Under the current licensing rule—REPA—a pedagogy/developmental exam is required for anyone applying for an initial practitioner instructional license. This exam covers the strategies of teaching, such as methodology, classroom management, student development and diversity, learning processes, learning environment, instructional planning, assessments, and professional environment. These topics are covered in teacher preparation programs at the IU School of Education Indianapolis.

You must pass the developmental area assessment that matches the grade level you are planning to teach—Early Childhood (P–3), Elementary School (K–6), Secondary School (5–12), or Preschool through Grade 12 (P–12).