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Renewing your Indiana school counselor license is a crucial step in maintaining your professional credentials. The specific requirements depend on the type of license you hold and the renewal method you choose (see Indiana Dept. of Education Certification Renewals).
The Initial Practitioner License in Indiana is valid for two (2) years and requires renewal if the educator does not have two (2) years of full-time teaching experience at an accredited school. The renewal process must be initiated within forty-five (45) days of the license expiration date. To renew, educators need a valid CPR card from an IDOE-approved provider. The renewal application should not be submitted more than forty-five (45) days before the expiration date, and there is no penalty if the renewal requirements are not completed before the expiration.
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Educators looking to convert their Initial Practitioner (IP) license to a Practitioner (P) license with a Professional Growth Plan (PGP) for School Services must follow a specific process (see IP conversions with PGP). The conversion involves accumulating forty (40) PGP points, which can be earned through various professional development activities. Once the points are obtained, educators must log into their LVIS account, create a new PGP, enter the required information, and submit it for verification. After approval, the educator can proceed with the conversion process, providing necessary documentation and answering relevant questions. The final step involves payment and submission of the application.
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Note: Always await PGP approval before proceeding with upgrades. Fees are non-refundable, and applications can be saved for later if needed.
Renewing a Practitioner (P) License for five (5) or ten (10) years in Indiana requires a Professional Growth Plan (PGP), with changes under SEA 319 (2020)., or acquisition of a National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification.
While career awareness PGP points are no longer mandatory, educators must complete a ninety (90)-point PGP for a five (5) or ten (10)-year renewal. The PGP serves as a record of professional growth and development, encompassing various activities such as conferences, workshops, committee work, and coursework. The renewal process involves logging into the LVIS account, selecting the appropriate renewal option, answering questions, and providing documentation. Educators must accumulate PGP points from the issue date of the license being renewed.
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For additional details on the process of renewing your Indiana School Counselor license, we encourage you to reach out to a certification specialist. You may contact them through email at licensinghelp@doe.in.gov or by phone at the Department of Education at 317-232-9010.