First Year of the Emergency Permit

For the first year of the emergency permit (IN), an IUS licensing advisor will sign a confirmation form that verifies that the candidate has been made aware of the program requirements. The confirmation form will not be signed until the candidate has had an advising appointment with the program coordinator. The signed confirmation forms and the completed applications are returned to the candidates who, depending on employers' preference, either mail them directly to the state or deliver them to the employer.

Second and Third Year of Emergency Permit

To renew emergency permits candidates must first satisfactorily complete no less than six credit hours from the individualized program plan developed by the program faculty. Only those courses on the plan are allowed for renewal.

Caution: Occasionally IUS and other universities offer on-site or distance education courses in cooperation with districts. Though such courses might be used by some teachers to renew their licenses, they might not match the program plan for a teacher with an emergency permit. Candidates wishing to use such course for renewing their emergency permits should consult with the program coordinator who will determine if the course is appropriate. Approval must be sought before and not after the course is completed.

Even though six credit hours of identified coursework is the minimum for renewing a license, candidates will need to complete more than that each year in order to meet Indianan's three-year limit. Completed renewal applications (including criminal history and fees) should be forwarded to the SOE's Field Placement Office, HH0029. The program coordinator will verify that six hours were completed and subsequently the application will be signed by a licensing advisor. IUS will mail the application packet to the appropriate state office.

Praxis II

In general, individuals holding a current Indiana teaching license do not have to pass Praxis II to add special education as a second teaching area. However, typically candidates wanting to add LB/D (KY) must pass Praxis II.

Because Indiana and Kentucky periodically change these requirements candidates should seek regular advisement, particularly before signing up to take any exam or deciding if the Praxis is not a requirement.

See the Special Education program handbook for more information.