Directions for Converting an Initial to a Full Professional Service License for School Counseling

Before You Begin

The following requirements need to be met and have the appropriate documentation to convert an initial to a full professional service license for school counseling:

• Confirmation of two years of successful service in a professional service license area in an Iowa public school, or three years in an accredited private school or out-of-state setting (form in the checklist of the application).
• Evidence of meeting the required standards and completing mentoring (form in the checklist of the application).

Completing the Online Application

1. Go to the Apply webpage under Educator Licensure.
   1. Have your folder number ready if you already hold a license.
   2. Use the License Search if you are unsure of your folder number or unsure if you have one.
2. From the Apply webpage, select either:
   1. Create a new account (if you have never used our online application system) or
   2. Log In (if you already have an account)
3. Once you have created an account or logged in, select New Application or Renew.
4. Confirm your profile information and select Next
5. Select Convert a License
6. Select the Application: Convert Initial Teacher/PSL to Standard/PSL
7. Select the application: Initial PSL
8. The system will now have you:
   1. Agree to creating an application, read through the instructions and scroll to the red X’s.
   2. Complete a checklist.
   3. Upload the required documents.
   4. Pay the fees/Submit application.