Transferring your teaching license from Michigan to Indiana
Transfer pathway available — expect Indiana exams + likely an interim license
Michigan and Indiana both participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, so a transfer pathway exists — but it isn't automatic. Expect Indiana's certification exams (such as the CORE Academic Skills Assessment) and often a time-limited interim license while you complete any remaining requirements.
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Your current credential (Michigan)
- Issuing authority
- Michigan Department of Education
- License type
- Provisional Certificate (6 years)
- Reciprocity policy
- Michigan participates in the NASDTEC compact. Out-of-state educators with valid certificates may receive a Michigan Provisional Certificate; MTTC subject exams may still be required.
Indiana certification
- Issuing authority
- Indiana Department of Education
- License you'll earn
- Practitioner License (2 years)
- Typical timeline
- 12 months traditional; T2T program typically takes 2 years while teaching
- Indiana reciprocity policy
- Indiana participates in the NASDTEC compact. Valid out-of-state licenses evaluated; content exams may be required. Educators with 2+ years of experience receive streamlined review.
Exams typically required in Indiana
Out-of-state applicants are usually asked to demonstrate content-area knowledge on Indiana's preferred exams, even when basic-skills testing is waived through reciprocity. Plan for one or more of the following:
- CORE Academic Skills Assessment (or qualifying SAT/ACT/GRE scores)Basic reading, writing, and mathematics
- Praxis Subject Assessments or Indiana CORE Content Area ExamsContent knowledge for your license area
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Steps to transfer your license
- Verify your Michigan credential is current. Indiana will request a verification of your active Provisional Certificate from Michigan Department of Education.
- Apply through Indiana Department of Education. The application packet typically includes official transcripts, prior teaching service verification, and a fingerprint-based background check.
- Sit for any Indiana-specific exams. Most states honor out-of-state content-area exams when scores meet their cutoff, but Indiana may require an additional jurisprudence or state-specific assessment.
- Apply to Indiana districts that match your endorsement. We're currently tracking 2,158 active openings — browse Indiana teaching jobs to start identifying districts.
Common questions
Can I teach in Indiana with a Michigan teaching license?
Michigan and Indiana both participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, so a transfer pathway exists — but it isn't automatic. Expect Indiana's certification exams (such as the CORE Academic Skills Assessment) and often a time-limited interim license while you complete any remaining requirements.
What exams are required to teach in Indiana?
Indiana typically requires the CORE Academic Skills Assessment exam(s) for your subject area.
How long does transferring a teaching license to Indiana take?
Typically 12 months traditional; T2T program typically takes 2 years while teaching.
Who issues teaching licenses in Indiana?
Teaching licenses in Indiana are issued by Indiana Department of Education.