How Do You Get A Teaching License In Iowa?
The education situation in Iowa is bleak, which can be a turn-off for many would be educators. But for those with a true calling to help children in need, there’s no better place to get a teaching license than in Iowa. Evaluate your past experience. If you have less than 160 teaching days during the past five years, you are eligible for the Initial Teaching License, valid for 2 years. A Standard License is available after three years of teaching experience and is valid for 5 years. Enroll in an Iowa Teacher Preparation Program through an accredited university. This is a specific course that the state requires all teachers to take. Visit Iowa’s Department of Education’s website for links to universities offering this program. Take the Praxis I and II tests. Praxis I is a pre-assessment test that measures reading, writing and mathematic skills to ensure they meet the state of Iowa’s requirements. Praxis II is a test specific to the area of study that you want to teach. Fulfill the requir
