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Testing and Licensure

Becoming a Licensed Practitioner is the end goal of your time in Teacher Education. Wrapping up at the end of your undergraduate experience can be hectic, with a lot of different things to complete in order to transition from being a student to having students of your own. Following are the final steps in the process. Please review each one, and feel free at any time to contact us in the Teacher Education department, should you need assistance.

Licensure Checklist

  • Complete your degree
    • Ensure you are on your way to completing (or have completed) all required coursework, and you have submitted your graduation application. See your advisor if you are unsure you are on the path to graduation.
  • Set up your profile in LVIS (Licensing Verification and Information System)
    • Go to the LVIS portal and create your profile
    • This account is used to apply for licensing
    • Creating an account early allows the required test scores to be visible on your application
  • Pass required pedagogy and content area exams
    • Required pedagogy and content area exams will VARY based on your major or minor
    • Contact Erin Hollinger, Licensing Advisor, to ensure you know which tests are required for your license
    • When ready, register for your exam(s).
    • PRACTICE! Praxis offers a FREE PRACTICE EXAM with every test you register for, as well as other prep materials

REQUIRED TRAININGS FOR LICENSURE (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025)

  • CPR/AED/Heimlich Certification (To be renewed every two years)
    • Can be a hybrid in person/online course, but there must be an in-person component to show mastery of concepts
    • Certificate must be unexpired at the time of license application
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Human Trafficking Training (One time training requirement)
    • Training session time(s) vary, completed online
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Training (To be renewed every two years)
    • Training session time(s) vary, completed online
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Apply for your license in LVIS
    • Initial Practitioner licenses are valid for 2 (two) years. The "clock" starts when you apply and pay online.
    • Log in to your LVIS account when ready and start your application
    • Be sure you've passed your required exams, and have certificates or evidence of completion of CPR/AED, Suicide Prevention, Human Trafficking, and Child Abuse and Neglect ready to upload into the application
    • You will be contacted by your Licensing Advisor if there are any issues. Once everything is verified, they will put forth a recommendation to the IDOE for licensure. 

USI Licensing Advisor

For additional information or questions about teacher licensing in Indiana, contact:

Ms. Erin Hollinger
Director of Educator Services
Contact: 812-464-1812
Education Center 3124

To set up an appointment to discuss testing or licensure, select an option below:

30 minute IN PERSON meeting (on campus)

30 minute ZOOM meeting

Becoming a Licensed Principal is the end goal of your time in your masters program. Wrapping up at the end of your experience can be hectic, with a lot of different things to complete in order to finish your program. Following are the final steps in the licensure process. Please review each step, and feel free at any time to contact us in the Teacher Education department, should you need assistance.

Checklist

  • Complete your program
  • Ensure you are on your way to completing (or completed) all required coursework, and you have submitted your graduation application.
  • Pass required content area exam
    • Your required exam to be certified as a P-12 Building-Level Administrator is:
      • 5412  Educational Leadership: Administration & Supervision
    • When ready, register for your exam(s). Ensure you add the University of Southern Indiana to receive your exam score.
    • PRACTICE! Praxis offers a FREE PRACTICE EXAM with every test you register for, as well as other prep materials
  • Complete CPR/AED/Heimlich certification
    • Can be a hybrid in person/online course, but there must be an in person component with the practice dummies.
    • Certificate must be unexpired at the time of license application
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Complete Suicide Prevention training
  • Complete Child Abuse and Neglect Training
    • Training session time(s) vary, completed online
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Apply for your license in LVIS
    • Log in to your LVIS account when ready and start your application
    • Be sure you've passed your required exam, and have your CPR/AED and Suicide Prevention certificates ready to upload into the application
    • You will also be required to upload documentation verifying a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a teacher.
    • You will be contacted by your Licensing Advisor if there are issues. Once everything is verified, they will put forth a recommendation to the IDOE for licensure. 

USI Licensing Advisor

For additional information or questions about teacher licensing in Indiana, contact:

Ms. Erin Hollinger
Director of Educator Services
Contact: 812-464-1812
Education Center 3124

To set up an appointment to discuss testing or licensure, select an option below:

30 minute IN PERSON meeting (on campus)

30 minute ZOOM meeting

Becoming a Licensed Superintendent is the end goal of your time in your doctoral program. Wrapping up at the end of your experience can be hectic, with a lot of different things to complete in order to finish your program. Following are the final steps in the licensure process. Please review each step, and feel free at any time to contact us in the Teacher Education department, should you need assistance.

Checklist

  • Complete your program
  • Ensure you are on your way to completing (or completed) all required coursework, and you have submitted your graduation application.
  • Pass required content area exam
    • Your required exam to be certified as a P-12 Superintendent is:
      • 6991  School Superintendent Assessment
    • When ready, register for your exam(s). Ensure you add the University of Southern Indiana to receive your exam score.
    • PRACTICE! Praxis offers a FREE PRACTICE EXAM with every test you register for, as well as other prep materials
  • Complete CPR/AED/Heimlich certification
    • Can be a hybrid in person/online course, but there must be an in person component with the practice dummies.
    • Certificate must be unexpired at the time of license application
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Complete Suicide Prevention training
  • Complete Child Abuse and Neglect Training
    • Training session time(s) vary, completed online
    • The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provides a list of approved providers
  • Apply for your license in LVIS
    • Log in to your LVIS account when ready and start your application
    • Be sure you've passed your required exam, and have your CPR/AED and Suicide Prevention certificates ready to upload into the application
    • You will also be required to upload documentation verifying a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a teacher.
    • You will be contacted by your Licensing Advisor if there are issues. Once everything is verified, they will put forth a recommendation to the IDOE for licensure. 

USI Licensing Advisor

For additional information or questions about teacher licensing in Indiana, contact:

Ms. Erin Hollinger
Director of Educator Services
Contact: 812-464-1812
Education Center 3124

To set up an appointment to discuss testing or licensure, select an option below:

30 minute IN PERSON meeting (on campus)

30 minute ZOOM meeting

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