Reciprocity
Reciprocity is an agreement Indiana (or other states) has with other states allowing teachers and school counselors who are certified in their home state to apply for a teaching or school counselor license in a different state.
BRIEF SUMMARY
Reciprocity is an agreement Indiana (or other states) has with other states allowing teachers and school counselors who are certified in their home state to apply for a teaching or school counselor license in a different state. Generally, educators can apply for a one-year license in the new state which will allow them to work while completing and requirements to meet the certification requirements in the new state.
KEY POINTS
- Contact that state’s Department of Education to learn what the licensing requirements are for that state.
RESOURCES
- Information for out-of-state teachers interested in teaching in Indiana can be found here
- National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
- ASCA School Counselor licensing reciprocity by state
SHARED WISDOM
- When seeking reciprocity, read the new licensing board’s rules thoroughly
- For school counselors, most public school systems require advanced-degree courses that include the following topics:
• Human growth and development
• Theories
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Social and cultural foundations
• Testing/appraisal
• Research and program evaluation
• Professional orientation
• Career development
• Supervised practicum
• Supervised internship
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