FAQs
Connect with the Office of Educator Licensing staff online and ask questions by joining office hours on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (EST). Anyone may join these open calls at any time to receive support from the Office of Educator Licensing staff.
What Can I Teach with My License?
The Assignment Code is a resource document used by educators to determine the appropriate license for a teaching, administrative or school services assignment in an Indiana accredited school.
You can also view assignment codes by section and view the current CTE assignment codes.
Assignment Code Documents by Section
Tip: If you hold down (CTRL + F) while the document is open you can search for keywords.
I work for an Indiana School Corporation, District or School
IMPORTANT NOTES
- RELATED TO LICENSING: All educator licenses and permits, including substitute permits, are considered valid for the duration of the school year if they are valid on the first day of school in the school or district in which the license or permit holder is employed.
- RELATED TO EMERGENCY PERMITS: Emergency Permits must be obtained within 4 weeks of hiring. This is a change from the prior 12-week timeline.
- Assignment Code
- INview
- Educator Conviction
- Emergency Permits
- Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability (REPA)
- Indiana Mentor and Assessment Program (IMAP)
- License Lookup
- LVIS - License Verification and Information System
- National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT)
- Principal Survey
- Professional Growth Plan
- Public Adjunct Permit Lookup
- Role Request
- School Safety Training
- Transition to Teaching Permits
Please select the links below for more information on training requirements and a list of approved training for each:
Educator Preparation Programs
This page serves as a source of information for anyone seeking to become a Licensed Indiana Teacher. Please follow the links below to learn more about the process of becoming an Indiana educator:
- Approved Master of Arts in Teaching Programs
- Approved Teacher Preparation Programs
- Approved Transition to Teaching Programs
- Approved Special Education Programs
- Current Educator Standards
- Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability (REPA)
- Educator Testing
- Teacher Shortage Areas
Click the link at the top of this section for information on EPP accreditation, alternative licensure programs, and teaching fellowships.
For LVIS application instructions, please see our page for prospective educators.
All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. This includes situations involving duplicate payments, duplicate applications, applications submitted in error, or applications submitted prematurely.
CLICK HERE for all information on application fees:
- $35 for each Educator License or Permit
- $35 for an Evaluation (Out-of-State, Non-US Graduates, Advanced Degrees, Charter licenses, and ABCTE)
- $15 for a Substitute Permit
Indiana’s Praxis retest policy called Free After 3 became effective January 1, 2026 for Praxis test takers. This new policy is explained by a Free After 3 FAQ document found here.
Please use the link below to access registration and study materials for these tests. If you have questions about the transition from Pearson Assessments to Praxis Assessments, please contact our office using the Educator Licensing Self-Help Form.
- Praxis Licensure Testing in Indiana
- Indiana Test Administration Schedule (2025 - 2026)
- License Areas and Corresponding Praxis Tests and Test Fees
All other information and educator testing reports can be found here: Educator Testing.
