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Ethics Presentation
   Read This First! (75 kb)
   Ethics Handout Brochure (89 kb)
   Power Point Presentation (847kb)

Endorsements

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Coaching
Coaching Authorization FAQ
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Jobs - Teachers Looking for Schools
Note: Names of prospective teachers on this site (iowaeducationjobs.com) are self posted. Administrators should be aware that the individuals listed may NOT hold an Iowa teaching license or, if they do, they may NOT be authorized to teach in the positions under which they are listed. To check on an individual's licensure status, contact the Board of Educational Examiners.

Jobs - Schools Looking for Teachers


Nationally Board Certified Teachers


Approved AEA and LEA Staff Development Programs


Board of Educational Examiners Statutes
(The link below will take you to the Code of Iowa website.
   When you get there, enter 272 in the box.)

     Code of Iowa Chapter 272


Licensure Rules (IAC) Iowa Administrative Code
CHAPTER 1 -- GENERAL
CHAPTER 2 -- PETITIONS FOR RULE MAKING
CHAPTER 3 -- DECLARATORY ORDERS
CHAPTER 4 -- AGENCY PROCEDURE FOR RULE MAKING
CHAPTER 5 -- PUBLIC RECORDS AND FAIR INFORMATION PRACTICES
CHAPTER 6 -- WAIVERS OR VARIANCES FROM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (Click Here for a Waiver Application Form)
CHAPTER 7 -- PROOF OF LEGAL PRESENCE
CHAPTER 8 -- RESERVED
CHAPTER 9 -- STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT/NONCOMPLIANCE WITH AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF OBLIGATION
CHAPTER 10 - CHILD SUPPORT NONCOMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 11 - COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS, CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS
CHAPTER 12 - RESERVED - REPLACED BY CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 13 - RESERVED - REPLACED BY CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 14 - ISSUANCE OF PRACTITIONER’S LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS
CHAPTER 15 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENTS
CHAPTER 16 - CAREER AND TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENTS AND LICENSES
CHAPTER 17 - RENEWAL OF LICENSES
CHAPTER 18 - CONVERSION INFORMATION
CHAPTER 19 - COACHING AUTHORIZATION
CHAPTER 20 - EVALUATOR LICENSE
CHAPTER 21 - BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR AUTHORIZATION
CHAPTER 22 - PARAEDUCATOR CERTIFICATES
CHAPTER 23 - RESERVED
CHAPTER 24 - RESERVED
CHAPTER 25 - CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
CHAPTER 26 - CODE OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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