If I am a middle school teacher, do I seek elementary or secondary principalship endorsement?
All students who complete the Educational Leadership program will be awarded a PK-12 Principal license if the person has taught three years. This is a foundational requirement that is required by the Iowa Department of Education. The University of Northern Iowa provides the prescribed program of study necessary for the principalship certification and certifies to the Department of Education the successful completion of that course of study. However, it is the Iowa Department of Education or your local school district that must verify your years of teaching experience before you are awarded the principalship certification. If you have further questions, you can call the Licensure Bureau of the Iowa Department of Education [515] 281-3245.