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Limited Teaching
Lic/Authorization

Requirements - First Issuance

Foreign language native speaker, bachelor's degree, passing Praxis II content test in native language and required native language pedagogy coursework. 

Usually a holder of the Preliminary Native Language Teaching Authorization converts to this authorization

Term

5 years

Authority

Limited to language 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. Substitute experience may count as years of experience if an individual is able to verify at least 91 days of substitute experience per year of experience.

Extension

Yes - if more time is needed to complete renewal requirements.

Educational Licensure Office & Staff Directory

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Office Location:
701 E Court Ave,  Suite A
Des Moines, IA  50309

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