American Board (ABCTE) Alternative Licensure (IC 20-28-5-12.5)

An individual who receives an initial practitioner license under this section may not teach a special education course for a special education student for the period the individual maintains a license under this section unless the individual is at least twenty-six (26) years of age and employed in a school setting or with another community organization, including a for-profit or nonprofit organization, to provide care or instruction for a student with a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability. However, an individual who receives an initial practitioner license under this section may not be a teacher of record for a special education student for the period the individual maintains the initial practitioner license.

Program designed to address shortage areas in multiple subject areas.

The department shall grant an initial practitioner license to an individual who:

(1) possesses a bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary four (4) year institution;

(2) successfully completes an alternative teacher certification program.

The individual must complete a one (1) year practical experience program during the individual's first year in the classroom when the individual is employed as a full-time teacher.