Section 515IAC9-1-7. Out-of-state applicants; eligibility; content

   (a) An out-of-state applicant is eligible for an initial practitioner license if the applicant meets the following requirements:

(1) Complies with section 6 of this rule.

(2) Successfully completes test requirements under 515 IAC 8-2-1(a)(2) and 515 IAC 8-2-1(b)(2), or comparable requirements as determined by the department.

(3) Meets one (1) of the following requirements:

(A) Holds a valid license or certificate of eligibility from a compact state and has completed a program approved by the compact state that is required for certification of education personnel in that compact state. The program must require completion of a baccalaureate degree and a supervised field experience.

(B) Holds a valid license or certificate of eligibility from a compact state that has agreed to Section III(B)(1) of the Interstate Compact Agreement and the applicant:

(i) holds a baccalaureate degree; and

(ii) completed an alternative certification program approved by the member state.

(C) Holds a bachelor's degree from a teacher education program approved by NCATE or a regional institutional accrediting organization.

  (b) An out-of-state applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (a) and has at least two (2) years of creditable experience under section 16 [section 16 of this rule] is eligible for a proficient practitioner license.

  (c) An out-of-state applicant who meets the requirements of subsection (b) and has master's degree from an institution of higher learning that substantially applies as determined by the department to the content area is eligible for an accomplished practitioner license.

  (d) If an applicant is eligible for a license under subsection (a) or (b), the department shall determine the equivalent content area or areas and school setting or settings of the Indiana license based on one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Results of the teacher proficiency examination under subsection (a)(2).

(2) Content areas and school settings listed on a valid out-of-state license.

(3) The curriculum requirements under subsection (a)(3).

  (e) If the department cannot determine the equivalent content area or areas or school setting or settings under subsection (d), the department shall determine the equivalent content area or areas or school setting or settings based on the official transcript from each institution of higher learning attended by the applicant. (Advisory Board of the Division of Professional Standards; 515 IAC 9-1-7; filed Dec 4, 2003, 3:00 p.m.: 27 IR 1171; filed Mar 31, 2010, 3:43 p.m.: 20100414-IR-515090481FRA)