Reciprocity

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.

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

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

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