Indiana Characteristics of State Teacher Requirements

The following information summarizes the requirements currently necessary to begin work in the public school system as an:

Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist

This information has been collected by researching individual state department of education regulations and policy documents, state administrative code provisions and by contacting each state department of education. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state department of education for the most up-to-date information.

Audiologist

Indiana no longer offers licensure for the Educational Audiologist.

Speech-Language Pathologist

State Licensure

For school practice, 2 licenses are required:

1. License issued by the Indiana Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board
   and
2. License issued by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE), Office of Educator Licensing
• Obtaining the DOE license is contingent upon either being registered as a Clinical Fellow, or holding a current state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist. 

Emergency Certification

An Emergency Communication Disorder Permit can be issued by the Department of Education when a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) cannot be found to fill a persistent vacancy. Holders must:

1. Have earned a Bachelor's degree in communication disorders 
2. Be enrolled in a graduate program and have submitted an approved plan of study
3. Must have access to a licensed speech-language pathologist and practice within their scope of education and training

Continuing Education Requirement

• Indiana Professional Licening Agency license; 
  or 
• Six (6) semester hours completed at an accredited Indiana institution;
  or
• Six (6) semester hours completed at an accredited Out-of-State institution;
  or
• Professional Growth Plan (PGP)

Resources

The information contained herein was collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on teacher certification requirements, contact the state department of education and visit this website: 

Office of Educator Licensing and Development

Questions regarding this document? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.