Indiana

Contact Information

Address:
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana Government Center North, 9th Floor
100 N. Senate Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 1-800-457-8283
Text: 1-855-463-5262
Email: licensinghelp@doe.in.gov

Indiana Department of Education: http://www.doe.in.gov/ or https://www/in.gov.doe/

Certification Requirements

Teacher Licensure Needed: Yes

Master's Degree Needed: No

Assessments: Praxis (#5311) Librarian Media Specialist; Score 153 or above

Other Testing Needed: Yes, Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA) for anyone seeking an initial Standard License as a teacher (http://www.in.nesinc.com/Home.aspx). The state of Indiana recognizes a passing score on the Pearson test as acceptable proof to acquire the K-12 Teacher of Library Media Certification. Note: A new updated Praxis test (#5312) School Librarian and proposed cut score will replace the current Praxis exam starting September 1, 2023.

Description: Individuals seeking the secondary level, elementary or middle school endorsement in Library Information Specialist will be required to complete either a major in the content area or have 24 semester hours of content.

Evaluation Process for Licensure:

Testing for individuals who hold a valid and comparable certificate may be waived. The criteria for eligible individuals are:

• Hold a valid out-of-state teaching license comparable to the Indiana standard teaching license
• Have at least three years out-of-state teaching experience. The experience must be at the grade level, in the subject area of the Indiana license you want, and at a school accredited by a state government or a regional accrediting association.

Reciprocity: Yes, but not for all candidates and not always immediately. Licensure deficiencies must be addressed. For additional information see: https://www.ecs.org/teacher-license-reciprocity-state-profiles/