attached to the application. The original Indiana Teachers license must be included with applications for license renewals or additions to licenses.
The processing of license applications may take several weeks before the license is mailed to you.
IU Kokomo Division of Education Licensing Officer
Mr. Ed Stipp
(765) 455-9260
estipp@iuk.edu
Additional Information
Indiana Department of Education Office of Educator Licensing and Development
