Indiana Teacher Certification Renewal

Steps to renewing your certification

• Indiana Teacher Certification Renewal
The following are the procedures for Indiana Teacher Certification Renewal.


Indiana Standard Certification Renewal:
The Indiana Standard Certification is valid for 5 years and is renewable. The following requirements are true for renewing most educator licenses in Indiana. (This may not be a comprehensive list of options. Call the DPS at (317) 232-9010 for further information.)


• Complete 6 semester hours of renewal coursework at an accredited institution. OR,
• Complete 90 Continuing Renewal Units (CRU's). In order to renew your license with CRU's, you must hold a Master's Degree or have at least 36 graduate semester hours completed. OR,
• Enroll in a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) and complete required coursework.


Indiana Renewal Checklist:
You will need to gather the appropriate application(s) and send materials to the appropriate locations. Upon completion of renewal requirements, complete the following steps to renew your license:
• Step 1:
• Complete Application - State Form 9331


• Step 2:
• Attach a $35 cashier's check or money order made payable to the "State of Indiana"


• Step 3:
• Attach your original Indiana license that is being renewed.


• Step 4:
• Submit all materials to the licensing advisor at the University where you completed renewal coursework. OR,
• Submit Continuing Renewal Units (CRU's) material or certificates showing you have completed 90 CRU's directly to the Indiana Division of Professional Standards. OR,
• Submit Professional Growth Plan (PGP) materials directly to the Indiana Division of Professional Growth.
Send Materials to this address:
Indiana Department of Education
Division of Professional Standards
Room 229, State House
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798


• Step 5:
• Sit Back and Relax!

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