Requirements - First Issuance
Eligible to hold (or holds) Initial CTE Authorization.
Completion of the required CTE pedagogy coursework.
- Methods of career and technical education
- Curriculum development
- Measurement and evaluation of programs and students
- Human relations for educators
- Exceptional learners
- Ethics training
Term
5 years
Authority
Limited to career and technical fields listed on the authorization. Not eligible for conditional licensure.
Renewals
6 renewal credits and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.
OR
Verification of a Master's degree or higher, at least 10 years of PK-12 licensed experience, and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.
Extension
Yes - if more time is needed to complete renewal requirements.
Other Information
Career and technical areas include but are not limited to areas such as construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, auto body/mechanics, drafting, agriculture, culinary arts and nursing.
Educational Licensure Office & Staff Directory
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office Location:
701 E Court Ave, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309
