Teacher Testing for Licensing Information

Indiana Praxis 2 tests

Kentucky Praxis 2 tests

Core Standards

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English/Language Arts, Literacy, and Mathematics, following approval from Indiana’s Education Roundtable and State Board of Education. Indiana joins a consortium of states that have adopted the standards so far. The CCSS aim to create consistent national benchmarks for all students, regardless of their home state.

The CCSS were developed by two associations: the National Governors Association and the Chief Council of State School Officers in collaboration with representatives from participating states and a wide range of educators, content experts, researchers, national organizations and community groups. Forty-eight states and two territories have indicated they plan to adopt the standards, resulting in a vast majority of U.S. students being taught the same critical skills.

The Common Core State Standards offer many other benefits:

• CCSS will help prepare all students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and careers.

• They will help students who move between states by ensuring their curriculum remains intact. States can align textbooks, digital media, and curricula to these internationally benchmarked standards.

• They will allow for more focused pre-service education and professional development.

• The CCSS will create potential economies of scale around areas such as curriculum, instructional resources, and assessment. These areas will be strengthened and aligned with the CCSS.

• Common standards provide the opportunity to compare and evaluate policies that affect student achievement across states and districts.

• They create the opportunity for America to compete for high-wage, high-skill jobs in a knowledge-based economy.

The current transition plan for the CCSS allows teachers to continue using the Indiana academic standards during the 2010-2011 academic year. Schools will begin teaching the CCSS in the 2011-2012 academic year, resulting in a fully implemented Common Core State Standards program by 2014-2015. School accountability will use the current standards until that time.

IDOE staff is working on plans to assist educators as they implement these new standards. For more information on the CCSS, go to www.corestandards.org or www.doe.in.gov/standards.

The Learning Connection

The Learning Connection was developed by the Indiana Department of Education as part of a federal grant for developing statewide data systems. The Learning Connection will play a prominent role in supporting the implementation of IDOE’s strategic initiatives.  By providing data, resources, and tools for school improvement, the functionality of the Learning Connection can be leveraged across IDOE initiatives aimed at improving student learning.

While various schools will employ the Learning Connection in different ways depending on the availability of existing technologies, the system offers the following four distinct benefits to every teacher:

1. Access to longitudinal student-level data from numerous sources to support instructional decisions and increase student achievement;

2. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the state through the extensive suite of communication tools;

3. Online lesson planning and curriculum design capabilities; and,

4. A common point of access for information from IDOE.

Accessing the Learning Connection

Any Educator interested in designing lessons, assessments aligned to standards, or wishing to collaborate and connect with other educators can register for an account.

Schools and corporations can utilize the Learning Connection to provide their staff access to student-level achievement data from the Indiana Department of Education. Enroll your corporation/school in the Learning Connection.

Certification Information

Please read the appropriate information and follow the procedures for filing for your ORIGINAL teacher's license. If you have questions, please contact:

Jane Riehl, License Advisor, 941-2449, jriehl@ius.edu
Graduate Education, License Additions and Renewals

Jim Clements, License Advisor, 941-2593, jlclemen@ius.edu
Undergraduate Initial Licenses

Indiana Certification

• Complete the PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Tests, also called Praxis 1). Minimum scores are required; consult your advisor for PPST options.
• Apply for admission to the School of Education.
• Complete any and all required specialty tests (Praxis 2). Minimum scores are required.
  View required tests and passing scores for Indiana NOTE: As of 9/1/2011, IN requires only Praxis 2 test #0014 (paper-delivered) OR #5014 (computer-delivered) for Elementary certification.

Once all degree requirements have been met, you may apply for the Initial Practitioner license.  A set of instructions for applying, including links for required documents, may be found by clicking HERE.

• If you want additional information, visit the website of the Indiana Division of Professional Standards. 

Kentucky Certification

• Complete any and all required specialty tests (PRAXIS 2). Minimum scores are required.

Once all degree requirements have been met, you may apply for the Statement of Eligibility for new educators.  A set of instructions for applying, including links for required documents, may be found by clicking HERE.

• The Licensing Advisors will provide other required information and file for your certification with the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Your new license will be mailed to you by KY EPSB.
• If you want additional information, visit the website of the Kentucky Department of Education.

Education Job Openings

To see a posting of Job Openings in Education, click here.

Career Development (IUS)

Career Development Center at IUS can help place you in an Education-related job. Visit their website for more information.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships for Candidates in the

Indiana University Southeast

School of Education

Applications for the following scholarships are available in the display at the entrance to the School of Education.

Undergraduate Scholarships 

Indiana Retired Teachers Association Scholarship  The scholarships are available to any Indiana college or university enrollee who is classified as an upper division teacher education major and who is the son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, legal dependent or spouse of an active, retired or deceased member of the Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ISTRF).  Applications must be received in the Indiana Retired Teachers Association office on or before February 18, 2005. 

Minority Teacher and Special Education Services Scholarship Program   The Minority Teacher Scholarship was created by the Indiana General Assembly to address the critical shortage of Black and Hispanic teachers, Special Education teachers and Physical or Occupation Therapists in Indiana schools and rehabilitation facilities.  An applicant must be a minority (defined as Black or Hispanic); or a student seeking Special Education teaching, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy certification; an Indiana resident; and be admitted to an eligible institution as a full-time student.  Applications for 20004-2005 are now being accepted.

Angela McIntosh Memorial Scholarship The Angela Marie McIntosh Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of Angela McIntosh who died in a car accident on July 27, 1997.  At the time of her death, she was a senior student at Indiana University Southeast and was majoring in Elementary Education.  Angela’s family, the Elliotts, established this scholarship to honor her.  The award is given each year to a senior majoring in elementary education.  Candidates who are interested in being considered for the scholarship are invited to apply.

Dorothy Bickers Memorial Scholarship The Dorothy Bickers Memorial Scholarship for Education was established by Dr. Everett E. Bickers.  The scholarship was establish in loving memory of his wife Dorothy, who served many years as a biology teacher at New Albany High School.  The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student currently enrolled in teacher education.  Candidates who are interested in being considered for the scholarship are invited to apply.

Pi Lambda Theta-Velma Pearson Memorial Scholarship The Pearson Scholarship was created by Velma Rae Pearson in 2000 to provide scholarships to worthy scholastically endowed students who will attend IUS and who have expressed a desire to go into secondary education.  Candidates who are interested in being considered for the scholarship are invited to apply.

Graduate 

WHAS Crusade for Children Scholarships  These scholarships are awarded to candidates enrolled in the IUS graduate program in special education.  Applicants must complete an application including a financial need statement.  

Harrison County Community Foundation Pearson Graduate Scholarships  These scholarships are awarded to residents of Harrison County who are enrolled in the Graduate Education Program at IU Southeast. They must be employed by a Harrison County School Corporation. Applicants must describe their financial need, goals, any barriers to program completion and a timeline for completion of their graduate program of study. More information at http://www.hccfindiana.org/.

Research, Project Funding Websites

If you are looking for funding for your next research/creative project, these websites may be helpful. IU Southeast's Academic Affairs and the Dean for Research (812/941.2208) are also here to help you find funding.

http://www.fdncenter.org  They maintain a freely  accessible database of over 70,000 foundations and funding websites. Foundation Finder searches by name for basic information about foundations.

http://www.tgci.com/funding/resources.asp  This site shows daily and archived federal register grant announcements as well as state, community, and international funding opportunities.

http://www.fundsnetservices.com/  Comprehensive website, tips to funding grant makers, links to funding sites, and resources for grant writers. Both private and government monies.

http://www.grants.gov/  Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant-making agencies.