Resources for Educators
Whether you’re a beginning teacher looking to get off to a great start, an experienced educator, or a seasoned veteran, the ISEA offers a wide variety of programs and resources to help you at every stage of your public education career.
Log in for the members-only Resources for Educators section here
Order Form for ISEA’s Framework for Understanding the Iowa Teaching Standards book
Check out our resources to support learning from home in Mr. B’s Room
ISEA-SAI Labor Management Conference materials
Effective Labor Management Symposium
Culture of Collaboration Guidebook
ISEA – NEA Early Career Leadership
Teacher Licensure & Evaluation
For information about Iowa teaching, substitute, and paraeducator licensure, please visit the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
All license applications and renewals are only accepted online, and no paper submissions are accepted.
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners no longer print, and mail hard copies of licenses. Check its website under “search for a license” to log in to view information about your license: license type, issue date progress of a recent renewal application, etc. The website version of your license is considered your official license record.
Due to the large volume of requests, transactions please consider it takes a minimum of four to six weeks to process, so plan accordingly.
On the BOEE website, you will find:
- Links to apply and renew all licenses (teachers, paras, subs, etc.)
- Renewal requirements
- Endorsements Info: https://www.boee.iowa.gov/endorsements-menu (has multiple endorsement types)
- Out of State Licensing needs: https://www.boee.iowa.gov/licauthorization/class-extension
- Search for your license: https://www.boee.iowa.gov/search-license
- BOEE contact: https://www.boee.iowa.gov/contact-us
- BOEE FAQs
To renew a license, you will need the following items:
- PDF of Official transcripts for any coursework
- PDF of Mandatory Child and Dependent Abuse Training Certificate. DHS provides a free option for training – https://dhs.iowa.gov/child-welfare/mandatoryreporter
- Appropriate fees are payable with a credit card at the end of the process
