Transition to Teaching (T2T) programs are based on the premise that the candidate already has content knowledge in the licensing area. The programs consist of 18 hours of coursework for secondary education and 24 hours for elementary education, early childhood education, and P-12 education. No education courses are required as prerequisites for admission. Candidates for admission must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Candidates applying for admission to a T2T program are no longer required to pass the Indiana CORE assessment content test prior to program admission unless using the “bachelor’s and passing the test” T2T admission option.
Early Childhood Education Requirements (Preschool-3)
This program is 24 preparation hours, six (6) of those hours for reading.
- All applicants must meet one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
Elementary Education Requirements (K-6)
This program is 24 preparation hours, six (6) of those hours for reading.
- All applicants must meet one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
Secondary Education Requirements (5-12)
This program is 18 preparation hours.
- All applicants must meet one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- Graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area or related field in which the person wants to teach; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
All-Grade Education Requirements (P-12)
This program is 24 preparation hours, six (6) of those hours for reading.
- All applicants must meet one of the following:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale; or
- A baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the subject area that the individual intends to teach with a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 point scale, and five (5) years of professional experience; or
- Both a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution, and proof of passing state approved content area examination(s) in the subject area.
Transition to Teaching Licensure Programs
Transition to Teaching Permits
In order to be eligible for a Transition to Teaching (T2T) permit, you must be enrolled in an Indiana college/university T2T program and hired by an Indiana School Corporation. Once the applicant has completed the application, LVIS, our licensing portal, will route the application through the portal to the school corporation for approval by the superintendent.
Required Documents:
- Official transcripts that bear the sign and/or seal of the registrar, the degree and date conferred. Provide transcripts for ALL completed coursework at ALL institutions attended.
- Valid CPR card from IDOE approved provider. Applicants for initial licensure of any type and applicants for all renewals must show proof of valid CPR/AED/Heimlich certification. To see approved CPR/AED/Heimlich training programs, click here.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate. Click here.
- A letter from the Indiana T2T program verifying acceptance into the program on letterhead and signed.
- If applicable, a copy of test score report showing passing score(s) of the content area(s) that applicant also wishes to be added to license.
Step-by-Step Instructions: click here.
If you have completed your T2T program and testing and wish to obtain your professional educator’s license, click link for information and step-by-step instructions.