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Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Temporary Initial Teaching License

Lic/Auth Type
Requirements - First Issuance

Completion of a full state of Iowa approvedĀ teacher preparation program (except for the required completion assessments) for college semester hour credit including meeting at least one of our endorsement requirements. A position offer in Iowa is required, and the district must show a diligent search.

Term
1 year
Authority

Full teaching instruction within grade levels and endorsements listed on the license.

Renewals

This license may not be renewed or extended.

Extension

This license may not be renewed or extended.

Conversion

Apply for the full initial teaching license once the assessments have been passed (do not apply to convert).

Other Information

Iowa graduates may apply directly for this license type. Non-Iowa graduates should still apply for full licensure, and we may issue this license type.