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Educator and School Development


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The Division of Educator and School Development ensures educator and school compliance with all relevant Illinois laws, rules and regulations.  Specific functions of the Division include: granting recognition to nonpublic and charter schools; coordinating public school compliance with regional offices of education; granting certificates of approval to private business and vocational schools; implementing and monitoring the professional development and growth of Illinois teachers, administrators and school service personnel; ensuring educator compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act; and overseeing the approval and monitoring of university professional preparation programs for educator certificates.

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