IPDP Exemption Process
As of 2017, changes to the license process has created an option for "Consistently High Performing Teachers" to be exempt from writing an IPDP.
To be exempt the teacher must:
| 1. Be rated accomplished for 4 out of the past 5 years; AND |
| 2. Have one of the following: |
- Hold a valid Senior or Lead Professional Educator License;
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- Hold a locally recognized teacher leadership role that enhances educational practices by providing professional learning experiences at district, regional, state or higher education level;
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- Served in a leadership role for a national or state professional academic education organization;
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- Served on a state-level committee supporting education; or
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- Received state or national educational recognition or award.
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To see if you qualify, follow the flow chart. If you qualify, you will sumit a Verification Form with requested evidence documents instead of the IPDP form. If approved, you are also not required to submit CEUs for renewal for the cycle you are presently renewing.