Requirements - First Issuance
Two years of successful service in a professional service license area in an Iowa public school, or 3 years in an accredited private or out-of-state setting.
Term
5 years
Authority
Limited to professional service license areas listed on license. Not eligible to add teaching endorsements.
Renewals
4 renewal credits (or 2 renewal credits if the applicant holds a doctor's or specialist's degree) 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
School counselor, School psychologist, Speech-language pathologist, Supervisor of special education (support), Director of special education of an AEA, School social worker, School audiologist.
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
